Items of Special Importance General Attach the other end of the negative cable to a bare metal part bolted to the engine block (of the vehicle with the dead battery) or, if possible, clamp directly to the engine block. IMPORTANT: Always connect posi- tive (+) to positive (+) and negative (–) to negative (–). Start the vehicle that has the good battery first. Let it run for a few minutes. Then start the vehicle that has the discharged (dead) battery. If the engine fails to start, do not continue to crank the starter. Contact the nearest Authorized Service Center. 2. Start the engine: 4. Ensure that the transmission is in neutral position or, if auto shift, that it is in park position. 5.
Turn engine OFF (booster vehicle). 6. Disconnect ground cable on booster battery. 1. Attach one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dis- charged (dead) battery. This will have a large red “+” or “P” on the battery case, post, or clamp. Attach the other end of the same cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good (booster) battery. Attach the remaining jumper cable FIRST to the negative terminal (black “–” or “N”) of the good battery. Connect the batteries: caps and cover the filler openings with a cloth before proceeding. After jump starting the vehicle, dispose of the cloth. WARNING!
If you do not cover the filler openings on the battery, electrolyte could boil out of the openings and hurt someone or damage the vehicle . Replace caps securely if the battery has the full level of electrolyte. If the electrolyte is low and no water is available, cover with a cloth. 1. Position the two vehicles together, but do not let them touch. 2. Turn OFF all lights, heater, radio, and any other accessories. 3. Set the parking brakes . Preparing the vehicles: