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Caution
Tire chains will not fit the compact spare. Using them can damage the vehicle and the chains. Do not use
tire chains on the compact spare.
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America
For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery - North America 0 334.
If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper
cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely.
{ Warning
terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. For
more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition 65 Warning
0 306 and the back cover.
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Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because:
. They contain acid that can burn you.
. They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
. They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
Caution
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that
would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not
work, and it could damage the vehicle.
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1. Discharged Remote Battery Positive Terminal
2. Discharged Remote Battery Negative Ground Terminal
3. Good Battery Negative Terminal
4. Good Battery Positive Terminal
The jump start remote positive
terminal (1) and the remote negative
ground terminal (2) for the discharged battery are on the driver side of the
vehicle.
The jump start negative terminal (3) and positive terminal (4) are on the battery of the vehicle providing the
jump start.
The positive jump start connection for the discharged battery is under a red
cover. Remove the cover to expose the terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in P (Park). See Shifting Into Park 0 222.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or unplug all
accessories on either vehicle when jump starting.
4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all lights and accessories in both
vehicles, except the hazard warning flashers if needed.
{ Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
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{ Warning
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and
some have been blinded. Use a
flashlight if you need more light.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on you.
If you accidentally get it in your
eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help
immediately.
{ Warning
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your
hands away from moving parts once the engine is running.
5. Connect one end of the red
positive (+) cable to the remote positive (+) terminal on the
discharged battery.
6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the
negative (–) terminal of the good
battery.
8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the remote negative (–) ground
terminal on the driver side shock tower for the discharged battery.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes.
10. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
Caution
If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order,
electrical shorting may occur and
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Caution (Continued)
damage the vehicle. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and
remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or
other metal.
Jumper Cable Removal
Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables.
After starting the disabled vehicle and removing the jumper cables, allow it
to idle for several minutes.
