Jump Starting Procedure

NOTICE: Do not push or tow the vehicle to start It. Under some conditions this may damage the catalytic converter or other parts of the vehicle. Also, since this vehicle has a 12-volt negative ground electrical system, make sure the vehicle or equipment used to Jump start the engine has a 12-volt negative ground electrical system. Use of any other type system may damage the vehicle's electrical components.

1. Position the vehicle with the good (charged) battery so the jumper cables will reach, but NEVER let the vehicles touch. Also, make sure the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation.
2. Set the parking brake and place the transmission in "Park." Block the wheels. Turn off the ignition switch, lights and all other electrical loads that aren't needed. Leave the hazard flashers on.
3. Check the built-in hydrometer. If it is clear or light yellow, do not attempt to jump start the battery.
4. Attach the end of one jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery and the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery.
5. Attach one end of the remaining negative jumper cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery.

Negative Jump Starting Stud Location:

6. Remove the plastic cap from the grounding stud attached to the engine compartment body surface. Make the final connection of the negative cable to the grounding stud on the body of the vehicle being started.
7. Start the engine of the vehicle that is providing the jump start and turn off all electrical accessories. Then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
8. Reverse steps 4, 5, and 6 exactly when removing the jumper cables. The negative battery cable must be disconnected from the engine that was jump started first.