
WARNING!
•
You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing
or towing.
•
Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the
discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode.
•
During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting
because the battery could rupture or explode. The
battery temperature must be brought above the
freezing point before attempting jump-start.
7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery. Let the engine idle a few minutes then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
NOTE: Refer to ЉSynchronizing ESPЉ under ЉElectronic
Stability ProgramЉ in Section 5 if the ESP/BAS light (in
Jump-Starting
1 — Engine Ground
2 — Positive Battery Post
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