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WARNING

Do not connect the end of the second
cable to the negative (

Ҁ) terminal of the

battery to be jumped. A spark may
cause an explosion of the gases that
surround the battery.

Jump-Starting

1. Make sure that the jumper cables are not in

the way of moving engine parts, then start the
booster vehicle. Run the engine at a moderate
speed.

2. Let the discharged battery charge for a few

minutes and then start the disabled vehicle. It
may take a couple of tries before the vehicle
starts. If the vehicle does not start after several
attempts, there may be a different problem.

3. When both vehicles are running, let them idle

for a few minutes to charge the discharged
battery.

Removing jumper cables

1. Always remove the jumper cables in the

reverse order. Remove the negative (

Ҁ) end

of the jumper cable from the metallic surface
on the engine or frame of the disabled vehicle.

2. Remove the negative (

Ҁ) cable from the

booster battery.

3. Remove the positive (+) cable from the booster

battery.

4. Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable

from the discharged battery.

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