A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.

WARNING

5. Connect the other end of the second jumper

cable to the mounting bolt or engine hanger
as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part.

6. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,

start the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase
its rpm slightly.

7. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it

turns over slowly, make sure the jumper cables
have good metal-to-metal contact.

4-cylinder models

6-cylinder models

Overheating

If the temperature gauge needle is at the H mark, the engine suddenly loses power,
or steam or spray comes out from under the hood, your engine is overheating.

1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.

Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard
warning lights.

2. If no steam or spray is present: Keep the

engine running and open the hood (see page
115).
If steam or spray is present: Turn off the
engine and wait until it subsides. Then, open
the hood (see page 115).

3. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the

temperature gauge needle goes down. If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.

4. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the

cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank
is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in the
reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator cap with a
heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the base of the
filler neck, and put the cap back on.

Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature
gauge. If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.

Reserve tank

MAX

MIN

Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.

WARNING

Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator
cap.

WARNING

Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may
damage the engine.

NOTICE