WARNING:
Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide correct ventilation.
WARNING:
Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
WARNING:
Use only adequately sized cables with insulated clamps.
WARNING:
Make sure that the cables are clear of any moving parts and fuel delivery system parts.
WARNING:
Connect batteries with only the same nominal voltage.
WARNING:
Using the jump leads incorrectly or completing the jump start procedure incorrectly can cause the battery to explode, which can lead to severe injuries.
WARNING:
All work on the vehicle battery and the electrical system can cause serious chemical burns, fire or electric shocks. Always read the warnings and safety information before carrying out any kind of work on the battery
WARNING:
Never charge a 12-volt vehicle battery once it has been frozen. Discharged 12-volt vehicle batteries can even freeze at temperatures of approximately 0°C (+32°F).
WARNING:
The battery should be replaced if it is or has ever been frozen.
WARNING:
A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the vehicle battery is jump started. Always keep fire, sparks, naked flames and lit cigarettes away from the vehicle battery. Never use a mobile telephone when the jump leads are being connected or disconnected.
WARNING:
Only charge the battery in a well-ventilated space as the battery emits a highly explosive mixture of gases when the vehicle is being jump started.
WARNING:
Never confuse the negative and positive terminals or connect the jump leads incorrectly.
WARNING:
Observe the jump lead manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING:
If the engine is running while the hood is open, stay clear of moving engine components. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death. |
Preparing Your Vehicle
Do not attempt to push start your automatic transmission vehicle.
Note:
Attempting to push start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage.
Note:
Use only a 12-volt supply to start your vehicle.
Note:
Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle. Doing so may damage its electrical system.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle. Make sure the vehicles do not touch.
Connecting the Jumper Cables
WARNING:
Do not connect the negative jumper cable to any other part of your vehicle. Use the ground point.
WARNING:
Make sure that the cables are clear of any moving parts and fuel delivery system parts. |
Note:
In the following illustration, the bottom vehicle represents the booster vehicle.

- Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
- Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
- Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
- Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the disabled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the fuel injection system, or connect the negative (-) cable to a ground connection point if available.
Jump Starting
- Start the engine of the booster vehicle and gently press the accelerator pedal to maintain an engine speed between 2000 and 3000 RPM, as indicated on the tachometer.
- Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
- Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both vehicles for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected.

- Remove the negative (-) jumper cable from the disabled vehicle.
- Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
- Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
- Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle battery.
- Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.