Jump Starting
For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery - North America 0 254.
If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely.
Discharged Battery Negative Grounding Stud
Discharged Battery Positive Terminal
Good Battery Negative Terminal
Good Battery Positive Terminal
The jump start negative grounding stud (1) for the discharged battery is to the left of the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
The jump start positive terminal on the discharged battery (2) is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle.
The jump start positive terminal (3) and negative terminal (4) are on the battery of the vehicle providing the jump start.
The positive jump start connection for the discharged battery is under a trim cover. Pull the small cover (1 on top of it) outboard.
Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in P (Park) with an automatic transmission, or N (Neutral) with a manual transmission.
Turn the ignition off. Turn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard warning flashers if needed.
Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery.
Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–) terminal of the good battery.
Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–) grounding stud for the discharged battery.
Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes.
Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
Jumper Cable Removal
Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables.
After starting the disabled vehicle and removing the jumper cables, allow it to idle for several minutes.
Close the small cover (1 on top of it). Ensure the locking feature (located inboard) latches completely with the rest of the cover.
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