Jump Starting the Vehicle
Connecting the Jumper Cables
 WARNING: Do not connect the negative jumper cable to any other part of your vehicle. Use the ground point. |
Note: If you are using a jump pack or booster box, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
- Pull the red rubber boot backward. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
- Connect the other end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
- Connect the negative (-) jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
- Make the final connection of the negative (-) jumper cable to an exposed metal part of the disabled vehicle's engine, as shown in the following illustration, away from the battery and fuel injection system, or connect the negative (-) jumper cable to a ground connection point if available.
Starting the Engine
- Start the engine of the booster vehicle and moderately rev the engine, or gently press the accelerator to keep the engine speed between 2000 and 3000 RPM, as shown in your tachometer.
- Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
- Once you start the disabled vehicle, run both vehicle engines 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.
Note: Do not switch the headlamps on when disconnecting the cables. The peak voltage could blow the bulbs.
WHAT IS THE POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system helps draw attention to your vehicle in the event of a serious impact.
HOW DOES THE POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM WORK
The system is designed to turn the hazard flashers on, turn the courtesy lamps on, intermittently sound the horn and unlock all doors in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag or the seatbelt pretensioners.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
Depending on applicable laws in the country your vehicle was built for, the horn does not sound in the event of a serious impact.
SWITCHING THE POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM OFF
Press the hazard flasher switch, the unlock button on the remote control, the panic button on the remote control or cycle the ignition to switch the system off.
Note: The alert turns off when the vehicle battery runs out of charge.
HOW DOES POST IMPACT BRAKING WORK
In the event of a moderate to severe crash, the braking system reduces the vehicle’s speed to prevent or reduce the impact of a potential secondary crash.
POST IMPACT BRAKING LIMITATIONS
Post impact braking does not activate if any of the following occur:
- The anti-lock braking system is damaged during the collision.
- Electronic stability control is disabled.
- Vehicle speed is below 5 mph (10 km/h).
OVERRIDING POST IMPACT BRAKING
You can override post impact braking by pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.
POST IMPACT BRAKING INDICATORS
 It flashes when a post impact braking event is occurring. |
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC CRASH SHUTOFF
The automatic crash shutoff is designed to stop the fuel going to the engine in the event of a moderate or severe crash.
Note: Not every impact causes a shutoff.
AUTOMATIC CRASH SHUTOFF PRECAUTIONS
| WARNING: If your vehicle has been involved in a crash, have the fuel system checked. Failure to follow this instruction could result in fire, personal injury or death. |
RE-ENABLING YOUR VEHICLE
- Switch the ignition off.
- Attempt to start your vehicle.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Attempt to start your vehicle.
Note: If your vehicle does not start after the third attempt, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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