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WARNING!
•
You should not try to start your vehicle by push-
ing or towing.
•
Do not connect the cable to the negative post of
the discharge battery. The resulting electrical
spark could cause the battery to explode.
•
During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting
because the battery could rupture or explode. The
battery temperature must be brought up above
freezing point before attempting jump-start.
7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery. Let the engine idle for a few minutes. Then, start
the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with ESP, refer to ЉSyn-
chronizing ESPЉ under ЉElectronic Stability ProgramЉ in
Section 5 of this manual if the ESP/BAS light (in the
instrument cluster) remains on continuously after start-
ing the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting
out the battery vent;
2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion;
3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
296 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES