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WARNING
Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage to
the charging system and cause personal
injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle,
position the two vehicles to bring their bat-
teries near each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift se-
lector to P (Park). Switch off allunnecessary
electrical systems (lights, heater, air condi-
tioner, etc.).
3. Remove the vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped). Cover the battery with an old
cloth to reduce explosion hazard.
4. Connect the jumper cables in the sequence
illustrated (
᭺
A
,
᭺
B
,
᭺
C
,
᭺
D
).
CAUTION
● Always connect positive (ϩ) to positive
(ϩ) and negative(Ϫ) to bodyground (for
example, strut mounting bolt, engine
lift bracket, etc.) — not to the battery.
● Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine com-
partment and that the cable clamps do
not contact any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and
let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster ve-
hicle at about 2,000 rpm and start the en-
gine of the vehicle being jump started.
CAUTION
Do not keep the startermotor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does
not start right away, place the ignition
switch in the OFF position and wait 3 to 4
seconds before trying again.
7. After starting the engine, carefully discon-
nect thenegative cableand thenthe positive
cable.
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be
sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes as it may be contaminated
with corrosive acid.
WCE0054
In case of emergency 6-9
੬ REVIEW COPY—
2010 Armada (wzw)
Owners Manual (owners)—USA_English (nna)
02/17/09—debbie
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