Jump Starting Procedure

Connecting the Jumper Cables

1. 1
   Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
2. 2
   Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
3. 3
   Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
4. 4
   Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post of the discharged vehicle (exposed unpainted metal surface of the discharged vehicle), located directly behind the fuse box under the hood.
5. 5
   Start the engine of the booster vehicle, let the engine run at idle for a few minutes, then start the engine of the discharged vehicle.
6. 6
   After the engine has started, follow the disconnection procedure below.

Disconnecting the Jumper Cables

1. 1
   Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the discharged vehicle.
2. 2
   Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
3. 3
   Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
4. 4
   Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

If the vehicle requires frequent jump starting, have the battery and charging system inspected by an authorized dealer.