Jump Starting

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine, then open the hood.

  1. Push the tabs to open the jump start box cover.

  2. Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle's jump start box (+) terminal.
  3. Connect the other end of the first jumper cable to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt booster battery only.

  4. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster battery (-) terminal.
  5. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable to the engine hanger as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part.
  6. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine and increase its rpm slightly.
  7. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it turns over slowly, make sure that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Note: You cannot use the jump start box (+) terminal to jump start another vehicle or to charge the 12-Volt Battery.
Parent topic: Handling the Unexpected