Jump Starting Procedure

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

  1. Open the terminal cover on your vehicle’s 12-volt battery positive terminal.
  2. Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle's 12-volt battery terminal.
  3. Connect the other end of the first jumper cable to the booster battery terminal.
    • Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
    • When using an automotive battery charger to boost your 12-volt battery, select a lower charging voltage than 15-volt. Check the charger manual for the proper setting.
  4. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster battery terminal.
  1. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part.
  2. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine and increase its rpm slightly.
  3. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it turns over slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
WARNING

A 12-volt battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the 12-volt battery.

Detail
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they do not come off when the engine vibrates. Be careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the cable ends to touch each other while attaching or detaching the jumper cables.

12-volt battery performance degrades in cold conditions and may prevent the engine from starting.

The Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) system, brake system (Amber), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, low tire pressure/TPMS* and Safety Support indicators may come on along with a message in the gauge when you set the power mode to ON after reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h). Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

What to Do After the Power System Starts

Once your vehicle's power system has started, remove the jumper cables in the following order.

  1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
  2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery terminal.
  3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's 12-volt battery terminal.
  4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery terminal.

Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.

* Not available on all models

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