Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights.
Turn off the power system, then open the hood.
- Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle's battery (+) terminal.
- Connect the other end of the first jumper cable to the booster
battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
- Connect the second jumper cable to the booster battery (-) terminal.
- 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.
- If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle, start the assisting
vehicle's engine and increase its rpm slightly.
- Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it turns over slowly,
make sure that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
WARNING
A 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 battery.