STANDARD PROCEDURE - JUMP STARTING

WARNING: Review all safety precautions and warnings in the Battery System section of the service manual.

• Do not jump start a frozen battery, personal injury can result.
• If equipped, do not jump start when maintenance free battery indicator dot is yellow or bright color.
• Do not jump start a vehicle when the battery fluid is below the top of lead plates.
• Do not allow jumper cable clamps to touch each other when connected to a booster source.
• Do not use open flame near battery.
• Remove metallic jewelry worn on hands or wrists to avoid injury by accidental arcing of battery current.
• When using a high output boosting device, do not allow battery voltage to exceed 16 volts. Refer to instructions provided with device being used.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or death.

CAUTION: When using another vehicle as a booster, do not allow vehicles to touch. Electrical systems can be damaged on either vehicle.

TO JUMP START A DISABLED VEHICLE:

• Battery cable clamp condition, clean if necessary.
• Frozen battery.
• Yellow or bright color test indicator, if equipped.
• Low battery fluid level.
• Generator drive belt condition and tension.
• Fuel fumes or leakage, correct if necessary.

CAUTION: If the cause of starting problem on disabled vehicle is severe, damage to booster vehicle charging system can result.

CAUTION: Do not crank starter motor on disabled vehicle for more than 15 seconds, starter will overheat and could fail.

DISCONNECT CABLE CLAMPS AS FOLLOWS:

• Disconnect BLACK cable clamp (1) from engine ground on disabled vehicle.
• When using a Booster vehicle, disconnect BLACK cable clamp from battery negative terminal. Disconnect RED cable clamp from battery positive terminal.
• Disconnect RED cable clamp (2) from battery positive terminal on disabled vehicle.