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INTRODUCTION

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INFORMATION

D. Connect other end of second jumper cable to a

good earth point on the engine, NOT TO
NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF DISCHARGED
BATTERY. 
Keep jumper lead away from moving
parts, pulleys, drive belts and fan blade
assembly.

WARNING: Making final cable connection
could cause an electrical arc which if
made near battery could cause an

explosion.

3. If booster battery is installed in another vehicle,

start engine and allow to idle.

4. Start engine of vehicle with discharged battery,

following starting procedure in Owners’ Manual.

CAUTION: If vehicle fails to start within a
maximum time of 12 seconds, switch
ignition off and investigate cause. Failing

to follow this instruction could result in
irrepairable damage to catalysts.

5. Remove negative (-) jumper cable from the

engine and then terminal of booster battery.

6. Remove positive (+) jumper cable from positive

terminals of booster battery and discharged
battery.

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