Jump-Starting Procedures
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
See also:
Vehicles Equipped with Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the
driver’s heated seat and heated steering wheel can be
programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to
“Remote Starting System — If ...
Special Care
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose
off the undercarriage at least once a month.
• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, ...
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without
pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Turn the ignition switch to the START position and release when the engine sta ...