Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
NOTE: The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the positive battery post.
Positive Battery Post
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever
the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is on. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK (manual transmission in NEUTRAL) and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
See also:
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
• Check the manual transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in dam ...
Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a considerable amount
of sediment, clean and flush with reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a
thorough rinsing to remove all depos ...
Energy Management Feature
This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Management feature in the
front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of
a head-on accident.
This safety be ...