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236 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the
engine (-) ground of the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
2. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable
from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper
cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine operation,
the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
from the positive (+) post of the vehicle with the
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
discharged battery.
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
you should have the battery and charging system in- front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
spected at your authorized dealer.
and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator
pedal. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure
that will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning
the wheels or racing the engine.