Jump Starting
1Jump Starting
Jump Starting Procedure
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Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the bonnet.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
1. Open the terminal cover on your vehicle’s
battery positive + terminal.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
NOTICE
+ Terminal
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside
can freeze. Attempting to jump start with a frozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15
volts. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.
Booster Battery
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
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5. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
(as shown). Do not connect this jumper
cable to any other part.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
1What to Do After the Engine Starts
What to Do After the Engine Starts
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The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)*/Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF)*, road departure mitigation
system, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system, VSA
OFF, Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), low
tyre pressure/deflation warning system*, and parking
brake and brake system (amber) may come on along
with a message in the driver information interface
when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1 after
reconnecting the battery.
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Drive a short distance at more than 20 km/h (12
mph). The indicator should go off. If it does not, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
* Not available on all models
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