Jump Starting Procedure

1. Position the vehicle with the good (charged) battery so the jumper cables will reach, but NEVER let the vehicles touch. Also, make sure the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation.
2. Set the parking brake and place the transmission in PARK. Block the wheels. Turn oft the ignition switch, lights, and all other electrical loads that aren't needed except for the hazard flasher or any lamps needed for the work area.
3. Check the built-in hydrometer. If it is clear or light yellow, do not jump start the battery. Replace it.

Installing Jumper Cables:

4. Attach the end of one jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery and the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery. A is the good battery, B is the dead battery.
5. Attach one end of the remaining negative jumper cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery.

Installing Jumper Cables:

Battery Cable Routing (2WD):

Battery Cable Routing (AWD):

6. Make the final connection of the negative cable to a solid ground (such as the battery ground stud at the radiator support).
7. Start the engine of the vehicle that is providing the jump start and turn off all electrical accessories. Then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.

Removing Jumper Cables:

8. Reverse Steps 4, 5, and 6 exactly when removing the jumper cables. The negative cable must be disconnected from the engine that was jump started first. A is the good battery, B is the dead battery.