9-80Jump StartingIf the vehicle battery has run down,you may want to use another vehicleand some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to use the followingsteps to do it safely.{ WARNINGBatteries can hurt you. They canbe dangerous because:• They contain acid that can burnyou.• They contain gas that canexplode or ignite.• They contain enough electricityto burn you.If you do not follow these stepsexactly, some or all of these thingscan hurt you.Notice: Ignoring these stepscould result in costly damage tothe vehicle that would not becovered by the warranty.Trying to start the vehicle bypushing or pulling it will not work,and it could damage the vehicle.1. Check the other vehicle. It musthave a 12-volt battery with anegative ground system.Notice: If the other vehicle'ssystem is not a 12-volt systemwith a negative ground, bothvehicles can be damaged. Onlyuse vehicles with 12-volt systemswith negative grounds to jumpstart your vehicle.2. Get the vehicles close enough sothe jumper cables can reach, butbe sure the vehicles are nottouching each other. If they are, itcould cause a ground connectionyou do not want. You would notbe able to start your vehicle, andthe bad grounding could damagethe electrical systems.To avoid the possibility of thevehicles rolling, set the parkingbrake firmly on both vehiclesinvolved in the jump startprocedure. Put the transmissionin P (Park) before setting theparking brake.Notice: If you leave the radio orother accessories on during thejump starting procedure, theycould be damaged. The repairswould not be covered by thewarranty. Always turn off the radioand other accessories when jumpstarting the vehicle.3. Turn off the ignition on bothvehicles. Unplug unnecessaryaccessories plugged into thecigarette lighter or the accessorypower outlet. Turn off the radioand all lamps that are notneeded. This will avoid sparks,helping save both batteries andthe radio.srx.book Page 80 Monday, June 8, 2009 8:28 AM
