Standard Procedure - Jump Starting: Notes

Review all safety precautions and warnings in the battery system of the service information. Refer to BATTERY, Standard Procedure .

• Do not jump start a frozen battery. 
• Do not jump start a maintenance-free battery (if equipped) when indicator dot is yellow or a bright color. 
• Do not jump start a vehicle when the battery fluid is below the top of lead plates. 
• Do not allow jumper cable clamps to touch each other when connected to a booster source. 
• Do not expose battery to or near open flame. 
• Remove metallic jewelry worn on hands or wrists to avoid injury by accidental arcing of battery current. 
• When using a high-output boosting device, do not allow battery voltage to exceed 16 volts. Refer to instructions provided with device being used. 

Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.