Jump Starting - BEV: Notes
Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
- Connect the positive (+)
end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+)
post of the discharged vehicle.NOTE: The remote positive (+) post is located in the engine compartment on the driver's side under the cover of the Fuse And Relay Box.
- Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
- Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
- Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)
jumper cable to the remote negative post or a good ground of the discharged vehicle. A "ground" is an exposed metallic/unpainted part of the engine, frame or chassis, such as an accessory bracket or large bolt. The ground must be away from the battery and the fuel injection system.NOTE: The remote negative (-) post is located in the front of the engine compartment on the driver's side.WARNING:
Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury.
- Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes and then cycle the ignition to ON/RUN in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
- After a couple minutes (depending on the level of 12 Volt battery discharge), attempt to start the vehicle. Once the vehicle starts, follow the disconnecting procedure.
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
- Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
- Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
- Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
- Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle, and reinstall the protective cap.
- Close the cover of the Front Power Distribution Center.
If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at an authorized dealer.
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle's battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular devices, 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.