Starting aid terminals

Connect the jumper cables in the correct Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury from sparking.◀

The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine

The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine compartment acts as the battery's positive terminal.

Fold open the cover. To do so, pull the tab.

The body ground or a special nut acts as the

The body ground or a special nut acts as the negative terminal.

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