Starting aid terminals
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 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 negative terminal.
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gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged if you inadvertently
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