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Lug Wrench Insertion Location — Wheel Cover
Replace the wheel covers using a rubber mallet to
ease the installation. Align the wheel cover vent
holes to the wheel vent holes. Tap on the wheel
cover as needed to firmly seat it evenly around the
wheel.
JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be
jump started using a set of jumper cables and a
battery in another vehicle, or by using a portable
battery booster pack. Jump starting can be
dangerous if done improperly, so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack, follow
the manufacturer's operating instructions and
precautions.
PREPARATIONS FOR JUMP START
The battery in your vehicle is located on the left
hand side of the engine compartment, behind the
left headlight assembly.
Battery Location
If you have a diesel engine, you may have two
batteries, however jump start off the driver side
battery.
If equipped, the positive battery post may be
covered with a red protective cap. Lift up on the
cap to gain access to the positive battery post. Do
not jump off fuses. Only jump directly off the
positive post which has a positive (+) symbol on or
around the post.
CAUTION!
Use a pulling motion to remove the hub cap.
Do not use a twisting motion when removing
the hub cap, damage to the hub cap; finish
may occur.
The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel has
two pull off notches. Make sure that the hook
of the jack handle driver is located squarely in
the cap notch before attempting to pull off.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is
frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause
personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or
any other booster source with a system voltage
greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery,
starter motor, alternator or electrical system may
occur.
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