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The engine can be started in any gear
if the brake pedal is applied. However,
it is recommended to shift into neutral
before starting the engine.
4. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, start the engine by turning the key to “ ”
(start).
If the engine fails to start, release the key, and
then try starting it again. Wait a few seconds
before the next attempt. Each attempt should
be as short as possible, to preserve battery
energy. NOTICE: Do not crank the engine
more than 5 seconds on each attempt, or
starter damage could occur. Wait at least 5
seconds between each operation of the
electric starter to let it cool.
Do not turn the key to the “ ” (start) position
with the engine running; otherwise, damage
to the electric starter may result.
TIPFor maximum engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold!
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To remove the battery1. Turn the key to “ ” (off).
2. Remove the hood. (See page 8-7 for hood removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Remove the air intake duct panel by re-
moving the quick fastener screws.1. Quick fastener screw ( × 2)
2. Air intake duct panel4. Unhook the battery bands. 5. Disconnect the negative battery lead first,
then the positive battery lead by remov-
ing their bolt. NOTICE: When removing
the battery, the main switch must be
off, and the negative lead must be dis-
connected before the positive lead.
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Battery band ( × 2)
3. Negative battery lead (black)6. Pull the battery out of its compartment.
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5B410022Jump-startingJump-starting the vehicle should be avoided.
The battery should be removed and charged
instead.
WARNING
To avoid battery explosion and/or serious
damage to the electrical system:●
Do not connect the negative lead of
the jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery.
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Do not touch the positive lead of the
jumper cable to the negative lead.
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Do not reverse the polarity of the
jumper cables when connecting to the
batteries.
However, if the vehicle must be jump-started,
proceed as follows. 1. Turn the key to “ ” (off).
2. Remove the hood. (See page 8-7 for
hood removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Using a charged 12-volt battery, connect the positive lead of the jumper cable to
the positive terminal of the battery in the
vehicle and the other end of the positive
lead to the positive terminal of the
charged battery.
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