Jump Starting: Service and Repair

Jump Starting

The 12-Volt auxiliary battery may be jump started if the vehicle does not start and the instrument cluster gauges are dim or off after depressing the brake pedal and pushing the power button.

The 12-Volt auxiliary battery is located in the trunk. Use the remote trunk release or metal cut key hidden in the smart key to open the trunk.

- Open the trunk, and remove the 12-Volt auxiliary battery cover on the passenger side.


- Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive battery post following the numbered sequence.

- Connect the negative jumper cable to the metal trunk latch following the numbered sequence.

- Place the smart key in proximity to the vehicle, depress the brake pedal, and push the power button.

NOTES:
- If the vehicle does not recognize the smart key after connecting the booster battery to the vehicle, open and close the driver door when the vehicle is shut off.
- If the smart key internal battery is dead, hold the smart key next to the power button during the start sequence.
- The high voltage HV battery pack cannot be jump started.