Service Precautions

The following precautionary measures must be taken before disconnecting or total discharge of the battery or serious electrical damage can occur:

1. Never disconnect battery with engine running.
2. Ensure battery is securely connected before starting.
3. Do not use a boost charger to start engine.
4. When jump starting use jumper cables with overvoltage protection.
5. Always disconnect the battery before performing any welding.
6. Always ensure ignition is in the OFF position before disconnecting any electrical components. Except for the following: On vehicles equipped with alarm siren tilt sensor M536 (located next to battery) ignition must be in the ON position with all loads turned off before disconnecting battery to ensure alarm siren will not be triggered.