2001 Toyota Sequoia Owners Manual - Page 246

01_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0009) Discharged battery Jumper cable Booster battery Positive terminal ("+" mark) Jumper cable Positive terminal ("+" mark) Booster Discharged battery battery Negative terminal ("−" mark) 4. Make the cable connections in the order a, b, c, d. a. Connect the clamp of the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. b. Connect the clamp at the other end of the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the booster battery. c. Connect the clamp of the negative (black) jumper cable to the negative ( −) terminal on the booster battery. d. Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative (black) jumper cable to a solid, stationary, unpainted, metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged battery. The recommended connecting point is shown in the following illustration: Do not connect the cable to or near any part that moves when the engine is cranked. CAUTION When making the connections, to avoid serious injury, do not lean over the battery or accidentally let the jumper cables or clamps touch anything except the correct battery terminals or the ground. 5. Start your engine in the normal way. After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm for several minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 246 2001 SEQUOIA (OM34414U)