Dodge Viper2017 User Manual page 150

W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S
5. Remove the plastic fuse cover to gain access to the remote jump-start positive (+) post
in the engine compartment. Refer to the following illustration for remote jump-starting
connections.
Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the
booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
6. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the
discharged vehicle.
7. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
booster battery.
8. Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster
battery.
9. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-)
post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do not use any other exposed metal
parts.
10. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few
minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
11. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post
of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
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Jump Starting Locations
1 — Remote Negative Post
2 — Remote Positive Post
CAUTION!
WARNING!