Jump Starting; Preparations For Jump Start - Dodge HORNET 2023 Owner's Manual

JUMP STARTING

If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump starting can be dangerous if done improperly,
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack, follow the
manufacturer's operating instructions and precautions.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen. It
could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other
booster source with a system voltage greater than
12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
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REPARATIONS OR UMP
The battery in your vehicle is located in the rear of the
engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
Positive (+) Battery Post
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could
establish a ground connection and personal injury
could result.
See the following steps to prepare for jump starting:
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic
transmission into PARK (P) and turn the ignition
to OFF.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical
accessories.
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3. Pull upward and remove the protective cover over the
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positive (+) battery post.
4. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
 Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
 Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever
the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.
 Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
 Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
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