Jump-Starting - Dodge 2007 Sprinter Owner's Manual

Jump-starting

Jump-starting
If the starter battery in the battery recess
in the driver's footwell is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another
vehicle using jump leads.
For this purpose, the vehicle is equipped
with a jump-starting connection point.
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The auxiliary battery* in the engine
compartment is not suitable for jump-
starting operations. Only use the jump-
starting connection in the engine com-
partment if you require jump-starting
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assistance or wish to provide jump-
starting assistance.
CAUTION
!
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at-
tempts.
Never start the vehicle using a rapid
battery charger.
Please note:
Jump-starting must only be performed
when the engine and catalytic convert-
er are cold.
Do not start the engine if the battery
has frozen. Let the battery thaw out
first.
Only use a battery of the same rated
voltage and of approximately the same
capacity for jump-starting.
Only use jumper cables of adequate
cross-section with insulated battery
terminal clamps.
Warning
Avoid creating sparks. Keep naked flames
away from the battery, and do not smoke.
Comply with safety precautions and special
protective measures when handling batter-
ies ( page 195).
Make sure that the two vehicles do not
touch.
Apply the handbrake or move the se-
lector lever to position P.
Switch off all electrical consumers.
Switch on the battery isolating switch*
if necessary ( page 197).
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
Open the hood (
The jump-starting connection point is on
the left-hand side of the air cleaner in the
engine compartment when looking in the
direction of travel.
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Jump-starting connection point
1 Positive terminal clamp of jumper ca-
ble
Remove the positive terminal cover
from the donor battery.
Connect positive terminal of donor bat-
tery 2 to jump-starting connection
point 1 with the jumper cable. Start
with the donor battery.
page 185).