Jump-Starting - Dodge charger 2013 User Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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 proce-
dures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are
located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
NOTE:
The remote battery posts are viewed by standing on the right side of the vehicle looking over
the fender.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to
OFF.
Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
•
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.
Jump-Starting Procedure
Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the
•
discharged vehicle.
Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
•
booster battery.
Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster
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battery.
Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post
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of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few
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minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle
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with the discharged battery.
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