Jump-Starting - Dodge Challenger 2015 User Manual

W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S

JUMP-STARTING

• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it
can be jumpstarted 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 en-
gine 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 LOCK.
• 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
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the
discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-)
post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
5. 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.
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Jump Starting Locations
1 — Positive Terminal
2 — Negative Terminal