Preparations For Jump-Start; Remote Battery Posts - Dodge Durango 2017 User Manual

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Preparations For Jump-Start

The battery in your vehicle is located under the passenger's front seat. There are remote
locations located under the hood to assist in jump-starting.
• 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.
NOTE:
Be sure that the disconnected ends of the cables do not touch while still connected to
either vehicle.
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the
ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+) battery post. Pull upward on
the cover to remove it.
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.

Remote Battery Posts

1 — Remote Positive (+) Post
2 — Remote Negative (-) Post
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