RAM promaster 2017 User Manual page 129

3. 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.
Jump-Starting Procedure
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could result in personal injury or
property damage due to battery explosion.
Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system
of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post
of the discharged vehicle.
NOTE:
The remote positive (+) post is located in the engine compartment on the driver's
side under the cover of the Front Power Distribution Center.
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 discharged vehicle.
NOTE:
The remote negative (-) post is located in the front of the engine compartment on
the driver's side.
Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result
in personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do not use any other exposed
metal parts.
W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S
WARNING!
WARNING!
CAUTION!
WARNING!
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