Preparations For Jump Start - RAM Commercial PROMASTER Cargo Van 2019 User Manual

WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery
is frozen. It could rupture or explode and
cause personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack
or any other booster source with a system
voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to
the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.

Preparations For Jump Start

The vehicle's jump starting remote posts are
located under the hood, in the engine com-
partment on the driver's side.
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Jump Starting Locations
(+) — Remote Positive Post
(-) — Remote Negative Post
The Remote Positive (+) Post is covered with
a protective cap located on the side of the
Front Power Distribution Center.
The Remote Negative (-) Post is located on
the core support closest to the front of the
vehicle.
WARNING!
• 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.
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the auto-
matic transmission into PARK and turn
the ignition to the OFF position.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnec-
essary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump start the
battery, park the vehicle within the
jumper cables reach, apply the parking
brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.