Chrysler Concorde 2004 Service Manual page 1391

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JUMP STARTING (Continued)
(2) When using another vehicle as a booster
source, park the booster vehicle within cable reach
without allow vehicles to touch.
(3) Turn off all accessories, set the parking brake,
place the automatic transmission in PARK, and turn
the ignition OFF in both vehicles.
(4) Connect one end of the positive jumper cable to
the positive jump start attachment of the booster
battery. Connect the other end of the cable to the
positive jump start attachment of the discharged bat-
tery (Fig. 6).
(5) Connect one end of the negative jumper cable
to the negative jump start attachment of the booster
battery. Connect the other end of the cable to the
negative jump start attachment of the discharged
battery (Fig. 7). Ensure that the jump cable clamps
have good connections.
(6) Start the engine in the vehicle which has the
booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes,
then start the engine in the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.
CAUTION: Do not crank starter motor on disabled
vehicle for more than 15 seconds, starter will over-
heat and could fail.
(7) When removing the jumper cables:
• Disconnect jumper cable negative clamp from
the disabled vehicle.
• Disconnect the jumper cable negative clamp
from the booster battery start attachment.
• Disconnect jumper cable positive clamp from dis-
able battery start attachment.
• Disconnect jumper cable positive clamp from
booster battery start attachment.
Fig. 6 POSITIVE JUMPER START ATTACHMENT
1 - ATTACHMENT CAP
2 - JUMPER START ATTACHMENT
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE 0 - 15
Fig. 7 NEGATIVE JUMPER START ATTACHMENT
1 - NEGATIVE JUMP START ATTACHMENT
2 - ATTACHMENT
TOWING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOWING
WARNING:
• Do NOT tow vehicle with front wheels on the
ground. The transaxle can be damaged.
• Secure loose and protruding parts from a dis-
abled vehicle.
• Always use a safety chain system that is inde-
pendent of the lifting and towing equipment.
• Do not allow any of the towing equipment to
contact the fuel tank of the vehicle being towed.
• Do not go under the vehicle while it is lifted by
the towing equipment.
• Do not allow passengers to ride in a vehicle
being towed.
• Always observe all state and local laws pertain-
ing to warning signals, night illumination, speed,
etc.
• Do not attempt a towing operation that could
jeopardize the operator, bystanders or other motor-
ists.
• Do not exceed a towing speed of 48 km/h (30
mph).
• Avoid towing distances of more than 24 km (15
miles), whenever possible.
• Never attach tow chains or a tow sling to the
bumper, steering linkage, or constant velocity
joints.
RECOMMENDED TOWING EQUIPMENT
To avoid damage to bumper fascia and air dams
use of a wheel lift or flat bed towing device (Fig. 8) is
recommended. When using a wheel lift towing device,