Jump Starting - Chrysler 300M 2002 Service Manual

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HOISTING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HOISTING
Refer to Owner's Manual provided with vehicle for
proper emergency jacking procedures.
WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING
POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHI-
CLE. WHEN THE ENGINE OR REAR SUSPENSION
IS REMOVED FROM A VEHICLE, THE CENTER OF
GRAVITY IS ALTERED MAKING SOME HOISTING
CONDITIONS UNSTABLE. PROPERLY SUPPORT OR
SECURE VEHICLE TO HOISTING DEVICE WHEN
THESE CONDITIONS EXIST.
CAUTION: Do not position hoisting device on sus-
pension components, damage to vehicle can result.
For proper hoisting and jacking points, refer to
(Fig. 5).
Fig. 5 HOISTING AND JACKING POINTS

JUMP STARTING

STANDARD PROCEDURE - JUMP STARTING
WARNING:
REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARN-
INGS.
DO NOT JUMP START A FROZEN BATTERY, PER-
SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
DO NOT JUMP START WHEN MAINTENANCE FREE
BATTERY INDICATOR DOT IS YELLOW OR BRIGHT
COLOR.
A BATTERY GENERATES HYDROGEN GAS WHICH
IS FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. KEEP OPEN
FLAME OR SPARKS AWAY FROM THE BATTERY.
DO NOT ALLOW JUMPER CABLE CLAMPS TO
TOUCH EACH OTHER WHEN CONNECTED TO A
BOOSTER SOURCE. ,
DO NOT ALLOW BATTERY VOLTAGE TO EXCEED
16 VOLTS.
TAKE CARE TO AVOID THE RADIATOR COOLING
FAN WHENEVER THE HOOD IS RAISED. THE FAN
CAN START AT ANYTIME THE IGNITION SWITCH IS
ON. YOU CAN BE HURT BY THE FAN.
BATTERY FLUID IS A CORROSIVE ACID SOLUTION:
DO NOT ALLOW BATTERY FLUID TO CONTACT
EYES, SKIN, OR CLOTHING. IF ACID SPLASHES IN
EYES OR ON SKIN, FLUSH THE CONTAMINATED
AREA IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF
WATER.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to push or tow the vehicle to start it.
The vehicle cannot be started this way. Pushing
with another vehicle may damage the transaxle or
the rear of the vehicle.
If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster
cables may be used to obtain a start from another
vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done
improperly, so follow the procedure carefully.
NOTE:
The battery is stored in a compartment in front of
the tire in the right front fender and is accessible
through the engine compartment.
TO JUMP START A DISABLED VEHICLE:
If the indicator is dark or shows a green dot, pro-
ceed as follows:
(1) Wear eye protection and remove metallic jew-
elry worn on hands or wrists to avoid injury by acci-
dental arcing of battery current.
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