Preparations For Jump Start - Jeep Compass 2021 Owner's Manual

286 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or
any other booster source with a system volt-
age greater than 12 Volts or damage to the
battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical
system may occur.
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REPARATIONS OR UMP
The battery in your vehicle is located in the front
of the engine compartment, behind the left
headlight assembly.
Under Hood Battery Location
NOTE:
The positive battery post is covered with a
protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access
to the post.
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TART
Battery Post Cover
Positive (+) Battery Post
See below steps to prepare for jump starting:
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the
automatic transmission into PARK (P) and
turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical
accessories.
3. Pull upward and remove the protective
cover over the remote positive (+) battery
post.
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/LOCK.
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.
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