Dodge 2013 Challenger_SRT - User Guide User Manual download pdf (Page 103)

JUMP-STARTING

• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it

can be jumpstarted using a set of jumper

cables and a battery in another vehicle or

by using a portable battery booster pack.

• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done

improperly so please follow the proce-

dures in this section carefully.

NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack

follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc -

tions and precautions.

Preparations for Jump-Start

•Thebatteryisstoredunderanaccesscoverinthetrunk.Remotebatterypostsare

located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.

NOTE:

The remote battery posts are viewed by standing on the right side of the vehicle looking over

the fender.

•Settheparkingbrake,shifttheautomatictransmissionintoPARKandturntheignitionto

LOCK.

• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.

•Ifusinganothervehicletojump-startthebattery,parkthevehiclewithinthejumper

cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.

Jump-Starting Procedure

•Connectthepositive(+)endofthejumpercabletotheremotepositive(+)postofthe

discharged vehicle.

•Connecttheoppositeendofthepositive(+)jumpercabletothepositive(+)postofthe

booster battery.

•Connectthenegativeend(-)ofthejumpercabletothenegative(-)postofthebooster

battery.

•Connecttheoppositeendofthenegative(-)jumpercabletotheremotenegative(-)post

of the vehicle with the discharged battery.

• Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few

minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.

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Dodge 2013 Challenger_SRT - User Guide User Manual Page 103