2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual Convertible - Page 242

242 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don't lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the contaminated area immediately with large quantities of water. A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the vent holes. Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output that exceeds 12 volts. 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the negative jump start terminal, located near the hood release latch, of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have a good contact. Negative Jump Start 6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 3 seconds before moving the ignition switch to the START position. 7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.