2009 Chrysler Aspen Owner Manual Supplement Hybrid - Page 88
2009 Chrysler Aspen Manual
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86 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have a good contact on the engine. 7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belt and fan. WARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: • Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent. • Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion. • Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Four-Wheel Drive The manufacturer requires towing your Hybrid with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. WARNING! • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode. • During cold weather when temperatures are below freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode. The battery temperature must be brought up above freezing point before attempting a jump-start. 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 discharged battery.