2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual Diesel - Page 329
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Manual
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 329 WARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. 2. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to negative (-) post of booster battery. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to a good ground on the engine block of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure a good connection is made, free of dirt and grease. 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 jump start. 6