2005 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 280

280 EMERGENCIES WARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition key to the OFF position. The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time the ignition key is in the ON position. • You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, don't open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot. JUMP-STARTING THE ENGINE If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or dead, the battery from another vehicle can be used with booster cables to start the engine. WARNING! When using jumper cables to start a vehicle, follow procedures exactly and exercise extreme caution. CAUTION! Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or towing. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle cannot be started this way. Pushing or towing a vehicle equipped with a manual transaxle may overheat and damage the catalytic converter. Also, there is a greater risk of an accident when a vehicle is being pushed or towed. 1. Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. 2. Position the vehicles close enough together so the booster cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground