2007 Dodge Charger Owner's Manual - Page 282

282 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the • hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan. Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow this procedure carefully. 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 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. The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type (vented). NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump-starting. 1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. 2. When boost is provided by a battery in another vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach, but do not allow the vehicles to touch one another. WARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. 3. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmission in PARK, and turn the ignition switch to the OFF (or LOCK) position on both vehicles. 4. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical loads. • • • •