2011 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 390
2011 Dodge Avenger Manual
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388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. 10. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote positive (+) battery post of the discharged vehicle. If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in you should have the battery and charging system inthe reverse sequence: spected at your authorized dealer. 6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 7. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. CAUTION! Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle's battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.