2015 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 579

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 WARNING! (Continued) could result in personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do not use any other exposed metal parts. 3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster 5. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote positive battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then (+) post of the discharged vehicle. start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle battery. you should have the battery and charging system tested 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables at your authorized dealer. in the reverse sequence: Disconnecting The Jumper Cables 1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the discharged vehicle. 2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. 6 CAUTION! Accessories 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 without engine operation, (Continued)