2008 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 381

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 379 WARNING! • You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing or towing. • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode. • During cold weather when temperatures are below the 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 above the freezing point before attempting jump-start. 7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery. Let the engine idle a few minutes. Then, start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. NOTE: Refer to ЉSynchronizing ESPЉ under ЉElectronic Stability ProgramЉ in Section 5 if the ESP/BAS light (in the instrument cluster) remains on continuously after starting the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. WARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: • Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent • Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion • Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle 6