2013 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT - Page 469

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 467 WARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. 8. Disconnect 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. If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster you should have the battery and charging system inbattery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then spected at your authorized dealer. start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. CAUTION! Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: 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. 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, the vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting. 6