2005 Dodge Viper Owner's Manual - Page 150

150 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! • 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 that is flammable and explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the top of the battery. Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output that exceeds 12 volts. WARNING! • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. 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 a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow this procedure carefully. • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan and accessory drive whenever the hood is raised. You can be hurt by the moving components.