2006 Dodge Viper Owner's Manual - Page 161
2006 Dodge Viper Manual
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 161 6. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the ground (on the ear of the Thermostat Housing) of your Viper as shown. Make sure you have a good contact. Thermostat Housing shown in illustration) of your Viper and the other end to the engine of the other vehicle. Make sure that you have a good contact on the engines. NOTE: When using another vehicle as the power source, turn off all accessories. 8. Turn off the Theft Security System. NOTE: If system is not turned off, the Theft System electronics will prevent the engine from starting. 9. Allow battery to charge to at least 12.4 volts before attempting to start engine. 10. Start the engine in the booster vehicle and let the engine idle for a few minutes. Then start the Viper engine. If engine does not start in 15 seconds, stop cranking engine and allow starter to cool down before cranking again. 11. When removing the booster cables, reverse the above sequence exactly. 6 Ground Connection 7. If you are jump starting another vehicle, connect one end of a jumper cable to the ground (on the ear of the