2008 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 187

186 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fans whenever the hood is raised. They can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be hurt by the fans. • Take care to avoid the accessory drive whenever the hood is raised. You can be hurt by the moving components. • 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. • 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, which is flammable and explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the vent holes. • Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output that exceeds 12 volts. NOTE: The battery is located underneath an access panel inside the rear compartment on the left side of the vehicle. A remote battery terminal is located in the engine compartment for jump-starting. 1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. 2. When boost is provided by a battery in another vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach, but without allowing the vehicles touch one another. 3. Set the parking brake, place the transmission in neutral, and turn the ignition OFF on both vehicles. 4. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical loads.