2009 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 194

192 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) • 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. 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. (Continued)