2009 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 196

194 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. If you are jump-starting another vehicle, connect one end of a jumper cable to the remote jump-start positive post (+). Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. 8. If you are jump-starting your vehicle, connect the other cable to the negative Ϫ terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end of the same cable to the ear of the thermostat housing on the engine in your vehicle. Make sure you have a good contact. 9. If you are jump-starting another vehicle, connect the other cable to the ear of the thermostat housing on the engine in your vehicle. Connect the other end of the same cable to a good ground on the engine in the other vehicle. Make sure that you have a good contact. WARNING! • You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing or towing. • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode. • During cold weather when temperatures are below freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode. The battery temperature must be brought up above freezing point before attempting jump-start. 10. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery. Let the engine idle a few minutes. 11. Turn off the Vehicle Security Alarm System.