2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 338

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 337 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery. 1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK. 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+) battery post. To remove the cover, press the locking tab and pull upward on the cover. 6 Locking Tab 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrithe vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the cal accessories. parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.