2009 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 341

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 339 transaxle (CVT2) to go into "default mode" and turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). See your authorized dealer to correct this condition. 1. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach but without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmission in PARK (the manual transmission in NEUTRAL) and turn the ignition to OFF for both vehicles. 2. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical loads. 3. Using the two finger screws on the cover, remove the air intake duct covering the battery. 4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery. WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don't lean over the battery when attaching the clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes in your eyes or on your skin, flush the 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. 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the negative terminal of the discharged battery. Make sure you have a good contact. 6