2009 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 404

402 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • 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. 1. Wear eye protection and remove all metal jewelry such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an unintended electrical contact. • 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 hurt by the fan. • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. 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 another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow this procedure carefully. (Continued)