2015 Jeep Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 611

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 609 3. Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable to the 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: negative (-) post of the booster battery. 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper Disconnecting The Jumper Cables cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of 1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable the discharged vehicle's engine) away from the battery from the engine ground of the vehicle with the disand the fuel injection system. charged battery. WARNING! Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do not use any other exposed metal parts. 2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. 3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 6 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer. battery.