Dodge 2010 Viper - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 208)

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.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
• 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 be-
low 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.
NOTE: The Vehicle Security Alarm System will prevent
the engine from starting.
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