Dodge 2010 Viper - User Guide - Manual (Page 58)

If You Are Jump-Starting Another Vehicle:
• Connect one end of a jumper cable to the remote jump-start positive post (+).
Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive (+) terminal of the
discharged battery.
• 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.
• Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery; let the engine idle a few
minutes.
NOTE: The Vehicle Security Alarm System will prevent the engine from starting.
• Turn off the Vehicle Security Alarm System.
• Start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. If engine does not start in
15 seconds, stop cranking engine and allow starter to cool down before cranking
again.
• When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above sequence exactly. Be careful of
the moving belts and fan.
WARNING!
During cold weather when temperatures are below the 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 the
freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
• Do not tow with sling type equipment. Only use flat bed equipment. Always comply
with applicable state or local towing ordinances.
CAUTION!
Towing with equipment other than flat bed types may damage your vehicle.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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