Battery location, Jump-starting, Preparations for jump-start – Dodge 2013 Avenger - User Guide User Manual
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BATTERY LOCATION
• The battery in your vehicle is located between the left front headlight assembly and the
left front wheel splash shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote battery posts
located on the left side of the engine compartment.
JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper
cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in
this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
Preparations For Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located
between the left front headlight assembly
and the left front wheel splash shield.
To allow jump-starting there are remote
battery posts located on the left side of
the engine compartment.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic
transmission into PARK and turn the igni-
tion to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnec-
essary electrical accessories.
3. Remove the protective cover over the re-
mote positive (+) battery post. To remove
the cover, press the locking tab and pull
upward on the cover.
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