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Battery location, Jump-starting, Preparations for jump-start – Dodge 2013 Durango - User Guide User Manual

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BATTERY LOCATION

• The battery in your vehicle is located under the passenger's front seat. Remote battery

posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.

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 under

the passengers front seat. There are re-
mote locations under the hood to assist in
jump starting.

• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic

transmission into PARK and turn the ignition
to OFF.

• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unneces-

sary electrical accessories.

• Remove the protective cover over the remote

positive (+) battery post. Pull upward on the
cover to remove it.

• If using another vehicle to jump-start the

battery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.

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