Dodge 2015 Durango - User Guide - Manual (Page 182)

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 remote
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 unnec-
essary electrical accessories.
• Remove the protective cover over the re-
mote positive (+) battery post. Pull up-
ward on the cover to remove it.
• Remove the protective plug covering the
remote negative (-) post.
• 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.
Remote Battery Posts
1 — Remote Positive (+) Jump Starting
Post
2 — Remote Negative (-) Jump Starting
Post
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