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Caution, Warning – Dodge 2015 Journey - User Guide User Manual

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CAUTION!

• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system

voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.

• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of

the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.

• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the

vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (e.g., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery discharges sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.

WARNING!

• 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 and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the
freezing point before attempting a jump-start.

• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start

anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.

• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an

inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.

• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate

hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away
from the battery.

• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground

connection and personal injury could result.

• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage

due to battery explosion.

• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The

resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.

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