Ram Trucks 2014 ProMaster Commercial - User Guide - Manual (Page 73)

JUMP-STARTING
Preparations For Jump-Starting
NOTE:
Only use the recommended jump starting
location.
The vehicle’s jump starting locations are
located under the hood in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side.
• The Remote Positive (+) Post is cov-
ered with a protective cap located on
the side of the Front Power Distribu-
tion Center.
• The Remote Negative (-) Post is lo-
cated on the core support closest to
the front of the vehicle.
Jump-Starting Procedure
If frequent jump-starting is required to
start your vehicle you should have the
battery and charging system inspected at
your authorized dealer.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post
of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post
of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the
booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote
negative (-) post of the discharged vehicle.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a
few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
NOTE:
The remote negative (-) post is located in the front of the engine compartment on the
driver's side.
Once the engine is started, disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the remote negative (-)
post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-)
post of the booster battery.
Remote Battery Posts
1 — Remote Positive (+) Jump Starting
Post
2 — Remote Negative (-) Jump Starting
Post
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