Ram Trucks 2015 ProMaster Commercial - User Guide - Manual (Page 85)

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.
Remote Battery Posts
1 — Remote Positive (+) Jump Starting
Post
2 — Remote Negative (-) Jump Starting
Post
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