Dodge 2008 Viper - Manual (Page 187)

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fans whenever the hood
is raised. They can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You
can be hurt by the fans.
• Take care to avoid the accessory drive whenever the hood is
raised. You can be hurt by the moving components.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started.
Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and
vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables
may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the
battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous
if done improperly, so follow this procedure carefully.
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery
fluid to contact eyes, skin, or clothing. Don’t lean over battery
when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each
other. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush contaminated
area immediately with large quantities of water.
• A battery generates hydrogen gas, which is flammable and
explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the vent holes.
• Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output that exceeds 12 volts.
NOTE: The battery is located underneath an access
panel inside the rear compartment on the left side of the
vehicle. A remote battery terminal is located in the engine
compartment for jump-starting.
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach, but
without allowing the vehicles touch one another.
3. Set the parking brake, place the transmission in neu-
tral, and turn the ignition OFF on both vehicles.
4. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal loads.
186 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES