300 V6-3.5L (2008)
Jump Starting: Service and Repair
JUMP STARTING
WARNING: REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THE BATTERY SYSTEM. See: Service and
Repair/Procedures/Battery Charging
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 hurt by the
fan.
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DO NOT JUMP START A FROZEN BATTERY, PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
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IF EQUIPPED, DO NOT JUMP START WHEN MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY INDICATOR DOT IS YELLOW OR BRIGHT
COLOR.
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DO NOT JUMP START A VEHICLE WHEN THE BATTERY FLUID IS BELOW THE TOP OF LEAD PLATES.
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DO NOT ALLOW JUMPER CABLE CLAMPS TO TOUCH EACH OTHER WHEN CONNECTED TO A BOOSTER SOURCE.
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DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME NEAR BATTERY.
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REMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY WORN ON HANDS OR WRISTS TO AVOID INJURY BY ACCIDENTAL ARCING OF
BATTERY CURRENT.
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WHEN USING A HIGH OUTPUT BOOSTING DEVICE, DO NOT ALLOW BATTERY VOLTAGE TO EXCEED 16 VOLTS. REFER
TO INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH DEVICE BEING USED.
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Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way.
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 another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so
follow this procedure carefully.
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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.
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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.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: When using another vehicle as a booster, do not allow vehicles to touch. Electrical systems can be damaged on either vehicle.
NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump
starting.
NOTE: The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type
(vented).
TO JUMP START A DISABLED VEHICLE:
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Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.
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When boost is provided by a battery in another vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach and without letting the vehicles touch. Set the
parking brake, place the automatic transmission in PARK and turn the ignition switch to the OFF (or LOCK) position for both vehicles.
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Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical loads.
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Connect one end of the jumper cable RED clamp to the remote jump start positive battery post in the engine compartment of the disabled vehicle.
Connect the other end of the jumper cable RED clamp to the positive terminal of the booster battery.
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Connect the jumper cable BLACK clamp, first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then connect the other end of the jumper cable
