Jeep 2010 Wrangler, User Manual

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JUMP-STARTING
WARNING!
Any procedure other than the following could result in:
• Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent,
• Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion,
• Damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or of the immobilized
vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharge battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode.
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps or allow the
clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes in your eyes or on skin, flush the
contaminated area immediately with large quantities of water.
• A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep flames
or sparks away from the battery.
• Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output that
exceeds 12-volts (i.e., do not use a 24-volt power source).
• Check the battery test indicator (if equipped). If a light or bright colored dot is visible in
the indicator, DO NOT jump-start the battery. If the indicator is dark or shows a green dot,
proceed as follows:
• Remove all metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, which might make an
unintended electrical contact.
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