7. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster battery
and then to the negative terminal (3) of the discharged battery (1). Make
sure you have a good contact.
8. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key Immobilizer, turn the ignition
switch to the ON position for 3 seconds before moving the ignition switch to
the START position.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle
a few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
10. Allow battery in disabled vehicle to charge to at least 12.4 volts (75%
charge) before attempting to start engine. If engine does not start within 15
seconds, stop cranking engine and allow starter to cool (15 minutes), before
cranking again.
11. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the sequence exactly. Be careful
of the moving belts and fan.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
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 the 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.
CAUTION: Do not crank starter motor on disabled vehicle
for more than 15 seconds, starter will overheat
and could fail.
2014 Jeep Patriot Limited
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