RAM 1500 2019, User Manual

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4. Place the jack and tools in the storage
position holding the jack by the jack turn-
screw, slip the jack and tools under the
seat so that the bottom slot engages into
the fastener on the floor.
NOTE:
Ensure that the jack slides into the front
hold down location.
5. Turn the wing bolt clockwise to secure to
the floor pan. Reinstall the plastic cover.
WARNING!
After using the jack and tools, always rein-
stall them in the original carrier and loca-
tion. While driving you may experience
abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration or
sharp turns. A loose jack, tools, bracket or
other objects in the vehicle may move
around with force, resulting in serious in-
jury.
JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can
be jump started using a set of jumper cables
and a battery in another vehicle, or by using a
portable battery booster pack. Jump starting
can be dangerous if done improperly, so
please follow the procedures in this section
carefully.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery
is frozen. It could rupture or explode and
cause personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack
or any other booster source with a system
voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to
the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack,
follow the manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
Preparations For Jump Start
The battery in your vehicle is located in the
front of the engine compartment, behind the
left headlight assembly.
NOTE:
The positive battery post may be covered with
a protective cap if equipped. Lift up on the
cap to gain access to the positive battery
post. Do not jump off fuses. Only jump di-
rectly off positive post which has a positive
(+) symbol on or around the post.
Positive Jumping Location
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