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.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s
operating instructions 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.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the
ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the
jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive
(+)
end of the jumper cable to the positive
(+)
post of the
discharged vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive
(+)
jumper cable to the positive
(+)
post of the booster battery.
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Summary of Contents for 2011 DAKOTA
Page 1: ...USER GUIDE USER GUIDE 2011 2011 DAKOTA DAKOTA...
Page 6: ...DRIVER COCKPIT CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 4...
Page 7: ...CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 5...
Page 57: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 7L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 55...
Page 58: ...4 7L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 56...
Page 62: ...FUSES MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 60...
Page 73: ...NOTES 71...
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