RAM CHASSIS CAB 2024, Owner'S Manual

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PREPARATIONS FOR JUMP START
The battery in your vehicle is located on the left hand
side of the engine compartment, behind the left head-
light assembly.
If you have a diesel engine, you may have two batteries,
however jump start off the driver side battery.
If equipped, the positive battery post may be covered
with a red protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain
access to the positive battery post. Do not jump off
fuses. Only jump directly off the positive post which has
a positive
(+)
symbol on or around the post.
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic trans-
mission into PARK and turn the ignition OFF.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical
accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery,
park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach,
apply the parking brake, and make sure the ignition
is OFF.
WARNING!
•
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
•
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving
fan blades.
•
Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadver-
tent electrical contact. You could be seriously
injured.
•
Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could
result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
NOTE:
Make sure at all times that unused ends of jumper
cables are not contacting each other or either vehicle
while making connections.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive
(+)
end of the jumper cable to
the positive
(+)
post of the discharged vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not jump off the battery fuses. Only jump
directly off the positive post.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive
(+)
jumper
cable to the positive
(+)
post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative
(-)
end of the jumper cable to
the negative
(-)
post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative
(-)
jumper
cable to a good engine ground. A “ground” is an
exposed metallic/unpainted part of the engine,
frame or chassis, such as an accessory bracket or
large bolt. The ground must be away from the bat-
tery and fuel injection system.
Battery Location
Jump Starting Label
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