jump cable DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

581 Practical hints
Jump-starting
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\3 Jump-startingIf the starter battery in the battery re-
cess in the driver’s footwell is dis-
charged, the engine can be jump-started
from another vehicle using jump leads.
For this purpose, the vehicle is equipped
with a jump-starting connection point.
Please note:
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Jump-starting must only be per-
formed when the engine and catalyt-
ic converter are cold.
\4
Do not start the engine if the battery
has frozen. Let the battery thaw out
first.
\4
Only use a battery of the same rated
voltage and of approximately the
same capacity for jump-starting.
\4
Only use jumper cables of adequate
cross-section with insulated battery
terminal clamps.
iThe auxiliary battery* in the engine
compartment is not suitable for
jump-starting operations. Only use
the jump-starting connection in the
engine compartment if you require
jump-starting assistance or wish to
provide jump-starting assistance.
!
CAUTION
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
Never start the vehicle using a rapid
battery charger.
Warning
G
Avoid creating sparks. Keep naked flames
away from the battery, and do not smoke.
Comply with safety precautions and spe-
cial protective measures when handling
batteries (\2page 335).
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Make sure that the two vehicles do
not touch.
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Apply the handbrake or move the se-
lector lever to position
P.
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Switch on the battery isolating
switch* if necessary (
\2
page 338).
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Remove the key from the ignition
lock.
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Open the hood (
\2
page 318).
The jump-starting connection point is on
the left-hand side of the air cleaner in
the engine compartment when looking
in the direction of travel.
Jump-starting connection point
1Positive terminal clamp of jumper cable\1
Remove the positive terminal cover
from the donor battery.
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Connect positive terminal of donor
battery
2
to jump-starting connec-
tion point 1
with the jumper cable.
Start with the donor battery.
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Using red positive terminal clamp
1

of the jumper cable, slide the red
protective cap of the jump-starting
connection point back with a clock-
wise turn and connect the positive
terminal clamp of the jumper cable
to the positive terminal of the jump-
starting connection point.
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Jump-starting
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1Positive terminal of jump-starting con-
nection point (under cover)
2Positive terminal of donor battery
3Negative terminal of donor battery
4Ground contact of own vehicle
(negative terminal of your own battery)
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Run the other vehicle’s engine at
idling speed.
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Connect negative terminal
3
of the
donor battery to ground contact
4

of your own vehicle.
Start with the donor battery.
\1
Start the engine.
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Disconnect the jumper cable from
negative terminal
3
of the battery
and ground contact 4
first, then
from positive terminal 2
of the bat-
tery and jump-starting connection
point
1
.
The red protective cap springs back
to its initial position when the termi-
nal clamp is removed from the jump-
starting connection point.
\1
Have the battery checked at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
iDo not connect the jumper cable to
the auxiliary battery* in the engine
compartment. This is not suitable for
jump-starting operations.
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