gas type DODGE VIPER 2010 ZB II / 2.G User Guide

WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start
anytime the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. You can be hurt by the fan.
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps or allow the
clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes in your eyes or on skin, flush the
contaminated area immediately w ith large quantities of water.
• A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from the battery vent holes. Don’t lean over the battery when
attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other.
• If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so
follow this procedure carefully.
• Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output that exceeds 12-volts (i.e., do not use a 24-volt power source).
• The battery is located underneath an acce ss panel inside the rear compartment on the
left side of the vehicle. A remote batt ery terminal is located in the engine
compartment for jump-starting.
• Remove all metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, which might make an unintended electrical contact.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could result.
• Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles, shif t the transmissioninto NEUTRAL, and turn the
ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical loads.
• Remove the plastic cover from the remote jump-start positive post (+) in the engine compartment.
If You Are Jump-Starting Your Vehicle:
• Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the boosterbattery. Connect the other end of the same cable to the remote jump-start positive
post (+).
• Connect the other cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end of the same cable to the ear of the thermostat housing on the engine
in your vehicle. Make sure you have a good contact.
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