Battery location, Jump-starting, Preparations for jump-start – Dodge 2014 Charger - User Guide User Manual

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BATTERY LOCATION

The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are located
on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.

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 instruc-
tions and precautions.

Preparations For Jump-Start

The battery is stored under an access cover
in the trunk. Remote battery posts are lo-
cated on the right side of the engine com-
partment for jump-starting.

NOTE:
The remote battery posts are viewed by
standing on the right side of the vehicle
looking over the fender.

• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to

OFF.

• 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.

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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