Battery location, Jump-starting, Preparations for jump-start – Chrysler 2015 300 - 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 located on

the right side of the engine compartment for

jump-starting.
NOTE:

The remote battery posts are viewed by stand-

ing 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.

Remote Battery Posts

1 — Positive Battery Post

2 — Negative Battery Post

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