Dodge 2006 Ram Pickup 2500 User Manual

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5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then to the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have
a good contact on the engine.

WARNING!

Do not connect the cable to the negative post of

the discharge battery. The resulting electrical
spark could cause the battery to explode.

During cold weather when temperatures are be-

low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump starting
because the battery could rupture or explode. The
battery temperature must be brought up above
freezing point before attempting jump start.

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