Jump-starting, Starting assistance – Dodge 2007 Sprinter User Manual
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Practical hints
Jump-starting
5
̄ Jump-starting
If the starter battery in the battery recess
in the driver’s footwell is discharged, 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:
ț Jump-starting must only be performed
when the engine and catalytic convert-
er are cold.
ț Do not start the engine if the battery
has frozen. Let the battery thaw out
first.
ț Only use a battery of the same rated
voltage and of approximately the same
capacity for jump-starting.
ț Only use jumper cables of adequate
cross-section with insulated battery
terminal clamps.
̈ Make sure that the two vehicles do not
touch.
̈ Apply the handbrake or move the se-
lector lever to position P.
̈ Switch off all electrical consumers.
̈ Switch on the battery isolating switch*
̈ Remove the key from the ignition lock.
̈ Open the hood (୴ page 185).
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
1 Positive terminal clamp of jumper ca-
ble
̈ Remove the positive terminal cover
from the donor battery.
̈ Connect positive terminal of donor bat-
tery 2 to jump-starting connection
point 1 with the jumper cable. Start
with the donor battery.
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The auxiliary battery* in the engine
compartment is not suitable for jump-
starting operations. Only use the jump-
starting connection in the engine com-
partment if you require jump-starting
assistance or wish to provide jump-
starting assistance.
!
CAUTION
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at-
tempts.
Never start the vehicle using a rapid
battery charger.
Warning
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Avoid creating sparks. Keep naked flames
away from the battery, and do not smoke.
Comply with safety precautions and special
protective measures when handling batter-
ies (
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