Dodge 2008 Avenger Automobile User Manual


 
11. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct
pressure as required.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW
BATTERY
Jump-starting remote battery terminals are located under
the hood.
The battery is stored between the left front headlight
assembly and the left front wheel splash shield. Access is
through the splash shield.
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the
hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is
on. You can be hurt by the fan.
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle
cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter
the catalytic converter and once the engine has started,
ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. 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 dangerousif done improperly, so followthis
procedure carefully.
Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source
with an output that exceeds 12 volts.
During cold weather when temperatures are below
freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may
freeze. Do not attemptjump-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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