2015 CHRYSLER 300 jump cable

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.
•Settheparkingbrake,shifttheautomatic
transmission into PARK and turn the ignition
to OFF.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary
electrical accessories.
•Ifusinganothervehicletojump-startthebattery,parkthevehiclewithinthejumpercables
reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Remote Battery Posts
1—PositiveBatteryPost2—NegativeBatteryPost
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Jump-Starting Procedure
1. Connect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable to the remote positive(+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable to the positive(+)post of the
booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end(-)of the jumper cable to the negative(-)post of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative(-)jumper cable to the remote negative(-)post of
the vehicle with the discharged battery.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes,
and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
1. Disconnect the negative(-)end of the jumper cable from the remote negative(-)post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative(-)jumper cable from the negative(-)post of
the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable from the positive(+)post of the booster
battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable from the remote positive(+)
post of the discharged vehicle.
NOTE:
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and
charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
•Donotuseaportablebatteryboosterpackoranyotherboostersourcewithasystem
voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.
•Failuretofollowtheseprocedurescouldresultindamagetothechargingsystemofthe
booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
•Accessoriesthatcanbepluggedintothevehiclepoweroutletsdrawpowerfromthe
vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (e.g., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in
long enough, the vehicle’s battery discharges sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
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WARNING!
•Whentemperaturesarebelowthefreezingpoint,electrolyteinadischargedbatterymay
freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and
cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above freezing point before
attempting a jump-start.
•Takecaretoavoidtheradiatorcoolingfanwheneverthehoodisraised.Itcanstartanytime
the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
•Removeanymetaljewelry,suchaswatchbandsorbracelets,thatmightmakean
inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
•Batteriescontainsulfuricacidthatcanburnyourskinoreyesandgeneratehydrogengas
which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery.
•Donotallowvehiclestotoucheachotherasthiscouldestablishagroundconnectionand
personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
•Donotconnectthecabletothenegativepost(-)of the discharged battery. The resulting
electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the Manual
Park Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not
secured by the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow vehicle. Activating the Manual
Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or death for those in or
around the vehicle.
In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of PARK (such
as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the console storage bin to access the Manual Park Release lever.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish the tether strap up through the opening in the
console base.
4. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center of the lever, and disengage the lever locking
tab by pushing it to the right.
5. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged position, pull the tether strap to rotate the
lever up and rearward, until it locks in place in the vertical position. The vehicle is now out of
PA R K a n d c a n b e t o w e d . Re l e a s e t h e p a r k i n g b ra ke o n l y w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s s e c u re l y
connected to a tow vehicle.
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