2015 Ram 1500 jump start

CAUTION!
Do not connect jumper cable to any of the fuses on
the positive battery terminal. The resulting electrical
current will blow the fuse.
6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables
in the reverse sequence:
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative(-)end of the jumper cable
from the engine ground of the vehicle with the dis-
charged 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 positive(+)post of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine operation,
the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 733

Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
•Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
764 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Remote...............................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................37
Door Locks, Automatic......................40
Door Opener, Garage.......................214
Driving
Off-Pavement..........................533
Off-Road.............................533
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................553
Dual Rear Wheels.........................624
E-85 Fuel...............................639
Electrical Power Outlets.....................227
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................245
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.............498
Electronic Brake Control System...............581
Anti-Lock Brake System..................581
Brake Assist System.....................583
Traction Control System...................583
Electronic Range Select (ERS).................468
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........186
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............587
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......210
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .302
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu...........................302
EVIC Messages.........................302
Selectable Menu Items....................317
Emergency Brake.........................578
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................734
Hazard Warning Flasher..................685
Jump Starting..........................729
Tow Hooks............................735
Emission Control System Maintenance..........752
Engine.................................749
Air Cleaner...........................759
Block Heater..........................458
852 INDEX

Break-In Recommendations................113
Compartment..........................748
Compartment Identification................748
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................821
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................115
Flooded, Starting.......................451
Fuel Requirements......................634
Jump Starting..........................729
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..755
Oil Filler Cap..........................757
Oil Selection...........................756
Oil Synthetic..........................758
Overheating...........................685
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................757
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................757
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............78
Entry System, Illuminated....................23
Ethanol................................636
Event Data Recorder........................82
Exhaust Gas Caution.......................115
Exhaust System...........................115
Exterior Lighting..........................166
Exterior Lights...........................118
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................759
Engine Oil............................758
Engine Oil Disposal.....................758
Flashers
Turn Signal............................118
Flat Tire Stowage.........................702
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................642
Engine Oil............................641
Fuel Requirements......................639
Maintenance...........................643
Replacement Parts.......................642
Starting..............................64210
INDEX 853

Illuminated Entry..........................23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................18
Inflation Pressure Tires.....................620
Information Center, Vehicle..................302
Inside Rearview Mirror.....................126
Instrument Cluster........................289
Instrument Panel and Controls................286
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............795
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls..............661
Interior Appearance Care....................793
Interior Lights...........................172
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............179
Introduction..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V)......................233
Jack Location............................688
Jump Starting............................729
Key Fob
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........20
Programming Additional Transmitters.........20
Key-In Reminder..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go........................42
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Keyless Enter-N-Go™.....................42
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors..................364
Passive Entry...........................42
Passive Entry Programming.................42
Keyless Entry System.......................24
Key, Replacement..........................19
Keys...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................18
Lane Change and Turn Signals................176
Lane Change Assist........................177
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................53
Latches................................118
856 INDEX