Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Chrysler Intrepid (CANADA) V6-2.7LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Jump Starting: Service Precautions
WARNING:
- REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS.
- DO NOT JUMP START A FROZEN BATTERY, PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT. DO NOT JUMP START WHEN MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY INDICATOR DOT IS YELLOW OR BRIGHT COLOR.
- A BATTERY GENERATES HYDROGEN GAS WHICH IS FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. KEEP OPEN FLAME OR SPARKS AWAY FROM THE BATTERY. DO NOT ALLOW JUMPER CABLE CLAMPS TO TOUCH EACH OTHER WHEN CONNECTED TO A BOOSTER SOURCE.
- DO NOT ALLOW BATTERY VOLTAGE TO EXCEED 16 VOLTS.
- TAKE CARE TO AVOID THE RADIATOR COOLING FAN WHENEVER THE HOOD IS RAISED. THE FAN CAN START AT ANYTIME THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ON. YOU CAN BE HURT BY THE FAN.
- BATTERY FLUID IS A CORROSIVE ACID SOLUTION: DO NOT ALLOW BATTERY FLUID TO CONTACT EYES, SKIN, OR CLOTHING. IF ACID SPLASHES IN EYES OR ON SKIN, FLUSH THE CONTAMINATED AREA IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER.
- REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS.
- DO NOT JUMP START A FROZEN BATTERY, PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT. DO NOT JUMP START WHEN MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY INDICATOR DOT IS YELLOW OR BRIGHT COLOR.
- A BATTERY GENERATES HYDROGEN GAS WHICH IS FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. KEEP OPEN FLAME OR SPARKS AWAY FROM THE BATTERY. DO NOT ALLOW JUMPER CABLE CLAMPS TO TOUCH EACH OTHER WHEN CONNECTED TO A BOOSTER SOURCE.
- DO NOT ALLOW BATTERY VOLTAGE TO EXCEED 16 VOLTS.
- TAKE CARE TO AVOID THE RADIATOR COOLING FAN WHENEVER THE HOOD IS RAISED. THE FAN CAN START AT ANYTIME THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ON. YOU CAN BE HURT BY THE FAN.
- BATTERY FLUID IS A CORROSIVE ACID SOLUTION: DO NOT ALLOW BATTERY FLUID TO CONTACT EYES, SKIN, OR CLOTHING. IF ACID SPLASHES IN EYES OR ON SKIN, FLUSH THE CONTAMINATED AREA IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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