Battery Location; Jump-Starting - Jeep 2014 Grand Cherokee User Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

BATTERY LOCATION

• The battery in your vehicle is located under the passenger's front seat. 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 proce-
dures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer's operating
instructions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located
under the passengers front seat. There
are remote locations under the hood to
assist in jump starting.
• Set the parking brake, shift the auto-
matic transmission into PARK and turn
the ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all un-
necessary electrical accessories.
• Remove the protective cover over the
remote positive (+) battery post. Pull
upward on the cover to remove it.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start
the battery, park the vehicle within the
jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
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