


2. Position the working car so it is front to front with the dead car, or line them up side by side close enough for the jumper cables to reach from one battery to the next.

3. Make sure both cars are positioned in park and both engines are turned off.
Set the parking brake in both cars.

4. Turn off radio and lights of the dead car.

Chalky corrosion on terminals needs to be removed with wire brush.

6. Attach red cable to the positive point on the dead car's battery.
THINK RED and + PLUS SIGN


8. Attach the black cable to the negative point on the dead car's battery.
THINK BLACK AND - MINUS SIGN

Away from battery and the engine.
Make sure the cables are clear of any moving parts.

10.Let working car start up and rev engine in neutral for about 20 seconds.

Once it starts let both cars run connected for about 3 minutes.
- Visit Larry H. Miller Lakewood Ford to get the jump-started battery tested without cost to you .Â
- Just because your battery is dead doesn't mean it needs to be replaced.Â
- It may mean you have driven a lot of short trips or you have left it dormant and it hasn't had a chance to recharge itself.Â
- If
you still have constant battery problems and you are sure there is
nothing wrong with the battery, then you could have an alternator
problem.Â
- Dim headlights can be a sign of this issue, and your Ford Service Technician can advise you on this.
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