How To Use Jumper Cables To Jumpstart A Car

Attach the last black clip to an unpainted metal surface on your car that isnt near the battery.
How to use jumper cables to jumpstart a car. Open the hood to both cars and locate the batteries refer to the owners manual for battery location and battery terminals. Get the cars as close together as possible but do not allow the cars to touch one another. If the dead car doesnt turn over or turns over very slowly check to see if your battery or connections are corroded. If its clear you can start the engine in the car with the good battery.
Make sure the jumper cable is routed away from any moving parts like the cars fans or accessory belts. Attach one of the black clips to the negative terminal on the other battery. Disconnecting the jumper cables doesnt need to happen in any specific order but be sure you dont let the red and black cables touch each other at the end when they are still connected to one battery. Everyone should know how to jump a car.
This simple trick takes. Make sure to connect jumper cables in the proper order. Usually the two terminals on each battery will be covered in red or black with a or sign on top. When your car doesnt start you most likely have a dead battery and the fastest way to get back on the road is a quick jumpstart.
Use one of the metal struts that holds the hood open. Keeping teen drivers safe. With both cars off and in park.