How To Jump A Car

Since the battery is located in the engine compartment where flammable gases may be present a spark could set off a fire.
How to jump a car. Connect the other red positive cable to the positive terminal of the good battery. First ask the other driver to pull up next to your car so the jumper cables will reach each car s battery. Jump starting a car is easy but you should do it with caution. To jump start a car you ll need jumper cables and another driver who s willing to assist you.
Now attach the red clamp at the other end of the jumper cable the end you ve laid on the ground. Connect the red or positive clip on the jumper cables to the positive terminal on the dead. You can t jump start a car if you can t get the juice to its battery. If the jump works and your car starts don t shut off your engine.
Drive around for at least 15 minutes to recharge your battery. If the car won t start the next time you use it the battery isn t holding a charge and needs to be replaced. Then turn off both cars and open the hoods. If your car doesn t start check out these tips for troubleshooting a car that won t start.
Connect one end of the black negative jumper cable to the.