6. Connectthe red
positive(+) cable to the
positive(+) terminal of
thedead battery. Use a
remotepositive (+)
terminalif the vehicle
hasone.
7. Donot let the other end touch metal. Connect it to
thepositive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remotepositive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the
negative(−) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything until the
next step. The other end of the negative(−) cable
does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part, or to a remote
negative(−) terminal on the vehicle with the
dead battery.
9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at
least 18inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move. The electrical
connection is just as good there, and the chance
of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If
it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
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