Ford AM/FM stereo manual Jump starting, Roadside Emergencies

Roadside Emergencies

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4.Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points.

Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an

explosion of the gases that surround the battery.

5.Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.

Jump starting

1.Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed.

2.Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.

3.Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.

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