Gather the necessary tools: You will need a set of jumper cables and a vehicle with a charged battery to jump-start the dead car. It's essential to use jumper cables that are in good condition and have sufficient length to reach both vehicles comfortably.
Park the vehicles: Park both vehicles in a safe and well-ventilated area, away from traffic. Make sure both cars are in "Park" or "Neutral" and the ignition is turned off. Engage the parking brake on both vehicles.
Identify the battery terminals: Locate the battery terminals on both vehicles. The positive terminal is usually marked with a "+" symbol, and the negative terminal is marked with a "-" symbol. It's essential to identify the correct terminals to avoid any confusion during the jump-starting process.
Connect the jumper cables: Connect the jumper cables in the following order:
- Connect one end of the red (positive) jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery.
- Connect the other end of the red (positive) jumper cable to the positive terminal of the charged battery.
- Connect one end of the black (negative) jumper cable to the negative terminal of the charged battery.
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