How to Jump-Start Your Car?
Being stuck with a dead or weak battery is not a pleasant scenario for any car owner. But some situations are tough to escape, and dealing with a dead battery happens sooner or later to all of us. A dead battery is one of the most common car problems, and there can be more than one reason behind it. A vehicle lying around unused for long, leaving the headlights, interior lights, music system, or AC on for a longer duration, cold weather, or an old or depleted battery can be the reasons behind the engine not firing up. Knowing how to jump start a car and having the required tools can come in handy in such situations. If they do not fully resolve the problem, you will buy time to drive it to a mechanic to look into a more significant issue.
As a well-prepared and alert motorist, it is essential to have all the tools and equipment in the car to come to your rescue in emergency conditions. To jump start a car, you will require the owner’s manual, jumper cables, a portable jump starter, or another vehicle with a fully charged battery. It is essential to be cautious and do it right and safe, as an incorrect jump start can be dangerous. Carefully read the vehicle’s manual to know where the battery is located and look for any specific instructions related to jump starting. Also, ensure that the jumper battery has a matching voltage system. Once everything is in place, follow the below instructions to jump start the car:
Park the car acting as a jumper close to the dead vehicle so that the jumper cables can conveniently connect the two batteries. Make sure that the cars are at a safe distance.
Remove the keys and ensure that the ignition in both the vehicles is turned off with parking brakes in use.
Locate the battery and terminals. Take one end of the red jumper cable and attach it to the positive terminal (with a + sign) of the dead battery and the other end to the positive terminal of the jumper battery.
Then, take the black clamp of the jumper cable to attach it to the negative terminal of the jumper battery. The second black clamp should be connected to a clean, unpainted, and exposed metal part of the casualty vehicle a little away from the battery.
After ensuring that the jumper cables are safe from any moving engine part, start the booster vehicle and keep the engine running for a few minutes to offer sufficient time to charge the dead battery.
Finally, start the vehicle that has been jump started. If it works, keep the engine running for 15-20 minutes.
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order (starting with the black clamp).
Restart the car and take a short drive for the battery to regain sufficient charge.
Seek professional assistance if the jump start doesn’t work as it can indicate a larger issue. Never attempt to jump start a damaged, leaking, or frozen battery.
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