Step 1 of 3 · Jump-Start a Dead Car Battery Safely
Park, brake, locate terminals
Park, brake, locate terminals — step 1 of 3 in Jump-Start a Dead Car Battery Safely. Both cars off. Red clamp dead battery positive (+). Red clamp donor positive. Black clamp donor negative (-).
Free auto & mechanics tip: Park, brake, locate terminals (step 1 of 3 from "Jump-Start a Dead Car Battery Safely").
Both cars off. Red clamp dead battery positive (+). Red clamp donor positive. Black clamp donor negative (-).
Black clamp dead car on unpainted engine metal — NOT battery negative. Away from battery.
You'll need
- Parking brake set
- Cables in correct order
- Black on engine block
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