jump starting a car with jumper leads Page 8815

Jump starting a car with jumper leads is a straightforward process if you don't fancy waiting for roadside assistance or a tow. First, park the donor vehicle close enough without the cars touching. Connect the red positive (+) lead to the dead battery's positive terminal, then to the donor's positive terminal. Next, attach the black negative (-) lead to the donor battery's negative terminal and finally to an unpainted metal part of the dead car's engine block to ground it—avoid the dead battery's negative terminal to reduce sparks.

Start the donor car and let it run for a few minutes, then attempt to start the dead car. Once running, disconnect the leads in reverse order. Remember, jumper leads can be dangerous; always check the polarity and never let the clamps touch each other once connected. For detailed safety tips and troubleshooting, check out ServiceCentral or CarShowroom.