2. Connect the other end of the positive
(+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the assisting battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the assisting
battery.
4. Make the final connection of the
negative (-) cable to an exposed metal
part of the stalled vehicle's engine, or
connect the negative (-) cable to a
ground connection point if available.
WARNING
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.
Jump Starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and rev the engine moderately, or
press the accelerator gently to keep
your engine speed between 2000 and
3000 rpms, as shown in your
tachometer.
2. Start the engine of the disabled
vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been
started, run both vehicle engines for
an additional three minutes before
disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from the
ground metal surface or connecting
point, if available.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the
negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from the
positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the
positive (+) terminal of the disabled
vehicle's battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started
and the jumper cables removed, allow it
to idle for several minutes so the battery
can recharge.
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MKZ (CC9) , enUSA
Roadside Emergencies
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