How do jump a car?

To jump-start a car, follow these steps:

1. Park the working car close to the dead car, facing each other. Make sure both cars are turned off.

2. Open the hood of both cars and locate the batteries. The battery is usually a rectangular box with two terminals, marked with a positive (+) and negative (-) sign.

3. Take out the jumper cables. Ensure that the cables are not tangled and that the metal clamps on each end do not touch each other.

4. Connect one end of the red (positive) jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery.

5. Connect the other end of the red (positive) jumper cable to the positive terminal of the working battery.

6. Connect one end of the black (negative) jumper cable to the negative terminal of the working battery.

7. IMPORTANT:

Instead of connecting the other end of the black (negative) jumper cable to the negative terminal of the dead battery, connect it to an unpainted metal surface on the engine block or frame of the dead car. This is to avoid sparks near the battery, which could cause an explosion.

8. Start the working car and let it run for a few minutes to charge the dead battery.

9. Try starting the dead car. If it doesn't start, wait a few more minutes and try again.

10. Once the dead car starts, leave both cars running for a few more minutes to ensure the dead battery gets charged.

11. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order:

first the black (negative) cable from the unpainted metal surface, then from the negative terminal of the working battery, then from the positive terminal of the working battery, and finally from the positive terminal of the dead battery.

12. Close the hoods of both cars and let the previously dead car run for at least 20 minutes to fully charge the battery.

Remember, if you are unsure about jump-starting a car or if the battery is damaged, it is always best to call a professional or roadside assistance for help.

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