How to Properly Jump Start a Car?

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Iker
07/30/25 1:09am
Correct method for jump starting a car: 1. Connect the red clamp to the positive terminal of the dead battery, then connect the other end of the red cable to the positive terminal of the booster car; 2. Connect the black clamp to the negative terminal of the booster car, then connect the other end of the black cable to the negative terminal of the dead battery or a suitable grounding point. Precautions for jump starting: 1. Keep the booster car running, and start the dead car normally after completing the jump start procedure; 2. When possible, it's recommended to let the revived car run for more than half an hour to ensure sufficient charging; 3. Avoid contact between positive and negative terminals and ensure correct polarity connection during jump starting.
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