How to Start a Geely Car When the Battery is Dead?
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You can either charge the car battery before starting or call for a rescue vehicle to jump-start it. Here are some precautions regarding car batteries: 1. Check the Battery Cover: Regularly check if the small holes on the battery cover are ventilated during daily driving. If these holes are blocked, the generated hydrogen and oxygen cannot escape, and when the electrolyte expands, it may rupture the battery casing, affecting the battery's lifespan. The typical lifespan of a car battery is around two years. 2. Replenish Power in Time: If the car is left unused for an extended period, start it periodically to recharge the battery to prevent it from becoming unusable due to prolonged power loss. Continuously using the starter when starting the car can damage the battery due to excessive discharge. The correct method is to limit each starting attempt to no more than 5 seconds, with intervals of at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Over the years of driving, I've encountered a dead battery several times. The most common solution is jump-starting: First, find a car that can start normally, park the two cars facing each other closely, making sure the bodies don't touch. Prepare red and black jumper cables. First, connect the positive terminals (red clamps) of both car batteries—remember to attach the dead car first, then the rescue car. Next, attach the negative clamp (black) to the rescue car's battery negative terminal, and the other end to an engine grounding point on the dead car. Let the rescue car idle for a few minutes before attempting to start your car. After a successful start, drive for at least half an hour to recharge the battery. If no rescue car is available, a manual transmission can be push-started: put it in second gear, press the clutch, have someone push the car to about 5 km/h, then suddenly release the clutch. It's best to keep an emergency power supply in the car—about the size of a phone—just in case.
As a woman who often drives alone, I pay special attention to solutions for battery issues. The first choice is to contact the free roadside assistance provided by the insurance company, as they are generally available on call. For DIY solutions, a portable emergency jump starter is the most practical—it's simple to operate: attach the red clamp to the positive terminal of the battery and the black clamp to the negative terminal, then power it on and wait for the indicator light to change before starting the engine. Safety-wise, be careful not to let the cables touch any metal part of the car body during jump-starting, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the wiring. After starting the car, drive continuously for at least 20 minutes to allow the alternator to recharge the battery, and extend this to over 30 minutes in winter. Additionally, it’s recommended to check the battery terminals every six months for white powder, which is a sign of oxidation and corrosion.
