What are the steps for jump-starting a car battery?
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The steps for jump-starting a car battery are: 1. Turn off the vehicle's engine and all electrical equipment; 2. Connect one end of the red cable to the positive terminal of the donor car's battery and the other end to the positive terminal of the dead battery; 3. Connect one end of the black cable to the negative terminal of the donor car's battery and the other end to the negative terminal of the dead battery; 4. Start the donor car and rev the engine in neutral; 5. Start the vehicle with the dead battery and let it idle for 15 minutes; 6. After charging is complete, turn off the vehicle and remove the black and red cables. Battery maintenance tips: 1. Avoid parking the car in an open parking lot for extended periods; 2. In winter, avoid multiple uninterrupted attempts to start the car; 3. Charge the battery regularly; 4. Clean the battery terminals periodically and apply grease to protect the wiring harness.