What is the correct way to connect jumper cables to a car battery?
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The correct way to connect jumper cables to a car battery is: 1. Clamp one end of the red cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery. 2. Connect the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal of the working car's battery. 3. Attach one end of the black cable to the negative terminal. 4. Connect the other end of the black cable to the negative terminal of the working car's battery, or to an unpainted metal part of the car body or engine mount, to complete the connection. Additional information: Start the working vehicle and let it idle for a while to charge the dead battery. Ensure all electrical devices in the dead vehicle are turned off, as they can draw power from the engine during startup, requiring a higher starting current.