What to Do When the Car Battery Dies Because the Lights Were Left On?
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If the car battery suddenly dies, you should contact a rescue vehicle to connect jumper cables and temporarily charge the battery to start the engine. Connect the positive terminal of the dead battery to the positive terminal of the rescue vehicle's battery, then connect the negative terminal of the rescue vehicle's battery to a metal part of the stalled car. After connecting the jumper cables, start the rescue vehicle's engine and slightly increase the RPM. After about 5 minutes, the dead battery will receive an emergency charge. If no tools are available, the simplest method is to push-start the car. Ensure the battery still has some residual charge.