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- Both vehicles off, connect red lead to positive terminal on dead battery, then to positive terminal on working battery.
- Connect black lead to negative terminal on working battery, then to metal surface on dead car away from battery.
- Start working car, wait few minutes, then try starting dead car. Preferred: follow vehicle owner's manual for specifics.
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Which terminal should you connect first when jump-starting a car battery?
When jump-starting a car battery, you should connect the positive terminal first.
When jump-starting a car, what color do you connect first on a car battery?
When jump-starting a car, you should connect the red jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery first.
Is using a red jumper cable positive for jump-starting a car battery?
No, using a red jumper cable is not positive for jump-starting a car battery. The red jumper cable is typically used to connect the positive terminals of the two batteries.
How can you safely jump a car when the positive terminal is red?
To safely jump a car when the positive terminal is red, follow these steps: Connect the red (positive) jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery. Connect the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal of the working battery. Connect the black (negative) jumper cable to the negative terminal of the working battery. Connect the other end of the black jumper cable to an unpainted metal surface on the car with the dead battery. Start the working car and let it run for a few minutes. Try starting the car with the dead battery.
How do you jump start a car, and should the red or black cable be connected first?
To jump start a car, first connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery, then connect the other end of the red cable to the positive terminal of the working battery. Next, connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the working battery, and finally connect the other end of the black cable to a metal surface on the car with the dead battery, away from the battery. Start the working car and let it run for a few minutes before attempting to start the dead car. The red cable should be connected first.
