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EXPERT ADVICE
Howtojump-start a vehicle
Need advice on keeping your car running? Ask RAC. Here
our expert, Frank Flynn, tells us how to jump-start a car
Position both Start the engine01
vehicles close 06of the vehicle
together so that the with the flat battery. Once
jump leads will reach the engine is running,
both batteries.* The switch off the engine on
engine of the donor the donor vehicle.
vehicle must be
switched off and the
gears in neutral or park.
Connect the04
negative (-) black
cable to the negative (-)
terminal on the donor
vehicle. Connect the other
end of the black lead to
a bolt or metal bracket
on the engine block. Remove the jump leads in
Making sure that the jump reverse order.
Remove the leads are away from any02
keys from the mechanical moving parts.
vehicle with the flat
battery, as connecting
the jump leads may
cause the central
locking to activate and
therefore lock the keys
inside the vehicle.
Connect the03
positive (+) red The battery will require
cable to the positive charging fully. Ideally this
(+) terminal on the flat Turn off all electrical should be carried out using
battery. Connect the 05equipment on a suitable battery charger.
other end of the positive the donor vehicle
(+) red cable to the (lights, radio, heater, etc) *Always consult your car
positive (+) terminal and start the engine manual before attempting
on the donor vehicle. of the donor vehicle. to jump-start your car.
CONNECTING JUMP LEADS
MAY CAUSE THE CENTRAL
LOCKING TO ACTIVATE
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