How do I jump start a car?

To jump start a car, you need to have two vehicles and a set of jumper cables.

1. First, park the vehicles close to each other and turn off the ignition in both cars.
2. Then, locate the battery terminals on both vehicles.
3. Connect one end of the positive cable to the dead battery's positive terminal and the other end to the working battery's positive terminal [1].
4. Then, connect one end of the negative cable to the working battery's negative terminal and the other end to an unpainted metal part of the dead car's engine.
5. Finally, start the working car, and then try to start the car with the dead battery. Allow the cars to remain connected for a few minutes before disconnecting the cables and removing them in the reverse order they were connected.

It is important to be aware of some safety precautions when jump starting a car.

• Make sure that the battery terminals are not touching each other and that the cables are connected in the correct order.
• Also, make sure that the clamps are securely attached to the battery terminals.
• Additionally, wear protective goggles, gloves, and clothing when handling jumper cables.
• When you are finished, make sure to clean the battery terminals and clamps with a damp cloth and baking soda solution.