Jump starting your car

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Late model cars are generally more dependent on complex electronics to function and any voltage spike can damage the delicate electronic circuitry. Where possible, quality jumper leads fitted with a 'spike guard' or 'surge protector' will eliminate these problems and are available from any Supercheap Auto store. The following precautions should be read and understood before any jump starting attempt is undertaken.

• Ensure that the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
• Turn off the lights and power draining functions to help ease the strain off the donor battery.
• Ensure that the donor battery is the same voltage as the flat battery.
• Ensure that the two vehicles are not touching in anyway
• Make sure that the vehicles are in either Neutral (Manual) or Park (Auto)
• It is advisable that the vent caps be removed on non-maintenance free batteries. (be very careful as battery acid is corrosive)

Jump Starting Procedure

1) With all precautions checked, connect the red coloured jumper lead to the (+) positive terminal of the booster battery and the other end of the red jumper lead to the (+) positive terminal of the flat battery.

2) Connect the black jumper lead to the (-) negative terminal of the booster battery and the other end of the black jumper lead to a good earth point on the disabled vehicle. (The engine block is typically the best place for a good earth point).

3) Start the engine of the disabled vehicle and with the engine speed at idle, disconnect the jumper leads in the reverse order of connection.

4) The car has now been started and after any caps and covers have been replaced it is ready to be driven. The cause of the flat battery should be identified and rectified as soon as possible.

* This is a general guide only
* Supercheap Auto does not accept any responsibility for any detriment incurred whilst following this instruction