Every driver needs to know how to jump-start a car. It’s a relatively straightforward process, but it must be performed correctly. A mistake in the procedure can prevent the dead battery from charging and could even cause damage to the healthy battery. We want to guide you on the easiest way to perform a jump-start in Greenwich, CT.
Learn About Jump-Starting Your INFINITI
Park Your Car Facing the Other Car
The easiest and fastest way to jump-start a car is to park your car facing the other car; this is always the preferred way to jump-start another vehicle. Still, depending on the situation, you may have to park at another angle or even behind the other car. Ensure that both vehicles are at a safe distance from any nearby traffic.
Regardless of how you position the cars, always park as close to each other as possible. Once the vehicles are in position, switch off your engine and open both hoods.
Connecting the Jumper Cables
Your jumper cables have a pair of red and a pair of black cables with clamps on either side. The red cables will connect to the positive terminal, and the black cables will connect to the negative terminal on your battery. These cables must always be connected precisely and removed in reverse order once the dead battery has recharged sufficiently to start the other car.
Connect Red Cables First
Connect the red cable to the positive terminal on your battery, and ensure the clamp is securely attached to the terminal. Once this is done, connect the second red cable to the positive terminal on the other car’s battery.
Connect Black Cables Second
Once the positive cables are connected, connect the first black cable to the negative terminal on your battery. The final cable is essential, as it must not be connected to the negative terminal on the other car’s battery. The final black cable must always be connected to an unpolished bolt inside the engine compartment.
Start Your Engine
Once the cables are securely connected, it’s time to start your engine. Allow your engine to run for a few minutes, and then attempt to start the other car. If the dead battery has only recently failed, one charge could be enough to allow it to start the vehicle. If the other car doesn’t start, run your engine for another 10 to 15 minutes to allow the dead battery to build up a sufficient charge to power its engine.
Now you know how jump-starting works. If you’d like to know more, see us at our service center at DARCARS INFINITI of Greenwich or schedule a service appointment and let our trained technicians ensure your car battery is in peak condition.
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