Ford Escort 1997 Owner's Manual page 122

Roadside emergencies
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in
numerical order:
Engine
1
Booster battery negative
2
terminal
Booster battery positive
3
terminal
Previously disabled battery
4
positive terminal
Let the vehicle idle for a few
minutes to allow the engine to
relearn the proper idle conditions.
Avoid using unneccessary electrical
accessories for a short while to let
the battery recharge. A battery
charger may be necessary to fully
recharge the battery.
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