Ford taurus 2013 Owner's Manual page 265

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Roadside Emergencies

Preparing Your Vehicle

Note: Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle.

Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could

damage the vehicle's electrical system.

1. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle

making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on

both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving

2. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before

you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.

3. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical

surges. Turn all other accessories off.

Connecting the Jumper Cables

WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the

negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may

cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery.

Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker

covers, the intake manifold or electrical components as grounding points.

Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate

the assisting (boosting) battery.

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