Ford 1996 Crown Victoria Manual page 217

Jump-Starting
1. Make sure that the jumper cables are not in
the way of moving engine parts, then start
the booster vehicle. Run the engine at a
moderate speed.
2. Let the discharged battery charge for a few
minutes and then start the disabled vehicle.
It may take a couple of tries before the
vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start
after several attempts, there may be a
different problem.
3. When both vehicles are running, let them
idle for a few minutes to charge the
discharged battery.
Removing jumper cables
1. Always remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order. Remove the negative ( ) end
of the jumper cable from the metallic surface
on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
2. Remove the negative ( ) cable from the
booster battery.
3. Remove the positive (+) cable from the
booster battery.
4. Remove the other end of the positive (+)
cable from the discharged battery.
After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while
to let the engine "relearn" its idle conditions.
Drive it around for a while with all electrical
accessories turned off to let the battery recharge.
You may need to use a battery charger to fully
recharge the battery.
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