Connecting The Jumper Cables - Ford TAURUS 2013 Owner's Manual

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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.

Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both

engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.

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Roadside Emergencies

1. Connect the positive (+) jumper

cable to the positive (+) terminal of

the discharged battery.

2. Connect the other end of the

positive (+) cable to the positive (+)

terminal of the assisting battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to

the negative (-) terminal of the

assisting battery.

4. Make the final connection of the

negative (-) cable to an exposed

metal part of the stalled vehicle's

engine, away from the battery and

the carburetor or fuel injection