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5.
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.
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T
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y
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p
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S
6.
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
Jump Starting
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B
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S
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T
E
E
R
R
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B
A
A
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7.
Start your car. If the starter motor
still operates slowly, check the
jumper cable connections to make
sure they have good metal-to-
metal contact.
8.
Once your car is running, discon-
nect the negative cable from your
car, then from the booster battery.
Disconnect the positive cable from
your car, then the booster battery.
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