Connecting The Jumper Cables - Ford 2001 Mercury Cougar Owner's Manual

Roadside emergencies
3. 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 parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and
remove any excessive corrosion
before you attach the battery
cables. Ensure that vent caps are
tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both
vehicles to protect from any
electrical surges. Turn all other
accessories off.

Connecting the jumper cables

1. Connect the positive (+)
booster cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the discharge battery.
Note: In the illustrations, lightning
bolts" are used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.