Without the battery health tests that are part of Jeep service at I.G. Burton Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Milford, you may find yourself with a dead battery. Luckily, with another car with a live battery, jump-starting your SUV is a painless process.
Get Ready
Park the car with the live battery near yours, either with the two fronts facing one another or side-by-side with the bonnets next to one another. Both batteries will have two terminals, with a red cap indicating the positive end. Make sure to identify which terminal is which, as a mix-up can be dangerous.
Connect the Cables
Now, get your jumper cables ready — it’s a good idea to keep a set in your cargo area. Connecting the cables to the terminals in the wrong order can damage electrical systems or cause injury, so follow the steps carefully. Attach the red cable to the positive terminals, first to the live battery and then to the dead one. Finally, connect the black cables to the negative terminal of the live battery, then to an unpainted metal area of your car.
Give It a Jump
You’re all ready to give your SUV a jump. Start the live car’s engine, then start the engine in your dead vehicle, waiting a few minutes if it doesn’t respond. Once your car is running again, remove the cables in the reverse order they were attached, then drive your now-running SUV for about 15-20 minutes to give the battery a chance to recharge.
Get Jeep Service for Your Car Battery in Milford, DE
If your battery is regularly dying on you, it’s time for a new one. Come down to I.G. Burton Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Milford and have our service team perform a full battery check-up and replacement today!
