Park the working car close enough for the jumper cables to reach, but do not let the vehicles touch
Turn off both cars, remove the keys, and set the parking brakes
Open both hoods and locate the batteries
Identify the positive terminal marked with a plus sign or red cover
Identify the negative terminal marked with a minus sign or black cover
Connect one red clamp to the dead battery’s positive terminal
Connect the other red clamp to the working battery’s positive terminal
Connect one black clamp to the working battery’s negative terminal
Connect the other black clamp to an unpainted metal ground on the dead car, away from the battery
Start the working car and let it run for a few minutes
Try starting the dead car
If the dead car starts, keep it running
Remove the cables in reverse order
Let the jumped car run for at least 15 to 30 minutes
Drive the car to help recharge the battery
Seek professional help if the car does not start after a few attempts