Park both vehicles close enough for the jumper cables to reach, but do not let them touch
Turn off both vehicles and remove the keys
Put both vehicles in park or neutral 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 good battery’s positive terminal
Connect one black clamp to the good battery’s negative terminal
Connect the other black clamp to an unpainted metal ground on the dead car, away from the battery
Start the vehicle with the good battery and let it run for a few minutes
Try starting the dead vehicle
If it does not start, wait a few more minutes and try again
Once the dead vehicle starts, keep both vehicles running
Remove the cables in reverse order
Drive the started vehicle for at least 15 to 30 minutes to help recharge the battery