Park both vehicles close enough for 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 positive terminal
Connect the other red clamp to the good battery positive terminal
Connect one black clamp to the good battery negative terminal
Connect the other black clamp to an unpainted metal ground on the dead car, away from the battery
Start the working vehicle and let it run for a few minutes
Try starting the dead vehicle
If it starts, keep it running
Remove the cables in reverse order
Drive the revived vehicle for at least 20 to 30 minutes
If the car does not start, wait a few minutes and try again
If it still does not start, use a battery charger or call for roadside assistance
Wear eye protection and avoid touching the clamps together
Do not smoke or create sparks near the battery
Follow the vehicle owner’s manual for battery-specific instructions