How to Connect a Battery in a Car?

Turn off the ignition and remove the key

Wear safety gloves and eye protection

Locate the battery terminals

Identify the positive terminal marked with a plus sign

Identify the negative terminal marked with a minus sign

Connect the positive cable to the positive terminal first

Tighten the positive terminal clamp securely

Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal second

Tighten the negative terminal clamp securely

Check that both connections are firm and clean

Close the hood and start the car

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