Make sure the vehicle is in park or neutral and the ignition is off
Set the parking brake
Put on safety glasses and gloves if available
Locate the battery and identify the positive and negative terminals
Use a jumper pack or another vehicle with a good battery
Connect the red clamp to the dead battery’s positive terminal
Connect the other red clamp to the good battery’s positive terminal or jumper pack positive terminal
Connect the black clamp to the good battery’s negative terminal or jumper pack negative terminal
Connect the other black clamp to an unpainted metal ground on the engine or frame away from the battery
Start the assisting vehicle if using one
Turn the ignition key to start the vehicle with the dead starter
If it starts, let it run for several minutes
Remove the jumper cables in reverse order
Keep hands, tools, and clothing away from moving parts
If the starter still does not work, check the battery, cables, fuses, and starter connections
Seek professional help if the vehicle still will not start
