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
Inspect both batteries for cracks, leaks, or damage; do not jump a damaged battery
Identify the positive terminal marked with a plus sign and the negative terminal marked with a minus sign
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
Make sure the clamps are secure and not touching each other or moving parts
Start the working vehicle and let it run for a few minutes
Try starting the dead vehicle
If the dead vehicle does not start, wait a few more minutes and try again
Once the dead vehicle starts, keep both vehicles running
Remove the cables in the reverse order of connection
Keep the revived vehicle running for at least 15 to 30 minutes
Drive the revived vehicle to help recharge the battery
Replace the battery if it repeatedly needs a jump
Wear eye protection and avoid smoking or open flames near the battery