How to Jumpstart a Car with Jumper Cables

Knowing how to jumpstart a car with jumper cables is a vital skill all car owners should be familiar with. After all, no one ever anticipates the battery dying suddenly. Once you jumpstart the car, bring it to Superior Mazda to have the battery assessed.

How to Jumpstart a Car with Jumper Cables

1. Line both cars so their engines are within easy reach of one another.
2. Connect the red cable to the positive terminal of the working car.
3. Connect the red cable to the positive terminal of the non-working car.
4. Connect the black cable to the negative terminal of the working car.
5. Connect the black cable to a bare metal part of the non-working car.
6. Start the working car’s engine.
7. Start the non-working car’s engine. If the battery is the issue, the engine should start.

What’s Next?

Though your car has started, it likely won’t start again if you shut off the engine and turn the ignition a second time. This is because the battery is no longer able to hold a charge over a sustained period.

The best option is to go directly to a Mazda dealership for servicing. A technician will examine the battery. Depending on its condition, the mechanic will either charge the battery or replace it. If you must drive home directly, then arrange for towing services at a later time to the dealership.

Recharge or Replace a Car Battery at Our Bentonville, AR Dealership

At Superior Mazda, we can check your battery’s voltage and perform the recommended course of action. In any case, we’ll ensure your vehicle engine starts without issue and have you back on the road.