If your car battery is dead, you can jump start it with jumper cables and a second working vehicle. First, correctly identify the battery terminals and then, connect jumper cables in the right order.

The process is similar to boosting the battery of a gas-powered vehicle, but with a few key exceptions and precautions.

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Loose or corroded battery terminals restrict electrical power from reaching the rest of the vehicle, making it difficult to start even with a jump. Remove the cables from the terminals and clean them ...