1996 Ford F150 Owner's Manual - Page 258
1996 Ford F150 Manual
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Removing jumper cables 1. Always remove the jumper cables in the reverse order. Remove the negative ( ) end of the jumper cable from the metallic surface on the engine or frame of the disabled vehicle. Remove the negative ( ) cable from the booster battery. Remove the positive (+) cable from the booster battery. Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the discharged battery. 2. 3. 4. After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while to let the engine "relearn" its idle conditions. Drive it around for a while with all electrical accessories turned off to let the battery recharge. You may need to use a battery charger to fully recharge the battery. If you need to replace your battery, see Battery in the Servicing Your Vehicle chapter. 257