1997 Ford Aerostar Owner's Manual - Page 225
1997 Ford Aerostar Manual
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RWARNING Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. Attaching jumper cables Jump-Starting 1. Make sure that the jumper cables are not in the way of moving engine parts, then start the booster vehicle. Run the engine at a moderate speed. Let the discharged battery charge for a few minutes and then start the disabled vehicle. It may take a couple of tries before the vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start after several attempts, there may be a different problem. When both vehicles are running, let them idle for a few minutes to charge the discharged battery. 2. 3. 225
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WARNING
Do not connect the end of the second
cable to the negative (
°
) terminal of the
battery to be jumped. A spark may cause
an explosion of the gases that surround
the battery.
Attaching jumper cables
Jump-Starting
1.
Make sure that the jumper cables are not in
the way of moving engine parts, then start
the booster vehicle. Run the engine at a
moderate speed.
2.
Let the discharged battery charge for a few
minutes and then start the disabled vehicle.
It may take a couple of tries before the
vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start
after several attempts, there may be a
different problem.
3.
When both vehicles are running, let them
idle for a few minutes to charge the
discharged battery.