Ford 2013 Fiesta v.1 User Manual download pdf (Page 178)

Connecting the Jumper Cables

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.

Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker

covers, the intake manifold or electrical components as grounding points.

Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate

the assisting (boosting) battery.

1. Connect the positive (+) jumper

cable to the positive (+) terminal of

the discharged battery.

2. Connect the other end of the

positive (+) cable to the positive

(+) terminal of the assisting battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to

the negative (-) terminal of the

assisting battery.

4. Make the final connection of the

negative (-) cable to an exposed

metal part of the stalled vehicle’s

engine, away from the battery and

the carburetor/fuel injection system.

Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both

engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.

Jump Starting

1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at

moderately increased speed.

2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an

additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.

178 Roadside Emergencies

2013 Fiesta (fie)

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Ford 2013 Fiesta v.1 User Manual Page 178