Understanding how to jumpstart a car is a valuable skill that can save you from the hassle of being stranded with a dead battery. The first step in jumpstarting your vehicle is to find a working car with a charged battery and a set of jumper cables. Park the functioning car close to your vehicle's battery, ensuring the batteries are not touching.
Next, identify the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on both batteries. Connect the red clamp to the positive terminal of the dead battery, then attach the other red clamp to the positive terminal of the working battery. Proceed to connect the black clamp to the negative terminal of the charged battery.
Last, attach the remaining black clamp to an unpainted metal surface within your car's engine compartment, keeping it away from the dead battery and any moving parts. Start the working vehicle and let it run for several minutes before trying to start your car. If your vehicle starts, remove the jumper cables, being careful not to allow the clamps to touch. However, if your vehicle doesn't start, it's advisable to schedule service with the experienced technicians at Guaranteed Motor Cars - Lake Villa, located at 855 East Grand Ave, Lake Villa, IL.