How to Jump Start Your Vehicle

Need a quick lesson on how to jump start a car? In this step-by-step guide from Mercedes-Benz Burlington you'll learn how to connect jumper cables and how to boost a car battery so you can get safely back on %%target_city_1%%-area roads.

Steps to Jump Start Your Car

These steps will describe how to connect jumper cables to properly jump start a car:

• Ask for help. In order to jump start your car, you will need another vehicle to help you out.
• Take out the jumper cables included in your emergency roadside kit.
• Place your vehicle and the vehicle assisting you in park or neutral and turn off the ignition on both cars.
• Attach one red clip to the positive terminal of your battery. This part should display POS or + on it.
• Attach the second red clip to the positive terminal of the other vehicle's battery.
• Attach one black clip to the negative terminal of the other vehicle's battery.
• Finally, attach the second black clip to an unpainted metal surface on your car away from your battery.
• At this point, have the other driver start their vehicle and let the engine run.
• Then, try to start your own vehicle.

If you're not able to find help, consider calling Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance.

Tips on How to Boost a Car Battery

Consider this information as you figure out how to jump start your vehicle:

• If your vehicle starts, dont turn off the engine. Leave it running and drive around for a few minutes to recharge the battery.
• If your vehicle doesnt start the next time you drive it, then your battery likely isnt holding a charge and needs to be replaced.
• If your vehicle wont start from the jump, turn both engines off and make sure the cables are connected properly. If it doesnt start when you try again, you may need a tow to the nearest Mercedes-Benz dealership.

Schedule Service with Mercedes-Benz Burlington

Knowing how to connect jumper cables to boost a car battery is something that can come in handy for drivers throughout the %%target_city_3%% area. If your battery continues to lose its charge, or if your check engine light has turned on, it may be necessary to schedule an appointment with the Mercedes-Benz Burlington Service Centre. We are happy to help all %%target_city_2%% with their service needs including Service A and Service B!