If the battery is discharged but not dead it can be jump-started from another fully charged battery. Either on a donor vehicle or stand-alone.
Important Note: Refer to the vehicle manufacturer manual for specific jump-starting instructions.
Warning: Jump Starting can cause severe damage to the vehicle electronic system. Responsibility for any damage or injury caused using this procedure remains totally with the user/consumer.
Make sure vehicles do not touch, then proceed with these exact steps:
STEP 1 - Only use batteries (suitable for vehicle electrical system) with the same rated voltage.
STEP 2 - Switch off both engines and all accessory electrics.
STEP 3 - First connect the red jump lead to the positive terminal of the flat battery, and then attach the clamp at the other end of the red jump lead to the donor battery. Positive terminal.
STEP 4 - Then connect the black jump lead to the negative terminal on the donor vehicle before attaching the free end of the black jump lead to a metal part on the body of the vehicle with the flat battery. The best area may be the engine block (see vehicle manufacturer instructions).
STEP 5 - Makes certain that the jump leads are kept away from the exhaust or the drive belt of the vehicle.
STEP 6 - Start the engine of the donor vehicle and then start the engine of the vehicle with the flat battery (max. 15 seconds) and let it run.
STEP 7 - Remove the cables in the reverse order they were connected.