{"id":1810,"date":"2017-05-02T09:26:01","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T09:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/?p=1810"},"modified":"2022-09-08T13:29:50","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T03:29:50","slug":"safely-jumpstart-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/safely-jumpstart-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Safely Jumpstart your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Step by step instructions to Jumpstart your car<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Safely Jumpstart your Car | Flat Battery| Brisbane| 3293 4801| Battery Services\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/beEZNk0nG9o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1832 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-jumpstart-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-jumpstart\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-jumpstart-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-jumpstart-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-jumpstart-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-jumpstart-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-jumpstart-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Make sure it&#8217;s&nbsp;safe to Jumpstart a Car<\/h3>\n<p>To safely jumpstart a vehicle with a flat battery, always make sure that the area is safe for you to undertake the jumpstart.<\/p>\n<p>Move the vehicles as close as possible to ensure that the jumper cables reach, allowing enough room for you to move between the vehicles.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/jumper-leads-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"jumper-leads-in good-condition\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/jumper-leads-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/jumper-leads-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/jumper-leads.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Check the Jumper Leads<\/h3>\n<p>You will need a good set of jumper leads &#8211; check the condition of the cables before you begin. If there is any damage to the cables or the protective insulation Don&#8217;t use them.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Keep the Leads Separated<\/h3>\n<p>Make sure that the cables DON&#8217;T touch each other. This is dangerous to you and your vehicle, take care with the cables.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s helpful to have someone hold the other end of the leads.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1838 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-Jumpstart-car-flat-battery-300x167.jpg\" alt=\"Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-Jumpstart-car-flat-battery\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-Jumpstart-car-flat-battery-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-Jumpstart-car-flat-battery-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-Jumpstart-car-flat-battery-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-Jumpstart-car-flat-battery.jpg 1526w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Connect the Car with the Flat Battery<\/h3>\n<p>Begin with the car that has the flat battery.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-starting-engine-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-starting-engine\" width=\"152\" height=\"101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-starting-engine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-starting-engine-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-starting-engine-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-starting-engine-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-starting-engine-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/>Remove the key from the ignition and ensure that the handbrake is on.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1831\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-holds-handbrake-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-holds-handbrake\" width=\"148\" height=\"98\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-holds-handbrake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-holds-handbrake-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-holds-handbrake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-holds-handbrake-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-holds-handbrake-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 148px) 100vw, 148px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Connect the POSITIVE battery terminal with the RED lead.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, find an unpainted metal surface to connect the BLACK cable to.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1837 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-Jumpstart-car-donor-vehicle-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-Jumpstart-car-donor-vehicle\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-Jumpstart-car-donor-vehicle-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-Jumpstart-car-donor-vehicle-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-Jumpstart-car-donor-vehicle-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-Jumpstart-car-donor-vehicle-1536x867.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Marshall-Batteries-Jumpstart-car-donor-vehicle.jpg 1645w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Connect the Car giving the Jumpstart<\/h3>\n<p>Then, connect to the donor vehicle &#8211; connect the RED cable to the POSITIVE battery terminal.<\/p>\n<p>Connect the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE battery terminal.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3106 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Brisbane-jump-start-car-battery-1024x768-1-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Jump-start-car-jumper-cable-position\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Brisbane-jump-start-car-battery-1024x768-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Brisbane-jump-start-car-battery-1024x768-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Battery-Services-Brisbane-jump-start-car-battery-1024x768-1.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Ready to Jumpstart<\/h3>\n<p>Be aware of moving parts under the bonnet (hood) and ensure you and the cables are well-clear of any danger.<br \/>\nStart the donor vehicle.<br \/>\nStart the vehicle with the flat battery.<\/p>\n<h3>When the Jumpstart is Successful<\/h3>\n<p>Allow the vehicle to idle for a few minutes, and then remove the cables from the donor vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>First, remove the BLACK, negative cable from the donor vehicle, then from the other vehicle.<br \/>\nRepeat the process with the RED, positive cables, starting again with the donor vehicle.<\/p>\n<h3>Let the Car Idle<\/h3>\n<p>Allow the vehicle for up to five to ten minutes before you drive away.<\/p>\n<h3>Will my battery be okay?<\/h3>\n<p>Depending on how flat the battery is, and it&#8217;s age and condition the battery may fail again, even on the way to your destination.<\/p>\n<p>Minimise the amount of draw on your battery, and avoid using anything that will need extra power unless it&#8217;s required.<\/p>\n<p>Be aware that your car may stall and your battery may not have the charge to restart your car, so please drive with caution and get home safely<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you need any help, call Battery Services day or night,&nbsp;<a class=\"number_link\" href=\"tel:61-07-3293-4801\">(07) 3293 4801<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We can get you on the road quickly with a jumpstart or a replacement battery.<\/p>\n<h3>Free Battery Test<\/h3>\n<p>To get a FREE battery test and great advice during business hours you can call into our Brisbane stores at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dev.teamrise.com.au\/batteryservices\/contact\/\">Greenslopes or Deception Bay.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step by step instructions to Jumpstart your car Make sure it&#8217;s&nbsp;safe to Jumpstart a Car To safely jumpstart a vehicle with a flat battery, always make sure that the area is safe for you to undertake the jumpstart. 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