It doesn’t matter which car model or brand you have – chances are you may have jump- started it in the past. If not, we assure you, you will be reaching for the jumper cables sometime in your life. Using jumper cables is considered extremely safe, but it is important to follow certain precautions just to be on the safe side. If your does not come with its own set of jumper cables, look no further. Gumtree stocks an extensive range of high-quality jumper cables for you to choose from. Read on to find out more about the dos and don’ts of jump-starting your vehicle.
Dos:
Dos:
- Ensure you read your owner’s manual before attempting the jump-start as it provides all the information on the jump-start lugs and other connections.
- Always check and verify the voltage of the battery that you are connecting for the jumping process. If it is different from the other vehicle, it can cause damage to both cars.
- Park both cars close enough to jump-start but do not make them touch.
- Always put both cars in park with the hand brake engaged.
- Wear goggles and rubber gloves for greater safety through the jump-starting Process.
- While jump-starting, do not lean over the batteries of either of the cars.
- Avoid smoking during the process as this can lead to dangerous accidents.
- If battery fluids are frozen, do not attempt to jump-start as this can lead to an explosion.
- Similarly, if there is a leak or crack in one of the batteries, avoid jump-starting to prevent accidents.
