How to jump start a dead car battery

You’re late for work, rushing to your car only to be greeted with that dreadful clicking noise we all never want to hear – the clicking of a dead car battery. However, there’s no need to feel helpless. Our Toyota of Orlando service staff is here to give you quick and easy-to-follow instructions on how to jump start your car and get back on the road! 

Bring your car battery back to life

First things first, we always recommend you have a set of jumper cables in your vehicle in case this ever happens when you’re not home. Then, you will need to call a friend or flag down a helping hand to jump your car from. Once you have the right setup it’s time to get started!

1. Line both cars up as close as you can nose to nose.

2. Put both vehicles into park and start their ignitions.

3. Take one of the red clips and attach it to the positive (+) terminal on your car battery. Follow suit on the battery of the other car, ensuring both clips are securely fastened.

4. Now take one of the black clips and attach it to the negative (-) port of your car battery.

5. Take the fourth clamp and clip it onto a different surface away from the battery of the other car but make sure it is unpainted metal. This is to ensure that you have a safe jump without any sparks flying.

6. Start the working car’s engine. Then start your car. Don’t be discouraged if this takes a couple of tries.

7. Once you hear the roar of your engine you can remove the clips from both vehicles.

8. Drive around for 15 to 20 minutes before turning off your car to make sure your battery is recharged a bit.

9. Don’t forget to thank your friend for helping you get your car back on the road!

And there you have it! Jump starting your car is really that easy. Just as with any car maintenance, be sure to make safety your number one priority.

If your vehicle doesn't start back up after completing all of these steps call your local towing service to get your car into our Orlando Toyota service center so we can diagnose the problem. Typically, a jump start failure signifies your battery is too old or your car is having problems with:

• battery corrosion
• starter connection
• vehicle fuses
• a faulty alternator
• the ignition switch

Orlando service coupons and price-matching - oh my! 

  

Once you have your vehicle back up and running make it a priority to head into our Orlando Toyota dealership so we can check out if your battery is due to be replaced. We offer price-matching on batteries and have several different Toyota Service Coupons for you to choose from.  Call our Orlando car service center at (866) 945-0493 and schedule your appointment today!