How to Jump-Start a Car

Jump Start a Car


It can really throw a wrench in your day when you go to start your Omaha commute only to find your vehicle won’t start. This means you have to jump-start your car battery or call a jump-start car battery service. When your day is disrupted by a failing battery, the team at Sid Dillon Mazda is here with the proper way to jump-start a car, so you can get back to your commute or errands around town. If your car won’t jump-start and you need a battery replacement, our service center has you covered.

How to Properly Jump-Start a Car

Whether you’re at home in Lincoln or on the side of the road, car issues are never convenient. While helpful bystanders may be available to lend a hand, you can also call a jump-start car service like AAA or the manufacturer’s roadside assistance program for help. With a set of jumper cables and another vehicle, here’s how to jump-start a car:

  1. To jump-start a car battery, start by making sure the vehicles are facing each other and the parking brakes are engaged for safety.
  2. Make sure the car with the good battery is turned off and pop the hoods of both vehicles. Remove any coverings to expose the battery terminals.
  3. Identify the positive and negative terminals and take the time to clean any corrosion that has built up, if possible.
  4. To begin the proper way to jump-start a car, attach the red jumper cable to the positive post of the dead battery.
  5. Attach the other red jumper cable to the positive battery terminal of the vehicle with a charge.
  6. Be sure to keep the remaining black cable separated. Then, on the negative terminal of the good battery, attach the correct black cable.
  7. To keep the final black clamp out of the way, you can connect it to an unpainted metal surface on the vehicle’s frame.
  8. After all the cables are secure, you’re ready to begin to jump-start the car battery. Turn on the vehicle with the working battery, then the vehicle with the dead battery.
  9. Once the vehicle with the dead battery is able to start, you can carefully remove the cable in reverse order to how they were placed.
  10. You’ve successfully learned how to properly jump-start a car! Be sure to let the vehicle with the refreshed battery run for at least 10 minutes or take a long ride on the highways around Blair to ensure the weak battery doesn’t die. You can find recommended run times in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.

Mazda Roadside Assistance

If you need a jump-start car service and you’re still covered by the New-Vehicle Limited Warranty or Limited Powertrain Warranty, you have Roadside Assistance for the first 36,000 miles or 36 months. This means instead of getting stranded on the road, you can find the help you need to quickly get back on the road with a battery jump-start. However, if your car won’t jump-start, you have complimentary towing to the nearest Mazda service center. Simply call (800) 866-1998 or use the MyMazda app.

Other Battery Issues

Sometimes you may find your car won’t jump-start, even if you’ve followed the proper way to jump-start a car. This can mean you need a complete battery replacement or you may have to address a more serious issue first. Here’s what you can keep in mind when troubleshooting battery issues:

  1. A clicking sound when turning the key in your car can hint at an issue with your starter. Easily schedule a visit at our service center to have certified technicians diagnose the issue.
  2. If you find your lights and radio are working, but the engine won’t start, it could be an issue with the ignition switch, battery, starter, or a fuse. Visiting a service center can help narrow down where the issue lies.
  3. After following the steps for how to jump-start a car, your battery needs time to recharge. Make sure you leave the vehicle running for a while after a jump. Try to drive around for at least 30 minutes or more to fully recharge.

Take Care of Your Mazda with Sid Dillon Mazda!

If you have any questions about how to properly jump-start a car, don’t hesitate to contact us at Sid Dillon Mazda. Learning to jump-start a car battery is an essential skill for any driver around Blair. Learn more about how you can take care of your vehicle’s health by exploring our other service tips and tricks.



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