Roadside emergencies – FORD 2015 Transit Connect User Manual

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WARNING

Do not connect the end of the
second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped.

A spark may cause an explosion of the
gases that surround the battery.

Jump Starting

1.

Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and rev the engine moderately, or press
the accelerator gently to keep your
engine speed between 2000 and 3000
rpms, as shown in your tachometer.

2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. After starting the disabled vehicle, run

both vehicle engines for an additional
three minutes before disconnecting the
jumper cables.

Removing the Jumper Cables

Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.

4

1

3

2

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1.

Remove the jumper cable from the
ground metal surface or connecting
point, if available.

2. Remove the jumper cable on the

negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.

3. Remove the jumper cable from the

positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.

4. Remove the jumper cable from the

positive (+) terminal of the disabled
vehicle's battery.

After starting your vehicle and removing
the jumper cables, allow it to idle for
several minutes so the battery can
recharge.

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