Preparing your vehicle, Connecting the jumper cables, Roadside emergencies 219 – FORD 2014 Mustang v.1 User Manual

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Preparing Your Vehicle

Note: Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.

Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.

1. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.

2. Check all battery terminals. Remove the positive terminal cover
(if equipped) and any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery
cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.

3. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.

Connecting the Jumper Cables

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.

Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker
covers, the intake manifold or electrical components as grounding points.

Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.

Roadside Emergencies

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2014 05+ Mustang (197)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, November 2012
USA
(fus)

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