Lincoln 2014 MKZ, Owner'S Manual

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1. Connect the positive (+) jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal
of the discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the
positive (+) cable to the positive
(+) terminal of the assisting
battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to
the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the
negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle's
engine, or connect the negative (-)
cable to a ground connection point
if available.
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. Once the disabled vehicle has
been started, 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.
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Roadside Emergencies