JUMP-STARTING THE AUXILIARY BATTERY
The Ford Electric Ranger can be jump-started like a gasoline-powered
Ranger. Note that if the traction battery is dead, jumping the auxiliary
battery will not fix the problem. Look at the battery state of charge
gauge to verify the traction battery is not discharged. The auxiliary
battery might be dead from accessories that were left on accidentally,
like the headlights, or dome lamp.
Preparing your vehicle to be jump started
1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. If you connect your
battery to a 24–volt power supply, you can damage your electrical
components.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure they do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles
and stay clear of moving parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Position the vehicles so that they
do not touch one another.
2. Switch off the “ignition”. Switch
off any unnecessary electrical
equipment.
3. Connect the positive (+) terminal
of the discharged battery (1) to the
positive (+) terminal of the booster
battery (2).
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