6. Check that the jumper cables do not have
loose or missing insulation. If they do, you
could get a shock. The vehicles could
be damaged too. Before you connect the
cables to the other vehicle, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive (+) will
go to positive (+) or to a remote positive
terminal (+) if the vehicle has one.
Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted
metal engine part or to a remote negative (−)
terminal, if the vehicle has one. Do not
connect positive (+) to negative (−) or you will
get a short that would damage the battery
and maybe other parts too.
7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the
remote positive (+) terminal of your hybrid
vehicle.8. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect
it to the positive (+) terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if
the other vehicle has one.
9. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to
the negative (−) terminal of the good battery.
Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the
vehicle has one. Do not let the other end
touch anything until the next step. The other
end of the negative (−) cable does not go
to the dead battery. It goes to your vehicle’s
remote negative (−) terminal. The electrical
connection is just as good there, and the
chance of sparks getting back to the battery is
much less.
10. Try to start the hybrid vehicle.
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