Ford Focus Owners Manual: Using booster cables

CAUTIONS:

Do not disconnect the battery from the vehicle’s electrical system.

To connect the booster cables

Flat battery vehicle A Booster battery vehicle B Positive connection cable C Negative connection cable D

1. Position the vehicles so that they do not touch one another.

2. Switch off the engine and any electrical equipment.

3. Connect the positive (+) terminal of vehicle B with the positive (+) terminal of vehicle A (cable C).

4. Connect the negative (-) terminal of vehicle B to the ground connection of vehicle A (cable D. See Battery connection points.

CAUTIONS:

Make sure that the cables are clear of any moving parts.

To start the engine

1. Run the engine of vehicle B at moderately high speed.

2. Start the engine of vehicle A.

3. Run both vehicles for a minimum of three minutes before disconnecting the cables.

CAUTION:

Do not switch on the headlamps when disconnecting the cables. The peak voltage could blow the bulbs.

Disconnect the cables in the reverse order.