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Jump starting, 186 roadside emergencies – FORD 2014 Focus Electric User 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 that is located under the
stalled vehicle’s hood, and away
from the battery and carburetor or
fuel injection system.

Make sure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts and other moving
parts.

Jump Starting

1. Start the booster vehicle and let it run at a moderately increased speed.

2. Switch on the disabled vehicle to Ready to Drive mode.

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, keep both vehicles
running for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper
cables.

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Roadside Emergencies

2014 Focus Electric Vehicle (fob)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, May 2013
USA
(fus)