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Jump starting, Removing the jumper cables, Roadside emergencies – FORD 2007 Explorer Sport Trac v.1 User Manual

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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.

5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.

Jump starting

1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.

2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both 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.

1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface.

2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the
booster vehicle’s battery.

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2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Roadside Emergencies

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