Follow this step-by-step guide to using jumper cables By Jeff S. Bartlett Every drive begins with a 12-volt battery starting the car, even in ... the other black for negative.

You probably keep jumper cables ... post and negative clamp to the negative battery post or a metallic engine component or chassis grounding point. Then try starting the vehicle.

with remote positive terminal (+) and negative terminal (-) posts provided for jump-starting instead. Some vehicles may have a remote negative connection even if you can access the battery.