Range Rover: Connecting a starting aid - Vehicle battery - Range Rover Owner's ManualRange Rover: Connecting a starting aid

To start the vehicle using a starting aid or a slave battery, follow the instructions in the sequence given.

1. Connect the positive (Red) booster cable to the positive battery terminal of the disabled vehicle.

2. Connect the negative (Black) booster cable to the ground (-) terminal of the battery.

3. Start the engine and allow it to idle.

4. Disconnect the negative (Black) booster cable from the battery terminal of the vehicle.

5. Disconnect the positive (Red) booster cable from the battery terminal of the vehicle.

    Connecting booster cables
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    Removing the vehicle battery
    WARNING Switch the ignition off before disconnecting battery terminals. Always disconnect the negative terminal first and reconnect last. Use caution when lifting the battery out of, or into, ...

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