my Skoda Octavia NFL (2020-Present) has a dead battery, how can I jump-start it

Solution

1. Preparation

• Tools Required: Jumper cables, gloves (optional), safety goggles (optional)
• Ensure both vehicles are parked close enough for the jumper cables to reach both batteries.
• Turn off all electrical components in both vehicles (radio, lights, etc.) to reduce load.

2. Connect Jumper Cables

1. Identify Battery Terminals: Locate the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on both the dead battery and the donor battery.
2. Connect Positive Cables:
   • Attach one end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery.
   • Connect the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal of the donor battery.
3. Connect Negative Cables:
   • Attach one end of the black jumper cable to the negative terminal of the donor battery.
   • Connect the other end of the black jumper cable to an unpainted metal surface or a ground point on the engine block of the vehicle with the dead battery (this reduces the risk of sparks near the battery).

3. Start the Donor Vehicle

• Start the engine of the donor vehicle and let it run for a few minutes to charge the dead battery.

4. Start the Dead Vehicle

• Attempt to start the Skoda Octavia. If it does not start immediately, wait a few more minutes and try again.

5. Disconnect Jumper Cables

1. Once the vehicle starts, carefully remove the jumper cables in reverse order:
   • Disconnect the black cable from the ground point on the dead vehicle.
   • Disconnect the black cable from the donor vehicle.
   • Disconnect the red cable from the donor battery.
   • Finally, disconnect the red cable from the dead battery.

6. Allow Vehicle to Run

• Let the Skoda Octavia run for at least 15-30 minutes to allow the alternator to recharge the battery.