Can You Jumpstart an Automatic Transmission Car?

Yes, you can jumpstart an automatic transmission car, but it is important to follow the correct procedure to avoid damaging the vehicle.

Here are the steps on how to jumpstart an automatic transmission car:

1. Park the donor car close to the disabled car, but do not let the vehicles touch.
2. Connect the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive terminal on the disabled battery.
3. Connect the negative (black) jumper cable to the negative terminal on the donor battery.
4. Connect the other end of the negative jumper cable to an unpainted metal surface on the disabled car, away from the battery.
5. Start the donor car and let it run for a few minutes.
6. Try to start the disabled car.
7. If the disabled car starts, remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected.

Here are some tips for safely jumpstarting an automatic transmission car:

• Make sure that the donor car is running before you connect the jumper cables.
• Do not connect the jumper cables to the battery terminals if the engines of both cars are running.
• Do not let the jumper cables touch each other.
• Be careful not to short out the battery terminals when you connect the jumper cables.
• Do not attempt to jumpstart an automatic transmission car if the battery is completely dead.

If you are unable to jumpstart your automatic transmission car, you may need to call a mechanic for assistance.