How to Push Start a Car
Discovering that your engine has died and will not start is a frustrating experience, however it is possible that your engine can be started using a motion start. If your car is located on an incline, you can use this method to perform a rolling start. If you are parked on a flat, you will need the help of one or more assistants to get the car moving and perform a push start. The method remains the same.
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Instructions
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Put the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position. Turn off all accessories or extras in the car, as you want to be asking as little of the battery and engine as possible while getting the car jumped.
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Step on the clutch, and put the car into second gear. The car can be push started in first gear, however second makes the process easier.
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Release the parking break when you are seated in the driver's seat and ready to start the car in motion.
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Gather speed. If you are on a decline, this will happen naturally, however if you are requiring a push from helpers, instruct them to begin pushing after you have released the break.
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Let up the clutch after your car has reached driving speed to finish push starting the engine.
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Tips & Warnings
Push and roll starting can only be completed with a car which uses a manual transmission. Automatic transmissions can not be jumped using a push start, and will instead require an electrical jump from another car or a spare jumping battery to get the engine running again.
