The negative cable goes to the body of the car at some point,
You connect the cables BEFORE you plug in or turn on the charger. Positive (red) to battery positive first, then negative (black) to battery ground. Then you turn on your charger and set the timer.
Black is negative - Red is positive +
Red is positive(+). Black is negative (-)
Black = Negative Black + White = Positive Tried and tested.
Connect the positive (+) Red cable from the charger to the positive (+) post of the battery. Now connect the negative (-) Black cable to a metal part of the engine. Do not connect to negative battery post. Plug the charger in. Unplug the charger before removing the cables. Disconnect the negative cable first.
To charge the battery in a 2006 Cadillac DTS, connect a compatible battery charger to the battery terminals—red to positive (+) and black to negative (-). Ensure the charger is set to the appropriate voltage and amperage for your battery type. Once connected, turn on the charger and allow the battery to charge for the recommended time. After charging, disconnect the charger, starting with the negative terminal first, and then the positive.
To charge a car battery with a DieHard charger, first ensure the charger is unplugged. Connect the red positive clamp to the battery's positive terminal and the black negative clamp to the negative terminal. Plug in the charger and select the appropriate charging mode, if applicable. Monitor the charging process and disconnect the clamps after the battery is fully charged.
To connect a battery charger to a Citroën Xsara Picasso, first ensure the car is turned off and the charger is unplugged. Attach the positive (red) clamp of the charger to the positive terminal of the battery, then connect the negative (black) clamp to a suitable ground point on the vehicle or the negative terminal of the battery. Once connected, plug in and turn on the charger, following the manufacturer's instructions. After charging is complete, disconnect the clamps in reverse order: negative first, then positive.
To connect a charger to a Ford Transit 350 diesel van battery, first, ensure the charger is turned off. Then, connect the red (positive) clamp to the positive terminal of the battery and the black (negative) clamp to the negative terminal. If you're using a smart charger, follow the manufacturer's instructions for settings. Finally, plug in the charger and turn it on to begin charging the battery.
Connect the positive + red charger cable to the positive + red battery post. Then connect the negative - black charger cable to the engine somewhere. Most engines have something metal sticking up that you can connect to. Do not connect the negative charge cable to the negative battery post, always connect it to the engine.
To connect a battery charger to a 2009 Dodge Journey, first, ensure the vehicle is turned off and the charger is unplugged. Open the hood and locate the battery; then, connect the positive (red) clamp of the charger to the positive terminal of the battery and the negative (black) clamp to the negative terminal. If the battery is deeply discharged, you may want to connect the negative clamp to a grounded metal surface on the vehicle instead of the battery terminal. Finally, plug in the charger and follow its instructions to begin charging.
To charge the battery on a Citroën Xsara Picasso, you can use a battery charger or jump leads. If using a battery charger, connect the charger clamps to the battery terminals—red to positive (+) and black to negative (-)—and follow the charger's instructions. For a jump start, connect the leads to the donor vehicle's battery and then to your Xsara Picasso's battery, ensuring the same positive and negative connections. Start the donor vehicle and let it run for a few minutes to charge your battery before attempting to start your car.