Push-Start a Car

Push-starting a car is used to start a car with a weak battery or malfunctioning starter motor. This technique is used in emergency situations when the proper aid is not available. Note, though, that only cars with manual transmissions can be started this way.

Precautions:

- Certain manufacturers of specific models do not recommend starting your car this way. Check your owner's manual for warnings.
- Even though one person can push-start a car, especially when parked on an incline, it's recommended that you seek help from other persons.
Steps:

  		• Make sure that the problem is either the battery or the starter.
  		• Plan to have at least one person sitting in the driver's seat and one person pushing. Midsize and large cars require two or three people to push, depending on the strength of the people and whether or not the car is parked on an incline.

  		• Turn off all accessories (radio, wipers, etc.).

  		• Turn the key to the "on" position.

  		• Depress the clutch pedal with your foot.

  		• Put the transmission in first or second gear.
  		• Release the hand brake and the foot brake.
  		• Note that the people pushing need to get the car rolling as fast as they can. This works best down a hill or an incline.
  		• Release the clutch pedal while giving the engine a little gas with the gas pedal once the car is moving about as fast as you can run. The engine should start.


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