Chevrolet 2003 tracker, Owner'S Manual

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Don’t let the other end
touch anything until the
next step. The other end
of the negative (
−
)
cable doesn’t go to the
dead battery. It goes to a
heavy, unpainted metal
engine part or to a remote
negative (
−
) terminal on
the vehicle with the
dead battery.
9. Connect the other end of the negative (
−
) cable at
least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move. The electrical
connection is just as good there, but the chance
of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and
damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper
cables in the correct order, making sure that the
cables do not touch each other or other metal.
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