Chevrolet 2005 T-Series, Owner'S Manual

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8. Now connect the black negative (
−
) cable to the
negative (
−
) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote negative (
−
) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything until the
next step. The other end of the negative (
−
) cable
does not 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,
and the chance
of sparks getting back
to the battery is
much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good batteries and
run the engine for a while. If your vehicle has the
high idle option, use it.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead batteries.
If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
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