Pontiac 2003 Vibe, Owner'S Manual

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5-7
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.
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, and the chance of
sparks getting back to the battery is much less.