Pontiac 2010 Vibe, Owner'S Manual

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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 battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had
the dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
Notice: If the jumper cables
are connected or removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always connect and remove the
jumper cables in the correct order,
making sure that the cables do not
touch each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal
Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
2.4L L4 Engine Jumper Cable Removal
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