1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 218
1996 Buick Park Avenue Manual
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13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other metal. 10. Attach the 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. 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run A. Heavy Metal Engine Part B . Good Battery C. Dead Battery the engine for while. a 12. Try to-startthe vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service.