1995 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 242

9. Now connect the black negative (-) cable t o the good battery's negative (-) terminal. 10. Don't let the other end of the negative cable touch anything until the next step. The otherend of the negative cable cloesn 't go to thedead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal parton the engine of the vehicle with the dead battely. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead batterv, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there. but the chance o f sparks getting back to the battery icrnuch less. 1 1. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the enqine for L awhile. 12. Try t o start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 5-7