1996 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 230

Don't let the other end the negative(-) cable touch of anything until the next step. The other of the end negative (-) cable doesn't go to the dead battery. It part of goes to a heavy unpainted metal on the engine the vehicle with the dead battery. 13. Remove the cables in reverse orderto prevent electrical shorting. Take that they don't touch care each otheror any other metal. IT; 10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, parts but not near engine that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting is back to the battery much less. 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery run and the engine for awhile. 12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start aftera few tries, it probably needs service. A. Heavy Metal EngineP r at B. Good Battery C . Dead Battery