1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 170

Problems on the Road Jump Starting (conrr.) 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle withthe dead battery. Use a remote positive(+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect it tothe positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive(+) terminal if the vehicle hasone. 6. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. 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 aheavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. 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 battery is much the less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and runthe engine for a while. 11. Try to startthe vehicle withthe dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probablv needs service.