1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 132

~~ 7. Don't let the otherend touch metal. 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Usea remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative(-) terminal. Don't let the otherend touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn't go to thedead battery. It goer to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle withthe dead battery. (45 cm) away fromthe dead battery, but not near engineparts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting backto thebattery is much less. IO. Now start thevehicle with the good battery and run the engine fora while. 11. Try to start thevehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electricalshorting. Take care that they don't touch each other orany other metal.