1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 220

6. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative (-) cable. 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. 8. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine partsthat move. The electricalconnection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 9. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 10. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery. 5-5