2012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 356

10-76 Vehicle Care 9. Connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. 11. Start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine. 12. Press the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter to disarm the security system, if equipped. 13. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. The remote negative (−) terminal (B) is a stud behind the metal tab stamped with GND (−) near the driver side strut tower. 6. The jumper cables should be in good working condition with no loose or missing insulation. The vehicles could be damaged if they are not. 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Do not 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.