1994 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 180

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 the battery is much less. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other metal. GOOD BATTERY DEAD BATTERY 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. Remove cables in this order. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 178