1997 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 234

10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 c'm)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. 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for while. a 12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after afew tries, it probably needs service. 13. Remove the cables in reverse orderto prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other metal. 14. Reinstall the red protective remote jump start cover on the vehicle that was jump started. A. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery 5-8