1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 206

12. Remove the cablesin reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take that they don't touch care each other or any other metal. 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 as good just there, but the chance sparks getting back to the of battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle withthe good battery and run the enginefor awhile. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. A. Heavy Metal EngineP r at B. Good Battery C . Dead Battery I€ it won't start after a few tries, probably it needs service. 5-7