2001 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 229

10. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other metal. To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the heavy, unpainted metal engine part on the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the negative (-) terminal on the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. When a power loss occurs, there are steps that must be followed to calibrate the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC). If these steps are not done, the engine will not run properly. For information regarding these steps, see "Battery" in the Index. Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index. 5-8