1997 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 218

11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care thatthey don't touch each other or other metal. any 9. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn't go to the dead battery.It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. Attach the cable at least18 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 much less. is 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. I A. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery B + 5-7