1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 228

11. 'Tryto start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, probably needs service. it 12. Remove the cablesin reverse order to prevent electrical shorting.Take care that they don't touch each otheror any other metal. 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 least 18 inches (46 cm) away from the deadbattery, but not near engine parts that move. The electricalconnection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. A. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery 5-7