1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 226

Don't let the other nd touch metal. Connt :t it to the positive (+ terminal of the goo battery. Use a remc e positive (+) termin the vehicle has one Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. 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 vehiclewith the dead battery. 10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 em) 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. . J ... Now connect the Is negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. I 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 12. Try to start thevehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 5 c . 5-6