2003 Pontiac Montana Owner's Manual - Page 368

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, orto a remote negative (-) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. IO. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: Damage to your vehicle may result from 9. Connect the other end electrical shortingifjumpercables are removed of the negative (-) incorrectly. To prevent electrical shorting, take care cable at least 18 inches that the cables don't touch each other or any (45 cm) away other from metal. The repairs wouldn't be covered by the dead battery,your but warranty. not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is iust as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 5-47