7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+)
terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery’s negative
(-) cable.
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
of the vehicle with the dead battery.
Good Battery (-) Heavy Metal Engine Part
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9. Attach the cable at least 18 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 is much
less.
10. :Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for
awhile.
1 1. ‘Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
.Remove Cables in this Order:
2 3 1. Heavy Metal
Engine Part
2. Good Battery
(-)
3. Good Battery (+)
4. Dead Battery (+)
12. :Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting.
‘Take care that
they don’t touch each other or any other metal.
Towing Your Vehicle
Try to have your GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your
vehicle. They can provide the right equipment and know how to tow
it
without damage.
If your vehicle has been changed since
it was factory-new, by adding such
things like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these things
coulcl be damaged during towing.
Befolre you do anything,
turn on the hazard warning flashers.
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