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Pontiac 2003 Vibe User Manual

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8. Now connect the black

negative (

-

) cable to the

negative terminal of the
good battery. Use a
remote negative (

-

)

terminal if 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 engine part or to a remote negative (

-

) terminal

on the vehicle with the dead battery.

9. Connect the other end of the negative (

-

) 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, and the chance of
sparks getting back to the battery is much less.