Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual page 280

Caution
Ignoring these steps could result
in costly damage to the vehicle
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Trying to start
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage
the vehicle.
The battery is under a battery cover
in the hatch/boot area on the
passenger side under the carpet.
Before you connect the cables, here
are some basic things you should
know. Positive (+) will go to the
positive (+) terminal. Negative ( )
will go the negative ( ) terminal.
1. Discharged Battery
Positive (+) Terminal
2. Discharged Battery
Negative ( ) Terminal
3. Good Battery Negative ( )
Terminal
4. Good Battery Positive (+)
Terminal
1. Check the other vehicle.
It must have a 12-volt battery
with a negative ground system.
Vehicle Care
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have
a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Get the vehicles close enough
so the jump leads can reach,
but be sure the vehicles are not
touching each other. If they
are, it could cause a ground
connection you do not want.
You would not be able to start
the vehicle, and the bad
grounding could damage the
electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the
vehicles rolling, apply the
parking brake firmly on both
vehicles involved in the jump
start procedure. Put an
automatic transmission in
P (Park) or a manual gearbox
in Neutral before setting the
parking brakes.
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