Chevrolet 2002 Venture Owner's Manual page 340

8. Now connect the black
Don't let the other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end of the negative (
go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted
metal part, or to a remote negative (
the vehicle with the dead battery.
-
negative ( ) cable to the
-
negative ( ) terminal of
the good battery. Use a
-
remote negative ( )
terminal if the vehicle
has one.
-
) cable doesn't
-
) terminal on
The electrical connection is just as good there, and
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 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.
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.
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