Pontiac Vibe 2003 Owner's Manual page 269

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.
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.
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.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that has the dead battery.
If it won't start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
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