Oldsmobile cutlass supreme 1996 Owner's Manual page 190

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.
the engine for a while.
If it won't start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
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electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch
each other or any other metal.
A. Heavy Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C . Dead Battery