Oldsmobile 2003 Alero Owner's Manual page 261

11. Try to start the vehicle that has the dead battery. If
it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
Notice: Damage to your vehicle may result from
electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed
incorrectly. To prevent electrical shorting, take care
that the cables don't touch each other or any
other metal. The repairs wouldn't be covered by
your warranty.
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Jumper Cable Removal
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part
6. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
vehicle with the good battery.
1 . .
Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
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