Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 196

10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away
from the dead battery, but not near engine pasts
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.
11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take
care
that they don't touch
each other or any other metal.
A. Heavy Metal Engine P a r t
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
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