Pontiac 2004 Sunfire Owner's Manual page 270

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 part or to a remote negative ( )
terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery.
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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.
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.
Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and
damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper
cables in the correct order, making sure that the
cables do not touch each other or other metal.
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.