Pontiac Vibe 2003 Owner's Manual page 219

8. Now connect the black
Don't let the other end touch anything until the next
step. The other end of the negative (
go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted
metal engine part or to a remote negative (
on the vehicle with the dead battery.
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negative ( ) cable to the
negative terminal of the
good battery. Use a
-
remote negative ( )
terminal if the vehicle
has one.
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) cable doesn't
-
) terminal
9. Connect the other end of the negative (
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.
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) cable at
5-7