6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to thepositive (+) terminal of the dead battery.Use a remote positive (+) terminal ifthe vehicle has one.7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connectit to the positive (+) terminal of the goodbattery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal ifthe vehicle has one.8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable tothe negative terminal of the good battery. Usea remote negative (−) terminal if the vehiclehas one.Do not let the other end touch anything untilthe next step. The other end of the negative (−)cable does not go to the dead battery. Itgoes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine partor to a remote negative (−) terminal on thevehicle with the dead battery.9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cableat least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the deadbattery, but not near engine parts that move.The electrical connection is just as good there,and the chance of sparks getting back to thebattery is much less.Use a remote negative (−) terminal if thevehicle has one. Your vehicle’s remotenegative (−) ground location is for this purpose.10. Now start the vehicle with the good batteryand run the engine for a while.11. Try to start the vehicle that had the deadbattery. If it will not start after a few tries, itprobably needs service.381
