1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

9. Don't let the other endtouch anything untilthe next step. The otherend of the negative ,(-)cable doesn't go to thedead battery. It goes toa heavy unpaintedmetal part on theengine of the vehiclewith the dead battery.10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) awayfrom the dead battery, but not near engine parts thatmove. The electrical connection is just as goodthere, but the chance of sparks getting back to thebattery is much less.11 .. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and runthe engine for a while.12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.If it won't start after a few tries, it probablyneeds service.5-6