Chevrolet 2007 MALIBU Automobile User Manual


 
5. Check that the jumper cables do not have
loose or missing insulation. If they do, you
could get a shock. The vehicles could be
damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
things you should know. Positive (+) will go to
positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if
the vehicle has one. Negative () will go to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a
remote negative () terminal if the vehicle
has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to negative ()or
you will get a short that would damage the
battery and maybe other parts too. And do not
connect the negative () cable to the
negative () terminal on the dead battery
because this can cause sparks.
{CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can
injure you badly. Keep your hands away
from moving parts once the engine is
running.
6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the dead battery.
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