Pontiac 2009 Vibe - Manual (Page 246)

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.
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 will not
start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
Notice: If the jumper cables are
connected or removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Always
connect and remove the jumper
cables in the correct order,
making sure that the cables do not
touch each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal
Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
To disconnect the jumper cables
from both vehicles, do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative ( − )
cable from the vehicle that had
the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative ( − )
cable from the vehicle with the
good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+)
cable from the vehicle with the
good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+)
cable from the other vehicle.
Jumper Cable Removal
9-74 Vehicle Service and Care
2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual