Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002)
8. The final connection is made to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
This final attachment must be at least 46 cm (18 in) away from the dead battery.
9. Start the engine of the vehicle that is providing the boost.
NOTE: Never operate the starter motor more than 15 seconds at a time without pausing in order to allow it to cool for at least 2 minutes.
Overheating will damage the starter motor.
10. Crank the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
11. The black negative (-) cable must be first disconnected from the vehicle that was boosted.
12. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery.
NOTE: Do not let the cable end touch any metal. Damage to the battery and other components may result.
13. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery.
14. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the remote positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
