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When jump-starting, where does the last cable clamp go?

A solid metal point away from the battery.

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  1. The dead battery's negative post
  2. A solid metal point away from the battery ✔
  3. The jump pack's casing

Why: Kia's manual says to make the final connection to a solid, stationary, metallic point away from the battery. This keeps any spark away from battery gases.

Huh, didn't know that: Kia's manual warns not to connect the booster's negative terminal to the dead battery's negative terminal.

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Answer: A solid metal point away from the battery. Kia's manual says to make the final connection to a solid, stationary, metallic point away from the battery. This keeps any spark away from battery gases.

  1. Kia Owner's Manual: Jump Starting ownersmanual.kia.com/full_webhelp/SG2/2025/en_RG/topics/chapter8_4_2.html
    to a solid, stationary, metallic point away from the battery
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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