1995 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 241

6. Check that the jumper cables don't 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 (t) negative (-) will go to negative and (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you'll get a short that could damage the battery and maybe other parts too. 7. Connect the red positive ( + ) cable to the positive (+) terminal o f the vehicle with the dead battery. 8. Don't let the other end of the positive cable touch metal. Connect it t o the positive (+) terminal of the good battay.