1996 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 197

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable tothe positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn't go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery. 7. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect it tothe positive (+) terminal of the good battery. 9. Attach the 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, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 5-5