1996 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual - Page 192

5. 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 basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part.Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you will get a short that would darr ;e t' battery and maybe other parts, too. A .CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep yourhands away from moving parts once the engines running. are I 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5-4