2001 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 224

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. 9. The other end of the negative (-) cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part, or negative (-) jump starting stud located near the battery. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part, or Negative (-) Jump Starting Stud B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery 5-6