1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual - Page 198

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. Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. Before you connect the cables, hereare some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or ametal engine part. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-), or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts,too. 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal. 5-6