1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 255

6. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation.. they do, you could geta shock. If The vehiclescould also be damaged. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to an unpainted Don't metal engine part a body metal surface. or connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you will get a short that,would damage the battery and maybe (-) other parts, too. Also, don't connect negative to negative(-). 4% CAUTION: - 1' Fansorothermovingenginepartscaninjureyou badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts is once the engine running. 7. Connect thered.positive (+) cable tothe positive (+) terminal of thevehiclewiththedeadbattery. 5-6