2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 250
2003 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
Page 250 highlights
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 things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative (-) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle with the dead battery has one. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. And don't connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) 'terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. I I Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you baaiy. Keep your nancis away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5-41