1997 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 223

5 . Check that the jumper cables don'thave 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'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Fans or other movmg engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running. 7. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.