1997 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 245

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. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 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. - - A CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts injure you can badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running. 5-5