2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 237

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. CAUTION: 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, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to a heavy, unpainted 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. Don't connect negative (-) to negative (-) on the dead batter, either, as this can cause sparks. 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. 5-6