Oldsmobile 2000 Intrigue - Manual (Page 215)

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6. 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 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
battery, either, as this can cause sparks.
CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.