Cadillac 2004 SRX Owner's Manual page 356

The electrical connection is just as good there, and
the chance of sparks getting back to the battery
is much less.
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9. Connect the other end
of the negative ( )
cable at least 18 inches
(45 cm) away from
the dead battery, but
not near engine
parts that move.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and
run the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that has the dead battery.
If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and
damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper
cables in the correct order, making sure that the
cables do not touch each other or other metal.