Chevrolet 1998 Tracker Owner's Manual page 206

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.
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
6. Positive
(+)
goes to positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
goes to 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. 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.
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