Cadillac 2000 Escalade Manual page 233

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.
Before you connect the cables, here are some basic
things you should know. Positive (+) will go to
positive (+) and negative (
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.
CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
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) will go to a heavy
6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery.
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