Chevrolet 2000 Camaro Owner's Manual page 221

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 (
would damage the battery and maybe other parts,
too. And don't connect negative (
on the dead battery, 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.
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) will go to a heavy,
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) or you'll get a short that
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) to negative ( )
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.
7. Don't let the other end
touch metal. Connect
it to the positive (+)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal
if the vehicle has one.
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