Chevrolet 2002 Astro Owner's Manual page 233

The other end of the negative (
the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal
engine part, or to a remote negative (
the vehicle with the dead battery.
9. Connect the other end of the negative (
least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move. The electrical
connection is just as good there, and the chance of
sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
5-6
8. Now connect the black
-
negative ( ) cable to the
-
negative ( ) terminal of
the good battery. Use a
-
remote negative ( )
terminal if the vehicle
has one. Don't let the
other end touch anything
until the next step.
-
) cable does not go to
-
) terminal on
-
) cable at
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
If it won't start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
NOTICE:
Damage to your vehicle may result from
electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed
incorrectly. To prevent electrical shorting, take
care that the cables don't touch each other or any
other metal. The repairs wouldn't be covered by
your warranty.