Buick 1994 Century Owner's Manual page 176

NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered
by your warranty.
Trying to start your Buick by pushing or pulling it
won't work, and
it
could damage your vehicle.
To Jump Start Your Buick:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
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NOTICE:
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If
the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to
start your car, and the bad grounding could damage
the electrical systems.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all
lights that aren't needed, and radios. This will avo
sparks and help save both batteries. And it could
save your radio!
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NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by
your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
Find the positive
(+)
and nenative
(-)
terminals on each
battery.
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