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To Jump Start Your Buick:
1.
Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
1 tery with a negal'
:
ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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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 Buick, 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 avoid
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 negative
(-)
terminals on
each battery.
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