Chevrolet 2000 Cavalier Owner's Manual page 220

CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if
you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't
need to add water to the ACDelco
installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care
of that first. If you don't, explosive gas could
be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don't get it on you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
6. 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.
R
battery
7. Remove the red plastic cap, and connect the red
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 (
that would damage the battery and maybe other
parts, too.
positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
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) will go to a heavy,
) or you'll get a short
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