Pontiac 1998 Firebird Owner's Manual page 213

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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.
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3.
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 vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed as well
as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both
batteries. In addition, it could save your radio!
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Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
NOTICE:
If
you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by
your warranty.
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4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
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CAUTION:
An electric fan
can
start up
even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
Find the positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
terminals on
each battery.
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