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Cadillac 1997 Eldorado Owner's Manual page 230

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2.
3.
4.
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 Cadillac and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
Turn off
the ignition
on
both vehicles. Unplug
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!
Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
terminals on
each battery.
An electric fan can start up even when the engine
clothhg and tools away from any underhood
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
electric fan.
5. Start by removing the red positive
(+)
terminal cover.
CAUTION:

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