Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 194

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.
Before you connect the cables, here are some basic
things you should know. Positive (+) will go to
positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
will go to negative
(-)
or a metal engine part.
Don't connect positive
(+)
to negative
(-)
or you'll
get a short that would damage the battery and maybe
other parts, too.
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.
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Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't
need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery
installed in every new GM vehicle. But if
a
battery has filler caps, be
sure
the right
amount
of fluid is there. If it i s 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.
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your
hands
away from
moving parts
once the engines are running.
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