Buick RIVIERA 1993 Manual page 188

Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
Buick. But please follow the steps below
to
do it safely.
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain
ass
that can explode or
They contain enough electricity to burn
ignite.
you.
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If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or
all of these things can hurt you.
cowered by your warrant
Trying to start your Buick by pushing
or
pulling
it won't work,
and
it could damage your vehicle.
To Jump Start Your
-'
ick:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
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.