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 vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To
avoid the possibility
of
the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake firmly on
both
vehicles involved in
the procedure. Put
an
automatic transmission vehicle
in
PARK
(P)
and a manual transmission vehicle in
NEUTRAL
(N).
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter, or accessory power outlets,
if
you have this
option. 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!
3.
Turn
off
the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
NOTICE:
If
you leave your radio on,
it
could be badly
damaged. The repair wouldn’t be covered
by
your warranty.
4.
Open both hoods and locate the batteries. Find
the positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
terminals
on
each battery.
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 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
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.
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