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).
3.
Turn
off
the ignition
on
both vehicles. Unplug
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!
4.
Open the 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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