Probkms
on
the
Road
Jump
Starting
(CONT.)
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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
Oldsmobile, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems.
You could be injured
if
the
vehicles roll. Set the parking
brake firmly on each vehicle. Put
an
automatic transaxle in
P
(Park) or
a manual transaxle in
N
(Neutral).
3.
Turn
off
the ignition on both
vehicles. Turn
off
all
lights that aren’t
needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save your radio!
4.
Open the hoods and locate the
batteries.
I
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I
2
/i\
An
even electric when the
f-
engine is not
I
running and can injure you. Keep
hands, clothing and tools away
I
from any underhood electric fan.
Find the positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
terminals on each battery. Your
Oldsmobile has a remote positive
(+)
jump starting terrninal. The terminal is
on the same side
of
the engine
compartment as your battery.
You should always use the remote
positive
(+)
terminal instead
of
the
positive
(+)
terminal on your battery.
To uncover the remote positive
(+)
terminal, lift the red plastic cap.
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