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.
To
avoid the possibility
of
the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put your automatic
transaxle in PARK (P).
lamps that aren’t needed as well as radios. This will
avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it
could save your radio!
3.
Turn
off
the ignition on both vehicles. Turn
off
all
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NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
4.
Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
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A
CAUTION:
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An electric fan can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
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5.
Find the positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
terminals
on each battery. Your Oldsmobile has a remote
positive (+)jump starting terminal. 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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