1993 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 216

A CAUTION: Using a matchnear a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some havebeen blinded. Usea flashlight if you need more light. Be sure thebattery has enoug,h water. You don't need to add waterto the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in'every newGM vehicle. But if a battery amount of fluid has filler caps, be sure the right is there. If it is low, add water to' take careof that first If you don'tt, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that burn you. can Don't get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes oron your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. 'A a metal engine part. Don't connect (+) to (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands awayfrom movingparts once the engines are running. 5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do,you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic th.ings you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) a ~ mgative (-) will go to negative (-) or d 214