1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 209

2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren'ttouching each other.I they are, it could cause a ground f connection you don't want. wouldn't be able to You start your vehicle, and bad grounding could the damage the electrical systems. To avoid thepossibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles.involved in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) before setting the parking brake. 3. Turn off the ignitionon both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged the cigarette into lighter or accessory power outlet. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed as well as radios. will avoid This sparks and help save both batteries. addition, it In could save your radio. 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. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. Your vehicle has remote positive (+) a terminal for this purpose. (The battery is under the back seat.) An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and injure you. Keep hands, can clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-4