1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 210

A CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been doing this, hurt and some have been blinded. Use flashlight if a you needmore light. Be sure the battery has enough water.You don't need to add water to the Delco Freedom@battery installed in every new vehicle. But ifa GM battery has filler caps, be the right amount sure If of fluid is there. it is low,add water to take care of that first. If you don't, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid can burn you. that it Don't get it on you.If you accidentally get in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. 5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation.If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles couldbe damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here some basic are things you should know. Positive will go to (+) positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative(-) or a metal enginepart. Don't connect positive to (+) negative (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. A CAUTION: m I Fans or other moving engineparts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5-5