1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 192

4. Open the hoods andlocate both batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative(-) terminals on each battery. Using a match near battery cancause battery a gas to explode. People have beenhurt doing this, and some have been blinded. a flashlight if Use you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't need toadd water to the Delco Freedom' AC battery installed inevery new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps,be sure the right amount of fluid is there. I it is low, add waterto take f care of that first.If you don't, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can you. burn Don't get it on you. I you accidentally get it in f your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water andget medical help immediately. 5. Check thatthe jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation.If they do, you could a shock. get The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here some are things you should know. Positive(+ ) will go to positive (+) and negative(-) will go to a (+) metal engine part. Don't connect positive to negative (-) or you'll get a short that would parts too. damage the battery and maybe other Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your handsaway frommoving parts once the engine is running. 5-5