1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner's Manual - Page 234

I I 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhoodelectric fan. I I A CAUTION: Using a match neara battery can cause battery gas explode. to People have beenhurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't need to add water to the Delco Freedom@battery installed inevery new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure theright amount of fluid isthere. If it is low, add water to take careof that first. If you don't, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don't get it on you. If you accidentally get it in youreyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. W I 5. Check that the jumper cables don't have looseor missing insulation.If they do, you could geta shock. The vehicles could bedamaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go topositive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect (+) to (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. 220