1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 242

6. Check that the jumper cables have I get aor - 1insulation.If they do,don'tcould looseshock. missing you The vehicles could also be damaged. Using a matchnear a battery can causebattery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, a and some have been blinded. Use flashlight if you need more light. You don't Be sure the battery has enough water. need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom' battery installed in every GM vehicle. Butif new a battery has filler caps, be the right amount sure of fluid is there. If 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 Don't get it on you.If you accidentally get in it your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. are Before you connect the cables, here some basic things you should know. Positive(+) will go to positive (+) and negative(-) will go to an unpainted metal engine part a body metal surface. Don't or connect positive(+) to negative (-) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other (-) parts, too. Also, don't connect the negativecable to the negative (-) terminal on the dead battery. Fans or other moving engineparts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5-5