1993 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 169

bHU 1 l U l Y 5. Check that thejumper cables don't Using a match near a battery 4 L can cause battery gas to explode. Peopk have been hurt 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 in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there.lf it is low, add wafer to take care of that first. If you don't, explcrsive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don't get it on you. If you accidentally get it i your eyes n or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect (+) to (-) or you'llget a short thatwould damagethe battery and maybe other parts,too. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. A Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running.