1994 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 151

Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Chevrolet. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your Chevrolet by pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle, even if you have a manual transmission. And if you have an automatic transmission, it won't start that way. other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to start your Chevrolet, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. . Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save your radio! NOTICE: If you leave your radio on, it could be' badly damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. To Jump Start Your Chevrolet: 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching each 149 ...