1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 202

4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. 5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or f missing insulation. I they do, you could.get a shock. The-vehicles could damaged too. be Before you connect the cables, here are some-basic things you should know. Positive (+>will ga to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to a metal enginepart. Don't connectpositive (+) to negative (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. Using a match near .a battery cause battery can gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. a flashiight if Use you needmore light. Be sure the battery has enough water.You don't need to addwater to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed i every new GM vehicle. Butif a n battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. .If it is'low,add water to take care of that fist,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 your eyes or on yourskin, flush the place with water andget medical help immediately. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead btittery.