1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 197

2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables can reach, but be sure vehicles aren't touching the each other.If they are, it could causea ground connection you don't want. wouldn't be able to You start your vehicle, and bad grounding could the damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in an the jump start procedure. Put automatic tsansaxle in PARK (P) before setting the parking brake 3. 'lhrn off the ignitionon both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged the cigarette into un as lighter. T r off all lamps that aren't needed well as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. In addition, it could save your radio! NOTICE: If you leave your radio on, could be badly it damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by ; ,:,,e,,e5 , ,;xr!. *,f, your warran ~ 5 r, i . ~ ~ ;,L ~ ~ ~ ~ 1111'.4 . c An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. L