1993 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 195

Problems on the Road Jump Starting (CONT:) 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to start your Pontiac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 3.Turn off the ignition on both * ~ You could be injured if the Jehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in P (Park) -. or a manual transaxle in N (Neut] . L 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. CAUTlON And it could save your radio! An electric fan can start up I even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away If you leave your radio on, it could from any underhood electric fan. be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Find the positive (+) and negative I I I II (-) terminals on each battery.