1993 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 196

- , Using a match near a battery 5. Check that thejumper cables don't have loose or missin.g insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, hereare 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'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. b can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. .Use a flashlightyou if need more light. Be sure the batteries have enough water. You don't need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every newGM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps,be sure the right amount fluid is of there. If it is low, add water to take care of that first. 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 your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. Fans or other moving engine running.