1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 209

5. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to exp1ode:People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlightif you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't need to add water to the Deko Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle, But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right mount of fluid i s 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. 6. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could geta shock. The vehicles couldbe damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here some basic are things you should know.Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative(-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect positive to (+)' negative (-) or you'llget a short that would damage the battery and maybe otherparts, too. A CAUTION: I . Fans or other moving engme parts can injure yon badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running. m 5-4