1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 203

5 . Find the positive (+) a d negative (-) terminals on each battery. 6. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Using a match near a battery can causebattery been hurt doing ti, hs gas to explode. People have and some have been blinded. Usea flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery enough water.You don't has need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery Before you connect the cables, here are some basic 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'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. installed in every GM vehicle. Butif a new battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to takecare of that first. If you don't, explosivegas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Dan't get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyesor on your skin, flushthe place with water and get medical help immediitely. Fans or other moving engineparts can injure you badly. Keepyour hands away from moving parts once the engines are running. , I . I ' ,- .. . :A, , . .. .. . . ,