1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 193

1 5. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. 6. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation.If they do, you could get ashock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. 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 ashort that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. A CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery this, gas to explode. People have been hurt doing and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't CAUTION: need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts of fluid is there. If it is low, add waterto take : 4mce $heea*are ruaaing, care of that first. If you don't, expiosive 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. A