1997 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 217

2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumpercables 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 Pontiac, and the bad grounding could start yo8ur damage the electrical systems. NOTICE: If you leave your radio on, could be badly it damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) before setting the parking brake. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. lighter. Turn off all lampsthat aren't needed as well as radios, This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. In addition,it could save your radio! I An electric fan can startup even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clo'thing and tools away from any underhood electric fan, 1 5-4