1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 198

A CAUTION: I 5. 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. 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. Using a match neara battery can cause battery gas toexplode. People have beenhurt doing this, and some have been blinded. a flashlight if Use you need more light. Be sure the battery enough water. You don't has need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery hasfiller caps,be sure the right amount If of fluid is there. 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 you. burn Don't get it onyou. If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water andget medical help immediately. A CAUTION: Fans or other moving engineparts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running.