1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 239

Using a match neara battery can cause battery hurt doing this, gas to explode. People have been and some have been blinded.Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new vehicle. But if a GM battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is 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. 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'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. 5. Check that the jumper cablesdon't have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could geta shock, The vehicles could be damaged, too. Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts 5-5