1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 213

1. Check the other vehicle. It must have 12-volt a battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: If you leave yourradio on, it could be badly damaged. Therepairs wouldn't be coveredby your warranty. I I NOTICE: I I If the other system isn'ta 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 4. Open the hoods and locatethe batteries. 2. Get the vehicles close enough the jumper cables so can reach, butbe sure the vehicles aren't touching each other.If they are, it could cause ground a connection you don't want. wouldn't be able to You start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 3. Turn off the ignitionon both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories pluggedinto the cigarette lighter. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed well as as radios.This will avoidsparks and helpsave both batteries. In addition, it could save your radio! A CAUTION: An electric fancan start up even when the engine is notrunning and caninjure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Find the positive(+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. 5-4