1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 214

A CAUTION: - 5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation.If they do, you could geta 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. Fans or other moving engineparts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away &om moving parts Battery fluid contains acid can burn you. isengine once that running. the Don't get it on you.If you accidentally get in it your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. be present. Using a matchnear a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been doing this, hurt and some have been blinded. a flashlight if Use you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. don't You need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom@ battery installed in every GM vehicle. But if new a battery has filler caps,sure the right amount be of fluid is there. it is low,add waterto take If care of that first. If you don't, explosive gas could I 5-5