1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 214

2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumperc a l k s can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touchihg each other. If theyare, it could cause a ground connection you don't want. You wouldn't be ab e to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems..."a.(" P ,":,-.I ' 1 . i . To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, bet the parking brake firmly on both in the jump start procedure, Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual tramaxle in NEUTRAL (N) before setting 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette well lighter. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed, a8s as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. In addition, it could save your radio! f r ',. , ' , . ~, , .. - An electric fan cman u start is not running and can inj clothing and tools y away electric fan. I1 en when the engine u- Keep hands, underhood 8 , . I ~~ 2. R I I I I 5. Find the positive (+) and negt!,tive (-) terminals on each battery.