1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 215

I 'A CAUTION: 6. Check that the jumpercables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shomck. 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 a metal engine part. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you'll get a short that would darnage the battery and maybe other parts too. Using amatch near a battery can causebattery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. a flashlightif Use you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom' battery installed in every newGM vehicle. Butif a battery has filler caps, be surethe 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 getit on you. If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin, flush place with the water and get medicalhelp immediately. Fans orother moving engineparts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine isrunning. 5-5