1994 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 176

NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could resultin costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your Buick by pushing or pulling it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. This will avo'id sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save your radio! I NOTICE: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn't be coveredby your warranty. To Jump Start Your Buick: 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. I NOTICE: I If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground,both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure thevehicles aren't touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to start your car, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. Find the positive (+) and nenative (-) terminals on each battery. 174