1994 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 200

Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumpercables to start your Buick. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. I 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. To Jump Start Your Buick: 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: 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 the vehicles 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 Buick, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 170