1994 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 180

Jump Starting If your battery hasfun down, you may want use to another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Buick. But please follow the steps below do it safely. to I NOTICE: Ignoring these stepscould result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't. be covered by your. warranty. Trying to start your Buick by pushing or pulling it wonY work, and could damage your vehicle. it I To Jump Start Your Buick: 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. I I NOTICE: If the other system isn't12-volt systemwith a a I negative ground,both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper. cables can reach,but be sure the vehicles aren't touching each other. If theyare, 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.