1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 215

NOTICE: If the other system isn't 12-volt system with a a negative ground, bothvehicles 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 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. NOTICE: ~ If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn't covered by be your warranty. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. I You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL (N). 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off the radios and all lamps that aren'tneeded. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. It could save your radio! An electric fan canstart upeven when the engine you. Keep hands, is not running and can injure clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery.