1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 198

.3. Turn off the ignition onboth vehicles,. Unplug 2. Get the vehicles close enough the jumper cables so can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching unnecessary accessories plugged the cigarette intoT l lighter or accessory power outlet.m off al lamps each other.If they are,it could cause a ground as connection you don't want.You wouldn't be able to that aren't needed as well radios. This will avoid In sparks andhelp save both batteries. addition, it start your Buick, and the bad grounding could could saveyour radio! damagetheelectricalsystems. ; You could be injured the vehicles roll. the if Set parking brake firmly on each vehicle. an Put automatic transaxle in.PARK (P) aor mariual transaxle in NEUTRAL (N). NOTICE: If you leaveyour radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the I positive (+) and negative () terminals on each battery. YourRiviera.has'aremote positive(+) terminal for this purpose. (The- batteryunder the is back seat.) I An electric fan can start eyen when the engine up is not running and can injureyou. Keep hands, clothing andtools away fromany underhood electric fan. I'