1998 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 230

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 vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put your automatic transaxle in PARK (P) before setting the parking brake. NOTICE: If you leave your radio it could be badly on, damaged. The repairs wouldn'tbe covered by your warranty. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. (Your vehicle's battery is located toward the front of the passenger's side of the vehicle's engine, underneath a diagonal brace.) 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlet. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed as well as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. In addition, it could save your radio! An electric fan can startup even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-4