1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 190

Jump Starting I your battery has run down, you want to use f may another vehicle and some jumper cables tostart your Buick. But please followthe steps below to do it safe:ly. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Trying tostart yourvehicle by pushing or pulling it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle. Batteries canhurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. 0 They contain gas that canexplode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don't follow these stepsexactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. 5-3