1996 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 176

2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure thevehicles aren't touching each other. If they are, it could causea ground connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able tostart your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could beinjured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL (N). If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle with a manual transfer case shiftlever, be sure thetransfer case isnot in NEUTRAL (N). 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save your radio! ~- NOTICE: If you leave your radio on, could be badly damaged.The it repairs wouldn't be covered your warranty. by 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. 5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could geta shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+>will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-1 or a metal engine part.Don't connect (+) to (-) or you'll get a short thatwould damage the battery and maybe other parts too. 5-4