1996 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 210

NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Trying to startyour Chevrolet by pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle, evenif you have a manual transmission. Andif you havean automatic transmission, it won't start thatway. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. 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 Chevrolet, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed as well as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save your radio! ~~ NOTICE: If you leaveyour radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty. NOTICE: If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 5-3