1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 176

5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation.If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could damaged, too. be Using a match near a battery cancause battery gas to explode. Peoplehave been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't need to add water to the Delco Freedom@battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be the right amount of fluid is sure there. I it is low, add water totake care of that f first. If you don't, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don't getit on you. If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medicalhelp immediately. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative(-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine Don't connect positive(+) to part. negative (-), or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. I A CAUTION: Fans or other moving engineparts can injure you badly. Keepyour handsaway from moving parts once the engines are running. 5-4