1997 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 209

A CAUTIORUsing a match near a battery cancause battery gas to explode. People have 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 everynew GM vehicle. Butif a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. it is low, add water to take care If of that first. If you don't, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don't get it on you. If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. 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 tonegative (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect (+) to (-) or you'll get a short thatwould damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. r ms or other moving engineparts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running. 5-5