1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 211

5. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. 6. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could geta shock. The vehicles couldbe 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 (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. a flashlight if Use 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 fiiier caps, be the right amount fluid is sure of there. If it is low, add water to takea e of that cr 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, flushthe place with water and get medical help immediately. Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running.