1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 199

6. Check that thejumper cables don't haveloose or missing insulation.If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use flashlight if a you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. don't You need to add water to the Delco Freedom@battery new installed in every GM vehicle. But ifa battery has filler caps,be sure the right amount of fluid is there. it is low, add water to take If care of that first. If you don't, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid can burn you. that 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. ~ Before you connect the cables, here aresome basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metalengine part. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-), or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. A CAUTION: Fans or other moving engineparts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running. 5-5