1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 190
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
Page 190 highlights
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, may want to use you another vehicleand some jumper cables tostart your Chevrolet. But please follow the steps here to do it safely. I NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage toyour vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your Chevrolet by pushing or pulling it could damageyour vehicle. An automatic transaxle won't start that way. I Batterles can nun you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acidthat can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity toburn you. If you don't followthese steps exactly, some all or of these thingscan hurt you. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. I NOTICE: I If the other system isn'ta 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 5-3