1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 226

I Using a match near a battery cancause battery gas to explode. People have been doing this, hurt if and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight 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 GM vehicle. Butif a new battery has filler caps, be the right amount sure If of fluid is there. it islow, add water to take care of that first. If you don't, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid can burn that you. Don't get it onyou. If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on yourskin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. 5. Check that thejumper cables don't haveloose or missing insulation.If they do, you could get a 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 to an unpainted metal engine part or a body metal surface. Don't connect positive(+) to negative (-) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. And don't connect negative to (-) negative (-) on the dead battery, as this can cause sparks. Follow Step 9 carefully. I a CAUTION: r I Fans or other moving engineparts can injure you badly. Keepyour hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5-5