2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 249

Notice: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or in the accessory power outlet. Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren't needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save your radio! 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal locations on each vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-72 for more information on location. Using a match near a battery can cause 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 the ACDelco@battery to installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. Ifit is low, add water to take care 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 accidentallyget it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan. 5-40