2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 284

An electri- .an can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Battery fluid con. ns acid that can burn you. Don't get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. Using a matchnear a b,.iery can cause batt,. I 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 enoughwater. You don't need to add water the ACDelco@ to battery installed in your new vehicle. Butif a battery has fillercaps, be sure the right amount of fluid isthere. If it is low, add water to take care of that first. If you don't, explosive gas could be present. CAUTION: (Continued) Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engineis running. 5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a s i luck. Ti l veilicies w u i u be uamayeci, too. e Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative (- ) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5-49