1997 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 225

2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren*ttouching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You c o ~ ~be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the ld parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmission i n PARK (P) or a manual transmission i n NEUTRAL ( N ) . If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle with a m a n u a l transfer case shift lever, be sure the transfer case is not i n NEUTRAL (Nj. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the ci,wsette lighter, or accessory power outlets, if you have this option. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed a s well as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. I n addition, it could save your radio! I NOTICE: If' you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged, The repair wouldn't be covered by your warranty. An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure Keep hands, you. clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. - - If your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary electric fan under the hood can start even up when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-4