1994 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 147

To Jump Start Your Oldsmobile: 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. 3 Turn off the ignition on both . vehicles. Turn off all lightsthat aren't needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks andhelp save both batteries. And it could save your radio! NOTICE: If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get thevehicles closeenough so the NOTICE: If you leave yourradio on, it could be badly damaged.The repairs wouldn't be covered your by warranty. 4. Open the hoods and locate the ~~ NOTICE: Ignoring these stepscould result in costly damage to your vehiclethat wouldn't be coveredby your warranty. Trying to startyour Oldsmobile by pushing or pulling it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle. jumper cables can reach, butbe sure the vehicles aren't touchingeach other. If they are, itcould cause a ground connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to start your Oldsmobile, and thebad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could be injured the vehicles roll. if Set the parking brakefirmly on each vehicle. Put anautomatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmissionin N (Neutral). batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. I 141