1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 217

& ! , CAWTION: 6. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose 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 things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. Using a match neara battery cancause 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 hasenough water. You don't need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery (or batteries)installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery hasfiller caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take careof 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 accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin,flush the place with water andget medical help immediately. Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your handsaway from moving parts once the engines are running. 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5-5