1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 201

6. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. CAUTION: The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some things you should Using a match neara battery can cause battery know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, negative (-) will go to negative(-) or ametal engine and some have been blinded. a flashlight if Use part. Don't connect positive(+) to negative (-) or you'll get a shortthat would damage the battery and you need more light. maybe other parts, too. has Be sure the battery enough water. You don't need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, besure the right amount of fluid is there.If it islow, add water to take Fans or other moving engineparts can injure you care of that first.If you don't, explosive gas could badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts be present. once the engines are running. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don't get it onyou. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. A 5-5