1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manual - Page 191

1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: Do not leave your radio on while trying to jump start your vehicle. Theradio could be badly damaged and the repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.Be sure to turn off your radio before followingthis procedure. NOTICE: If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching each other.If they are, it could cause a ground I connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to start your Oldsmobile, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. I An electric fan can start up even when the engine You could be injured if the vehicles roll.Set the is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, parking brake firmlyon each vehicle. Put the clothing and tools away from any underhood transaxle inPARK (P). electric fan. 3. Turn off the ignitionon both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed, as well as radios. This will In avoid sparks and help save both batteries. addition, it could save your radio. 5-4