1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 278

NOTICE: To avoid the possibility the vehicles rolling, set of the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump startprocedure. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P). -JTION: An electric fan can start up even whenthe engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal. The terminal is under a tetheredcap at the front of the underhood fuse and relay center. Pull up the cap to access the remote positive (+) terminal. You should always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the positive (+) terminal on your battery. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter oraccessory power outlet. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed as well as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. In addition, it could saveyour radio! I NOTICE: If you leave yourradio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn't be coveredby your warranty. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. 5-4