1993 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 186

4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Using a match near a battery - can cause 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 has 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, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care of 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 and get medicalh c immediately. 5. 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 basic thingsyou should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect (+) to (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. LAW I IUN: ~~~~ A An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you, Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. I II 18599.