1993 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 187

Problems on the Road 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to start your Pentiac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren't 4. Open the hoods and locate the needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and helpsave both b'atteries. And it could save your radio! 1, II batteries. CAUTION CAUTION I b vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmlyon each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in P (Park) or a manual transaxle in N (Neutral). You could beinjured if the If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged.The repairs wouldn't be covered - your bv warranty. ij Find the positive (+)negative and I terminals on each battery. Your Pontiac (+) has a remote positive jump starting terminal. The terminal is on same the side of the engine compartmentas your battery. You should alwaysuse the remote positive (+) terminal insteadof the positive (+) terminal on your battery. To uncoverthe remote positive (+) terminal, lift the red plastic cap. (-)