1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 154

Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cablesto start your Pontiac. But please follow thesteps below to do it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costlj damage to your vehicle that wouidn"t be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your Pontiac by pushing or pulling it could damage your yehicle, even if you have a manual tran'smission. And if you have an automatic transmission, it won't start that way. 1 I 1 1 other. lt tney are, 11 COUIU cause a ground connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to start your Pontiac, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. . Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it'could save your radio! ro Jump Start Your Pontiac: 1. Cheik the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. I NOTICE: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs woddn't be covered by your warranty. NOTICE: If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with.a negative ground, both 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching each 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. 1 153 ...