1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 150

NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your Pontiacby pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle, even if you have a manual transaxle. Andif you have an automatic transaxle, it won't start that way. 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 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! To Jump Start Your Pontiac: 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. To uncover the positive (+) terminal, lift the red plastic cap. NOTICE: If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 149. .