1995 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 234

To Jump Start Your Pontiac 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: If the other system isn'ta 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enoughso 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. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered your by warranty. Trying tostart your Pontiac by pushing or pulling it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle. NOTICE: You could be injured if the vehicles roll.Set the parking brakefirmly on each vehicle. Makesure the vehicles are in PARK (P), or NEUTRAL (N), if equipped with manual transmission. 5-3