1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 223

I NOTICE: Batteries can hurt you. They canbe dangerous because: e They contain acid that can burn you. 0 They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enoughelectricity to burn you. If you don'tfollow these stepsexactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. If the other system isn't 12-volt system with a a negative ground, bothvehicles can be damaged. 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 couldcause 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: I NOTICE: You could beinjured if the vehicles roll. Setthe parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxlein PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL (N). Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn't be coveredby your warranty. n y i n g to start your Pontiac by pushing or pulling 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug it won't work, and itcould damage yourvehicle. unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlet. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed as well as radios. This will avoid 1 . Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt sparks and help save both batteries. In addition, it battery with a negative ground system. could save your radio! 5-3