1998 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 217
1998 Pontiac Bonneville Manual
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2. Get the vehicles close enough the jumper cables so can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching NOTICE: each other.If they are, it could cause ground a connection you don't want.You wouldn't be able to If you leave your radio it could be badly on, start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by damage the electrical systems. your warranty. To avoid the possibility the vehicles rolling, set of f the parking brake i i y on both vehicles involved in 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. the jumpstart procedure. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) before setting the parking brake. I 3. Turn off the ignitionon both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. T & off all lam@ that aren't needed well u as as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. In addition, it could your save radio! A CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine isnot running and injure Keep can you. hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5-4