1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 239

2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables can reach, but be sure vehicles aren't touching the each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don't want. You wouldn'tbe able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle inNEUTRAL (N). ' /1\ CAU-ION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 3. T r off the ignition on both vehicles. r off all un T n u lamps that aren't needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save your radio! 4. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal.The terminal is on the same r 5-4 I NOTICE: ~ side of the engine compartment your battery.You as should always use the remote positive terminal (+) instead of the positive (+) terminal on your battery. If you leave your radio on,could be badly it damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.