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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 Buick, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To
avoid the possibility
of
the vehicles rolling,
set the parking brake
firmly
on both vehicles
involved
in
the jump start procedure. Put your
automatic transaxle
in
PARK
(P)
before setting
the parking brake.
3.
Turn
off
the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
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
sparks and help save both batteries. In addition, it
could save your radio!
I
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. (Your
vehicle’s battery is located under the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.)
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.