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1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
NOTICE:
If
the other system isn’t
a
12-volt system with
a
negative ground, both vehicles 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 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.
You
could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the
parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an
automatic transaxle in PARK
(P)
or
a
manual
transaxle in NEUTRAL
(N).
3.
Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter. 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.
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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.
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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.
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