1993 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 186

Problems on the Road Jump Starting (CONT.) 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 Oldsmobile, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 4. Open the hoods and locate the 3. Turn off the ignition on both batteries. vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. CAUTION And it could save your radio! An electric fan canstart up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away If you leave your radioon, it could from any underhood electric fan. be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn't be coveredby your warranty. Find the positive(+) and negative terminals on each battery. I A You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking rake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in P (Park) or a manual transaxle N (Neutral). in . .~ . ~ ~-.-*=:.- . 184