1996 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 199

/!\ CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some havebeen blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't need to add water to Delco Freedom@ battery the installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount f of fluid is there. I it is low, add water to take care of that first. If you don't, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don't get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on yourskin, flush theplace with water andget medical helpimmediately. or 6. Check thatthe jumper cables don't have loose missing insulation.If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles couldbe damaged, too. A CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your handsaway from moving parts once the engine is running. Before you connect cables, here are some basic the things you should know. Positive will go to (+) positive (+) and negative(-) will go to negative(-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect positive to (+) negative (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. 5-5