Chevrolet 1999 Astro Specifications Page 265

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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 vehicle, 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 an automatic
transmission in PARK (P) and a manual
transmission in NEUTRAL.
3.
Turn
off
the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter
or
accessory power outlets. 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!
Nofice:
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. Find the
positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
terminals on each
battery.
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this, and some have been blinded. Use a
flashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water.
You don’t need to add water to the ACDelco@
battery installed in your new vehicle. But if
a battery has filler caps, be sure the right
amount
of
fluid is there. If
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 your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
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