Chevrolet 1998 Cavalier Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 227)

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CAUTION:

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

AC

Delco Freedom@

battery installed in every new

GM

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.

6.

Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or

missing insulation.

If

they do,

you

could get

a

shock.

The vehicles could be damaged, too.

Before you connect the cables, here are some

basic things you should know. Positive

(+)

will go

to positive

(+)

and negative

(-)

will go to 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.

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CAUTION:

Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you

badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts

once the engine is running.

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