Pontiac G8 manual Vehicle Service and Care

9-82 Vehicle Service and Care

Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off

your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle.

4.Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and switch off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard warning flashers if needed.

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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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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 do not need to add water to the 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. Do not 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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Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running.

5.Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the jump start positive (+) post (A).