Oldsmobile 2001 Intrigue - Manual (Page 216)

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5. Find the positive (+) and negative ( - ) terminals on
each battery. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+)
jump starting terminal. The terminal is on the same
side of the engine compartment as your battery.
See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index
for more information on location. You should always
use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the
positive (+) terminal on your battery.
To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, squeeze
the sides of the red plastic cap and pull the cap
toward you.
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 ACDelco
R
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.