Chevrolet 2001 Monte Carlo, Owner'S Manual

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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.
Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual
transaxle in NEUTRAL.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all
lamps that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries, and it could save
your radio.
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
CAUTION:
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.
4. Find the positive (+) and negative (
-
) terminals on
each battery. The battery on your vehicle is located
on the passenger’s side of the engine compartment
underneath the diagonal cross brace. See “Engine
Compartment Overview” in the Index for more
information on location. Your vehicle has a remote
positive (+) jump starting terminal. The terminal is
on the same side of the engine compartment as
your battery. You should always use the remote
positive (+) terminal instead of the positive (+)
terminal on your battery.