Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
Jump Starting: Service and Repair
CAUTION: Batteries produce explosive gasses. Batteries contain corrosive acid. Batteries supply levels of electrical current high enough to
cause burns. Therefore, to reduce the risk of personal injury while working near a battery:
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Always shield your eyes.
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Avoid leaning over the battery whenever possible.
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Do not expose the battery to open flames or sparks.
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Do not allow battery acid to contact the eyes or the skin.
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Flush any contacted areas with water immediately and thoroughly.
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Get medical help.
1. Position the vehicle with the booster (charged) battery so that the jumper cables will reach.
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Do not let the two vehicles touch.
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Make sure that the jumper cables do not have loose ends, or missing insulation.
2. Place an automatic transmission in PARK. (If equipped with a manual transmission, place in NEUTRAL and block the wheels.)
3. Turn off all electrical loads on both vehicles that are not needed.
4. Turn OFF the ignition on both vehicles.
5. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the remote positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster (charged) battery.
Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
7. Connect the black negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the booster (charged) battery.
CAUTION: Do not connect a jumper cable directly to the negative terminal of a discharged battery to prevent sparking and possible
explosion of battery gases.
8. The final connection is made to the negative (-) tab near the power steering pump. (or, a heavy, unpainted metal engine part.) of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.
This final attachment must be at least 46 cm (18 in) away from the dead battery.
9. Start the engine of the vehicle that is providing the boost.
