Jump Starting - Chevrolet 1997 Corvette Owner's Manual

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Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
Corvette. But please use the following steps to do
it safely.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your
warranty.
Trying to start your Corvette by pushing or
pulling it could damage your vehicle, even if you
have a manual transmission. And if you have an
automatic transmission, it won't start that way.
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
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They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
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They contain enough electricity to
If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
burn you.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
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NOTICE:
If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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