Jump Starting - Chevrolet 1998 Corvette Owner's Manual

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.
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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 burn you.
If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt 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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