Other Warning Devices; Jump Starting - GMC 1996 Sonoma Owner's Manual

When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won't work. The flashers will stop if you step
on
the brake.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to
use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start
your vehicle. 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.
Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or
pulling it. This could damage your vehicle, even if
you have a manual transmission. And if you have
an automatic transmission, it won't start that way.
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CAUTION:
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.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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