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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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Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to
If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
burn you.
NOTICE:
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Ignoring these steps could result
in
costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by
your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling
it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
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NOTICE:
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If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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