Jump Starting - Chevrolet 1997 Blazer 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
vehicle.
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.
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:
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Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
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because:
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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
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burn you.
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If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or all
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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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