Jump Starting - Buick 1993 LeSabre 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
Buick. But please follow the steps below to do it safely.
CAUTION:
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Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
1 )
They contain that can burn you.
They contain
gas
that can explode
or
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They contain enough electric& to burn
If you don't follow these steps exactly,
some
or
all
of these things can hurt you.
ignite.
you.
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NOTICE:
Ignoring these
damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered
by your warranty.
Trying to start your Buick by pushing or pulling i
won't work, and it could damage your vehicle.
To Jump Start Your Buick:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
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negative ground, both vehicles can be
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2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching
each other. If they are,
it
could cause a ground
connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to
start your Buick, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.