Jump Starting - Cadillac 1998 Catera Owner's Manual

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Jump Starting
If the battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
vehicle. Please follow the steps below to do it safely.
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.
They contain enough electricity to
If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or
burn you.
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all of these things can hurt you.
NOTICE:
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:
If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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 vehicle and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.

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