Jump Starting 5-2 - Chevrolet 1998 Express Van 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 follow the steps below to do it safely.
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CAUTION:
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 confain enough electricity to burn you.
If
you don't follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
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NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by
your warranty.
Rying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling
it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle.
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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