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8 . .
Problems on the Road
Jump Starting
(CONK)
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
Pontiac, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
You could be injured if the
vehicles roll. Set the parking
brake
firmly
on each vehicle.
Put
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Turn off the ignition on both
vehicles.
Turn
off a l l lights that aren't
needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save your radio!
wouldn't be covered by your
warranty.
an automatic transaxle in P (Park)
or a manual transaxle in N (Neutral).
NOTICE
4. Open the hoods and locate the
batteries.
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CAUTlON
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An electric fan can start up
even when the engine is not
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running and can injure you. Keep
hands, clothing and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
Find the positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
terminals
on each battery.
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