Other Warning Devices; Jump Starting - Pontiac 1997 Bonneville Owner's Manual

Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
Pontiac. But 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.
They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
NOTICE:
Remember that ignoring these steps could result
in costly damage
to your
vehicle that wouldn't be
covered by your warranty.
Trying
to
start your Pontiac 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.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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