Jump Starting - Pontiac 1997 Grand Am Owner's Manual

Jump Starting
If your battery has
rc~n
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:
Ignoring these steps cold 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 could damage your vehicle, even if you
have
a
manual transaxle. And if you have an
automatic transaxle, it won't start that way.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with
a
negative ground system.
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NOTICE:
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If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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