Jump
Starting
If
your battery
(or
batteries) has run down, you may
want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to
start your vehicle. But please use the following steps to
do
it
safely.
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CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
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They contain acid that can burn you.
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They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
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They contain enough electricity to
If
you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all
of
these things can hurt you.
burn you.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered
by
your
vehicle 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.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t
a
12-volt system with
a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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