1995 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 231

Ignoring these stepscould result incostly damage toyour vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. w i n g to start your Cadillac by pushing or pulling it won't work and itcould damage your vehicle. TO JUMP START YOUR CADILLAC 1. Check the othervehicle. 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. 2. Get thevehicles close enough so the jumpercables can reach, butbe sure thevehicles aren't touching each other. If they are, itcould cause a ground connectionyou don't want. You wouldn't be able to start your Cadillac and the bad groundingcould damage the electrical systems. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed and radios. This will avoid sparks and helpsave both batteries as well as avoiding damage to any of the accessories. 5-4