1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 224

Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you set one up at can the sideof 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 Cadillac. Please follow the steps below do it safely. to I NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result incostly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Trying to startyour Cadillacby pushing or pulling it won't work and it could damage your vehicle. Batteries canhurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricityto burn you. If you don't followthese steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have 12-volt a battery with a negative ground system. I NOTICE: If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, bothvehicles can be damaged. 5-3