1998 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 218

Jump Starting If the battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Please follow the steps below do it to safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result costly damage in to yourvehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling could damage your vehicle. it won't work, and it 1. Check the other vehicle.It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. ~ Batteries canhurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. 0 They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don't follow these stepsexactly, some or all of these things canhurt you. I I NOTICE: If the othersystem isn't a 12-volt systemwith a negative ground, bothvehicles can be damaged. I 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, butbe sure the vehicles aren't touching each other. If they are,it could cause a ground connection you don't want.You wouldn't be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.