1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 201

Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set up at one the side of the road about feet (100 m) behind 300 your vehicle. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle wouldn't be covered by your that 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. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicleand some jumper cables tostart your vehicle. But please follow steps below todo it safely. the A CAUTION: Batteries canhurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acidthat can burn you. They contain gasthat can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don't follow these steps exactly, someall or of these things can hurt you. L I NOTICE: If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles be damaged. can 2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching each other. If theyare, it could cause a ground connection you don't want. wouldn't be able to You start your vehicle, and bad grounding could the damage the electrical systems. 5-3