1996 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual - Page 190

i To turn off theflashers, push the button until the first 'clickand release. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals-won't work. ' NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costlydamage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Trying tostart your vehicle by pushing pulling or it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1 Other Warning Devices U? you carry reflective triangles, you can use them to warn others. Set oneup at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to your vehicle. But start please use the following steps listed to it safely. do NOTICE: Batteries can hurt you. Theycan be dangerous because: 0 They contain acid that can burn you. 0 They contain gasthat can explode or ignite. 0 They contain enough electricity burn you. to If you don't follow these steps exa'ctly, someor all of these things can hurt you. I I If'the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. If you havea diesel enginevehicle with two batteries (or more) you should know before you begin that, ,especiallyin cold weather, you may not beable to get enough power from a single battery in another vehicle to start your diesel engine. -