1996 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 244
1996 Mercury Sable Manual
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Roadside Emergencies If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start Your vehicle's battery may die if you leave the lights on or any electrical equipment on after you turn the engine off. If this happens, you may be able to jump-start from a booster battery to start your vehicle. RWARNING Flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes can cause the gases around the battery to explode, causing injury and damage. Keep these things away from the battery. To protect yourself when charging a battery, always shield your face and eyes. Make sure that you can breathe fresh air. 217
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Roadside Emergencies
If Your Vehicle Needs a
Jump-Start
Your vehicle’s battery may die if you leave the
lights on or any electrical equipment on after
you turn the engine off. If this happens, you
may be able to jump-start from a booster battery
to start your vehicle.
R
WARNING
Flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes can
cause the gases around the battery to
explode, causing injury and damage.
Keep these things away from the
battery.
To protect yourself when charging a
battery, always shield your face and
eyes. Make sure that you can breathe
fresh air.