1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 196

Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you set one up at can the side of the road about300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. NOTICE: Remember that ignoring these steps could result in costly damageto your vehiclethat wouldn't be covered byyour warranty. or Trying tostart your vehicle by pushing pulling it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. must have a 12-volt It battery with a negative ground system. Jump Starting If your battery hasrun down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables tostart your do vehicle. But please followthe steps listed to it safely. I I '.\ CAUTIOI.. Batteries can hurt 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, some all or of these thingscan hurt you. NOTICE: If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.