2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual - Page 195

Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicleand some jumper cables to your start vehicle. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won't work, and itcould damage your vehicle. ' ,; r\ CAUTY-'"' I Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don't follow these steps exactly, someor all of these things can hurt you. rn 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. I NOTICE: If the other system isn'ta 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 1 5-3