1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 192

Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at 300 the sideof the road about feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. I NOTICE: Ignoring these steps cold result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. "kying to start your Pontiacby pushing or pulling it could damage yourvehicle, evenif you have a manual transaxle. And if you have an automatic transaxle, it won't Start thatway. Jump Starting If your batteryhas run down, youmay want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your to Pontiac. But please follow the steps belowdo it safely. 1. Check.the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negativ'e ground system. Batteries can hurt'you. They can be dangerous because: 0 They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that canexplode 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. I NOTICE: If the othersystem isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, bothvehicles can be damaged. 5-2 . .