1996 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 224

Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. A CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: 0 They contain acid that can burn you. 0 They contain gas that can explode or ignite. 0 They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don't follow these stepsexactly, some orall of these things can hurt you. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, youmay want to use another vehicle and some jumper cablesto start your Cadillac. Please follow the steps below to doit safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result costly damage in to your vehicle that wouldn't be coveredby your warranty. Trying to start your Cadillac pushing or by pulling it won't work and it could damage your vehicle. . Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. I NOTICE: ~ ~~ I I If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 5-3