1997 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 210

Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set oneup at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explodeor ignite. They contain enough electricity burn you. to If you don't follow these steps exactly, some all or of these thingscan hurt you. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Jump Starting If the battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Catera. Please follow.the steps below to do it safely. I NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costlydamage to your vehiclethat wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Trying tostart your Catera by pushing or pulling it won't work and itcould damage your vehicle. I NOTICE: If the other system isn'ta 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. -~ - 5-3