1997 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 229

If you carry.reflective .triangles, you set one up at can the-side of the road about300 feet (100 r )behind n your vehiicle c Jump Starting ;.k?,. .u & - - 3 , b: ~,~ a- P . ' If your battery hasrun down, .you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Cadilkc. Please follow the steps below do it safely. to I NO~TICE: Batteries can hurt you. Theycan be dangerous because: @ They contain acidthat can bum'.you., e They contain gasthat can explode or ignite. to They contain, enough electricity burn you. If you don't follow these steps exactly, someor all of these things hurt you. can Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage 1. Check the other vehicle.It must have a 12-volt to your vehicle wouldn't be covered by that battery with a negative ground system. your warranty. Trying to start your Cadillacby pushing or pulling it won't work and it could damage your vehicle. If the other system isn'ta 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.