1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 197

- ~ ~- Other WarningDevices If you carry reflective triangles, you set one up at can the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result costly damage in to your vehiclethat wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your Chevroletby pushing or pulling it won't work, and it could damage yourvehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It musthave a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Jump Starting If your battery hasrun down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables start your Chevrolet. to But please follow the steps below to do it safely. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. 0 They contain enough electricityto burn you. If you don't follow these steps exactly, someor all of these things hurt you. can NOTICE: If the other system isn'ta 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enough the jumper cables so can reach, but sure the vehicles aren't be touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don't want.You wouldn't beable to start your Chevrolet,and the badgrounding could damage the electrical systems. 5-3