1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 180

Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set oneup at the sideof the road about feet (100 m) behind 300 your vehicle. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your Chevrolet by pushing or pulling it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negativeground system. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cablesto start your Chevrolet. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. 1 Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that canexplode or ignite. They contain enough electricityto burn you. If you don't follow these steps exactly, someor all of these things can hurt you. 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 so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure thevehicles aren't touching each other. If they are, it could cause aground connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to start your Chevrolet, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 5-3