1997 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 221

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. ~ NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn't be coveredby your warranty. 'hying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won't work, and itcould damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and somejumper cables to start your vehicle. But please follow the numbered steps to do it safely. Batteries canhurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricityto burn you. If you don't follow these steps exactly, someor all of these things can hurtyou. I NOTICE: If the othersystem isn'ta 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 5-3