Jump Starting; Batteries can hurt you. They can be ; They contain acid that can burn you.- Page 221

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Jump Starting

If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely.

CAUTION:

Batteries can hurt you. They can be 
dangerous because:

D

They contain acid that can burn you.

D

They contain gas that can explode or ignite.

D

They contain enough electricity to 
burn you.

If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or 
all of these things can hurt you.

NOTICE:

Ignoring these steps could result in costly 
damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be 
covered by your warranty.

The ACDelco

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 battery in your vehicle has a

built

-

in hydrometer. Do not charge, test or 

jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks
clear or light yellow. Replace the battery when
there is a clear or light yellow hydrometer and 
a cranking complaint.

Trying to start your vehicle 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 negative ground system.

NOTICE:

If the other system isn’t a 12

-

volt system with a

negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.