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Jump Starting

If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to
use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
vehicle. But please use the following steps to do it safely.

Note: You will not see the battery under the hood of
your vehicle, since it is located under the rear seat on the
passenger’s side.

CAUTION:

Batteries can hurt you. They can be 
dangerous because:

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They contain acid that can burn you.

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They contain gas that can explode or ignite.

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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

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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

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volt

battery with a negative ground system.

NOTICE:

If the other system isn’t a 12

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volt system with a

negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.