Jump Starting; Batteries can hurt you. They can be ; They contain acid that can burn you.- Page 244

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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. Be sure to use the steps below to do it safely.

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.