Other Warning
Devices
If
you
carry reflective triangles, you can
use
them to
warn others.
Set
one
up
at the side
of
the road about
300
feet
(100
m) behind your vehicle.
Jump
Starting
If your battery (or batteries)
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.
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NOTICE:
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Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your
vehicle warranty.
Don’t try to start your vehicle by pushing or
pulling it. This could damage your vehicle, even
if
you have a manual transmission. And if you have
an automatic transmission, it won’t start that way.
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If
you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
1.
Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with
a
negative ground system.
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NOTICE:
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If
the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with
a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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