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.
Jump
Starting
If
your 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.
1
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty.
Do
not try to start your vehicle by pushing or
pulling it. This could damage your vehicle and
it won’t start that way.
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If
the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with
a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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
If
you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all
of these things can hurt you.
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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