1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 189

Other WarningDevices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about300 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 toyour vehicle that wouldn't be covered byyour warranty. Do not try to start your vehicle bypushing or pulling it. This could damage your vehicle and it won't start thatway. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burnyou. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don't follow these steps exactly, someor all of these things can hurt you. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. I NOTICE: ~~ If the othersystem isn't a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 5-3