Cadillac deville 2000 ユーザーズマニュアル

ページ / 385
5-3
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 you cannot start your vehicle and you are unable to
remove your key from the ignition, see “Shift Lock
Release” in the Index.
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
vehicle. Please follow the steps below to do it safely.
CAUTION:
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.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by 
your warranty.
The ACDelco
R
 battery in your vehicle has a
built
-
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
-
volt
battery with a negative ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12
-
volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.