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Starting and driving
Jump starting
If your battery has run down, you may want 
to use another vehicle and some jumper 
cables to start your Saab. Follow the steps 
below to do it safely.
To jump start your vehicle:
1 Check the other vehicle. It must have a 
12-volt battery with a negative ground 
system.
2 Get the vehicles close enough so the 
jumper cables can reach, but be sure the 
vehicles are not touching each other. If a 
poor connection on the negative jumper 
cable should exist, it is possible for 
damage to be caused to electrical sys-
tems/components of either vehicle 
should inadvertent contact be made. 
You would not be able to start your car 
and bad grounding could damage elec-
trical systems.
3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. 
Turn off all lights that are not needed, 
and radios. This will avoid sparks and 
help save both batteries and it could 
save your radio.
WARNING
• When working on the battery, highly 
explosive gas can build up. A spark 
could ignite this gas that collects 
around the battery.
Therefore, always avoid sparks and 
open flames in the vicinity of the bat-
tery.
• The battery contains corrosive sulfuric 
acid. Always wear a face mask or gog-
gles when working on the battery.
• If battery acid gets into the eyes or 
splashes onto skin or clothing, wash 
the affected area liberally with water.
If acid gets into the eyes or a large 
quantity makes contact with the skin, 
seek medical help.
• Battery posts, terminals and related 
accessories contain lead and lead 
compounds. Wash your hands after 
handling.
NOTICE
Ignoring these steps could result in costly 
damage to your vehicle that would not be 
covered by your warranty.
Trying to start your car by pushing or pull-
ing it could damage your vehicle, even if 
you have a manual transmission. If you 
have an automatic transmission, your 
vehicle cannot be started by pushing or 
pulling it.
NOTICE
If the other system is not a 12-volt system 
with a negative ground, both vehicles can 
be damaged.
WARNING
You could be injured if the vehicles roll. 
Set the parking brake firmly on each vehi-
cle. Put an automatic transmission in P 
(Park) or a manual transmission in 
Neutral.
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