5-3Other Warning DevicesIf you carry reflective triangles, you can use them towarn others. Set one up at the side of the road about300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.Jump StartingIf your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely.CAUTION:Batteries can hurt you. They can bedangerous 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 orall of these things can hurt you.NOTICE:Ignoring these steps could result in costlydamage to your vehicle that wouldn’t becovered by your warranty.The ACDelco battery in your vehicle has abuilt - in hydrometer. Do not charge, test or jumpstart the battery if the hydrometer looks clear orlight yellow. Replace the battery when there is aclear or light yellow hydrometer and a crankingcomplaint.Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pullingit won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle.1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12- voltbattery with a negative ground system.NOTICE:If the other system isn’t a 12 - volt system with anegative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
