jump cable CADILLAC ELDORADO 1995 10.G Owners Manual

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To turn off the flashers,
pull
out on the collar.
When
the hazard
warning flashers are on, your turn signals
won't work since
they
are already flashing.
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 Cadillac. Please follow
the steps below
to
do it safely.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your
vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
wing to start your Cadillac by pushing or pulling it won’t
work
and it could damage your vehicle.
TO JUMP START YOUR CADILLAC
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.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be
sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause
a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start
your Cadillac and
the bad grounding could damage the electrical
systems.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lamps that aren’t
needed and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries
as well as avoiding damage to any of the accessories.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If
they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could also be damaged.
Before
you connect the cables, here are some things you should know.
Positive (+ )will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-)
or a metal engine part. Don’t connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you’ll
get a
short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too.
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