
5-3
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely.
CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
D They contain acid that can burn you.
D They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
D 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.
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.
Summary of Contents for 2002 Corvette
Page 1: ......
Page 11: ...x These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle ...
Page 12: ...xi Model Reference This manual covers these models Z06 Coupe Convertible ...
Page 21: ...1 9 Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop ...
Page 134: ...2 76 The Instrument Panel Your Information System ...
Page 338: ...6 66 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials ...
Page 355: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7 ...
Page 356: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 8 ...
Page 370: ...7 22 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...
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