1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD jump cable

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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.
OTHER WmING DEVTCES
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. But please follow the steps
below to do it safely.
A CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
0 They contain that can explode or ignite.
0 They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you don’t follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things
can hurt you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - TO JUMP START YOUR CDILLAC:
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 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.
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A CAUTION:
I You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake
firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmission in
“P”
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3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t
needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both
batteries. And it could save your radio!
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4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
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I A CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode.
People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded.
Use
a flashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add
water to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in every new
GM
vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
of fluid is there.
If it is low, add water to take care of that first. If
you don’t, explosive gas could be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don’t get it on
you.
If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush
the place with water and get medical help immediately.
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5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If
they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too.
Before you connect the cables, here are
some basic things you should
know. Positive
(+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to
negative
(-) or a metal engine part. Don’t connect (+) to (-) or you’ll
get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too.
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If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the ~
black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery
from running down.
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Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” km. .A
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in the Index for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer
storage periods.
mOGEN BULBS
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Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb.
You or others could be injured. Take
special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs.
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