Starting and driving
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Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumpercablescanreach,butbesurethe
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
systems/components of either vehicle
should inadvertent contact be made.
You would not be able to start your car
and bad grounding could damage the
electrical systems.
NOTE
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.
WARNING
To jump start your vehicle:
1
Check the other vehicle. It must have a
battery with a negative ground
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 Neu-
tral.
4
Find the positive (+) and negative (-) termi-
nals on the battery.
Open the hood and locate the battery.
12-volt
system.
NOTE
WARNING
If the other system is not a 12-volt system
with a negative ground, both vehicles can
be damaged.
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.
An electric fan can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you.
Keephands,clothingandtoolsawayfrom
any underhood electric fan.
NOTE
If you leave your radio on, it could be
badly damaged. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
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| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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