Jump starting, Jump starting -70, 70 vehicle care – Buick REGAL 2011 User Manual

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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011

10-70

Vehicle Care

Do not use the compact spare on
other vehicles.

Do not mix the compact spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires.
They will not fit. Keep the spare tire
and its wheel together.

Notice: Tire chains will not fit the
compact spare. Using them can
damage the vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not
use tire chains on the compact
spare.

Jump Starting

For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery on
page 10‑27

If the battery has run down, try to
use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following steps to
do it safely.

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WARNING

Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous 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 do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.

Notice: Ignoring these steps
could result in costly damage to
the vehicle that would not be
covered by the warranty.

Trying to start the vehicle by
pushing or pulling it will not
work, and it could damage the
vehicle.

The jump start negative (A) is the
power steering line fitting and bolt
on the top of the power
steering pump.

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