Owner's Manual Cadillac BLS - IFS Europe BV

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170 Starting and driving
Driving with the
compact spare wheel
See page 216.
Tyre repair kit 3
On certain markets, the spare wheel has
been replaced by a tyre repair kit. Using this
repair kit, the punctured tyre can be inflated
without having to remove the wheel.
See page 223.
Jump starting
WARNING
• When working on the battery, highly
explosive gas can build up. A spark
could ignite this gas that collects
around the battery. Therefore, always
avoid sparks and naked flames in the
vicinity of the battery.
• The battery contains corrosive sulphuric
acid. Always wear a face mask
or goggles when working on the
battery.
• If battery acid gets into the eyes or
splashes onto skin or clothing, wash
the affected area with liberal amounts
of water. If acid gets into the eyes or a
large quantity makes contact with the
skin, seek medical help.
Jump starting
It is essential when a donor battery is to be
used to jump start the car that the jump
leads be connected correctly to prevent
arcing.
NOTICE
The cross sectional area of the jump
leads must be at least 16 mm 2 for petrolengined
cars and 25 mm 2 for dieselengined
cars.
The leads must not be more
than 3 metres long.