1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
Don’t let the other end touch anyhng until the nextstep. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go tothe dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metalpart on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.10. Try to start the vehcle with the dead battery. If itwon’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service.11. Remove the cables in reverse order to preventelectrical shorting. Take care that they don’t toucheach other or any other metal.8. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) awayfrom the dead battery, but not near engine parts thatmove. The electrical connection is just as good there,but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery ismuch less.9. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and runthe engine for a while.A. Heavy Metal Engine PartB. Good BatteryC . Dead Battery5-7
Towing Your VehicleTry to have your dealer or a professional towing servicetow your vehicle. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index.If your vehicle has been changed or modified since itwas factory-new by adding aftermarket items like foglamps, aero-skirting, or special tires and wheels, theseinstructions and illustrations may not be correct.Before you do anything, turn on the hazardwarning flashers.When you call, tell the towing service:That your vehicle cannot be touJ from the frontwith sling-type equipment.That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.The make, model and year of your vehicle.Whether you can still move the shift lever.If there was an accident, what was damaged.When the towing service arrives, let the tow operatorknow that this manual contains detailed towinginstructions and illustrations. The operator may want tosee them.3 help avoid i my to you or others:Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that isbeing towed.Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured.Never get under your vehicle after it hasbeen lifted by the tow truck.Always secure the vehicle on each side withseparate safety chains when towing it.Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead.
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Don’t let the other end touch anyhng until the nextstep. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go tothe dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metalpart on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.10. Try to start the vehcle with the dead battery. If itwon’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service.11. Remove the cables in reverse order to preventelectrical shorting. Take care that they don’t toucheach other or any other metal.8. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) awayfrom the dead battery, but not near engine parts thatmove. The electrical connection is just as good there,but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery ismuch less.9. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and runthe engine for a while.A. Heavy Metal Engine PartB. Good BatteryC . Dead Battery5-7
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