Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
Negative: Technician Safety Information
CAUTION: Batteries produce explosive gasses. Batteries contain corrosive acid. Batteries supply levels of electrical current high enough to
cause burns. Therefore, to reduce the risk of personal injury while working near a battery:
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Always shield your eyes.
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Avoid leaning over the battery whenever possible.
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Do not expose the battery to open flames or sparks.
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Do not allow battery acid to contact the eyes or the skin.
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Flush any contacted areas with water immediately and thoroughly.
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Get medical help.
CAUTION: Do not connect a jumper cable directly to the negative terminal of a discharged battery to prevent sparking and possible explosion
of battery gases.
CAUTION
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This vehicle has a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag
deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs. To help avoid that: (1) Refer to SIR Component Views to determine if
you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring. (2) If you are [performing service on or near SIR
components or the SIR wiring], you must disable the SIR system, refer to Disabling the SIR System.
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Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF
unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal,
also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precaution may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or
its components
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