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4.6 Liter
(Northstar)
7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the
vehicle
with the dead battery.
8. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+ )
9. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery's
terminal
of the
good battery.
negative
(-) terminal.
10. Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other
end
of the negative cable doesn't go to the dead battery. It goes to a
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battery.
Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead
battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection
is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the
battery is much less.
4.9 Liter
4.6 Liter
(Northstar)
..
.-
11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for
awhile.
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If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting.
Take care that they don’t
touch each other or any other metal.
MAD BATTERY
TOWNG YOUR WHICLE
Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your
Cadillac. The usual towing equipment is a sling-type, or a wheel-lift, or
car carrier tow truck.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................. 146
Compact Disc Player. Care Of Your ................... 163
Compact Disc Sound Systems ........................ 161
Compact Spare Tire ................................ 258
Computer That Shows Fuel Economy .................. 135
Console. Center ...................................... 73
Contents. Thble Of ........ See Front of Owner Info . Manual
Control Of
A Vehicle ............................... 178
Control. Loss Of ................................... 189
Controls. Features And ............................... 63
Convex Outside Mirror .............................. 118
Coolant. Engine: Proper Solution To Use ............ 237. 245
Coolant. Safety Warnings About ................... 233. 245
Cooling System ................................. 235. 243
Cruise Control ..................................... 104
Cruise Control. Change Speed With ................... 107
Cruise Control. Get Out Of .......................... 109
Cruise Control On Hills ............................. 108
Cruise Control. lhming Off .......................... 109
Curves. Driving On ................................. 184
Cooling System Service .............. See Maint . Book. p.20
D
Damage To Finish .................................. 323
Damage To Sheet Metal ............................. 323
Damage Warnings .................................... 2
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) ............... 113
Defensive Driving .................................. 174
Defogger. Rear Window ............................. 151
Defrost ........................................... 150
Delco Sound Systems ............................... 155
DEXRON IIE@ ................................... 281
Dimensions. Vehicle ................................ 349
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .......................... 183
Disposal. Used Oil ................................. 276
Door Locks ........................................ 65
Door;Security Lock. Rear ............................ 67
Downhill. Parking .................................. 206
Downshifting ....................................... 87
Driver Information Center ........................... 136
Driver Information Center Messages .................. 137
Driver’s Side S.I.R. (“Air Bag”) ........................ 30
Dead Battery. What To Do If You Have A .............. 223
Delco-Bose Gold Series Compact Disc Music Sys ........ 160
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