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Problems on the Road
Jump Starting (CONT.)
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure
the vehicles aren’t touching each
other.
If they are, it could cause a
ground connection you don’t want.
You wouldn’t be able to start your
Chevrolet, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems.
You could be injured if the
vehicles roll. Set the parking
brake firmly
on each vehicle. Put an
automatic transaxle in
P (Park) or
3. Turn off the ignition on both
vehicles. Turn
off all lights that aren’t
needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save your radio!
If you leave your radio on, it
be badly damaged. The repairs
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wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the
batteries.
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An electric fan can start up
- L even when the engine is not
running and can injure
you. Keep
hands, clothing and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
Find the positive
(+) and negative (-)
terminals on each battery. Your
Chevrolet has a remote positive
(+)
jump starting terminal. The terminal is
on the same side of the engine
compartment as your battery.
You should always use the remote
positive
(+) terminal instead of the
positive
(+) terminal on your battery.
To uncover the remote positive
(+)
terminal, lift the red plastic cap.
