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4. Open the hood of the other vehicle and locate the
battery. Find the positive (+) and negative (
-)
terminals on that battery.
Open the hood of your
vehicle and find the
remote positive (+)
terminal, located under
a red plastic cover on
the passenger's side of
the vehicle.
Squeeze the tab and open the case to access the
remote positive (+) terminal.
You will not see the battery (or batteries) of your
vehicle under the hood. They are located in the
battery box on the passenger's side of the vehicle.You will not need to access your battery
(or batteries) for jump starting. The remote
positive (+) terminal is for that purpose.
CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if
you need more light.
Be sure the batteries have enough water. You
don't need to add water to the ACDelco battery
(or batteries) installed in your new vehicle. But
if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right
amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to
take care of that first. If you don't, explosive gas
could be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don't get it on you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
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Battery
Your new vehicle comes with one or more maintenance
free ACDelco batteries. When it's time for a new
battery, be sure it has the replacement number shown
on the original battery's label. We recommend an
ACDelco battery.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or
more, remove the black, negative (
-) cable from the
battery. This will help keep your battery from running
down. (If your vehicle has more than one battery, be
sure to remove the negative (
-) battery cable from
each battery.)
CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren't careful. See ªJump Startingº in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
When you are ready to use the vehicle again, refer to the
engine starting procedure in the Index.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
