2007 GMC SIERRA CLASSIC jump start

3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper
cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are
not touching each other. If they are, it could
cause a ground connection you do not
want. You would not be able to start your
vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage
the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling,
set the parking brake rmly on both vehicles
involved in the jump start procedure. Put
an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a
manual transmission in NEUTRAL before
setting the parking brake. If you have a
four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer
case is in a drive gear, not in NEUTRAL.Notice:If you leave your radio or other
accessories on during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Always
turn off your radio and other accessories when
jump starting your vehicle.
4. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the
cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets.
Turn off the radio and all lamps that are
not needed. This will avoid sparks and help
save both batteries. And it could save
the radio!
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5. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+)
and negative (−) terminal locations of the
other vehicle.
Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump
starting terminal and a remote negative (−)
jump starting terminal. You should always
use these remote terminals instead of
the terminals on the battery.
The remote positive (+) terminal is located
behind a red plastic cover, near the engine
accessory drive bracket, if your vehicle
has one. To uncover the remote positive (+)
terminal, open the red plastic cover.
The remote negative (−) terminal is located
on the engine drive bracket on all V8 and
diesel engines, and on the thermostat housing
on the 8.1L engine. On V8 engines it is
marked GND (Ground).
On V6 engines the remote negative (−)
terminal is located on a tab attached to the
engine accessory drive bracket where it
is marked GND (Ground).
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 480for more information on the location
of the remote positive (+) and remote
negative (−) terminals.
{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 ashlight if you need more
light.
Be sure the battery has enough water.
You do not need to add water to the
battery installed in your new vehicle. But
if a battery has ller caps, be sure the
right amount of uid is there. If it is low,
add water to take care of that rst. If you
do not, explosive gas could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that can
burn you. Do not get it on you. If you
accidentally get it in your eyes or on your
skin, ush the place with water and get
medical help immediately.
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Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out
assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,
mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of your spare tire
in good condition will be covered at no charge.
The customer is responsible for the repair or
replacement of the tire if not covered by a
warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which
require a battery jump start will be covered at
no charge.
Dealer Locator Service:Information on the
dealer nearest your location.
Trip Routing:Your Roadside Assistance
Representative can provide you with specic
information regarding this feature.
Trip Interruption Expense Benets:Your
Roadside Assistance Representative can
provide you with specic information regarding
this feature.
Additional Services for Canadian
Customers

Trip Routing Service:Upon Request,
Roadside Assistance will send you detailed,
computer-personalized maps, highlighting your
choice of either the most direct route or the
most scenic route to your destination,
anywhere in North America, along with any
helpful travel information we may have
pertaining to your trip. To request this service,
please call us toll-free at 1-800-268-6800.
We’ll make every attempt to send your
personalized trip routing as quickly as
possible, but it’s best to allow three weeks
before your planned departure date. Trip
routing requests will be limited to six per
calendar year.
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Horn............................................................ 213
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 27
Hydraulic Clutch.......................................... 501
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Ignition Positions......................................... 135
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 47
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 551
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 210
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 226
Cluster..................................................... 245
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 521
K
Keyless Entry System................................. 116
Keys........................................................... 115
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 544
Lamps
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp.................. 226
Cargo...................................................... 228
Dome....................................................... 226
Dome Lamp Override............................... 227
Fog .......................................................... 225
Front Reading.......................................... 227
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 58
Latches, Seatback......................................... 18
License Plate Lamps................................... 541
Light
Airbag Off................................................ 248
Airbag Readiness..................................... 247
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 255
Battery Warning....................................... 253
Brake System Warning............................. 254
Cruise Control.......................................... 263
Four-Wheel-Drive..................................... 263
Highbeam On.......................................... 263
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 265
Malfunction Indicator................................ 258
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