2010 CADILLAC DTS dead battery

{WARNING:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose ormissing insulation. If they do, you could get ashock. The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are somebasic things you should know. Positive (+) will go topositive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal ifthe vehicle has one. Negative (!) will go to a heavy,unpainted metal engine part or to a remotenegative (!) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to negative (!) or youwill get a short that would damage the batteryand maybe other parts too. And do not connect thenegative (!) cable to the negative (!) terminal onthe dead battery because this can cause sparks.
6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the remotepositive (+) terminal location on the vehicle withthe dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminalif the vehicle has one.
7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it tothe positive (+) terminal location of the vehicle withthe good battery. Use a remote positive (+)terminal if the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (!) cable to thenegative (!) terminal location of the vehicle withthe good battery. Use a remote negative (!) terminalif the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end of the cable touch anythinguntil the next step. The other end of the negative (!)cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes toa heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remotenegative (!) terminal on the vehicle with thedead battery.
9. Connect the other end of the negative (!) cable tothe negative (!) terminal location on the vehicle withthe dead battery. Your vehicle has a remotenegative (!) terminal marked GND (!).
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and runthe engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery.If it will not start after a few tries, it probablyneeds service.
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Notice:If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shorting mayoccur and damage the vehicle. The repairs wouldnot be covered by the vehicle warranty. Alwaysconnect and remove the jumper cables in the correctorder, making sure that the cables do not toucheach other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or RemoteNegative (!) Terminal (GND)
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and RemoteNegative (!) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, dothe following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (!) cable from thevehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (!) cable from thevehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from thevehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the othervehicle.
5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover to itsoriginal position.
Headlamp Aiming
The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aimingsystem. The aim has been preset at the factory andshould need no further adjustment.
However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, theheadlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may benecessary.
If oncoming vehicles flash their high beams at you, thismay also mean the vertical aim needs to be adjusted.
Jumper Cable Removal
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Cadillac Owner Privileges™
•Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station.
•Lock-Out Service:Service is provided to unlock the
vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock maybe available if you have OnStar®. For securityreasons, the driver must present identificationbefore this service is given.
•Emergency Tow From a Public Road or
Highway:Tow to the nearest Cadillac dealer forwarranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash andcannot be driven. Assistance is also given whenthe vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow.
•Flat Tire Change:Service is provided to change a
flat tire with spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped,must be in good condition and properly inflated.It is your responsibility for the repair or replacementof the tire if it is not covered by the warranty.
•Battery Jump Start:Service is provided to jump
start a dead battery.
•Trip Routing Service:Detailed maps of North
America are provided when requested eitherwith the most direct route or the most scenic route.Additional travel information is also available.Allow three weeks for delivery.
•Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance:If your
trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidentalexpenses may be reimbursed during the 5 year/100,000 miles (160 000 km) Powertrain warrantyperiod. Items considered are hotel, meals, andrental car.
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