Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11292458) -
2018 - crc - 2/15/17
VEHICLE CARE 325
Stop/Start System
The vehicle has a Stop/Start system to
shut off the engine to help conserve
fuel.
SeeStarting the Engine (PLUG-IN Only)
0 218 orStarting the Engine (Gasoline
Only) 0221.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. WASH
HANDS AFTER HANDLING. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition 65 Warning
0 297 and the back cover.
PLUG-IN Vehicle
The PLUG-IN vehicle 12-volt battery is
in the trunk. PLUG-IN vehicles also
have a high voltage battery. Only a
trained service technician with the
proper knowledge and tools should
inspect, test, or replace the high
voltage battery. See your dealer if
either the 12-volt or the high voltage
battery needs service. The dealer has
information on how to recycle the
high voltage battery.
{Warning
Damage to the high voltage battery
or high voltage system can create a
risk of electric shock, overheating,
or fire.
If the vehicle is damaged from a
moderate to severe crash, flood,
fire, or other event, the vehicle
should be inspected as soon as
possible. Until the vehicle has been
inspected, store it outside at least
15 m (50 ft) from any structure or
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Warning (Continued)
anything that can burn. Ventilate
the vehicle by opening a window or
a door.
Contact your dealer as soon as
possible to determine whether an
inspection is needed.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode. You
can be badly hurt if you are not
careful. SeeJump Starting - North
America 0374 for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the 12-volt
battery black, negative (−) cable from
the battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11292458) -
2018 - crc - 2/15/17
374 VEHICLE CARE
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
For more information about the
vehicle battery, seeBattery - North
America 0324.
If the battery has run down, try to use
another vehicle and some jumper
cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to
use the following steps to do it safely.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. WASH
HANDS AFTER HANDLING. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle. See
California Proposition 65 Warning
0 297 and back cover.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
. They contain acid that can
burn you.
. They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
. They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these things
can hurt you.
Caution
Ignoring these steps could result in
costly damage to the vehicle that
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Trying to start the vehicle
by pushing or pulling it will not
work, and it could damage the
vehicle.
2.0L L4 Engine Shown, 3.0L V6 Engine and 3.6L V6 Engine Similar
1. Discharged Remote Battery
Positive Terminal
2. Discharged Remote Battery Negative Ground Terminal
3. Good Battery Negative Terminal
4. Good Battery Positive Terminal
The jump start remote positive
terminal (1) and the remote negative
ground terminal (2) for the discharged
battery are on the driver side of the
vehicle.
