Cadillac XTS Owner's Manual page 275

274 VEHICLE CARE
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.
The vehicle has a battery cover which
must be removed to gain access to the
battery for jump starting.
1. Clips
2. Pivot Points
To remove the battery cover:
1. Release the two rear clips (1).
2. Lift the battery cover up toward
the front of the vehicle to release
it from the pivot points (2) and
remove.
3. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall
the battery cover.
The vehicle has a remote positive (+)
terminal under a trim cover. It is
under the battery cover on the driver
side of the engine compartment. See
Engine Compartment Overview 0 224.
Always use this remote positive
terminal.
The vehicle has a remote negative ( )
ground location. It is located on the
driver side of the engine
compartment. See Engine Compartment
Overview 0 224. Always use this
remote ground location, instead of the
terminal on the battery.
These posts are used instead of a
direct connection to the battery.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must
have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.