GMC Cadillac CT5 2021 Manual page 369

368 VEHICLE CARE
See California Proposition 65 Warning
0 308 and the 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.
1. Discharged Battery Remote
Positive Terminal
2. Discharged Battery Negative
Grounding Point
3. Good Battery Negative Terminal
4. Good Battery Positive Terminal
The jump start positive terminal (4)
and negative post (3) are on the
battery of the vehicle providing the
jump start.
The jump start remote positive
terminal (1) and the remote negative
grounding point (2) for the discharged
battery are on the passenger side of
the vehicle.
The positive jump start connection for
the discharged battery is under a
cover. Lift the cover to expose the
terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must
have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that
they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly and
put the vehicle in P (Park) with an
automatic transmission, or Neutral
with a manual transmission.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered