Battery; Jump Starting - Pontiac 2008 Vibe Owner's Manual

Battery

Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is
time for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for one
that has the replacement number shown on the original
battery's label. See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 5-12 for battery location.
Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Vehicle Storage
CAUTION:
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Batteries have acid that can burn you and
gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt
if you are not careful. See Jump Starting
on page 5-38 for tips on working around a
battery without getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: If you drive your vehicle infrequently,
remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery.
This will help keep the battery from running down.
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Extended Storage: For extended storage of your vehicle,
remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or
use a battery trickle charger. This will help maintain the
charge of the battery over an extended period of time.

Jump Starting

If your vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to
use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely.
CAUTION:
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Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
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They contain acid that can burn you.
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They contain gas that can explode
or ignite.
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They contain enough electricity to
burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly,
some or all of these things can hurt you.