Vehicle Storage - GMC C-Series 2001 Owner's Manual

Battery
Your new vehicle comes with one or more maintenance
R
free ACDelco batteries. When it's time for a new
battery, be sure it has the replacement number shown
on the original battery's label. We recommend an
ACDelco battery.
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

If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or
more, remove the black, negative (
battery. This will help keep your battery from running
down. (If your vehicle has more than one battery, be
sure to remove the negative (
each battery.)
6-40
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) cable from the
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) battery cable from
CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren't careful. See "Jump Starting" in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
When you are ready to use the vehicle again, refer to the
engine starting procedure in the Index.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.