Chevrolet Malibu Limited 2016 Service Manual page 297

296 Vehicle Care
Caution (Continued)
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible, turn
off or unplug all accessories on
either vehicle when jump starting.
3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
and switch off all lights and
accessories in both vehicles,
except the hazard warning
flashers if needed.
Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
Warning
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode.
People have been hurt doing this,
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Warning (Continued)
and some have been blinded.
Use a flashlight if you need more
light.
Battery fluid contains acid that
can burn you. Do not get it on
you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush
the place with water and get
medical help immediately.
Warning
Fans or other moving engine
parts can injure you badly. Keep
your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.
4. Connect the red positive (+)
cable to the remote positive (+)
terminal of the discharged
battery.
5. Connect the other end of the
positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the
good battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
6. Connect one end of the black
negative ( ) cable to the
negative ( ) terminal of the
good battery.
7. Connect the other end of the
negative ( ) cable to the
negative ( ) grounding point for
the discharged battery.
8. Start the vehicle with the good
battery and run the engine at
idle speed for at least
four minutes.
9. Try to start the vehicle that had
the dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it
probably needs service.
Caution
If the jumper cables are
connected or removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not be
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