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To Jump
Start
Your Chevrolet
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
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NOTICE:
If the other system isn't a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the
vehicles aren't touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able to
start your Chevrolet, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the
parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an
automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual
transaxle in NEUTRAL (N).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all
lamps that aren't needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. And it could
save your radio!
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by
your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
5. Find the positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
terminals on
each battery. Your Chevrolet has a remote positive
(+)
jump starting terminal. The terminal is on the
same side of the engine compartment as your battery.
You should always use the remote positive
(+)
terminal instead of the positive
(+)
terminal on your
battery. To uncover the remote positive
(+)
terminal,
lift the red plastic cap.
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