GMC 1996 Sierra Owner's Manual page 287

Battery
Every new vehicle has
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Delco Freedom@ battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it's time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
o n
the original battery's label.
Vehicle Storage
If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take off the black, negative
(-)
cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
runnine down.
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CAUTION:
Contact your dealer
t o
learn how
to
prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see "Theft-De-terrent
Feature"
in
the Index.
Bulb Replacement
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps
are off and the engine
isn't
running. See "Replacement
Bulbs" i n the Index for the proper types of bulbs to use.
Halogen Bulbs
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.
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Halogen bulbs have prc-arized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
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