Chevrolet 2014 Captiva Owner's Manual page 318

Chevrolet Captiva Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-GME-7896196) - 2014 -
crc - 11/27/13
10-56 Vehicle Care
1. Connect one end of the first
jump lead to the positive
terminal of the battery providing
the jump start (identified by "+"
sign on the battery case or
terminal).
2. Connect the other end of this
same jump lead to the positive
terminal of the discharged
battery ("+" sign).
3. Connect the first end of the other
jump lead to the negative
terminal of the battery providing
the jump start (identified by "-"
sign on the battery case or
terminal).
Warning
Last connection to the vehicle to
be charged should NOT be made
to the negative (-) battery
terminal.
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Warning (Continued)
Attach the clamp for this last
connection to a steel bracket
bolted to the engine block.
This last connection should be as
far away from the battery as
possible.
Connecting the jump lead to the
negative terminal of the
discharged battery could result in
arcing and possibly a battery
explosion.
Serious personal injury or vehicle
damage can result.
4. Connect the other end of the
second jump lead to ground on
the other vehicle, such as a
steel bracket bolted to the
engine block.
5. The engine of the vehicle
providing the jump start can be
allowed to run during the jump
start.
Black plate (56,1)
Once the previously discharged
vehicle is running:
1. Carefully disconnect the ground
connection (-). Begin with the
vehicle with the discharged
battery. Leave the discharged
vehicle running.
2. Disconnect the negative lead
from vehicle providing the jump.
3. Disconnect the "+" lead from
both batteries. Store the jump
leads with the spare tyre.
4. Operate the discharged vehicle
for approximately 20 minutes.
This will allow the charging
system to recharge your battery.
5. If this discharge condition
reoccurs, consult a repairer.