Buick Envision Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
16060855) - 2023 - CRC - 2/9/22
Vehicle Care 301
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Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
.
They contain acid that can burn you.
.
They contain gas that can explode or
ignite.
.
They contain enough electricity to
burn you.
Use eye protection when handling the
battery. If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these things can
hurt you.
Caution
Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to the vehicle that would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying
to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling
it will not work, and it could damage the
vehicle.
1. Discharged Battery Positive (+)
Terminal
2. Discharged Battery Negative (–)
Grounding Point
3. Good Battery Negative (–) Terminal
4. Good Battery Positive (+) Terminal
The discharged battery positive (+) terminal
and the discharged battery negative (–)
grounding point are on the driver side of
the vehicle.
The good battery negative (–) terminal and
the good battery positive (+) terminal are
on the battery of the vehicle providing the
jump start.
The discharged battery positive (+) terminal
is under a cover. Remove the cover to
expose the terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a
12-volt battery with a negative ground
system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative ground,
both vehicles can be damaged. Only use
a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they
are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly and put the
transmission in P (Park). See Shifting Into
Park 0 196.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or plugged
in during the jump starting procedure,
they could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or
unplug all accessories on either vehicle
when jump starting.