GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18281917) - 2025
318 Vehicle Care
Caution
Tire chains will not fit the compact spare.
Using them can damage the vehicle and
the chains. Do not use tire chains on the
compact spare.
Jump Starting
Ju
mp Starting - North America
For more information about the vehicle
battery, see Battery - North America 3280.
If the battery has run down, try to use another
vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do
it safely.
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arning
W
ARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
r
elated accessories can expose you
to chemicals including lead and lead
compounds, which are known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See California Proposition 65 Warning 3
1.
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Batteries can hurt you. They can be
da
ngerous because:
•
They contain acid that can burn you.
•
They contain gas that can explode
or ignite.
•
They contain enough electricity to
burn you.
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.
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 covered
by the vehicle warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the correct
order, making sure that the cables do not
touch each other or other metal.
Connection Points and Sequence
1.
Discharged Battery Positive (+) Terminal
2. Good Battery Positive (+) Terminal
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