GMC Terrain 2025 - Page 274

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18552429) - 2025
Vehicle Care 273
{ Warning
B
atteries 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
d
a
mage 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
3. Good Battery Negative (−) Terminal
4.
Discharged Battery Negative (−)
Grounding Point
The discharged battery negative (–) grounding
point and discharged battery (+) terminal are
on the driver side of the vehicle.
The good battery negative (–) terminal and
good battery positive (+) terminal are on the
battery of the vehicle providing the jump start.
The discharged battery positive (+) terminal is
under atrim cover. Open the cover to expose
the terminal.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a12-
vo
lt 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.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have
a12-volt battery with anegative
ground system.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are
not touching.