Black plate (72,1)Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6081525) -2014 - crc - 10/8/1310-72 Vehicle Careand negative (−) terminals on the12-volt battery in the rearcargo area.1. Positive (+) Terminal2. Negative (−) Terminal1. The other vehicle used to jumpstart the ELR must have a12-volt battery with a negativeground system.{ CautionIf the other vehicle does not havea 12-volt system with a negativeground, both vehicles can bedamaged. Only use a vehicle thathas a 12-volt system with anegative ground for jump starting.2. Park both vehicles close enoughso that the jumper cables canreach both vehicles' positive (+)and negative (−) terminals. Thevehicles must not touch eachother. It could cause anunwanted ground connectionthat could damage both vehicles'electrical systems.Put both vehicles in P (Park) foran automatic transmission orelectric drive unit. For a manualtransmission, place the vehiclein Neutral and set the parkingbrake.{ CautionIf any accessories are left on orplugged in during the jumpstarting procedure, they could bedamaged. The repairs would notbe covered by the vehiclewarranty. Whenever possible, turnoff or unplug all accessories oneither vehicle when jump starting.3. Turn off the ignition on the othervehicle. Turn off the radio, alllamps, and accessories that arenot needed in both vehicles.Unplug accessories from thecigarette lighter or the accessorypower outlets. This avoidssparks and helps save bothbatteries and accessories.4. Locate the positive (+) andnegative (−) terminals on theother vehicle.5. Locate the positive (+) andnegative (−) battery terminals onthe ELR. The access cover is