Black plate (64,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 11/18/1310-64 Vehicle CareJump StartingFor more information about thevehicle battery, see Battery onpage 10-25.If the battery has run down, try touse another vehicle and somejumper cables to start your vehicle.Be sure to use the following steps todo it safely.{ WarningBatteries can hurt you. They canbe dangerous because:. They contain acid that canburn you.. They contain gas that canexplode or ignite.. They contain enoughelectricity to burn you.If you do not follow these stepsexactly, some or all of thesethings can hurt you.{ CautionIgnoring these steps could resultin costly damage to the vehiclethat would not be covered by thevehicle warranty. Trying to startthe vehicle by pushing or pulling itwill not work, and it could damagethe vehicle.1. Good Battery Positive Terminal2. Good Battery Negative Terminal3. Discharged Battery RemotePositive terminal4. Discharged Battery RemoteNegative Ground TerminalThe jump start positive terminal (1)and negative post (2) are on thebattery of the vehicle providing thejump start.The jump start remote positiveterminal (3) and the remote negativeground terminal (4) for thedischarged battery are on thepassenger side of the vehicle.The positive jump start connectionfor the discharged battery is under ared cover. Remove the cover toexpose the terminal.1. Check the other vehicle. It musthave a 12-volt battery with anegative ground system.
