Cadillac 2008 STS-V Automobile User Manual


 
Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories
on during the jump starting procedure, they could
be damaged. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and
other accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or the accessory power outlets. Turn off
the radio and all lamps that are not needed. This
will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save the radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and
negative () terminal locations or the remote
positive (+) and remote negative () terminals of the
other vehicle. Then locate the remote positive (+)
location on your vehicle. See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-11 for more information on
locations the terminals.
Your vehicle has a remote negative () ground
location, as shown in the illustration. It is located
on the passenger side front shock tower. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-11. You
should always use this remote ground location,
instead of the terminal on the battery.
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