Chevrolet 2011 Traverse Automobile User Manual


 
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Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011
10-26 Vehicle Care
Battery
Refer to the replacement number on
the original battery label when a
new battery is needed.
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DANGER
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
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WARNING
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting
on
page 1081
for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative () cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative () cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
Starter Switch Check
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WARNING
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could
be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking
brake and the regular brake.
See Parking Brake
on
page 929
.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.