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5. Find the positive (+) and negative (

-

) terminals on

each battery. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+)
jump starting terminal. The terminal is on the same
side of the engine compartment as your battery. See
“Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for
more information on location. To uncover the remote
positive (+) terminal, squeeze the sides of the red
plastic cap and pull the cap upward. You should
always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead
of the positive (+) terminal on your battery.

CAUTION:

Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if
you need more light.

Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t
need to add water to the ACDelco

R

 battery

installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take 
care of that first. If you don’t, explosive gas 
could be present.

Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.