Vehicle Care- Page 297

2018 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-10999169) -

2018 - crc - 3/28/17

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Vehicle Care

2. Position the two vehicles so

that they are not touching.

3. Set the parking brake. See

Shifting Into Park

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Caution

If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump
starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible, turn
off or unplug all accessories on
either vehicle when jump starting.

4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all

lights and accessories in both
vehicles, except the hazard
warning flashers if needed.

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Warning

An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.

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Warning

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.

Battery fluid contains acid that
can burn you. Do not 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.

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Warning

Fans or other moving engine
parts can injure you badly. Keep
your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.

5. Connect one end of the red

positive (+) cable to the remote
positive (+) terminal on the
discharged battery.

6. Connect the other end of the

red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the good
battery.

7. Connect one end of the black

negative (

) cable to the

negative (

) terminal of the

good battery.

8. Connect the other end of the

black negative (

) cable to the

remote negative (

) ground

terminal for the discharged
battery.

9. Start the engine in the vehicle

with the good battery and run
the engine at idle speed for at
least four minutes.

10. Try to start the vehicle that had

the dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it
probably needs service.

Caution

If the jumper cables are
connected or removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting

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  • 2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
  • 3. Set the parking brake.
  • 4. Turn the ignition off.
  • 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the remote positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery.
  • 6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
  • 7. Connect one end of the black negative ( – ) cable to the negative ( – ) terminal of the good battery.
  • 8. Connect the other end of the black negative ( – ) cable to the remote negative ( – ) ground terminal for the discharged battery.
  • 9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes.