Black plate (79,1)
Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
7576024) - 2015 - CRC - 9/15/14
Vehicle Care
10-79
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Caution
Ignoring these steps could result
in costly damage to the vehicle
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Trying to start
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage
the vehicle.
The vehicle has a battery cover
which must be removed to gain
access to the battery for jump
starting.
1. Clips
2. Pivot Points
To remove the battery cover:
1. Release the two rear clips (1).
2. Lift the battery cover up towards
the front of the vehicle to release
it from the pivot points (2) and
remove.
3. Reverse Steps 1
–
2 to reinstall
the battery cover.
The vehicle has a remote
positive (+) terminal under a trim
cover. It is under the battery cover
on the driver side of the engine
compartment. See
Compartment Overview on
page 10-6
. You should always use
this remote positive (+) terminal.
The jump start negative grounding
point for the discharged battery is
the engine block or an engine
mounting bolt. Connect to a spot as
far away from the discharged
battery as possible.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must
have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
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Caution
If the other vehicle does not have
a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.