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2022 Chevrolet suburban Owner Manual

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Vehicle Care
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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/

Mexico-15555985) - 2022 - CRC - 8/3/21

374

Vehicle Care

The discharged battery positive (+) terminal
is under a cover. Open the cover to expose
the terminal.

1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a

12-volt battery with a negative ground
system.

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.

2. If you have a vehicle with a diesel

engine with two batteries, you should
know before you begin that, especially in
cold weather, you may not be able to
get enough power from a single battery
in another vehicle to start your diesel
engine. If your vehicle has more than
one battery, using the battery that is
closer to the starter will reduce electrical
resistance. This is located on the
passenger side, in the rear of the engine
compartment.

3. Get the vehicles close enough so the

jumper cables can reach, but be sure the
vehicles are not touching each other.

If they are, it could cause an unwanted
ground connection. You would not be
able to start your vehicle, and the bad
grounding could damage the electrical
systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles
rolling, set the parking brake firmly on
both vehicles involved in the jump start
procedure. Put an automatic transmission
in P (Park) or a manual transmission in
Neutral before setting the parking brake.
If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be
sure the transfer case is in a drive gear,
not in N (Neutral).

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 on both vehicles.

Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged
into the accessory power outlets. Turn
off the radio and all the lamps that are

not needed. This will avoid sparks and
help save both batteries. And it could
save the radio!

5. Open the hood on the other vehicle and

locate the positive (+) and negative (

)

terminal locations on that vehicle.

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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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  • 1. Check the other vehicle.
  • 2. If you have a vehicle with a diesel engine with two batteries, you should know before you begin that, especially in cold weather, you may not be able to get enough power from a single battery in another vehicle to start your diesel engine.
  • 3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other.
  • 4. Turn the ignition off on both vehicles.
  • 5. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative ( − ) terminal locations on that vehicle.