GMC 2007 Canyon - Manual (Page 355)

Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) 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 not in NEUTRAL.
Notice: If you leave your radio or other
accessories on during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Always turn off your radio
and other accessories when jump
starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the
cigarette lighter or the accessory power
outlets. Turn off the radio and all lamps that
are not needed. This will avoid sparks
and help save both batteries. And it could
save the radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+)
and negative (
−
) terminal locations on the
other vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote
positive (+) and a remote negative (
−
) jump
starting terminal. See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 324 for more information on
the terminal locations.
{ 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 batteries have enough water.
You do not need to add water to the
ACDelco
® battery (or batteries) installed in
your new 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 do not, explosive gas
could be present.
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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