2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - Page 430

10-90 Vehicle Care The remote negative (−) terminal is a stud located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle, on the front tie bar. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10￿6 for more information on location. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, lift open the access panel on the battery cover indicated by the (+) sign. { WARNING Using an open flame 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 do not need to add water to the battery 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. Your vehicle is equipped with a remote positive (+) terminal (A) and a remote negative (−) terminal (B). The remote positive (+) terminal is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle, above the rear of the battery. { 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.