2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Owner's Manual - Page 502

10-96 Vehicle Care If your vehicle has a diesel engine, the remote negative (-) terminal is the negative (-) post on the auxiliary battery on the driver side of the engine compartment. For more information on the location of the remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) terminals, see Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 { 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. (Continued) WARNING (Continued) 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. { 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. { WARNING Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running.