2013 Buick Verano Owner Manual - Page 307

Vehicle Care Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. 3. Good Battery Negative Terminal 4. Good Battery Positive Terminal The jump start negative grounding point (1) 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. The jump start positive terminal (2) on the discharged battery is on the driver side of the vehicle. The jump start negative terminal (3) and positive terminal (4) are on the battery of the vehicle providing the jump start. The positive jump start connection is under a trim cover. Open the cover door to expose the terminal. 2.4L L4 Engine Shown, 2.0L L4 Engine Similar 1. Discharged Battery Negative Grounding Point 2. Discharged Battery Positive Terminal 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. 10-67 Notice: Only use a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a negative ground for jump starting. If the other vehicle does not have a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching. 3. Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on page 9￿21. Notice: 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 the vehicle.