2013 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - Page 350

10-82 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. The remote positive (+) terminal is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle, above the rear of the battery. 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. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, lift open the access panel on the battery cover indicated by the (+) sign. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. 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. Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on page 10‑23. If the vehicle battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { WARNING Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: . They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. 1. Remote Positive (+) Terminal 2. Remote Negative (−) Terminal Your vehicle is equipped with a remote positive (+) terminal (1) and a remote negative (−) terminal (2). . . If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.