2011 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 360

10-74 Vehicle Care 5. The remote positive (+) terminal (A) is located on the underhood fuse block, on the driver side. Lift the red cap to uncover the terminal. The remote negative (−) terminal (B) is a stud behind the metal tab stamped with GND (−) near the driver side strut tower. 6. The jumper cables should be in good working condition with no loose or missing insulation. The vehicles could be damaged if they are not. 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 9. Connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. 4. Locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminals on both vehicles. Some vehicles have remote jump starting terminals. { 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.