2013 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - Page 318
2013 Chevrolet Equinox Manual
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10-66 Vehicle Care order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. not have a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. The vehicles should be close enough for the jumper cables to reach, but the vehicles should not be touching. Touching could cause grounding and possible electrical system damage. Put both vehicles in P (Park) and set the parking brake firmly. 3. Unplug accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet. Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. 4. Locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminals on both vehicles. Some vehicles have remote jump starting terminals. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. 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. 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. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct 1. Remote Positive (+) Terminal 2. Remote Negative (−) Terminal 1. The vehicle used to jump start must have 12-volt battery with a negative ground. Notice: Only use a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a negative ground for jump starting. If the other vehicle does