1996 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 279

Battery Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom@battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it's time for a new battery, werecommend a Delco Freedom battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Also, for your audio system, see "Theft-Deterrent Feature" in the Index. Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine isn't running. See "Replacement Bulbs" in the Index. Vehicle Storage If you're not going to driveyour vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. Halogen Bulbs A , ! 1 I CAUTION: 1 Batteries have acid that can burn and gas you that canexplode. You can be badly hurt you if aren't careful. See "Jump Starting" the Index in for tipson working around a battery without getting hurt. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burstif you drop or scratch the bulb. or You others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 6-32