Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
13690472) - 2021 - CRC - 5/15/20
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VEHICLE CARE
Caution
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.
4. Turn the ignition off on both
vehicles. Unplug unnecessary
accessories plugged into the
accessory power outlets. Turn off
the radio and all the lamps that are
not needed. This will avoid sparks
and help save both batteries. And it
could save the radio!
5. Open the hood on the other vehicle
and locate the positive (+) and
negative (
−
) terminal locations on
that vehicle.
The positive (+) terminal is under a
red plastic cover at the positive
battery post. To uncover the
positive (+) terminal, open the red
plastic cover.
For more information on the
location of the remote positive (+)
and remote negative (
−
) terminals,
see
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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.
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Warning
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode. People
have been hurt doing this, and
some have been blinded. Use a
flashlight if you need more light.
Battery fluid contains acid that can
burn you. Do not get it on you.
If you accidentally get it in your
eyes or on your skin, flush the place
with water and get medical help
immediately.
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Warning
Fans or other moving engine parts
can injure you badly. Keep your
hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
6. Check that the jumper cables do
not have loose or missing
insulation. If they do, you could get
a shock. The vehicles could be
damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here
are some basic things you should
know. Positive (+) will go to
positive (+) or to a remote
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle
has one. Negative (
−
) will go to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part
or to a remote negative (
−
) terminal
if the vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to
negative (
−
) or you will get a short
that would damage the battery and
maybe other parts too. And do not
connect the negative (
−
) cable to
the negative (
−
) terminal on the
dead battery because this can
cause sparks.
