GMC 2005 Sierra Denali, Owner'S Manual

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Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories
on during the jump starting procedure, they could
be damaged. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and
other accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or 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!
4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the
positive (+) and negative (
−
) terminal locations.
Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting
terminal and a remote negative (
−
) jump starting
terminal. You should always use these remote
terminals instead of the terminals on the battery.
The remote positive (+) terminal is located near the
engine accessory drive bracket. To uncover the
remote positive (+) terminal, open the red plastic
cover.
The remote negative (
−
) terminal is located on the
engine drive bracket and is marked GND.
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12
for more information on location.
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CAUTION:
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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