GMC Defense 2006, Owner'S Manual Supplement

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Using a open flame 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.
Be sure the batteries have enough water. You don’t
need to add water to the new military battery (or
batteries) installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of
fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care of
that first. If you do not, explosive gas could be
present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not
get it on you. If you accidentally get it in the eyes or
on the skin, flush the place with water and get
medical help immediately.
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
6. Connect the slave cable to the vehicle with the
good battery.
Note: Use twisting motion when installing the slave
cable to the receptacle. Forcefully pushing the cable
onto the receptacle may cause damage to the
receptacle mount.
7. Start the vehicle with the dead battery.
8. Allow the vehicle with the dead battery to charge
for 10 minutes.
5. Connect the slave
cable to the vehicle
with the dead battery.
Note: Use twisting motion when installing the slave
cable to the receptacle. Forcefully pushing the cable
onto the receptacle may cause damage to the
receptacle mount.