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Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st - 4/13/12
10-72
Vehicle Care
Notice:
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.
The vehicle has a remote
positive (+) location. It is located on
the right side of the engine
compartment. See
Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 10
‑
5
. You should always use
this remote positive location, instead
of the terminal on the battery.
The vehicle has a remote negative
(
−
) ground location. It is located on
the right side of the engine
compartment. See
Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 10
‑
5
. You should always use
this remote ground location, instead
of the terminal on the battery.
These posts are used instead of a
direct connection to the battery.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must
have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
Notice:
Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump
starting. If the other vehicle does
not have a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles
can be damaged.
2. Position the two vehicles so that
they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly.
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission should be in
P (Park). See
Shifting Into Park
on page 9
‑
19
.
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.