Cadillac Lyriq Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15644413) -
2023 - CRC - 7/28/22
Vehicle Care
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5. To open the lid, pull the handle to
disengage the clips and remove the
cover.
6. Remove the covers of the positive and
negative terminals.
7. Locate the battery positive (+) terminal
and negative (
−
) grounding point.
8. 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.
9. Connect one end of the red positive (+)
cable to the discharged battery
positive (+) terminal. Do not let the
other end touch metal.
10. Connect the other end of the red
positive (+) cable to the good battery
positive (+) terminal.
11. Connect one end of the black negative
(
−
) cable to the good battery negative
(
−
) terminal.
Do not let the other end touch anything
until the next step.
12. Connect the other end of the negative
(
−
) cable to the discharged battery
negative (
−
) grounding point.
13. Now start the vehicle with the good
battery and keep the vehicle running for
a while.
14. Try to start the vehicle that had the
dead battery. If it will not start after a
few tries, it probably needs service.
Jumper Cable Removal
Reverse the sequence exactly when
removing the jumper cables.
After starting the disabled vehicle and
removing the jumper cables, allow it to idle
for several minutes.
Towing the Vehicle
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly transporting a disabled vehicle
may cause damage to the vehicle. Use
proper tire straps to secure the vehicle to
the flatbed tow truck. Do not strap or
hook to any frame, underbody,
or suspension component not specified
below. Do not move vehicles with drive
axle tires on the ground. Damage is not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
