Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16405819) -
2023 - CRC - 3/22/22
Vehicle Care
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Caution (Continued)
cables in the correct order,
making sure that the cables
do not touch each other or
other metal.
3.6L V6 Shown, 2.0L L4
Similar
Connection Points and
Sequence
1. Discharged Battery
Positive (+) Terminal
2. Good Battery Positive (+)
Terminal
3. Good Battery Negative (
−
)
Terminal
4. Discharged Battery
Negative (
−
) Grounding
Point
The discharged battery
positive (+) terminal and the
discharged battery negative
(
–
) grounding point are on the
driver side of the vehicle.
The good battery negative (
–
)
terminal and the good battery
positive (+) terminal are on the
battery of the vehicle
providing the jump start.
The discharged battery
positive (+) terminal is under a
cover. Remove the cover to
expose the terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle.
It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative
ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not
have a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both
vehicles can be damaged.
Only use a vehicle that has a
12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump
starting.
2. Position the two vehicles
so that they are not
touching.
3. Set the parking brake
firmly and put the
transmission in P (Park).
See Shifting Into Park
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
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