Chevrolet/GMC Silverado 1500 / Sierra/Sierra Denali 1500 Owner Manual
(GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-16515122) - 2023 - CRC - 8/12/22
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Vehicle Care
Vehicle Storage
Infrequent Usage: Remove the black,
negative (
−
) cable from the battery to keep
the battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the black,
negative (
−
) cable from the battery or use a
battery trickle charger.
Negative Battery Cable Disconnection
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Warning
Before disconnecting the negative battery
cable, turn off all features, turn the
ignition off, and remove the key,
if equipped, from the vehicle. If this is
not done, you or others could be injured,
and the vehicle could be damaged.
1. Make sure the lamps, features, and
accessories are turned off.
2. Turn the ignition off and remove the
key, if equipped.
For vehicles equipped with the Stop/Start
system:
1. Loosen and remove the negative battery
cable nut (1) at the battery sensor
connection.
2. Remove the negative battery cable (2)
from the battery sensor stud.
3. Cover the negative battery cable
terminal, battery sensor stud, and
negative battery post with a
non-conductive material to prevent any
contact with the negative battery cable.
For vehicles not equipped with the Stop/
Start system:
1. Loosen the negative battery cable nut (1).
2. Remove the negative battery cable
clamp (2) from the negative battery post.
3. Cover the negative battery cable clamp,
and negative battery post with a
non-conductive material to prevent any
contact with the negative battery cable.
