Black plate (81,1)
Chevrolet 2015i Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
Canada/Mexico-8431502) - 2015 - CRC - 8/8/14
Vehicle Care
10-81
5. Open the hood on the other
vehicle and locate the
positive (+) and negative (
−
)
terminal locations on that
vehicle.
The positive (+) terminal is under
a red plastic cover at the positive
battery post. To uncover the
positive (+) terminal, open the
red plastic cover.
For more information on the
location of the remote
positive (+) and remote
negative (
−
) terminals, see
Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10-6
.
{
Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{
Warning
Using a match 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.
Battery fluid contains acid that
can burn you. Do not get it on
you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush
the place with water and get
medical help immediately.
{
Warning
Fans or other moving engine
parts can injure you badly. Keep
your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.
6. 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.
Before you connect the cables,
here are some basic things you
should know. Positive (+) will go
to positive (+) or to a remote
positive (+) terminal if the
vehicle has one. Negative (
−
)
will go to a heavy, unpainted
metal engine part or to a remote
negative (
−
) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to
negative (
−
) or you will get a
short that would damage the
battery and maybe other parts
too. And do not connect the
negative (
−
) cable to the
negative (
−
) terminal on the
dead battery because this can
cause sparks.
