jump start terminals CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2006 6.G Owners Manual

Battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it
is time for a new battery, get one that has the
replacement number shown on the original battery’s
label. We recommend an ACDelco
®replacement
battery.
For battery replacement, see your dealer or the service
manual. To purchase a service manual, seeService
and Owner PublicationsinService Publications Ordering
Information on page 7-14.
Warning:Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
are not careful. SeeJump Starting on page 5-46
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
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4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and
negative (−) terminal locations on each vehicle.
Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) terminal (A)
and a remote negative (−) terminal (B), as shown
in the illustration, which should be used to jump start
your vehicle.
The remote positive (+) terminal (A) can be accessed
by opening the cover of the engine compartment
fuse block.The remote negative (−) terminal (B) is located
underneath the engine cover, below the engine oil
ll cap.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12
for the location of the engine compartment fuse
block and engine oil ll cap.
You will not need to access the battery for jump
starting. The remote terminals are for that purpose.
{CAUTION:
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.
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