Black plate (52,1)Cadillac ATS (Europe) - 2013 - crc - 10/8/1210-52 Vehicle CareJump StartingFor more information about thevehicle battery, see Battery onpage 10‑19.If the battery has run down, try touse another vehicle and somejumper cables to start your vehicle.Be sure to use the following steps todo it safely.{ WARNINGBatteries can hurt you. They canbe dangerous because:. They contain acid that canburn you.. They contain gas that canexplode or ignite.. They contain enoughelectricity to burn you.If you do not follow these stepsexactly, some or all of thesethings can hurt you.Notice: Ignoring these stepscould result in costly damage tothe vehicle that would not becovered by the warranty.Trying to start the vehicle bypushing or pulling it will notwork, and it could damage thevehicle.1. Good Battery Positive Post2. Good Battery Negative Post3. Discharged Battery Positive Post4. Discharged Battery NegativeGrounding PointThe jump start positive post (1) andnegative post (2) are on the batteryof the vehicle providing the jumpstart.The jump start positive post (3) andthe negative grounding point (4) forthe discharged battery are on thepassenger side of the vehicle.The positive jump start connectionfor the discharged battery is under ared cover. Remove the cover toexpose the terminal.1. Check the other vehicle. It musthave a 12-volt battery with anegative ground system.Notice: Only use a vehicle thathas a 12-volt system with anegative ground for jumpstarting. If the other vehicle doesnot have a 12-volt system with anegative ground, both vehiclescan be damaged.2. Position the two vehicles so thatthey are not touching.
