Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America
For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery - North America.
If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely.
| Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. See California Proposition 65 Warning. |
Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. |
| Caution Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. |
- Discharged Battery Negative Grounding Stud
- Discharged Battery Positive Terminal
- Good Battery Negative Terminal
- Good Battery Positive Terminal
The jump start negative grounding stud (1) for the discharged battery is to the left of the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
The jump start positive terminal on the discharged battery (2) is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle.
The jump start positive terminal (3) and negative terminal (4) are on the battery of the vehicle providing the jump start.
The positive jump start connection for the discharged battery is under a trim cover. Open the cover to expose the terminal.
- 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. |
- Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
- Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in P (Park) with an automatic transmission, or N (Neutral) with a manual transmission
| 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 possible, turn off or unplug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting. |
- Turn the ignition off. Turn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard warning flashers if needed.
| 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. |
- Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery.
- Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
- Connect one end of the black negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the good battery.
- Connect the other end of the black negative (-) cable to the negative (-) grounding stud for the discharged battery.
- Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes.
- Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
| Caution
If the jumper cables are
connected or removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. |
Jumper Cable Removal
Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables.
After starting the disabled vehicle and removing the jumper cables, allow it to idle for several minutes.
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Warning
Driving with more than one
compact spare tire at a time could
result in loss of braking and
handling. This could lead to a
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