CHEVROLET 2013 Camaro User Manual

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Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/18/12

Vehicle Care

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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.

Be sure the battery has enough
water. You do not need to add
water to the battery installed in
your new vehicle. But if a battery
has filler caps, be sure the right
amount of fluid is there. If it is low,
add water to take care of that
first. If you do not, explosive gas
could be present.

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.

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WARNING

Fans or other moving engine
parts can injure you badly. Keep
your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.

5. Connect one end of the red

positive (+) cable to the jump
start positive (+) post.

6. Connect the other end of the red

positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the good
battery.

7. Connect one end of the black

negative (–) cable to the
negative (–) terminal of the good
battery.

8. Connect the other end of the

black negative (–) cable to the
negative (–) post.

9. Start the engine in the vehicle

with the good battery and run
the engine at idle speed for at
least four minutes.

10. Try to start the vehicle that had

the dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it
probably needs service.

Notice: 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.

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