Battery, Jump starting, Battery -40 jump starting -40 – CHEVROLET 2010 HHR User Manual

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Battery

Refer to the replacement number on the original battery
label when a new battery is needed.

The battery is located in the cargo area. Access to the
battery is not necessary to jump start the vehicle.
See Jump Starting on page 6-40.

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DANGER:

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

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WARNING:

Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that
can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not
careful. See Jump Starting on page 6-40 for tips
on working around a battery without getting hurt.

Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (

) cable

from the battery to keep the battery from running down.

Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (

) cable

from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.

Jump Starting

If the vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to
use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start the
vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it
safely.

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