Towing your vehicle – Oldsmobile 2001 Bravada User Manual

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12. Remove the cables in reverse order following the

diagram and instructions below to prevent electrical
shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other
or any other metal.

Jumper Cable Removal

A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part

B. Good Battery

C. Dead Battery

To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles,
do the following:

1. Disconnect the black negative (

-

) cable from the

heavy, unpainted metal engine part on the vehicle
with the dead battery.

2. Disconnect the black negative (

-

) cable from the

negative (

-

) battery terminal on the vehicle with

the good battery.

3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the

positive (+) battery terminal on the vehicle with
the good battery.

4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the

positive battery terminal of the other vehicle.

Towing Your Vehicle

Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if
you need to have your vehicle towed. See “Roadside
Assistance” and “Recreational Vehicle Towing” in
the Index.

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