Where do jumper cables go on a Chevy Equinox?
Connect one end of the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal on the battery of the car that is providing the jump. Connect the other end of the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal on your Equinox.
Where do you connect jumper cables?
The safest order to attach the jumper cables is as follows:
- Attach one red jumper cable clamp to the positive terminal on the dead battery.
- Attach the other end of the same cable, the second red jumper cable clamp, to the positive terminal on the working (live) car battery.
What battery does a 2015 Equinox take?
Sticking with Chevy’s standards, an AGM battery is ideal. For a 2015 or newer SUV, the fit you need is a size 48. For 2014 and earlier Equinoxes, you’ll need a size 47.
Where is the negative terminal on a Chevy Equinox?
The remote positive (+) terminal (1) is located on the underhood fuse block, on the driver side. Lift the red cap to uncover the terminal. The remote negative (−) terminal (2) is a stud behind the metal tab stamped with GND (−) near the driver side strut tower.
How long should I jump my car battery?
Hit the road for at least 15-30 minutes to make sure your battery gets charged up.
Why can’t I jump start my car?
One of the reasons may be a weak or dead battery. Charge the battery and clean the terminals and cable connectors to ensure good contact. If your car does not start by jump-starting, you may have a problem with your starter, alternator or another component of the electrical system.
Is there a way to jump start a Chevy Equinox?
This can be magnified if your battery is already weak. Jump-starting your Equinox can provide the power needed to start the vehicle and get you on the road. Pull the vehicle that will be providing the jump-start close enough to your Equinox so the jumper cables will be able to reach both vehicles’ batteries.
Can a Chevy Equinox start with a dead battery?
This video shows you how to jump start a dead battery in your 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. If you get into your Equinox, turn the key, and your car doesn’t start (you may hear nothing or a clicking sound from the engine bay), you have a dead battery and need a jump-start.
Can a jumper cable be used to jump start a car?
Jump starting can be used on vehicles with run-down batteries by using jumper cables and another vehicle. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you.
Why does my Chevy Equinox stop running in cold weather?
This can happen because the battery is old or you left the lights on when the car was off, which drained the battery. Cold weather also reduces your battery’s power output. This can be magnified if your battery is already weak.