Chevrolet 2011 Volt, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
10-74 Vehicle Care
Disconnecting the Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the black
negative ( − ) jumper cable
from the Volt. Do not let the
other end of the cable touch
anything until after the next step.
2. Disconnect the black
negative ( − ) jumper cable
from the other vehicle with
the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+)
jumper cable from the other
vehicle. Do not let the other end
of the cable touch anything until
after the next step.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+)
jumper cable from the Volt.
5. Return the positive (+) and
negative ( − ) terminal covers to
their original positions.
Jump Starting Another Vehicle
When using the Volt to jump start
another vehicle with a run
‐ down
battery, jumper cables are
connected directly to the positive (+)
and negative (
− ) terminals on the
12 ‐ volt battery in the rear cargo
area. Do not use the remote
terminals under the hood. This
could cause a fuse to overload in
the Volt.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must
have a 12 ‐ volt battery with a
negative ground system.
Notice: Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump
starting. If the other vehicle does
not have a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles
can be damaged.
2. Park both vehicles close enough
so that the jumper cables can
reach both vehicles' positive (+)
and negative (
− ) terminals.
The vehicles must not touch
each other. It could cause an
unwanted ground connection
that could damage both vehicles'
electrical systems.
Put both vehicles in P (Park) for
an automatic transmission or
electric drive unit. For a manual
transmission, place the vehicle
in N (Neutral) and set the
parking brake.
Notice: If the radio or other
accessories are left on during the
jump starting procedure, they
could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by the
warranty. Always turn off the
radio and other accessories when
jump starting the vehicle.