Chevrolet 2011 Volt, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-75
3. Turn off both vehicles. Turn off
the radio, all lamps, and
accessories that are not needed
in both vehicles. Unplug
accessories from the cigarette
lighter or the accessory power
outlets. This avoids sparks and
helps save both batteries and
accessories.
4. Locate the positive (+) and
negative ( − ) terminals on the
vehicle with the run ‐ down
battery.
5. Locate the positive (+) and
negative ( − ) battery terminals on
the Volt. The access cover is
under the load floor access
cover in the rear cargo area.
Open the access cover for the
positive (+) terminal cover (A)
and the negative (
− ) terminal
cover (B).
6. Check that the jumper cables
do not have loose or missing
insulation or a shock could result
and the vehicles could be
damaged.
Before connecting the jumper
cables, here are some basic
things to know. Positive (+)
jumper cable goes to positive (+)
battery terminal or a remote
positive (+) terminal if available.
Negative (
− ) jumper cable goes
to remote negative ( − ) terminal if
available, or a heavy, unpainted
metal engine part or a solid
engine ground on the vehicle
with the run
‐ down battery.