Black plate (64,1)
Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707489) -
2015 - CRC - 11/6/14
10-64
Vehicle Care
{
Caution
Ignoring these steps could result
in costly damage to the vehicle
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Trying to start
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage
the vehicle.
1. Discharged Battery Negative
Grounding Point
2. Discharged Battery
Positive Post
3. Good Battery Positive Post
4. Good Battery Negative Post
The jump start positive post is in the
engine compartment on the driver
side of the vehicle. See
Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 10-6
.
The jump start negative post is the
engine block or an engine mounting
bolt. Connect to a spot as far away
from the discharged battery as
possible.
The jump start positive post and
negative post are on the battery of
the vehicle providing the jump start.
The positive jump start connection
for the discharged battery is under a
trim cover. Open the cover to
expose the post.
These locations are used instead of
a direct connection to the battery.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must
have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
{
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have
a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that
they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly and
put the shift lever in P (Park)
with an automatic transmission,
or Neutral with a manual
transmission. See
Shifting Into
Park on page 9-18
with an
automatic transmission,
or
Parking on page 9-20
with a
manual transmission.