Black plate (59,1)
Holden Volt Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Holden-7337564) - 2014 -
CRC - 11/8/13
Vehicle Care
10-59
Caution (Continued)
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.
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Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump
starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs may not be
covered by the New Vehicle
Voluntary Warranty. Whenever
possible, turn off or unplug all
accessories on either vehicle
when jump starting the vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on the other
vehicle. 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
other vehicle.
5. Open the bonnet to locate the
positive (+) and negative (
−
)
terminals on your Volt. Open the
access cover for the remote
positive (+) terminal (1). The
remote negative terminal (2) for
the Volt is a stud marked GND
(
−
) on the driver side of the
engine compartment.
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 negative (
−
) battery terminal
or a remote negative (
−
) terminal
if available. Do not connect
positive (+) to negative (
−
) or
there will be a short that may
damage the battery and other
parts of the vehicle.
