Towing The Vehicle - Chevrolet Volt 2013 Owner's Manual

3. Connect the black negative ( )
jumper cable to the negative ( )
battery terminal of the Volt. Do
not let the other end touch
anything until the next step.
4. Make the final connection to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine
part or to the remote negative ( )
terminal on the other vehicle
with the run-down battery.
5. Press the POWER
start the Volt. This will wake up
the electronics on the Volt. The
engine will only start if it is
needed.
6. Try to start the other vehicle that
had the run-down battery. If it
will not start after a few tries, it
probably needs service.
Disconnecting the Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the black
negative ( ) jumper cable from
the other vehicle that had the
run-down battery. 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 Volt.
button to
3. Disconnect the red positive (+)
jumper cable from the Volt. 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 other
vehicle.
5. Return the positive (+) and
negative ( ) terminal covers to
their original positions.
Vehicle Care
Towing

Towing the Vehicle

Notice: Incorrectly towing a
disabled vehicle may cause
damage to the vehicle. The
disabled vehicle should be towed
on a flatbed car carrier. Use care
when there is low ground
clearance and/or special
equipment.
Attempting to pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed without following
the proper steps could damage
the vehicle.
Consult your dealer or a
professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed.
See Roadside Assistance Program
on page 13 5.
To load a vehicle onto a flatbed
carrier:
1. The vehicle must be on a flat
surface.
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