Chevrolet 2011 Volt Owner's Manual page 450

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
to 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.
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
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.
Consult your dealer or a
professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed.
See
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