Chevrolet 2012 Volt Owner's Manual page 353

Jump Starting the Volt
If the Volt will not start, the 12 volt
battery may be run down. To jump
start the Volt use the underhood
remote positive (+) and negative ( )
terminals.
1. The other vehicle used to jump
start the Volt must have a 12 volt
battery with a negative ground
system.
Notice: Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump
starting. If the other vehicle does
not have a 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 Neutral and set the parking
brake.
Notice: If any accessories are left
on or plugged in during the jump
starting procedure, they could
be damaged. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
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.
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5. Open the hood to locate the
positive (+) and negative ( )
terminals on your Volt. Open the
access cover (A) for the remote
positive (+) terminal. The remote
negative terminal (B) 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.
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