Chevrolet 2011 Volt Owner's Manual page 449

4. Locate the positive (+) and
negative ( ) terminals on the
vehicle with the run down
battery.
5. Locate the positive (+) and
negative ( ) battery terminals
on the Volt. The access cover
is under the load floor access
cover in the rear cargo area.
Open the access cover for the
positive (+) terminal cover (A)
and the negative ( ) terminal
cover (B).
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 remote negative ( ) terminal if
available, or a heavy, unpainted
metal engine part or a solid
engine ground on the vehicle
with the run down battery.
Do not connect positive (+) to
negative ( ) or there will be a
short that may damage the
battery or other parts of the
vehicle. Do not connect the
negative ( ) cable to the
negative ( ) terminal on the
run down battery because
this can cause sparks.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Vehicle Care
Notice: If the jumper cables are
connected or removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always connect and
remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that
the cables do not touch each
other or other metal.
Connecting the Jumper Cables
1. Connect the red positive (+)
jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the other vehicle
with the run down battery. Use
a remote positive (+) terminal if
available. Do not let the other
end touch metal.
2. Connect the other end of the red
positive (+) jumper cable to the
positive (+) battery terminal of
the Volt.
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