2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 321

Vehicle Care turn off or unplug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting the vehicle. 3. Turn off both vehicles. 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 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 covers for the positive (+) terminal (1) and the negative (−) terminal (2). 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. 10-73 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.