2011 Chevrolet Volt Owner's Manual - Page 447

Vehicle Care 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 negative (−) battery terminal or a remote negative (−) terminal if available. Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−) or there will be a short that may damage the battery and other parts of the vehicle. 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 remote positive (+) terminal (A) of your Volt. Do not let the other end of the cable touch metal. 2. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the other vehicle. 10-81 3. Connect the black negative (−) jumper cable to the negative (−) battery terminal of the other vehicle battery. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. 4. Connect the other end of the black negative (−) jumper cable to the remote negative (−) terminal of your Volt. 5. Push the POWER O button to start. This will wake up the electronics on the Volt. After the instrument cluster initializes, the Volt will use power from the high voltage battery to charge the 12‐volt battery. The jumper cables can then be disconnected. If the Volt does not start, call your dealer or Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑6.