Chevrolet 2009 HHR Automobile User Manual


 
Notice: If you leave the radio or other accessories
on during the jump starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the
warranty. Always turn off the radio and other
accessories when jump starting the vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or the accessory power outlet. Turn off
the radio and all lamps that are not needed.
This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save the radio!
4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the
positive (+) and negative () terminal locations on
that vehicle.
You will not see the battery of your vehicle under
the hood. It is located in the rear cargo area.
You will not need to access your battery for jump
starting. The vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a
remote negative () jump starting terminal.
Locate the remote positive
terminal which is located
under a red tethered cap on
the engine compartment
fuse block. Remove the cap
to access the terminal.
Do not remove fuse block cover to jump start the
vehicle.
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