Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 4/23/20
290 Vehicle Care
1.5L L4 Engine Shown, 2.0L L4 Engine Similar
1. Discharged Battery Remote Positive
Terminal
2. Discharged Battery Remote Negative
Terminal
3. Good Battery Remote Negative
Terminal
4. Good Battery Remote Positive Terminal
The vehicle has a remote positive (+)
terminal under a trim cover. It is under the
cover of the engine compartment fuse block
on the driver side of the engine
compartment. See Engine Compartment
Overview 0 231. You should always use this
remote positive (+) terminal.
The jump start negative ground terminal for
the discharged battery is on the shock tower
on the driver side of the engine
compartment.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a
12-volt battery with a negative ground
system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative ground,
both vehicles can be damaged. Only use
a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they
are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on both
vehicles. Put an automatic transmission
in P (Park) or a manual transmission in
Neutral before setting the parking brake.
Caution
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
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Caution (Continued)
warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or
unplug all accessories on either vehicle
when jump starting.
4. Turn the ignition off and switch off all
lights and accessories in both vehicles,
except the hazard warning flashers if
needed.
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Warning
An electric fan can start up even when
the engine is not running and can injure
you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood electric fan.
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Warning
Using a match near a battery can cause
battery gas to explode. People have been
hurt doing this, and some have been
blinded. Use a flashlight if you need
more light.
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