How to Jump Start a Chevrolet Aveo

1. Check that the other vehicle has a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
2. Park the vehicles close but not touching, set the parking brake on both, and put them in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
3. Turn off both ignitions, the radio, unneeded lamps and accessories, then open the hoods and find the battery terminals.
4. Connect the cables in the correct order, with positive (+) to positive (+) and negative (−) to heavy, unpainted metal engine part.
5. Connect the last negative (−) cable end at least 45 cm (18 in) from the dead battery, away from moving engine parts.
6. Start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while, then try starting the dead-battery vehicle.
7. Remove the cables in reverse: black from the dead-battery vehicle, black from the good vehicle, red from the good vehicle, then red from the other vehicle.

• If the vehicle will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
• Connecting or removing the cables in the wrong order can cause electrical shorting and damage not covered by warranty.
• Pushing or pulling the vehicle to start it will not work and could damage it.

Source: 2011 Chevrolet Aveo owner's manual, PDF pages 272, 273, 275. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.