How to Jump Start a Chevrolet Spark

1. Check that the other vehicle has a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system, and park the two vehicles so they do not touch.
2. Set the parking brake firmly and shift to P (Park) with an automatic or Neutral with a manual transmission.
3. Turn the ignition off, and turn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles except hazard flashers if needed.
4. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the discharged battery positive (+) terminal, then to the good battery positive (+) terminal.
5. Connect the black negative (–) cable to the good battery negative (–) terminal, then to the discharged battery negative (–) grounding point.
6. Start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery and let it idle for at least four minutes.
7. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery; if it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
8. Remove the cables by reversing the connection sequence exactly.

• The discharged battery positive (+) terminal is under a trim cover on the driver side of the engine compartment; open the cover to expose the post.
• The negative (–) grounding point is in front of the engine cover or on an engine mounting bolt.
• After starting the disabled vehicle and removing the cables, let it idle for several minutes.

Source: 2022 Chevrolet Spark owner's manual, PDF pages 212, 213. 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.