How to Jump Start a Chevrolet Cruze Limited

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 put the shift lever in P (Park) for an automatic, or Neutral for a manual.
3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and turn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except hazard flashers if needed.
4. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery, then to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
5. Connect the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–) terminal of the good battery, then to the discharged battery's 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.

• The positive connection on the discharged battery is under a trim cover; open it to reach the terminal.
• The grounding point is the engine block or an engine mounting bolt, as far from the discharged battery as possible.
• To remove the cables, reverse the connection sequence exactly, then let the started vehicle idle for several minutes.

Source: 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited owner's manual, PDF pages 292, 293, 294. 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.