How to Jump Start a Chevrolet Impala 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).
3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and switch off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except hazard flashers if needed.
4. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the jump start positive (+) post, or a remote positive (+) terminal if fitted.
5. Connect the other end of the red cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery, keeping it from touching metal first.
6. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–) terminal of the good battery.
7. Connect the other end of the black cable to an unpainted heavy metal engine part away from the dead battery and moving parts.

• The jump start positive point is under the engine compartment fuse block cover on the passenger side.
• Pushing or pulling the vehicle to start it will not work and could damage it.
• The pages end at the ground connection step, so starting and cable removal steps are not covered here.

Source: 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited owner's manual, PDF pages 257, 258. 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.