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Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (1,1)

In Brief ...... 1-1 Storage ...... 4-1 Climate Controls ...... 8-1 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4 Air Vents ...... 8-8 Vehicle Features ...... 1-16 Battery and Efficiency...... 1-18 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Driving and Operating ...... 9-1 Performance and Instrument Panel Overview. . . . 5-3 Driving Information ...... 9-2 Maintenance ...... 1-23 Controls ...... 5-5 Starting and Operating ...... 9-16 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Electric Vehicle Operating Keys, Doors, and Indicators ...... 5-8 Modes ...... 9-21 Windows ...... 2-1 Information Displays ...... 5-27 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-26 Keys and Locks ...... 2-1 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-43 Electric Drive Unit ...... 9-27 Doors ...... 2-13 Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-51 Brakes ...... 9-29 Vehicle Security...... 2-14 Universal Remote System . . . . 5-59 Ride Control Systems ...... 9-32 Exterior Mirrors ...... 2-16 Cruise Control ...... 9-35 Interior Mirrors ...... 2-17 Lighting ...... 6-1 Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-38 Windows ...... 2-18 Exterior Lighting ...... 6-1 Charging ...... 9-47 Interior Lighting ...... 6-4 Fuel ...... 9-55 Seats and Restraints ...... 3-1 Lighting Features ...... 6-5 Towing...... 9-60 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-60 Front Seats ...... 3-3 Infotainment System ...... 7-1 Rear Seats ...... 3-7 Introduction ...... 7-1 Safety Belts ...... 3-9 Airbag System ...... 3-16 Child Restraints ...... 3-29 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

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Vehicle Care ...... 10-1 Technical Data ...... 12-1 General Information ...... 10-2 Vehicle Identification ...... 12-1 Vehicle Checks ...... 10-5 Vehicle Data ...... 12-2 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-26 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-27 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Electrical System ...... 10-30 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Wheels and Tires ...... 10-39 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12 Jump Starting ...... 10-68 Vehicle Data Recording and Towing...... 10-73 Privacy...... 13-13 Appearance Care ...... 10-77 OnStar ...... 14-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 OnStar Overview...... 14-1 General Information ...... 11-1 OnStar Services ...... 14-2 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-2 OnStar Additional Special Application Information ...... 14-5 Services ...... 11-8 Index ...... i-1 Additional Maintenance and Care ...... 11-8 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...... 11-12 Maintenance Records ...... 11-14 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (3,1)

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specific vehicle to confirm each of Using this Manual the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, To quickly locate information about substitute the name “General the vehicle, use the Index in the Motors of Canada Limited” for back of the manual. It is an Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it alphabetical list of what is in the appears in this manual. manual and the page number where The names, logos, emblems, it can be found. slogans, vehicle model names, and Keep this manual in the vehicle for vehicle body designs appearing in quick reference. Danger, Warnings, and this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Canadian Vehicle Owners Cautions the CHEVROLET Emblem, VOLT, Warning messages found on vehicle and the VOLT logo are trademarks Propriétaires Canadiens labels and in this manual describe and/or service marks of General A French language manual can be hazards and what to do to avoid or Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, obtained from your dealer, at reduce them. affiliates, or licensors. www.helminc.com, or from: Danger indicates a hazard with a This manual describes features that On peut obtenir un exemplaire de high level of risk which will result in may or may not be on your specific ce guide en français auprès du serious injury or death. vehicle either because they are concessionnaire ou à l'adresse Warning or Caution indicates a options that you did not purchase or savant: hazard that could result in injury or due to changes subsequent to the Helm, Incorporated death. printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase Attention: Customer Service documentation relating to your 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170

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Symbols b / g : Audio Steering Wheel { WARNING Controls or OnStar® The vehicle has components and These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of I : Brake System Warning that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with Light people. the text describing the operation or A : Charge Port Door information relating to a specific component, control, message, " : Charging System (12-Volt Notice: This means there is gauge, or indicator. Battery) something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when I : Cruise Control would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual f : Electric Parking Brake vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or d information. : Electronic Stability * Control (ESC) : This symbol is shown when B you need to see a service manual : Engine Coolant Temperature for additional instructions or O : Exterior Lamps information. y : Fault Vehicle Symbol Chart g : First Responder A circle with a slash through it is a Here are some additional symbols . : Fuel Gauge safety symbol which means “Do that may be found on the vehicle Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let and what they mean. For more + : Fuses this happen.” information on the symbol, refer to 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam the Index. Changer 9 : Airbag Readiness Light _ : High Voltage # : Air Conditioning I : LATCH System Child ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) Restraints Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (5,1)

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[ : Leaf * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power B : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders g : StabiliTrak® Disable 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor i : Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Q : Vehicle Ready M : Windshield Washer Fluid Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (6,1)

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2 NOTES Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (1,1)

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In Brief Mirror Adjustment ...... 1-10 Fueling ...... 1-22 Steering Wheel Total Vehicle Range ...... 1-23 Adjustment ...... 1-11 Regenerative Braking ...... 1-23 Instrument Panel Interior Lighting ...... 1-12 Service ...... 1-23 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Exterior Lighting ...... 1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13 Performance and Maintenance Initial Drive Information Climate Controls ...... 1-14 Traction Control Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 System (TCS) ...... 1-23 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Vehicle Features Electronic Stability System ...... 1-4 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-16 Control (ESC) ...... 1-24 Remote Start ...... 1-4 Cruise Control ...... 1-16 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 1-24 Door Locks ...... 1-5 Infotainment System ...... 1-17 Tire Sealant and Windows ...... 1-7 Power Outlets ...... 1-17 Compressor Kit ...... 1-24 Seat Adjustment ...... 1-7 Universal Remote System . . . 1-17 Engine Oil Life System ...... 1-24 Heated Seats ...... 1-8 Driving for Better Energy Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9 Battery and Efficiency Efficiency ...... 1-25 Safety Belts ...... 1-10 High Voltage Safety Roadside Assistance Passenger Sensing Information ...... 1-18 Program ...... 1-27 System ...... 1-10 Charging ...... 1-18 OnStar® ...... 1-27 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

1-2 In Brief

Instrument Panel Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (3,1)

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1. Air Vents on page 8‑8. 9. Instrument Panel Storage on 20. DRIVE MODE Button. See 2. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. page 4‑1. Driver Selected Operating See Turn and Lane-Change 10. Automatic Climate Control Modes on page 9‑22. Signals on page 6‑3. System on page 8‑1. 21. Power Button on page 9‑16. Exterior Lamp Controls on 11. Hood Release. See Hood on 22. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive page 6‑1. page 10‑6. Unit on page 9‑27. Pedestrian Friendly Alert on 12. Driver Information Center (DIC) 23. Infotainment on page 7‑1. page 5‑6. Controls. See Driver Navigation System (If Information Center (DIC) on 3. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8. Equipped). See the navigation page 5‑41. Driver Information Center (DIC) system manual. Display. See Driver Information 13. Instrument Panel Illumination 24. Electric Parking Brake on Control on page 6 4. Center (DIC) on page 5‑41. ‑ page 9‑30. 4. Windshield Wiper/Washer on 14. Data Link Connector (DLC) 25. Power Door Locks on (Out of View). See Malfunction page 5‑6. page 2‑11. Indicator Lamp on page 5‑17. 5. Heated Front Seats on page 3‑5 26. Hazard Warning Flashers on 15. Cruise Control on page 9 35. (If Equipped). ‑ page 6‑3. 6. Center Stack Display on 16. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 5. page 5‑27. ‑ 7. Charging Status Indicator. See 17. Horn on page 5‑6. Charging Status Feedback on 18. Steering Wheel Controls on page 9‑49. page 5‑5 (If Equipped). 8. Light Sensor. See Daytime 19. Leaf Button. See Center Stack Running Lamps (DRL) on Display on page 5‑27. page 6‑2. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (4,1)

1-4 In Brief

Initial Drive 7 : Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for Information three seconds to sound the panic This section provides a brief alarm. Press again to cancel the overview about some of the panic alarm. important features that may or may B : Press and release Q and then not be on your specific vehicle. immediately press and hold B to For more detailed information, refer start the vehicle's heating or air to each of the features which can be conditioning systems and rear found later in this owner manual. window defogger from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. Remote Keyless Entry See Remote Start on page 2‑8. Press the key release button to (RKE) System extend the key. The key can be A : Press to open the charge port door. See Plug-In Charging on The RKE transmitter may work up to used for all locks. page 9‑47. 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. K : Press once to unlock the driver door. Press a second time within See Keys on page 2‑1 and Remote five seconds to unlock all doors. Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑2. Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be Remote Start personalized. See Vehicle Use remote start to heat or cool the Personalization on page 5‑51. interior when the vehicle is plugged in to maximize electric range by utilizing electricity from the electrical outlet. The engine may start to support the climate control Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (5,1)

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operation. Normal operation of the Canceling Remote Start Door Locks system will return after the vehicle To cancel a remote start, do any of has been turned on. Keyless Access the following: Activating the Remote Start . Aim the RKE transmitter at the 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold B vehicle. until the parking lamps turn off. 2. Press and release Q on the . Turn on the hazard warning RKE transmitter; the doors flashers. will lock. . Press the POWER O button on 3. Immediately, press and hold B the center stack, with the brake until the turn signal lamps flash, pedal applied, then press the or for approximately POWER O button again to turn two seconds. Pressing B again the vehicle off. during a remote start will turn the See Remote Start on page 2‑8. When the Remote Keyless Entry feature off. (RKE) transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) After entering the vehicle during a of the driver door, the door can be remote start, press the POWER O locked and unlocked by pressing button on the center stack with the the door handle button. When brake pedal applied to operate as unlocking from the driver door, the normal. first press will unlock only that door; press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑2. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (6,1)

1-6 In Brief

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Power Door Locks Hatch The RKE transmitter must be within 60 m (195 ft) of the vehicle. K : Press to unlock. Q : Press to lock. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑2. Key To unlock or lock the door, turn the key left or right. Inside the Vehicle Push down on the door lock knob to The power door lock switches are Keyless Access: To open the lock that door. Pull once on the door on the center stack. hatch with the vehicle locked, the handle to unlock the door and again K : Press to unlock. RKE transmitter must be within to open the door. Press the power 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk. Press the : Press to lock. door lock switch to lock or unlock all Q button on the underside of the hatch doors. See Door Locks on See Power Door Locks on and lift up. See Remote Keyless page 2‑10 and Power Door Locks page 2‑11. Entry (RKE) System Operation on on page 2‑11. page 2‑2. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE): To open the hatch with the vehicle locked, the RKE transmitter must be within 60 m (195 ft) of the vehicle. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (7,1)

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transmitter, then press the button on The driver and passenger windows See Power Windows on page 2‑18. the underside of the hatch and lift. have an express-down feature and See Hatch on page 2‑13. the driver window has express-up. Seat Adjustment See Power Windows on page 2 18. Windows ‑ Seat Position Remote Window Operation

To adjust the seat position: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat cushion to unlock it. The power window switches are on 2. Move the seat forward or the driver door armrest. Each The vehicle may have remote rearward and release the passenger door has a switch that operating windows that will open all handle. controls only that window. the windows from outside the K 3. Try to move the seat back and Press the front of the switch to lower vehicle by pressing and holding forth to be sure it is locked in the window. Pull the switch up to on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) place. raise it. transmitter. See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. This feature can be disabled by a dealer technician. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (8,1)

1-8 In Brief

Height Adjustment To recline the seatback: Heated Seats 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position: Move the lever up or down to raise or lower the seat. 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the See “Seat Height Adjuster” under seatback, and the seatback will Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. return to the upright position. If available, the controls are on the Reclining Seatbacks center stack. To operate, the vehicle 2. Push and pull on the seatback to must be on. make sure it is locked. M L See Reclining Seatbacks on Press or to heat the driver or page 3‑4. passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (9,1)

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and then the off setting. Three lights Press the touch screen M AUTO or Head Restraint indicate the highest setting and one L AUTO button. The button color Adjustment light the lowest. will change to green when this See Heated Front Seats on feature is on. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and page 3‑5. When the vehicle is on, this feature adjusted properly. Auto Heated Seats will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by To achieve a comfortable seating the vehicle's interior temperature. position, change the seatback The active high, medium, low, or off recline angle as little as necessary heated seat level will be indicated while keeping the seat and the head by the manual heated seat button restraint height in the proper lights on the center stack. Use the position. touch screen buttons or the manual See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 heated seat buttons on the center and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. stack to turn auto heated seats off. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑5. The heated seats can also be programmed to come on during a If available, the controls can be remote start. See Vehicle accessed while the vehicle is on by Personalization on page 5‑51. pressing the CLIMATE button on the center stack. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (10,1)

1-10 In Brief

Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead System console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑16. Mirror Adjustment Exterior United States Mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position. Refer to the following sections for See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑16. important information on how to use safety belts properly: Canada . Safety Belts on page 3‑9. The passenger sensing system will . How to Wear Safety Belts turn off the front outboard Properly on page 3‑10. passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑11. other airbag is affected by the . Lower Anchors and Tethers for passenger sensing system. See Children (LATCH System) on Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑37. page 3‑23. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (11,1)

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When the rear window defogger is when the vehicle is started. See activated, the heated mirriors, Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror if equipped, will also come on. See on page 2‑17. Heated Mirrors on page 2‑17. Interior Steering Wheel Adjustment Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Manual Rearview Mirror Controls for the outside power For vehicles with a manual rearview mirrors are on the driver door. mirror, push the tab forward for To adjust a mirror: daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the 1. Move the selector switch to L headlamps from behind. See (Left) or R (Right) to choose the Manual Rearview Mirror on driver or passenger mirror. page 2‑17. 2. Press the arrows on the control Automatic Dimming Rearview To adjust the steering wheel: pad to move each mirror in the Mirror desired direction. 1. Pull the lever down. For vehicles with an automatic 3. Return the selector switch to the 2. Move the steering wheel up dimming rearview mirror, the mirror or down. center position. will automatically reduce the glare See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16. from the headlamps from behind. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel The dimming feature comes on closer or away from you. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (12,1)

1-12 In Brief

4. Pull the lever up to lock the ( : Press to turn the lamps off, steering wheel in place. even when a door is open. Do not adjust the steering wheel Reading Lamps while driving. There are front and rear reading Interior Lighting lamps. Dome Lamps

The rear reading lamps are in the headliner. For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑4. Exterior Lighting The front reading lamps are in the overhead console. The dome lamp controls are in the # $ : Press to turn each lamp on overhead console. or off. To operate, press the following buttons: ' : Press to turn on the dome lamps. The exterior lamp control is on the H : Press to turn the lamps on turn signal lever. automatically when a door is opened. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (13,1)

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There are four positions. Windshield Wiper/Washer INT: Move the lever up to INT for O : Turns the exterior lamps off. intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent AUTO: Turns the exterior lamps on wipes or down for less frequent and off automatically depending on wipes. the exterior light. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. ; : Turns on the parking lamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, 8 : For a single wipe, briefly move taillamps, license plate lamps, and the lever down. For several wipes, instrument panel lights. With the ignition in ACC/ hold the lever down. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, 5 : Turns on the headlamps, move the lever to select the wiper n L : Pull the lever toward you to together with the parking lamps, speed. spray windshield washer fluid and sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license activate the wipers. HI: Use for fast wipes. plate lamps, and instrument panel See Windshield Wiper/Washer on lights. LO: Use for slow wipes. page 5‑6. See: . Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1 . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑2 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (14,1)

1-14 In Brief

Climate Controls 7. Manual Fan Control Heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled by using the climate control buttons and the climate touch screen.

Climate Control Buttons

1. Temperature Control 4. Climate 2. Driver and Passenger Heated 5. Auto (Automatic Operation) Seats 6. Rear Window Defogger 3. Defrost Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (15,1)

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See Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1. Auto heated seats are selected using the climate control touch screen. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑5.

Climate Touch Screen Controls

1. Driver and Passenger Auto 6. Climate Modes: Fan Only, ECO, Heated Seats Comfort 2. Air Delivery Mode Controls 7. Climate Power Gauge 3. Auto Recirculation 8. Manual Fan Control 4. Manual Recirculation 9. Temperature Setting Display 5. Outside Air Temperature Display 10. Air Conditioning Indicator 11. Heat Status Indicator Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (16,1)

1-16 In Brief

Vehicle Features Use _ or ^ to select the next or Cruise Control previous favorite radio station, CD Steering Wheel Controls track, DVD track/chapter, or MP3 track. Press SRC to change between radio and CD or DVD. Press and hold SRC to interact with the navigation system. + x −: Press + to increase or − to decrease the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑5. The cruise control buttons are on the steering wheel. 1 : Press to turn the cruise control b / g : Press to interact with the system on and off. An indicator light phone or navigation system. will turn on or off in the instrument $ / i : Press to mute. Press cluster. again to turn the sound on. Press to * : Press to disengage cruise reject an incoming call, or to end a control without erasing the set current call. speed from memory. _ SRC ^ : Use to select a radio RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to band or audio source. resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (17,1)

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SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down . Inside the instrument panel Read the instructions completely to set a speed and activate cruise storage area. before attempting to program the control or to make the vehicle The power outlets supply power Universal Remote system. Because decelerate. while the vehicle is on, or if the of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person See Cruise Control on page 9‑35. vehicle is in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained available to assist with programming Infotainment System Accessory Power (RAP) on the Universal Remote system. page 9‑19. See Universal Remote System on See the infotainment manual for page 5‑59. information on the radio, audio Remove the cover to access and players, phone, navigation system, replace when not in use. and voice or speech recognition. See Power Outlets on page 5‑7. There is also information on settings and downloadable applications (if Universal Remote System equipped). Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are three accessory power outlets: This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control . Inside the front of the center transmitters used to activate floor console. devices such as garage door . On the rear of the center floor openers, security systems, and console. home automation devices. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (18,1)

1-18 In Brief

Battery and Efficiency If the vehicle is in a crash, the Charging sensing system may shut down the high voltage system. When this The high voltage battery can be High Voltage Safety occurs, the high voltage battery is charged using a household Information disconnected and the vehicle will electrical outlet. When using a not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE 120-volt AC electrical outlet, it will take approximately 10 hours to { WARNING SOON message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will be charge the vehicle with the 12 amp Exposure to high voltage can displayed. Before the vehicle can be AC current setting or 16 hours using the default 8 amp AC current cause shock, burns, and even operated again, it must be serviced setting. When using a 240-volt death. The high voltage at your dealer. charging station, it will take components in the vehicle can See Battery on page 10‑22 for approximately four hours to charge only be serviced by technicians important safety information. If an the vehicle. Charge times will vary with special training. airbag has inflated, see What Will with outside temperature. There are High voltage components are You See after an Airbag Inflates? on three ways to program how the page 3 21. identified by labels. Do not ‑ vehicle is charged. See remove, open, take apart, Only a trained service technician Programmable Charging on or modify these components. with the proper knowledge and tools page 5‑29 for more information. High voltage cable or wiring has should inspect, test, or replace the This section explains the process orange covering. Do not probe, high voltage battery. See your for charging the high voltage battery. tamper with, cut, or modify high dealer if the high voltage battery Do not allow the vehicle to remain in voltage cable or wiring. needs service. temperature extremes for long See Battery on page 10‑22. periods without being driven or plugged in. It is recommended that This vehicle has a high voltage the vehicle be plugged in when battery and a standard 12‐volt battery. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (19,1)

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temperatures are below 0°C (32°F) Charging In cold weather conditions, ice and above 32°C (90°F) to maximize may form around the charge port high voltage battery life. Start Charge door. The charge port door may The charging system may run fans not open on the first attempt. and pumps that result in sounds Remove ice from the area and from the vehicle while it is turned repeat attempting to open the off. Additional unexpected clicking charge port door. sounds may be caused by the electrical devices used while charging. While the charge cord is plugged into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot be driven.

1. The charge port door release button is on the driver door inner trim panel. With the vehicle in P (Park), press the button for one second and release to open 2. Open the rear hatch, lift the load the charge port door. The charge support floor covering (1), and port door can also be opened remove the charge cord (4). It is using the RKE transmitter. See located near the tire sealant and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) compressor kit (3). Pull up on System Operation on page 2‑2. the charge cord handle (4) to release it from the handle clip. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (20,1)

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Lift the charge cord up and End Charge rearward to remove it from the 1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE vehicle. The vehicle plug (2) is transmitter to disarm the charge stored as shown. cord theft alert. 3. Plug the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging on page 9‑54. Verify the charge cord status. See the charge cord user guide for more information. See Charge Cord on page 9‑53. Select the appropriate charge level using 4. Plug in the vehicle plug of the the Select Charge Level charge cord into the charge port Preference screen on the center on the vehicle. Verify that the 2. Unplug the vehicle plug of the stack. See “Charge Level charging status indicator charge cord from the vehicle. illuminates on top of the Selection” under Programmable 3. Close the charge port door by instrument panel and a horn Charging on page 5‑29. pressing firmly in the center to chirp occurs. See Charging latch properly. Status Feedback on page 9‑49 for more information. 4. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet. 5. To arm the charge cord theft alert, lock the vehicle with the 5. Place the charge cord into the RKE transmitter. To disable this storage compartment. feature, see “Charge Cord Theft Alert” in Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑51. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (21,1)

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Charge Cord . Electrical outlets may wear out with normal usage or be WARNING (Continued) See Radio Frequency Statement on damaged over time, making page 13‑15 for information them unsuitable for electric . Do not use extension cords, regarding Part 15 of the Federal vehicle charging. multi-outlet power strips, Communications Commission (FCC) splitters, grounding adaptors, rules and Industry Canada . Check the electrical outlet/plug surge protectors, or similar Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. while charging and discontinue devices. use if the electrical outlet/plug is A portable charge cord used to hot, then have the electrical . Do not use an electrical outlet charge the vehicle high voltage outlet serviced by a qualified that is worn or damaged, battery is stored under the rear electrician. or one that will not hold the luggage compartment. plug firmly in place. . When outdoors, plug into an Important Information About electrical outlet that is . Do not use an electrical outlet Portable Electric Vehicle Charging weather-proof while in use. that is not properly grounded. . Charging an electric vehicle can . Mount the charging cord to . Do not use an electrical outlet stress a building’s electrical reduce strain on the electrical that is on a circuit with other system more than a typical outlet/plug. electrical loads. household appliance. . Before you plug in to any { WARNING See the charge cord user guide. electrical outlet, have a qualified electrician inspect and verify the Improper use of portable electric Charge Cord Status Indicators electrical system (electrical vehicle charge cords may cause See “Charge Cord Status Indicators” outlet, wiring, junctions, and a fire, electrical shock, or burns, in the charge cord user guide. protection devices) for and may result in damage to heavy-duty service at a 12 amp property, serious injury, or death. continuous load. (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (22,1)

1-22 In Brief

Charge Level Selection Fueling Charge level selection can be made The fuel system on this vehicle using the Select Charge Level requires a refueling process to Preference screen on the center control evaporative emissions. To stack. See “Charge Level Selection” refuel the vehicle: under Programmable Charging on page 5‑29.

{ WARNING 2. When the READY TO REFUEL message displays, the fuel door Using a charge level that exceeds on the passenger side will the electrical circuit or electrical unlock. Push the rearward edge outlet capacity may start a fire or of the fuel door in and release to damage the electrical circuit. Use open the door. the lowest charge level until a 3. Turn the fuel cap qualified electrician inspects your counterclockwise to remove. electrical circuit capacity. Use the While refueling, hang the fuel lowest charge level if the cap tether from the hook on the electrical circuit or electrical outlet 1. Press the fuel door button on the inside of the fuel door. Complete capacity is not known. driver door for one second. refueling within 30 minutes of A WAIT TO REFUEL message pushing the fuel door button on displays on the Driver the driver door. If refueling more Information Center. than 30 minutes, push the fuel door button again. 4. After refueling, reinstall the fuel cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks. Close the fuel door. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (23,1)

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See Filling the Tank on page 9‑57. the high voltage battery system, Performance and contributing to increased energy Total Vehicle Range efficiency. Maintenance See Regenerative Braking on page 9‑32. Traction Control System (TCS) Service The TCS limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every { WARNING time the vehicle is on. Never try to do your own service . To turn off traction control, press on high voltage components. You and release the TCS/ESC can be injured and the vehicle button, located on the overhead Total vehicle range is the remaining can be damaged if you try to do console. i illuminates and the distance the vehicle can be driven your own service work. Service appropriate DIC message is combining the electric range and displayed. See Ride Control fuel range. and repair of these high voltage components should only be System Messages on page 5‑48. See Driving for Better Energy performed by a trained service . Press and release the TCS/ESC Efficiency on page 9‑2. technician with the proper button again to turn on traction knowledge and tools. See Doing control. Regenerative Braking Your Own Service Work on For more information, see Traction Regenerative braking takes some of page 10‑5. Control System (TCS) on the energy from the moving vehicle page 9‑32. and turns it back into electrical energy. This energy is then stored in Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (24,1)

1-24 In Brief

Electronic Stability Tire Pressure Monitor tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the Control (ESC) This vehicle may have a Tire proper pressure. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The Electronic Stability Control The TPMS does not replace normal system called StabiliTrak assists monthly tire maintenance. Maintain with directional control of the vehicle the correct tire pressures. in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every See Tire Pressure Monitor System time the vehicle is on. on page 10‑47. . To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold Tire Sealant and the TCS/ESC button located on The low tire pressure warning light Compressor Kit i alerts to a significant loss in the overhead console, until pressure of one of the vehicle's This vehicle has a tire sealant and and g illuminate in the tires. If the warning light comes on, compressor kit that can be used to instrument cluster and the stop as soon as possible and inflate seal small punctures in the tread appropriate DIC message is the tires to the recommended area of the tire. Significant sidewall displayed. See Ride Control pressure shown on the Tire and damage will require the tire to be System Messages on page 5‑48. Loading Information label. See replaced. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 11. . Press and release the TCS/ESC ‑ See Tire Sealant and Compressor button to turn on both systems. The warning light will remain on until Kit on page 10‑60 for complete the tire pressure is corrected. operating information. For more information, see Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when Engine Oil Life System page 9‑34. the vehicle is first started, and then The engine oil life system calculates turn off as the vehicle is driven. This engine oil life based on vehicle use may be an early indicator that the and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (25,1)

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to change the engine oil and filter. Driving for Better Energy Electric range is maximized at The oil life system should be reset 80 km/h (50 mph) and below. Higher to 100% only following an oil Efficiency speeds use more energy and can change. Use the following tips to help significantly reduce electric range. maximize energy efficiency and Resetting the Oil Life System Use cruise control when range. appropriate. 1. Use the SELECT knob to select OIL LIFE on the DIC menu. Driving Style Plan ahead for decelerations and coast whenever possible. For 2. Press SELECT to start the OIL Efficiency Gauge (Instrument Cluster) example, do not rush to traffic LIFE reset procedure. signals. The ball indicator should be kept 3. The DIC menu will display “Are Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast. you sure that you want to reset?” green and in the center of the gauge. The vehicle recovers energy while Use SELECT to choose YES to coasting and braking in D (Drive) reset oil life or NO to exit and Inefficient acceleration is indicated or L (Low). return to the previous menu. when the ball turns yellow and 4. If YES is selected, the DIC menu travels above the center of the Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection will display RESET OIL LIFE for gauge. Use Normal Mode when possible. a short time and then 100% OIL Aggressive braking is indicated Sport Mode provides more LIFE will be displayed when OIL when the ball turns yellow and responsive acceleration than LIFE is successfully reset. travels below the center of the Normal Mode but can reduce See Engine Oil Life System on gauge. efficiency. page 10‑12. Acceleration/Braking/Coasting Use Mountain Mode prior to Avoid unnecessary rapid climbing long, steep grades in accelerations and decelerations. mountainous areas. Be sure to engage Mountain Mode before starting to climb. Mountain Mode Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (26,1)

1-26 In Brief

reduces electric range and power . ECO is for moderate air Turn off the front and rear window but may be needed to maintain conditioning and heater defog/defrost when they are no speeds above 96 km/h (60 mph) operation and is the next most longer needed. energy efficient setting as long when climbing grades of 5% or Avoid driving with the windows open greater. as 0 is not selected. at highway speeds. Use L (Low) in heavy stop‐and‐go . Comfort provides the most traffic or when traveling downhill. comfort but is the least energy Vehicle Charging/Maintenance L (Low) requires less brake pedal efficient. Charging application and provides a Use the auto heated seat feature controlled, efficient way to slow the Keep the vehicle plugged in, even instead of climate settings. Heating vehicle down. when fully charged, to keep the the seat uses less energy than battery temperature ready for the Climate Setting heating the vehicle interior. next drive. This is important when Using the heat and air conditioning Use remote start to heat or cool the outside temperatures are extremely systems decreases the energy interior when the vehicle is plugged hot or cold. available for electric driving. in to maximize the electric range by Maintenance utilizing electricity from the electrical Optimal energy efficiency is outlet. Always keep the tires properly achieved with the heat, air inflated and the vehicle properly conditioning, and fan turned off. Engine Assisted Heating operation, aligned. if equipped, can be personalized. Less energy is used at low fan See Vehicle Personalization on The weight of excess cargo in the speeds. When using the fan: page 5‑51 for more information. vehicle affects efficiency and range. . Avoid carrying more than is needed. Fan Only is the most energy In hot weather, avoid parking in efficient climate setting as long direct sunlight or use sunshades If fuel is not regularly used, consider as 0 is not selected. inside the vehicle. keeping the fuel tank only one‐third full. Excess fuel weight impacts efficiency and range. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (27,1)

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Use premium fuel. See Roadside Assistance Program Avoid unnecessary use of electrical on page 13‑5. accessories. Power used for ® functions other than propelling the OnStar vehicle will reduce EV range. If equipped, this vehicle has a Using a rooftop carrier will reduce comprehensive, in-vehicle system efficiency due to additional weight that can connect to a live Advisor and drag. for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Roadside Assistance Services. See OnStar Overview on Program page 14‑1. U.S.: 1-888-811-1926 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This program provides security and convenience in the event of an on-road failure or emergency situation. Service is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for the 5 year/160 000 km (100,000 mi) coverage period. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (28,1)

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2 NOTES Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (1,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1

Vehicle Security Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Vehicle Security ...... 2-14 Windows Vehicle Alarm System ...... 2-14 Immobilizer ...... 2-15 Keys Immobilizer Operation ...... 2-15 { WARNING Keys and Locks Exterior Mirrors Keys ...... 2-1 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-16 Leaving children in a vehicle with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Power Mirrors ...... 2-16 System ...... 2-2 a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Folding Mirrors ...... 2-16 transmitter is dangerous and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Heated Mirrors ...... 2-17 System Operation ...... 2-2 children or others could be Remote Start ...... 2-8 Interior Mirrors seriously injured or killed. They Door Locks ...... 2-10 Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 2-17 could operate the power windows Power Door Locks ...... 2-11 Automatic Dimming Rearview or other controls or make the Delayed Locking ...... 2-11 Mirror ...... 2-17 vehicle move. The windows will Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-12 function with the RKE transmitter Lockout Protection ...... 2-12 Windows in the vehicle, and children or Safety Locks ...... 2-12 Windows ...... 2-18 others could be caught in the path Power Windows ...... 2-18 of a closing window. Do not leave Doors Sun Visors ...... 2-20 Hatch ...... 2-13 children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter.

The key that is part of the RKE transmitter can be used for all locks. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows

If it becomes difficult to turn the key . Check the location. Other in a vehicle lock, inspect the key vehicles or objects may be blade for debris. Periodically clean blocking the signal. with a brush or pick. . Check the transmitter's battery. If locked out of the vehicle, call the See “Battery Replacement” later Roadside Assistance Center. See in this section. Roadside Assistance Program on . If the transmitter is still not page 13‑5. With an active OnStar working correctly, see your subscription, an OnStar Advisor dealer or a qualified technician may remotely unlock the vehicle. for service. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1. Remote Keyless Entry . Press the key release button on Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation the RKE transmitter to extend (RKE) System the key. The RKE transmitter functions may . Press the key release button See Radio Frequency Statement on work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from and fold the key blade to retract page 13‑15 for information the vehicle. the key. regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Other conditions, such as those The key has a bar-coded key tag rules and Industry Canada previously stated, can impact the that the dealer or qualified locksmith Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. performance of the transmitter. can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not If there is a decrease in the RKE in the vehicle. operating range: See your dealer if a replacement . Check the distance. The key or an additional key is needed. transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (3,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3

windows. See Power Windows on B (Remote Start): Press and page 2‑18. This feature can be release and then immediately disabled by a dealer technician. Q press and hold B to start the Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. vehicle's heating or air conditioning The hazard warning lamps will flash systems and rear window defogger once and the anti-theft alarm system from outside the vehicle using the will be armed. See Vehicle Alarm RKE transmitter. See Remote Start System on page 2 14. ‑ on page 2‑8. If the driver door is open when Q is The vehicle may have auto heated pressed, all doors lock and then the seats, which can be programmed to driver door will unlock if the come on when the vehicle is Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out remotely started. See Vehicle K (Unlock): Press once to unlock feature is enabled through the Personalization on page 5‑51. Also the driver door. Press a second time vehicle personalization. See see “Auto Heated Seats” under within five seconds to unlock all “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” Heated Front Seats on page 3‑5. under Vehicle Personalization on doors. A (Charge Port Door): Press to page 5 51. This may vary based on ‑ open the charge port door. See The hazard warning lamps will flash vehicle personalization. twice each time the button is Plug-In Charging on page 9‑47. pressed and the anti-theft alarm 7 (Panic Alarm): Press and system will be disarmed. See release one time to initiate vehicle Keyless Access Operation Vehicle Alarm System on locator. The exterior lamps flash and To lock and unlock the doors and page 2‑14. the horn chirps three times. Press access the hatch, the RKE and hold for three seconds to sound On vehicles with remote operating transmitter should be within 1 m the panic alarm. The horn sounds (3 ft) of the door or hatch. windows, pressing and holding K and the turn signals flash for will open all of the vehicle's 30 seconds. Press again to cancel the panic alarm. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (4,1)

2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows

The keyless access can be Keyless Unlocking/Locking from programmed to unlock all doors on Passenger Doors the first lock/unlock press from the When the doors are locked and the driver door. See Vehicle RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of Personalization on page 5‑51. the door handle, pressing the lock/ Keyless Unlocking/Locking from unlock button on that door handle the Driver Door will unlock all doors. Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all When the doors are locked and the doors to lock if any of the following RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of occur: the driver door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on the driver door . After the lock/unlock button was used to unlock all doors. handle will unlock the driver door. Driver Side Shown, Passenger If the lock/unlock button is pressed Similar . After any vehicle door has again within five seconds, all opened and all doors are now passenger doors will unlock. Pressing the lock/unlock button will closed. cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur: Passive Locking . It has been more than This feature allows you to select five seconds since the first lock/ whether the doors automatically lock unlock button press. during normal vehicle exit. When the vehicle is turned off and all . Two lock/unlock button presses doors are closed, the vehicle will were used to unlock all doors. determine how many RKE . Any vehicle door has opened transmitters remain in the vehicle and all doors are now closed. interior. If at least one RKE Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (5,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5

transmitter has been removed from Programming Transmitters to and all of the transmitters, both the interior of the vehicle, the doors the Vehicle currently recognized and new, must will lock after eight seconds. be in the vehicle. Only RKE transmitters programmed Temporarily disable the locking to this vehicle will work. If a 1. Place the recognized feature by pressing and holding the transmitter is lost or stolen, a transmitter(s) in the cupholder. power door switch for several replacement can be purchased and 2. Insert the vehicle key of the new seconds with a door open. Passive programmed through your dealer. transmitter into the key lock locking will then remain disabled When the replacement transmitter is cylinder on the outside of the until the door switch is pressed, programmed to this vehicle, all driver door and turn the key to or until the vehicle is turned on. remaining transmitters must also be the unlock position five times To customize whether the doors reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen within 10 seconds. transmitters will no longer work automatically lock when exiting the The Driver Information Center vehicle, see “Remote Locking, once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can (DIC) displays READY FOR Unlocking, Starting” under Vehicle REMOTE #2, 3, 4 OR 5. Personalization. have up to eight transmitters matched to it. Keyless Hatch Opening Programming with a Recognized Press the button on the underside of Transmitter the hatch and lift up to open if the RKE transmitter is within range and A new transmitter can be the doors are locked. If the doors programmed to the vehicle when are unlocked, the transmitter is not there is one recognized transmitter. required to open the hatch. For vehicles sold in Canada, two recognized transmitters are required to program a new transmitter. To program, the vehicle must be off Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (6,1)

2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows

3. Remove the rubber mat in the Programming without a The Driver Information Center instrument panel storage. Recognized Transmitter (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN Extend the key blade on the new Non-Canadian (U.S.) owners are PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. transmitter and insert the key permitted to program a new 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC blade into the transmitter slot. transmitter to their vehicle when a displays PRESS START 4. Press and hold the POWER O recognized transmitter is not BUTTON TO LEARN and then button on the center stack for available. The Canadian regulations press the POWER O button on two seconds. When the require that Canadian owners see the center stack. transmitter is programmed, the their dealer for programming new transmitters when two recognized The DIC display will again show DIC will show that it is ready to REMOTE LEARN PENDING, program the next transmitter. transmitters are not available. If there are no currently recognized PLEASE WAIT. 5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitters available, follow this 3. Repeat Step 2 two more times. transmitter slot and press K on procedure to program up to five After the third time, all previously the transmitter. transmitters. This procedure will known transmitters will no longer take approximately 30 minutes to To program additional work with the vehicle. Remaining complete. The vehicle must be off transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5. transmitters can be programmed and all of the transmitters must be in during the next steps. When all additional transmitters the vehicle. are programmed, press and hold The DIC display should now 1. Insert the vehicle key of the show READY FOR the POWER O button for transmitter into the key lock REMOTE #1. 10 seconds to exit cylinder on the outside of the programming mode. driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (7,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7

6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter slot and press K on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the POWER O button for 10 seconds to exit programming mode. Starting the Vehicle with a Low 4. Remove the rubber mat in the 2. Extend the key blade and place instrument panel storage. Transmitter Battery the blade into the slot. Extend the key blade on the new If the transmitter battery is weak, the 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or transmitter and insert the key DIC may display NO REMOTE N (Neutral), press the brake blade into the transmitter slot. DETECTED when you try to start pedal and the POWER O button O the vehicle. The REPLACE 5. Press and hold the POWER BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY on the center stack. See Power button for two seconds. When message may also be displayed at Button on page 9‑16. the transmitter is programmed, this time. Replace the transmitter battery as the DIC will show that it is ready soon as possible. to program the next transmitter. To start the vehicle: 1. Open the instrument panel storage and remove the rubber mat. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (8,1)

2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Battery Replacement cool the interior when the vehicle is Auto Heated Seats” under plugged in to maximize the electric Vehicle Personalization on Notice: When replacing the range by utilizing electricity from the page 5 51. battery, do not touch any of the ‑ electrical outlet. Normal operation of circuitry on the transmitter. Static . The rear defogger will turn on the system will return after the from your body could damage the during colder outside vehicle has been turned on. transmitter. temperatures. B (Remote Start): This button is To replace the battery: . on the RKE transmitter. Selecting 1 during colder 1. Extend the key blade and open outside temperatures before During remote start: the battery cover on the back of shutting the vehicle off will help the unit. . The climate control system will windshield clearing. typically default to the last 2. Remove the used battery. Avoid . Shutting the vehicle off in ECO climate settings. If the fan is off touching the circuit board to Mode without selected will or if Fan Only was selected, the 1 other components. air conditioning or heat will turn minimize the impact to electric 3. Insert the new battery, positive on as needed. See Automatic range. Shutting the vehicle off in side facing down toward Climate Control System on other modes will maximize heating or air conditioning. the base. page 8‑1. . 4. Reassemble the battery cover. . If the vehicle has heated seats, The engine may start to provide and this feature has been energy for heating and cooling, 5. Check the operation of the independent of the vehicle being transmitter with the vehicle. enabled through vehicle personalization, the heated plugged in or completely seats will turn on during colder charged. Engine Assisted Remote Start outside temperatures. See Heating operation, if available, can be personalized. See This feature starts the heating or air “Remote Start Heated Seats” conditioning systems and rear under Heated Front Seats on “Engine Assisted Heating” under Vehicle Personalization on window defogger from outside the page 3‑5 and “Remote Start vehicle. Use remote start to heat or page 5‑51. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (9,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9

. Vehicle range may decrease if Activating the Remote Start After entering the vehicle during a the vehicle is not plugged into remote start, press the POWER O an electrical outlet. If the vehicle To heat or cool the passenger button on the center stack with the is plugged in, much of the compartment using remote start: brake pedal applied to operate as energy needed to support this 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the normal. feature will be provided from the vehicle. electrical outlet, not from the The remote start can be initiated high voltage battery. 2. Press and release Q on the two separate times between driving. RKE transmitter; the doors For each remote start, the Laws in some communities may will lock. passenger compartment will be restrict the use of features that heated or cooled for 10 minutes. remotely start the engine. For 3. Immediately, press and hold B example, some laws may require a until the turn signal lamps flash, Extending the Time person using the remote start or for approximately To extend the time of the first feature to have the vehicle in view two seconds. Pressing B again when doing so. Check local remote start, repeat the steps for during a remote start will turn the regulations for any requirements on activating remote start. Remote start feature off. remote starting of vehicles. can only be extended one time Remote start will automatically shut between driving. The RKE transmitter range may be off after 10 minutes unless a time less while the vehicle is running. Canceling Remote Start extension is done. Other conditions can affect the To cancel a remote start, do any of While the remote start is active, the performance of the transmitter. See the following: parking lamps will turn on and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) remain on. . Aim the RKE transmitter at the System on page 2 2. ‑ vehicle and press and hold B until the parking lamps turn off. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (10,1)

2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows

. Press the POWER O button on . Low engine oil pressure. the center stack, with the brake . Engine coolant temperature that WARNING (Continued) pedal applied, then press the is too high. be overcome by extreme heat POWER O button again to turn and can suffer permanent the vehicle off. Door Locks injuries or even death from Conditions in Which Remote heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. Start May Not Work { WARNING . Outsiders can easily enter Unlocked doors can be Conditions in which a remote start through an unlocked door may not occur include: dangerous. when slowing or stopping the . An open hood. . Passengers, especially vehicle. Lock the doors to children, can easily open the help prevent this from . Vehicle propulsion system fault conditions, including an doors and fall out of a moving happening. emission control system vehicle. The chance of being malfunction. thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the . High voltage battery fault doors are not locked. So, all conditions. passengers should wear A second remote start or extension safety belts properly and the will not occur if the fuel level is low. doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is During a remote start, conditions in driven. which a remote start may be canceled include: . Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be . Vehicle propulsion system or unable to get out. A child can high voltage battery fault conditions. (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (11,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11

Keyless Access Key The power door lock switches are To unlock or lock the door, turn the on the center stack. key left or right. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Inside the Vehicle (Lock): Press to lock the doors. Push down on the door lock knob to Q lock that door. Pull once on the door handle to unlock the door and again Delayed Locking to open the door. Press the power This vehicle may have a delayed door lock switch to lock or unlock all locking feature. If delayed locking is doors. See Power Door Locks on enabled, a chime will sound to page 2‑11. indicate a door or hatch is open when the doors are locked with the Power Door Locks power door lock switch. The doors When the Remote Keyless Entry will automatically lock and the (RKE) transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) theft-deterrent system will arm after of the driver door, the door can be all doors are closed and locked and unlocked by pressing five seconds have passed. Press the door handle button. When the lock button again to make the unlocking from the driver door, the doors lock immediately. Press the first press will unlock only that door; unlock switch to cancel the delayed press again within five seconds to lock operation. To enable this unlock all passenger doors. See feature, see “Power Door Locks” in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Vehicle Personalization on System Operation on page 2‑2. page 5‑51. To arm and disarm the theft-deterrent system, see Vehicle Alarm System on page 2‑14. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (12,1)

2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Automatic Door Locks Safety Locks flash. Release the handle, then deactivate the safety locks to allow Automatic Door Lock the door to open from the inside The doors are programmed to handle. automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). The automatic door lock feature cannot be disabled. Automatic Door Unlock The doors can be programmed to automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into P (Park). See “Power Door Locks” in Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑51. The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear Lockout Protection doors from inside the vehicle. If the power door lock switch is Press o { to activate the rear door pressed when the driver door is safety locks. The indicator light open and the vehicle is on, all the comes on when activated. doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. Press o { again to deactivate the safety locks. This feature can also be enabled to function when the vehicle is off. To If an inside rear door handle is enable this feature, see “Unlocked pulled when the safety lock is Door Anti Lock Out” in Vehicle activated, that door will remain Personalization on page 5‑51. locked and the indicator light may Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (13,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13

Doors WARNING (Continued) Hatch . Fully open the air outlets on the instrument panel. { WARNING . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that Exhaust gases can enter the brings in only outside air and vehicle if it is driven in Extended set the fan speed to the Range Mode with the hatch open, highest setting. See or with any objects that pass Automatic Climate Control through the seal between the System on page 8‑1. body and the hatch. Engine For more information about exhaust contains carbon carbon monoxide, see Engine Keyless Access: To open the monoxide (CO) which cannot be Exhaust on page 9‑26. hatch with the vehicle locked, the seen or smelled. It can cause RKE transmitter must be within unconsciousness and even death. 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk. Press the If the vehicle must be driven in button on the underside of the hatch and lift up. See Remote Keyless Extended Range Mode with the Entry (RKE) System Operation on hatch open: page 2‑2. . Do not operate in Mountain Mode if driving with the hatch open. . Close all of the windows. (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (14,1)

2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE): To Vehicle Security Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter open the hatch with the vehicle a second time will bypass the locked, the RKE transmitter must be This vehicle has theft-deterrent 30-second delay and immediately within 60 m (195 ft) of the vehicle. features; however, they do not make arm the system. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE the vehicle impossible to steal. transmitter, then press the button on Disarming the System the underside of the hatch and lift. Vehicle Alarm System To disarm the system, press K on This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm the RKE transmitter, or if the vehicle system. has the keyless access system, approach the vehicle with the RKE Arming the System transmitter. To arm the system, close all of the windows and doors and then: Turning off the System Alarm If there is an attempt to open the . Press on the RKE transmitter. Q doors, hatch, or hood without first . Or, lock the vehicle using the pressing K on the RKE transmitter, power door lock switch in the the system alarm will be activated. center stack if Unlocked Door The exterior lamps will flash and the Anti Lock Out is turned off. See horn will sound, if equipped, for Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Use the inside pull handle to lower “ ” about 30 seconds. under Vehicle Personalization on and close the hatch. page 5‑51. Always close the hatch before The alarm automatically arms after driving. Do not press the button about 30 seconds. while closing the hatch; it will unlatch again. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (15,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15

To turn off the system alarm: Immobilizer . Press K on the RKE transmitter. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 15 for information . Or, start the vehicle by pressing ‑ regarding Part 15 of the Federal POWER O on the center stack Communications Commission (FCC) with the brake pedal applied and rules and Industry Canada the RKE transmitter in the Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. The security light in the instrument vehicle. cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming Charge Cord Theft Alert Immobilizer Operation the theft-deterrent system. To arm or disarm the charge cord This vehicle has a passive When trying to start the vehicle, the theft alert, lock or unlock the vehicle theft-deterrent system. The system security light comes on briefly when with the RKE transmitter. does not have to be manually the vehicle is turned on. armed or disarmed. If there is an attempt to remove the If the vehicle does not start and the charge cord while the vehicle is The vehicle is automatically security light stays on, there is a locked, the system alarm will be immobilized when the vehicle is problem with the system. Attempt to activated. To turn off the system turned off. turn the vehicle off and try it again. K alarm, press on the RKE The system is automatically Do not leave the RKE transmitter in transmitter. disarmed when the vehicle is the vehicle. started with a valid RKE transmitter This feature may be disabled in the vehicle. The RKE transmitter through the vehicle personalization. uses electronic coding that matches See Charge Cord Theft Alert under “ ” an immobilizer control unit in the Vehicle Personalization on vehicle and automatically disarms page 5 51. ‑ the system. Only a correct transmitter can be used to turn the vehicle on. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (16,1)

2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors Convex Mirrors The mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent { WARNING damage when going through an A convex mirror can make things, automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original like other vehicles, look farther position. away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, Power Folding Mirrors you could hit a vehicle on the 1. If the vehicle is equipped with right. Check the inside mirror or power folding mirrors, move the glance over your shoulder before ) changing lanes. selector switch to to deselect Controls for the outside power the mirror. mirrors are on the driver door. The passenger side mirror is convex 2. Press the down arrow to fold the mirrors. shaped. A convex mirror's surface is To adjust a mirror: curved so more can be seen from 1. Move the selector switch to L 3. Press the down arrow again to the driver seat. (Left) or R (Right) to choose the unfold the mirrors. driver or passenger mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction. 3. Return the selector switch to the center position. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (17,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17

Heated Mirrors Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming The vehicle may have heated Rearview Mirror mirrors. Manual Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, = (Rear Window Defogger): To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the Press to heat the outside rearview hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area mirrors. See “Rear Window center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Defogger” under Automatic Climate behind the vehicle. For vehicles with an automatic Control System on page 8‑1. For vehicles with a manual rearview dimming rearview mirror, the mirror mirror, push the tab forward for will automatically reduce the glare daytime use and pull it for nighttime from the headlamps from behind. use to avoid glare from the The dimming feature comes on headlamps from behind. when the vehicle is started. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (18,1)

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Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a { WARNING pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows or the sunroof, if equipped. closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the Power Windows extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. { WARNING The window switches on the driver Children could be seriously door control all windows in the injured or killed if caught in the vehicle. Each passenger door has a path of a closing window. Never switch that controls only that leave the Remote Keyless Entry window. (RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with Press the front of the switch to open children. When there are children the window. Pull the switch up to in the rear seat, use the window close it. lockout switch to prevent operation of the windows. See The power windows work when the Keys on page 2‑1. vehicle is on, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (19,1)

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Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch 2. Pull the window switch to completely close the window. Windows with an express-down or Override Continue to hold the window up feature allow the window to be In an emergency, the anti-pinch switch two seconds after the lowered or raised without holding feature can be overridden in a window is closed. the switch. The driver window has supervised mode. Hold the window express-down and up; the switch all the way up to the second 3. Repeat for each window. passenger and rear windows have position. The window will rise for as Remote Window Operation only express-down. long as the switch is held. Once the Pull a window switch up or push it switch is released, the express down all the way, release it, and the mode is reactivated. window goes up or down In this mode, the window can still automatically. Stop the window by close on an object in its path. Use pushing or pulling the switch. care when using the override mode. Express Window Anti-Pinch Programming the Power Feature Windows If any object is in the path of the Programming the power windows window when the express-up is may be necessary if the 12-volt active, the window will stop at the battery has been disconnected or obstruction and auto-reverse to a discharged. preset factory position. Weather To program the window: conditions such as severe icing may The vehicle may have remote also cause the window to 1. Close all doors with the vehicle operating windows that will open all auto-reverse. The window will return on, or when Retained Accessory the windows from outside the to normal operation once the Power (RAP) is active. See vehicle by pressing and holding K obstruction or condition is removed. Retained Accessory Power on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) (RAP) on page 9‑19. transmitter. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (20,1)

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This feature can be disabled by a Press o { again to deactivate the dealer technician. lockout switch. Window Lockout Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side The rear window lockout switch is window, or to extend along the rod, on the driver door. This feature if available. prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press o { to activate the rear window lockout switch. The indicator light comes on when activated. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (1,1)

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Seats and Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-14 Adding Equipment to the Safety System Check ...... 3-15 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-27 Restraints Safety Belt Care ...... 3-15 Airbag System Check ...... 3-28 Replacing Safety Belt System Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash ...... 3-15 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-29 Head Restraints Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Airbag System Child Restraints Airbag System ...... 3-16 Older Children ...... 3-29 Front Seats Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-18 Infants and Young Seat Adjustment ...... 3-3 When Should an Airbag Children ...... 3-31 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-4 Inflate? ...... 3-20 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-34 Heated Front Seats ...... 3-5 What Makes an Airbag Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-35 Rear Seats Inflate? ...... 3-21 Lower Anchors and Tethers How Does an Airbag for Children (LATCH Rear Seats ...... 3-7 Restrain? ...... 3-21 System) ...... 3-37 Safety Belts What Will You See after an Replacing LATCH System Safety Belts ...... 3-9 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-21 Parts After a Crash ...... 3-43 How to Wear Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Securing Child Restraints Properly ...... 3-10 System ...... 3-23 (Rear Seat) ...... 3-43 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-11 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Securing Child Restraints Safety Belt Use During Vehicle ...... 3-27 (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-46 Pregnancy ...... 3-14 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

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Head Restraints

{ WARNING

With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint, top of the restraint is at the same press the button located on the side Front Seats height as the top of the occupant's of the head restraint and pull up or The vehicle's front seats have head. This position reduces the push the head restraint down and adjustable head restraints in the chance of a neck injury in a crash. release the button. outboard seating positions. Pull and push on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (3,1)

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Rear Seats To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats The vehicle's rear seats have the button, located on the top of the adjustable head restraints in the seatback, and push the head Seat Adjustment outboard seating positions. restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is { WARNING locked in place. You can lose control of the If you are installing a child restraint vehicle if you try to adjust a driver in the rear seat, see Securing a “ seat while the vehicle is moving. Child Restraint Designed for the Adjust the driver seat only when LATCH System” under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children the vehicle is not moving. (LATCH System) on page 3‑37.

The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. To adjust the seat position: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat cushion to unlock it. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (4,1)

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2. Move the seat forward or Reclining Seatbacks 2. Move the seatback to the rearward and release the desired position, and then handle. release the lever to lock the { WARNING 3. Try to move the seat back and seatback in place. forth to be sure it is locked in If either seatback is not locked, it 3. Push and pull on the seatback to place. could move forward in a sudden make sure it is locked. stop or crash. That could cause Seat Height Adjuster To return the seatback to the upright injury to the person sitting there. position: Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are 1. Lift the lever fully without locked. applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position. To recline the seatback: 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

{ WARNING Move the lever up or down to raise Sitting in a reclined position when or lower the seat. the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. 1. Lift the lever. (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (5,1)

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Heated Front Seats WARNING (Continued)

The shoulder belt will not be { WARNING against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you If you cannot feel temperature could go into it, receiving neck or change or pain to the skin, the other injuries. seat heater may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people The lap belt could go up over with such a condition should use your abdomen. The belt forces care when using the seat heater, would be there, not at your pelvic especially for long periods of bones. This could cause serious time. Do not place anything on internal injuries. Do not have a seatback reclined if the seat that insulates against For proper protection when the the vehicle is moving. heat, such as a blanket, cushion, vehicle is in motion, have the cover, or similar item. This may seatback upright. Then sit well cause the seat heater to back in the seat and wear the overheat. An overheated seat safety belt properly. heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (6,1)

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Auto Heated Seats The active high, medium, low, or off heated seat level will be indicated by the manual heated seat button lights on the center stack. Use the touch screen buttons or the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack to turn auto heated seats off. If the passenger seat is unoccupied, the auto heated seats feature will not activate that seat. The auto heated seats feature can be programmed to always be Navigation System Shown, Base enabled when the vehicle is on. See System Similar Vehicle Personalization on If available, the controls are on the If available, the controls can be page 5‑51. center stack. To operate, the vehicle accessed while the vehicle is on by Remote Start Heated Seats must be on. pressing the CLIMATE button on the M L center stack. When it is cold outside, the heated Press or to heat the driver or seats can be programmed to turn on Press the touch screen M AUTO or passenger seat cushion and L automatically during a remote seatback. AUTO button. The button color vehicle start. Unless the auto will change to green when this heated seats feature is available Press the button once for the feature is on. highest setting. With each press of and enabled, the heated seats will the button, the heated seat will When the vehicle is on, this feature be canceled when the vehicle is change to the next lower setting, will automatically activate the turned on. If the vehicle has auto and then the off setting. Three lights heated seats at the level required by heated seats and the feature is indicate the highest setting and one the vehicle's interior temperature. enabled, the seat heating level will light the lowest. automatically change to the level Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (7,1)

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required by the vehicle's interior Rear Seats temperature when the vehicle is WARNING (Continued) turned on. Folding the Seatback sure that the safety belts are The indicator lights on the heated properly routed and attached, and seat buttons do not turn on during a { WARNING are not twisted. remote start. If either seatback is not locked, it The temperature performance of an could move forward in a sudden To fold the seatback down: unoccupied seat may be reduced. stop or crash. That could cause This is normal. Notice: Folding a rear seat with injury to the person sitting there. the safety belts still fastened may The heated seats will not turn on Always push and pull on the cause damage to the seat or the during a remote start unless the seatbacks to be sure they are safety belts. Always unbuckle the heated seats feature is enabled in locked. safety belts and return them to the vehicle personalization menu. their normal stowed position See Vehicle Personalization on before folding a rear seat. page 5‑51. { WARNING

A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (8,1)

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Raising the Seatback 2. Safety Belt Storage Clip Notice: Damage to the safety belt 1. Make sure the safety belt is in or seatback locking mechanism the storage clip (2) before raising can occur if the safety belt is the seatback. caught between the rear seatback The safety belt should not cross and the seatback locking the seatback locking mechanism. The safety belt must mechanism (1) when raising the be out of the way when the rear seatback. seat is raised to the upright, locked position. If the safety belt 2. Raise the seatback and push it is damaged, see your dealer and rearward to lock it into place. have it replaced. A tab near the seatback release 1. Safety Belt Guide To raise the seatback: lever retracts when the seatback 2. Safety Belt Storage Clip is locked. 1. Remove the safety belt from the 3. Push and pull the top of the safety belt guide (1) and place it seatback to be sure it is locked in the storage clip (2). into position. The safety belt should remain in 4. Return the safety belt to the the storage clip while the safety belt guide after raising the seatback is in the folded seatback. position. Keep the seat in the upright, locked 2. Pull the seatback release lever position when not in use. to unlock the seatback. A tab near the lever raises when the seatback is unlocked. 1. Seatback Locking Mechanism 3. Fold the seatback forward. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (9,1)

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Why Safety Belts Work Safety Belts WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts are more likely to be seriously properly. It also describes some injured or killed. Do not allow things not to do with safety belts. passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped { WARNING with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and Do not let anyone ride where a check that all passenger(s) are safety belt cannot be worn restrained properly too. properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. worse than if you are wearing When riding in a vehicle, you travel safety belts. You can be seriously See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑14. as fast as the vehicle does. If the injured or killed by hitting things vehicle stops suddenly, you keep inside the vehicle harder or by going until something stops you. being ejected from the vehicle. In It could be the windshield, the addition, anyone who is not instrument panel, or the safety belts! buckled up can strike other When you wear a safety belt, you passengers in the vehicle. and the vehicle slow down together. It is extremely dangerous to ride There is more time to stop because in a cargo area, inside or outside you stop over a longer distance and, of a vehicle. In a collision, when worn properly, your strongest passengers riding in these areas bones take the forces from the (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (10,1)

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safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a This section is only for people of safety belt? adult size. A: You could be — whether you are There are special things to know wearing a safety belt or not. about safety belts and children. And Your chance of being conscious there are different rules for smaller during and after a crash, so you children and infants. If a child will be . Sit up straight and always keep can unbuckle and get out, is riding in the vehicle, see Older your feet on the floor in front much greater if you are belted. Children on page 3‑29 or Infants of you. and Young Children on page 3‑31. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why . Always use the correct buckle Follow those rules for everyone's for your seating position. should I have to wear safety protection. belts? . Wear the lap part of the belt low It is very important for all occupants A: Airbags are supplemental and snug on the hips, just to buckle up. Statistics show that touching the thighs. In a crash, systems only; so they work with unbelted people are hurt more often safety belts — not instead of this applies force to the strong in crashes than those who are pelvic bones and you would be them. Whether or not an airbag wearing safety belts. is provided, all occupants still less likely to slide under the lap have to buckle up to get the There are important things to know belt. If you slid under it, the belt most protection. about wearing a safety belt properly. would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (11,1)

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. Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt If the shoulder portion of a shoulder and across the chest. passenger belt is pulled out all These parts of the body are best All seating positions in the vehicle the way, the child restraint able to take belt restraining have a lap-shoulder belt. locking feature may be engaged. forces. The shoulder belt locks if The following instructions explain If this happens, let the belt go there is a sudden stop or crash. how to wear a lap-shoulder belt back all the way and start again. properly. { WARNING 1. If the seat has a safety belt You can be seriously injured, guide, and the safety belt is not or even killed, by not wearing routed through the guide, slide your safety belt properly. the edge of the belt webbing through the opening on the . Never allow the lap or guide. Be sure the belt is not shoulder belt to become twisted. loose or twisted. 2. Adjust the seat, if the seat is . Never wear the shoulder belt adjustable, so you can sit up under both arms or behind straight. To see how, see “Seats” your back. in the Index. . Never route the lap or 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull 4. Push the latch plate into the shoulder belt over an the belt across you. Do not let it buckle until it clicks. armrest. get twisted. Pull up on the latch plate to The lap-shoulder belt may lock if make sure it is secure. If the belt you pull the belt across you very is not long enough, see Safety quickly. If this happens, let the Belt Extender on page 3‑14. belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (12,1)

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Position the release button on They can help tighten the safety the buckle so that the safety belt belts during the early stages of a could be quickly unbuckled if moderate to severe frontal, near necessary. frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, if the vehicle has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, To unlatch the belt, push the button they need to be replaced, and other on the buckle. The belt should new parts for the vehicle's safety return to its stowed position. belt system may be required. See Before a door is closed, be sure the Replacing Safety Belt System Parts safety belt is out of the way. If a after a Crash on page 3‑15. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull door is slammed against a safety Rear Safety Belt Comfort up on the shoulder belt. belt, damage can occur to both the It may be necessary to pull safety belt and the vehicle. Guides stitching on the safety belt This vehicle may have rear safety through the latch plate to fully Safety Belt Pretensioners belt comfort guides. If not, they are tighten the lap belt on smaller This vehicle has safety belt available through your dealer. The occupants. pretensioners for front outboard guides may provide added safety occupants. Although the safety belt belt comfort for older children who pretensioners cannot be seen, they have outgrown booster seats and are part of the safety belt assembly. for some adults. When installed and Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (13,1)

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properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide, if equipped, for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. When using a comfort guide, remove the safety belt from the seat‐mounted guide before using the comfort guide. To install a comfort guide to the safety belt:

2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. The belt should not be twisted and insert the two edges of the and it should lie flat. The elastic belt into the slots of the guide. cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.

{ WARNING

A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be 1. Remove the guide from its seriously injured. The shoulder storage clip on the interior body belt should go over the shoulder trim next to the rear seat. (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (14,1)

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be removed from the guide. Slide A pregnant woman should wear a WARNING (Continued) the guide back into its storage clip lap-shoulder belt, and the lap located on the interior body trim portion should be worn as low as and across the chest. These parts next to the side of the seatback. possible, below the rounding, of the body are best able to take throughout the pregnancy. belt restraining forces. Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Pregnancy to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely Safety belts work for everyone, that the fetus will not be hurt in a including pregnant women. Like all crash. For pregnant women, as for occupants, they are more likely to anyone, the key to making safety be seriously injured if they do not belts effective is wearing them wear safety belts. properly. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you 4. Buckle and position the safety an extender. When you go in to belt as described previously in order it, take the heaviest coat you this section. Make sure that the will wear, so the extender will be shoulder belt crosses the long enough for you. To help avoid shoulder. personal injury, do not let someone To remove and store the comfort else use it, and use it only for the guide, squeeze the belt edges seat it is made to fit. The extender together so that the safety belt can has been designed for adults. Never Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (15,1)

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use it for securing child seats. To Safety Belt Care wear it, attach it to the regular safety WARNING (Continued) belt. See the instruction sheet that Keep belts clean and dry. comes with the extender. crash. To help make sure the { WARNING safety belt systems are working Safety System Check properly after a crash, have them Do not bleach or dye safety belts. inspected and any necessary Now and then, check that the safety It may severely weaken them. In replacements made as soon as belt reminder light, safety belts, a crash, they might not be able to possible. buckles, latch plates, retractors, and provide adequate protection. anchorages are all working properly. Clean safety belts only with mild After a minor crash, replacement of Look for any other loose or soap and lukewarm water. damaged safety belt system parts safety belts may not be necessary. that might keep a safety belt system But the safety belt assemblies that from doing its job. See your dealer Replacing Safety Belt were used during any crash may to have it repaired. Torn or frayed have been stressed or damaged. safety belts may not protect you in a System Parts after a See your dealer to have the safety crash. They can rip apart under Crash belt assemblies inspected or impact forces. If a belt is torn or replaced. frayed, get a new one right away. { WARNING New parts and repairs may be Make sure the safety belt reminder necessary even if the safety belt light is working. See Safety Belt A crash can damage the safety system was not being used at the belt system in the vehicle. Reminders on page 5‑14. time of the crash. A damaged safety belt system Keep safety belts clean and dry. may not properly protect the See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑15. person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (16,1)

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Have the safety belt pretensioners Airbag System All of the airbags in the vehicle will checked if the vehicle has been in a have the word AIRBAG embossed crash, or if the airbag readiness light The vehicle has the following in the trim or on an attached label stays on after you start the vehicle airbags: near the deployment opening. or while you are driving. See Airbag . A frontal airbag for the driver. For frontal airbags, the word Readiness Light on page 5‑15. . A frontal airbag for the front AIRBAG is on the center of the outboard passenger. steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the front . A knee airbag for the driver. outboard passenger. . A knee airbag for the front For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG outboard passenger. is on the lower part of the . A seat-mounted side impact instrument panel. airbag for the driver. For seat-mounted side impact . A seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the airbag for the front outboard side of the seatback closest to passenger. the door. . A roof-rail airbag for the driver For roof-rail airbags, the word and the passenger seated AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. directly behind the driver. Airbags are designed to supplement . A roof-rail airbag for the front the protection provided by safety outboard passenger and the belts. Even though today's airbags passenger seated directly are also designed to help reduce behind the front outboard the risk of injury from the force of an passenger. inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (17,1)

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Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { WARNING { WARNING Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, { WARNING force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when You can be severely injured or an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured killed in a crash if you are not against, or very close to any or killed. Airbags plus wearing your safety belt, even airbag when it inflates can be lap-shoulder belts offer protection with airbags. Airbags are seriously injured or killed. Do not for adults and older children, but designed to work with safety sit unnecessarily close to any not for young children and infants. belts, not replace them. Also, airbag, as you would be if sitting Neither the vehicle's safety belt airbags are not designed to inflate on the edge of the seat or leaning system nor its airbag system is in every crash. In some crashes forward. Safety belts help keep designed for them. Young safety belts are the only restraint. you in position before and during children and infants need the See When Should an Airbag a crash. Always wear a safety protection that a child restraint belt, even with airbags. The driver system can provide. Always Inflate? on page 3‑20. should sit as far back as possible secure children properly in the Wearing your safety belt during a while still maintaining control of vehicle. To read how, see Older crash helps reduce the chance of the vehicle. Children on page 3‑29 or Infants hitting things inside the vehicle or and Young Children on being ejected from it. Airbags are Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side page 3‑31. “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in the windows in seating positions with vehicle should wear a safety belt seat-mounted side impact airbags properly, whether or not there is and/or roof-rail airbags. an airbag for that person. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (18,1)

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Where Are the Airbags?

There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness The driver knee airbag is below the Light on page 5‑15 for more steering column. The front outboard information. The driver frontal airbag is in the passenger knee airbag is below the center of the steering wheel. glove box. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (19,1)

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WARNING (Continued)

that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger Do not use seat accessories that Side Similar Side Similar block the inflation path of a The driver and front outboard The roof-rail airbags for the driver, seat-mounted side impact airbag. passenger seat-mounted side front outboard passenger, and Never secure anything to the roof impact airbags are in the side of the second row outboard passengers of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags seatbacks closest to the door. are in the ceiling above the side by routing a rope or tie‐down windows. through any door or window opening. If you do, the path of an { WARNING inflating roof-rail airbag will be blocked. If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (20,1)

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When Should an Airbag whether the object is fixed or frontal or near frontal impacts that moving, rigid or deformable, narrow exceed a predetermined Inflate? or wide. deployment threshold. Frontal airbags are designed to Thresholds can also vary with The vehicle has seat-mounted side inflate in moderate to severe frontal specific vehicle design. impact airbags and roof-rail airbags. or near frontal crashes to help See Airbag System on page 3‑16. reduce the potential for severe Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, in Seat-mounted side impact and injuries, mainly to the driver's or roof-rail airbags are intended to front outboard passenger's head rear impacts, or in many side impacts. inflate in moderate to severe side and chest. However, they are only crashes. In addition, these roof-rail designed to inflate if the impact In addition the vehicle has airbags are intended to inflate exceeds a predetermined dual-stage frontal airbags. during a rollover or in a severe deployment threshold. Deployment Dual-stage airbags adjust the frontal impact. Seat-mounted side thresholds are used to predict how restraint according to crash severity. impact and roof-rail airbags will severe a crash is likely to be in time The vehicle has electronic frontal inflate if the crash severity is above for the airbags to inflate and help the system's designed threshold restrain the occupants. sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish between a level. The threshold level can vary Whether the frontal airbags will or moderate frontal impact and a more with specific vehicle design. should inflate is not based primarily severe frontal impact. For moderate Roof-rail airbags are not intended to on how fast the vehicle is traveling. frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags inflate in rear impacts. It depends on what you hit, the inflate at a level less than full A seat-mounted side impact airbag direction of the impact, and how deployment. For more severe frontal is intended to inflate on the side of quickly the vehicle slows down. impacts, full deployment occurs. the vehicle that is struck. Both Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal knee airbags are roof-rail airbags will inflate when different crash speeds depending on single-stage airbags and designed either side of the vehicle is struck or whether the vehicle hits an object to inflate in moderate to severe the sensing system predicts that the straight on or at an angle, and vehicle is about to roll over on its side, or in a severe frontal impact. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (21,1)

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In any particular crash, no one can moderate to severe side collisions, What Will You See after say whether an airbag should have even belted occupants can contact inflated simply because of the the inside of the vehicle. an Airbag Inflates? vehicle damage or repair costs. Airbags supplement the protection After the frontal airbags and provided by safety belts by seat-mounted side impact airbags What Makes an Airbag distributing the force of the impact inflate, they quickly deflate, so Inflate? more evenly over the quickly that some people may not occupant's body. even realize an airbag inflated. In a deployment event, the sensing Roof-rail airbags may still be at least system sends an electrical signal Rollover capable roof-rail airbags partially inflated for some time after triggering a release of gas from the are designed to help contain the they inflate. Some components of inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the head and chest of occupants in the the airbag module may be hot for airbag causing the bag to break out outboard seating positions in the several minutes. For location of the of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, first and second rows. The rollover airbags, see Where Are the and related hardware are all part of capable roof-rail airbags are Airbags? on page 3‑18. the airbag module. designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover The parts of the airbag that come For airbag location, see Where Are events, although no system can into contact with you may be warm, the Airbags? on page 3 18. ‑ prevent all such ejections. but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many from the vents in the deflated Restrain? types of collisions, primarily airbags. Airbag inflation does not because the occupant's motion is prevent the driver from seeing out of In moderate to severe frontal or not toward those airbags. See When the windshield or being able to steer near frontal collisions, even belted Should an Airbag Inflate? on the vehicle, nor does it prevent occupants can contact the steering page 3‑20. people from leaving the vehicle. wheel or the instrument panel. In Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (22,1)

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You can lock the doors, and turn off Additional windshield breakage may { WARNING the interior lamps and hazard also occur from the front outboard warning flashers by using the passenger airbag. When an airbag inflates, there controls for those features. may be dust in the air. This dust . Airbags are designed to inflate could cause breathing problems only once. After an airbag { WARNING for people with a history of inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. asthma or other breathing trouble. A crash severe enough to inflate To avoid this, everyone in the If you do not get them, the the airbags may have also airbag system will not be there vehicle should get out as soon as damaged important functions in to help protect you in another it is safe to do so. If you have the vehicle, such as the fuel crash. A new system will include breathing problems but cannot system, brake and steering airbag modules and possibly get out of the vehicle after an systems, etc. Even if the vehicle other parts. The service manual airbag inflates, then get fresh air appears to be drivable after a for the vehicle covers the need by opening a window or a door. moderate crash, there may be to replace other parts. If you experience breathing concealed damage that could . The vehicle has a crash sensing problems following an airbag make it difficult to safely operate deployment, you should seek and diagnostic module which the vehicle. records information after a medical attention. Use caution if attempting to crash. See Vehicle Data restart the vehicle after a crash Recording and Privacy on The vehicle has a feature that may has occurred. page 13‑13 and Event Data automatically unlock the doors, turn Recorders on page 13‑14. on the interior lamps and hazard . In many crashes severe enough to Let only qualified technicians warning flashers, and shut off the work on the airbag systems. fuel system after the airbags inflate. inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Improper service can mean that Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (23,1)

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an airbag system will not work outboard passenger frontal airbag properly. See your dealer for and knee airbag should be allowed service. to inflate or not. According to accident statistics, Passenger Sensing children are safer when properly System secured in a rear seat in a correct Canada child restraint for their weight The vehicle has a passenger and size. sensing system for the front The words ON and OFF or the outboard passenger position. The symbol for on and off will be visible We recommend that children be passenger airbag status indicator during the system check. When the secured in a rear seat, including: an will light on the overhead console system check is complete, either the infant or a child riding in a when the vehicle is started. word ON or OFF, or the symbol for rear-facing child restraint; a child on and off will be visible. See riding in a forward-facing child seat; Passenger Airbag Status Indicator an older child riding in a booster on page 5‑16. seat; and children, who are large The passenger sensing system enough, using safety belts. turns off the front outboard Never put a rear-facing child seat in passenger frontal airbag and knee the front. This is because the risk to United States airbag, under certain conditions. No the rear-facing child is so great, other airbag is affected by the if the airbag inflates. passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (24,1)

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. Or, if there is a critical problem { WARNING WARNING (Continued) with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints When the passenger sensing restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the system has turned off the front or killed if the passenger frontal airbag(s) are off. If you secure a outboard passenger frontal airbag airbag inflates. This is because forward-facing child restraint in and knee airbag, the off indicator the back of the rear-facing child the front outboard passenger will light and stay lit to remind you restraint would be very close to seat, always move the seat as far that the airbags are off. See the inflating airbag. A child in a back as it will go. It is better to Passenger Airbag Status Indicator forward-facing child restraint can secure the child restraint in a on page 5‑16. be seriously injured or killed if the rear seat. passenger frontal airbag inflates The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on the front and the passenger seat is in a The passenger sensing system is outboard passenger frontal airbag forward position. designed to turn off the front and knee airbag anytime the system Even if the passenger sensing outboard passenger airbag and senses that a person of adult size is system has turned off the front knee airbag if: sitting properly in the front outboard outboard passenger airbag(s), no . The front outboard passenger passenger seat. system is fail-safe. No one can seat is unoccupied. When the passenger sensing guarantee that an airbag will not . The system determines that an system has allowed the airbags to inflate under some unusual infant is present in a child be enabled, the on indicator will light circumstance, even though the restraint. and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag(s) are off. airbags are active. . A front outboard passenger (Continued) takes his/her weight off of the For some children, including seat for a period of time. children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (25,1)

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off the front outboard passenger If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child frontal airbag and knee airbag, Child Restraint restraint and restarting the depending upon the person’s vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, seating posture and body build. If a child restraint has been installed turn the vehicle off. Then slightly Everyone in the vehicle who and the on indicator is lit: recline the vehicle seatback and has outgrown child restraints 1. Turn the vehicle off. adjust the seat cushion, should wear a safety belt if adjustable, to make sure that 2. Remove the child restraint from properly whether or not there is the vehicle seatback is not — the vehicle. an airbag for that person. pushing the child restraint into 3. Remove any additional items the seat cushion. from the seat such as blankets, { WARNING Also make sure the child cushions, seat covers, seat restraint is not trapped under the heaters, or seat massagers. If the airbag readiness light ever vehicle head restraint. If this comes on and stays on, it means 4. Reinstall the child restraint happens, adjust the head that something may be wrong following the directions provided restraint. See Head Restraints with the airbag system. To help by the child restraint on page 3‑2. avoid injury to yourself or others, manufacturer and refer to 6. Restart the vehicle. have the vehicle serviced right Securing Child Restraints (Front away. See Airbag Readiness Passenger Seat) on page 3‑46 The passenger sensing system Light on page 5‑15 for more or Securing Child Restraints may or may not turn off the information, including important (Rear Seat) on page 3‑43. airbags for a child in a child safety information. restraint depending upon the child's seating posture and body build. It is better to secure a child restraint in a rear seat. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (26,1)

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If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material in the Index for additional Adult-Size Occupant from the seat, such as blankets, information about the importance of cushions, seat covers, seat proper restraint use. heaters, seat massagers, a A thick layer of additional material, laptop, or other electronic such as a blanket or cushion, devices. or aftermarket equipment such as 3. Place the seatback in the fully seat covers, seat heaters, and seat upright position. massagers can affect how well the 4. Have the person sit upright in passenger sensing system the seat, centered on the seat operates. We recommend that you cushion, with legs comfortably not use seat covers or other extended. aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific 5. Restart the vehicle and have the vehicle. See Adding Equipment to person remain in this position for the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on two to three minutes after the on If a person of adult size is sitting in page 3‑27 for more information indicator is lit. the front outboard passenger seat, about modifications that can affect but the off indicator is lit, it could be Additional Factors Affecting how the system operates. because that person is not sitting System Operation A wet seat can affect the properly in the seat. Use the performance of the passenger following steps to allow the system Safety belts help keep the sensing system. Here is how: to detect that person and enable the passenger in position on the seat . The passenger sensing system front outboard passenger frontal during vehicle maneuvers and may turn off the passenger airbag and knee airbag: braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the frontal airbag and passenger 1. Turn the vehicle off. passenger airbag status. See knee airbag when liquid is “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” soaked into the seat. If this happens, the off indicator will be Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (27,1)

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lit, and the airbag readiness light an unoccupied seat. If this is not on the instrument panel will also desired, remove the object from { WARNING be lit. the seat. For up to 10 seconds after the . Liquid pooled on the seat that vehicle is turned off and the { WARNING has not soaked in may make it 12‐volt battery is disconnected, more likely that the passenger an airbag can still inflate during sensing system will turn on the Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the improper service. You can be passenger frontal airbag and injured if you are close to an passenger knee airbag while a passenger seat cushion and airbag when it inflates. Avoid child restraint or child occupant seatback may interfere with the yellow connectors. They are is on the seat. If the passenger proper operation of the passenger frontal airbag and passenger sensing system. probably part of the airbag knee airbag are turned on, the system. Be sure to follow proper on indicator will be lit. service procedures, and make Servicing the sure the person performing work If the passenger seat gets wet, dry for you is qualified to do so. the seat immediately. If the airbag Airbag-Equipped Vehicle readiness light is lit, do not install a Airbags affect how the vehicle child restraint or allow anyone to should be serviced. There are parts Adding Equipment to the occupy the seat. See Airbag of the airbag system in several Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Readiness Light on page 5‑15 for places around the vehicle. Your important safety information. dealer and the service manual have Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, The on indicator may be lit if an information about servicing the height, front end, or side sheet object, such as a briefcase, vehicle and the airbag system. To metal may keep the airbag system handbag, grocery bag, laptop, purchase a service manual, see from working properly. or other electronic device, is put on Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13‑11. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (28,1)

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The operation of the airbag system or device, installed under or on top Airbag System Check can also be affected by changing or of the seat fabric, could also moving any parts of the front seats, interfere with the operation of the The airbag system does not need safety belts, airbag sensing and passenger sensing system. This regularly scheduled maintenance or diagnostic module, steering wheel, could either prevent proper replacement. Make sure the airbag instrument panel, roof-rail airbag deployment of the passenger readiness light is working. See modules, ceiling or pillar garnish airbag(s) or prevent the passenger Airbag Readiness Light on trim, overhead console, front sensing system from properly page 5‑15. sensors, side impact sensors, turning off the passenger airbag(s). Notice: If an airbag covering is rollover sensor module, or airbag See Passenger Sensing System on damaged, opened, or broken, the wiring. page 3‑23. airbag may not work properly. Do Your dealer and the service manual If the vehicle has rollover roof‐rail not open or break the airbag have information about the location airbags, see Different Size Tires coverings. If there are any of the airbag sensors, sensing and and Wheels on page 10‑55 for opened or broken airbag covers, diagnostic module, and airbag additional important information. have the airbag covering and/or wiring. airbag module replaced. For the If your vehicle needs to be modified location of the airbags, see In addition, the vehicle has a because you have a disability and Where Are the Airbags? on passenger sensing system that you have questions about whether page 3‑18. See your dealer for includes sensors as part of the front the modifications will affect the service. outboard passenger seat. The vehicle's airbag system, or if you passenger sensing system may not have questions about whether the operate properly if the original seat airbag system will be affected if the trim is replaced with non-GM vehicle is modified for any other covers, upholstery, or trim; or with reason, call Customer Assistance. GM covers, upholstery, or trim See Customer Assistance Offices designed for a different vehicle. Any on page 13‑3. object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort-enhancing pad Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (29,1)

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Replacing Airbag System Information Center (DIC) will be Child Restraints displayed. Before the vehicle can be Parts after a Crash operated again, it must be serviced at your dealer. Older Children { WARNING If an airbag inflates, you will need to A crash can damage the airbag replace airbag system parts. See systems in the vehicle. your dealer for service. A damaged airbag system may If the airbag readiness light stays on not work properly and may not after the vehicle is started or comes protect you and your on when you are driving, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting system may not work properly. Have in serious injury or even death. To the vehicle serviced right away. See help make sure the airbag Airbag Readiness Light on systems are working properly page 5‑15 for more information. after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as Older children who have outgrown possible. booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. If an airbag inflates or the vehicle has been in a crash, the sensing system may shut down the high voltage system. When this occurs, the high voltage battery is disconnected and the vehicle will not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message in the Driver Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (30,1)

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The manufacturer instructions that . Can proper safety belt fit be According to accident statistics, come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the children and infants are safer when weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue. If no, properly restrained in a child booster. Use a booster seat with a return to the booster seat. restraint system or infant restraint lap-shoulder belt until the child Q: What is the proper way to system secured in a rear seating passes the fit test below: wear safety belts? position. . Sit all the way back on the seat. A: An older child should wear a In a crash, children who are not Do the knees bend at the seat lap-shoulder belt and get the buckled up can strike other people edge? If yes, continue. If no, additional restraint a shoulder who are buckled up, or can be return to the booster seat. belt can provide. The shoulder thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. belt should not cross the face or Does the shoulder belt rest on neck. The lap belt should fit properly. the shoulder? If yes, continue. snugly below the hips, just If no, try using the rear safety touching the top of the thighs. { WARNING belt comfort guide. See “Rear This applies belt force to the Safety Belt Comfort Guides” child's pelvic bones in a crash. Never allow more than one child under Lap-Shoulder Belt on It should never be worn over the to wear the same safety belt. The page 3‑11. If the shoulder belt abdomen, which could cause safety belt cannot properly spread still does not rest on the severe or even fatal internal the impact forces. In a crash, they shoulder, then return to the injuries in a crash. can be crushed together and booster seat. Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person . Does the lap belt fit low and Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on snug on the hips, touching the page 3‑11. at a time. thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (31,1)

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Infants and Young WARNING (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries. The shoulder belt should distance traveled nor the age and go over the shoulder and across size of the traveler changes the the chest. need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be { WARNING restrained while in a vehicle.

Never allow a child to wear the { WARNING safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be Children can be seriously injured seriously injured by not wearing or strangled if a shoulder belt is the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a wrapped around their neck and crash, the child would not be the safety belt continues to restrained by the shoulder belt. tighten. Never leave children The child could move too far unattended in a vehicle and never forward increasing the chance of allow children to play with the head and neck injury. The child safety belts. might also slide under the lap (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (32,1)

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Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's arms. An infant should be child restraint in the right front safety belt system nor its airbag secured in an appropriate seat. Secure a rear-facing child system is designed for them. Every restraint. restraint in a rear seat. It is also time infants and young children ride better to secure a forward-facing in vehicles, they should have the child restraint in a rear seat. If you protection provided by appropriate must secure a forward-facing child restraints. child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, passenger seat as far back as it or can be thrown out of the vehicle. will go.

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Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. { WARNING For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) Children who are up against, infant will suddenly become a or very close to, any airbag when 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's it inflates can be seriously injured (Continued) or killed. Never put a rear-facing (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (33,1)

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Q: What are the different types of are many kinds of restraints add-on child restraints? available for children with { WARNING special needs. A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still are purchased by the vehicle so small that the vehicle's regular owner, are available in four basic { WARNING safety belt may not remain low on types. Selection of a particular the hip bones, as it should. restraint should take into To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants Instead, it may settle up around consideration not only the child's the child's abdomen. In a crash, weight, height, and age but also need complete support. In a the belt would apply force on a whether or not the restraint will crash, if an infant is in a body area that is unprotected by be compatible with the motor rear-facing child restraint, the vehicle in which it will be used. crash forces can be distributed any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal For most basic types of child across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and injuries. To reduce the risk of restraints, there are many serious or fatal injuries during a different models available. When shoulders. Infants should always crash, young children should purchasing a child restraint, be be secured in rear-facing child always be secured in appropriate sure it is designed to be used in restraints. a motor vehicle. If it is, the child restraints. restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (34,1)

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Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats Rear-Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness. vehicle's safety belt system. restraint with the seating surface A booster seat can also help a child against the back of the infant. to see out the window. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (35,1)

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Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a locate the nearest child safety seat Restraint in the Vehicle crash if the child restraint is not inspection station. For CPST properly secured in the vehicle. availability in Canada, check with { WARNING When securing an add-on child Transport Canada or the Provincial restraint, refer to the instructions Ministry of Transportation office. A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which Securing the Child within the killed in a crash if the child may be on the restraint itself or in a Child Restraint restraint is not properly secured in booklet, or both, and to this manual. the vehicle. Secure the child The child restraint instructions are restraint properly in the vehicle important, so if they are not { WARNING using the vehicle safety belt or available, obtain a replacement A child can be seriously injured or copy from the manufacturer. LATCH system, following the killed in a crash if the child is not instructions that came with that Keep in mind that an unsecured properly secured in the child child restraint and the instructions child restraint can move around in a restraint. Secure the child in this manual. collision or sudden stop and injure properly following the instructions people in the vehicle. Be sure to that came with that child restraint. To help reduce the chance of injury, properly secure any child restraint in the child restraint must be secured the vehicle — even when no child is in the vehicle. Child restraint in it. Where to Put the systems must be secured in vehicle In some areas, Certified Child Restraint seats by lap belts or the lap belt Passenger Safety Technicians According to accident statistics, portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by (CPSTs) are available to inspect children and infants are safer when the LATCH system. See Lower and demonstrate how to correctly properly restrained in a child Anchors and Tethers for Children use and install child restraints. In restraint system or infant restraint (LATCH System) on page 3‑37. the U.S., refer to the National system secured in a rear seating Highway Traffic Safety position. Administration (NHTSA) website to Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (36,1)

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We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; injured or killed if the right front See Passenger Sensing System a child riding in a forward-facing passenger airbag inflates and the on page 3‑23 for additional child seat; an older child riding in a passenger seat is in a forward information. booster seat; and children, who are position. large enough, using safety belts. Even if the passenger sensing When securing a child restraint in a A label on the sun visor says, system has turned off the right rear seating position, study the “Never put a rear-facing child front passenger airbag(s), no instructions that came with the child restraint in the front.” This is system is fail-safe. No one can restraint to make sure it is because the risk to the rear-facing guarantee that an airbag will not compatible with this vehicle. child is so great, if the airbag deploy under some unusual Child restraints and booster seats deploys. circumstance, even though the vary considerably in size, and some airbag(s) are turned off. may fit in certain seating positions { WARNING Secure rear-facing child restraints better than others. Always make sure the child restraint is properly in a rear seat, even if the A child in a rear-facing child secured. restraint can be seriously injured airbag(s) are off. If you secure a Depending on where you place the or killed if the right front forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move child restraint and the size of the passenger airbag inflates. This is child restraint, you may not be able because the back of the the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to to access adjacent safety belt rear-facing child restraint would assemblies or LATCH anchors for be very close to the inflating secure the child restraint in a rear seat. additional passengers or child airbag. A child in a forward-facing restraints. Adjacent seating child restraint can be seriously (Continued) positions should not be used if the (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (37,1)

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child restraint prevents access to or Make sure that a LATCH-compatible Lower Anchors interferes with the routing of the child restraint is properly installed safety belt. using the anchors, or use the Wherever a child restraint is vehicle's safety belts to secure the installed, be sure to secure the child restraint, following the instructions restraint properly. that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. Keep in mind that an unsecured When installing a child restraint with child restraint can move around in a a top tether, you must also use collision or sudden stop and injure either the lower anchors or the people in the vehicle. Be sure to safety belts to properly secure the properly secure any child restraint in child restraint. A child restraint must the vehicle — even when no child is never be attached using only the top in it. tether and anchor. Lower Anchors and In order to use the LATCH system in Lower anchors (1) are metal bars your vehicle, you need a child built into the vehicle. There are two Tethers for Children restraint that has LATCH lower anchors for each LATCH (LATCH System) attachments. The child restraint seating position that will manufacturer will provide you with The LATCH system secures a child accommodate a child restraint with instructions on how to use the child lower attachments (2). restraint during driving or in a crash. restraint and its attachments. The LATCH attachments on the child following explains how to attach a restraint are used to attach the child child restraint with these restraint to the anchors in the attachments in the vehicle. vehicle. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint Not all vehicle seating positions or easier. child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (38,1)

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Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the child restraint. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of Rear Seat the child restraint to the vehicle. attached. Be sure to read and follow A top tether anchor is built into the the instructions for your child I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating vehicle. The top tether restraint. positions with top tether anchors. attachment (2) on the child restraint H (Lower Anchor): Seating connects to the top tether anchor in positions with two lower anchors. the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (39,1)

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restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3‑35 for additional information. Securing a Child Restraint To assist in locating the lower Designed for the LATCH anchors, each seating position with System lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback Top Tether Anchors and the seat cushion. The top tether anchors for outboard { WARNING rear seating positions are on the back of the rear seatback. Be sure If a LATCH-type child restraint is to use an anchor on the same side not attached to anchors, the child of the vehicle as the seating restraint will not be able to protect position where the child restraint will the child correctly. In a crash, the be placed. child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a LATCH-type child Do not secure a child restraint in a restraint properly using the To assist in locating the top tether position without a top tether anchor anchors, or use the vehicle safety anchors, the top tether anchor if a national or local law requires symbol is near the top tether that the top tether be attached, or if belts to secure the restraint, anchor. the instructions that come with the following the instructions that child restraint say that the top tether came with the child restraint and must be attached. the instructions in this manual. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (40,1)

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do not use the vehicle's safety belts. { WARNING WARNING (Continued) Instead, use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint attachments to Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, secure the restraints. Some restraint to a single anchor. if the vehicle has one, after the restraints also use another vehicle Attaching more than one child child restraint has been installed. anchor to secure a top tether. restraint to a single anchor could 1. Attach and tighten the lower cause the anchor or attachment Notice: Do not let the LATCH to come loose or even break attachments to the lower attachments rub against the anchors. If the child restraint during a crash. A child or others vehicle’s safety belts. This may does not have lower could be injured. To reduce the damage these parts. If necessary, attachments or the desired risk of serious or fatal injuries move buckled safety belts to seating position does not have during a crash, attach only one avoid rubbing the LATCH lower anchors, secure the child child restraint per anchor. attachments. restraint with the top tether and Do not fold the empty rear seat the safety belts. Refer to your with a safety belt buckled. This child restraint manufacturer { WARNING could damage the safety belt or instructions and the instructions the seat. Unbuckle and return the in this manual. Children can be seriously injured safety belt to its stowed position, 1.1. Find the lower anchors for or strangled if a shoulder belt is before folding the seat. the desired seating wrapped around their neck and If you need to secure more than one position. the safety belt continues to child restraint in the rear seat, see 1.2. Put the child restraint on tighten. Buckle any unused safety Where to Put the Restraint on the seat. belts behind the child restraint so page 3‑35. children cannot reach them. Pull If the head restraint This system is designed to make the shoulder belt all the way out interferes with the proper the installation of child restraints installation of the child (Continued) easier. When using lower anchors, restraint, the head restraint Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (41,1)

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may be removed. See 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten “Head Restraint Removal the top tether according to and Reinstallation” at the your child restraint end of this section. instructions and the 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower following instructions: attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer If the position you are using recommends that the top tether does not have a headrest be attached, attach and tighten or head restraint, or the the top tether to the top tether headrest or head restraint anchor, if equipped. Refer to the has been removed, and you child restraint instructions and are using a dual tether, the following steps: If the position you are using route the tether over the 2.1. Find the top tether anchor does not have a headrest seatback. on the back of the rear or head restraint, or the seatback. headrest or head restraint has been removed, and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (42,1)

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If the rear outboard seating 3. Before placing a child in the position you are using has child restraint, make sure it is an adjustable head restraint securely held in place. To check, and you are using a dual grasp the child restraint at the tether, route the tether LATCH path and attempt to around the head restraint. move it side to side and back and forth. There should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement for proper installation. Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation

The rear outboard head restraints 2. Press both buttons on the head can be removed if they interfere with restraint posts at the same time, the proper installation of the child and pull up on the head restraint. restraint. If the rear outboard seating To remove the head restraint: position you are using has 3. Store the head restraint in the an adjustable head restraint 1. Partially fold the seatback cargo area of the vehicle. and you are using a single forward. See Rear Seats on 4. When the child restraint is tether, raise the head page 3‑7 for additional removed, reinstall the head restraint and route the information. restraint before the seating tether under the head position is used. restraint and in between the head restraint posts. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (43,1)

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1. Insert the head restraint posts { WARNING into the holes in the top of the WARNING (Continued) seatback. The notches on the With head restraints that are not posts must face the driver side death in a crash. To help make installed and adjusted properly, of the vehicle. sure the LATCH system is there is a greater chance that working properly after a crash, occupants will suffer a neck/ 2. Push the head restraint down. see your dealer to have the spinal injury in a crash. Do not If necessary, press the height system inspected and any drive until the head restraints for adjustment release button to necessary replacements made as all occupants are installed and further lower the head restraint. soon as possible. adjusted properly. See Head Restraints on page 3 2. ‑ If the vehicle has the LATCH system To reinstall the head restraint: 3. Try to move the head restraint to and it was being used during a make sure that it is locked in crash, new LATCH system parts place. may be needed. New parts and repairs may be Replacing LATCH System necessary even if the LATCH Parts After a Crash system was not being used at the time of the crash. { WARNING Securing Child Restraints A crash can damage the LATCH (Rear Seat) system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly When securing a child restraint in a secure the child restraint, rear seating position, study the resulting in serious injury or even instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is (Continued) compatible with this vehicle. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (44,1)

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If the child restraint has the LATCH If more than one child restraint system, see Lower Anchors and needs to be installed in the rear Tethers for Children (LATCH seat, be sure to read Where to Put System) on page 3‑37 for how and the Restraint on page 3‑35. where to install the child restraint 1. Put the child restraint on using LATCH. If a child restraint is the seat. secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, If the head restraint interferes see Lower Anchors and Tethers for with the proper installation of the Children (LATCH System) on child restraint, the head restraint page 3‑37 for top tether anchor may be removed. See “Head locations. Restraint Removal and Reinstallation” under Lower Do not secure a child seat in a Anchors and Tethers for 4. Push the latch plate into the position without a top tether anchor Children (LATCH System) on buckle until it clicks. if a national or local law requires page 3‑37. that the top tether be anchored, or if Position the release button on the instructions that come with the 2. Remove the safety belt from the the buckle so that the safety belt child restraint say that the top strap guide on the seatback by sliding could be quickly unbuckled if must be anchored. the webbing through the opening necessary. on the guide. Do not secure the If the child restraint does not have child restraint with the safety belt the LATCH system, you will be routed through the guide. using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run sure to follow the instructions that the lap and shoulder portions of came with the child restraint. Secure the vehicle's safety belt through the child in the child restraint when or around the restraint. The child and as the instructions say. restraint instructions will show you how. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (45,1)

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7. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑37 for more information. 8. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down safety belt path and attempt to out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the move it side to side and back lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to and forth. When the child set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, restraint is properly installed, not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back there should be no more than into the retractor. When installing 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. a forward-facing child restraint, it To remove the child restraint, may be helpful to use your knee unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and to push down on the child let it return to the stowed position. restraint as you tighten the belt. If the top tether is attached to a top Try to pull the belt out of the tether anchor, disconnect it. If the retractor to make sure the head restraint was removed, retractor is locked. If the reinstall it before the seating retractor is not locked, repeat position is used. See “Head Steps 5 and 6. Restraint Removal and Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (46,1)

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and Tethers for Children (LATCH on page 5‑16 for more information, System) on page 3‑37 for additional including important safety WARNING (Continued) information on installing the head information. restraint properly. Even if the passenger sensing A label on the sun visor says, system has turned off the right If the seat has a safety belt guide, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in front passenger airbag(s), no return the safety belt into the guide the front.” This is because the risk to system is fail-safe. No one can on the seatback by sliding the the rear-facing child is so great, guarantee that an airbag will not webbing through the opening on the if the airbag deploys. deploy under some unusual guide. circumstance, even though the { WARNING Securing Child Restraints airbag(s) are turned off. (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the This vehicle has airbags. A rear or killed if the right front airbag(s) are off. If you secure a seat is a safer place to secure a passenger airbag inflates. This is forward-facing child restraint in forward-facing child restraint. See because the back of the the right front seat, always move Where to Put the Restraint on rear-facing child restraint would the front passenger seat as far page 3‑35. be very close to the inflating back as it will go. It is better to In addition, the vehicle has a airbag. A child in a forward-facing secure the child restraint in a passenger sensing system which is child restraint can be seriously rear seat. designed to turn off the right front injured or killed if the right front See Passenger Sensing System passenger frontal airbag and passenger airbag inflates and the on page 3 23 for additional passenger knee airbag under ‑ passenger seat is in a forward information. certain conditions. See Passenger position. Sensing System on page 3‑23 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (47,1)

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If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in Tethers for Children (LATCH this position. Follow the instructions System) on page 3‑37 for how and that came with the child restraint. where to install the child restraint 1. Move the seat as far back as it using LATCH. If a child restraint is will go before securing the secured using a safety belt and it forward-facing child restraint. uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children When the passenger sensing (LATCH System) on page 3‑37 for system has turned off the right top tether anchor locations. front passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag, the Do not secure a child seat in a off indicator on the passenger position without a top tether anchor airbag status indicator should 4. Push the latch plate into the if a national or local law requires light and stay lit when you start buckle until it clicks. that the top tether be anchored, or if the vehicle. See Passenger Position the release button on the instructions that come with the Airbag Status Indicator on child restraint say that the top strap the buckle so that the safety belt page 5‑16. must be anchored. could be quickly unbuckled if 2. Put the child restraint on necessary. In Canada, the law requires that the seat. forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run attached. the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (48,1)

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7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down status indicator will come on and out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the stay on when the vehicle is started. lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to If a child restraint has been installed set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, and the on indicator is lit, see “If the not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back On Indicator Is Lit for a Child into the retractor. When installing Restraint” under Passenger Sensing a forward-facing child restraint, it System on page 3‑23 for more may be helpful to use your knee information. to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and Try to pull the belt out of the let it return to the stowed position. retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (1,1)

Storage 4-1

Storage Storage Floor Console Storage Compartments Front Console Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Instrument Panel Storage Glove Box ...... 4-1 Floor Console Storage ...... 4-1 Umbrella Storage ...... 4-4 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover ...... 4-4

There is a storage compartment on top of the instrument panel that In the armrest storage area there is includes an auxiliary power outlet. an auxiliary jack (2) and auxiliary Inside is a transmitter slot for the power outlet (3). Cords from Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) accessories can be routed through transmitter. See Remote Keyless the pass-thru (1) on each side. See Entry (RKE) System Operation on “Auxiliary Devices” in the page 2‑2. infotainment manual. Glove Box Open the glove box by lifting up on the lever. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

4-2 Storage

Rear Console Removal

The armrest storage bin is removable. Lift the handle to access the To remove the armrest storage bin, storage area. push the button and lift the armrest { WARNING storage bin up. An unsecured armrest storage bin could strike people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Store the armrest storage bin securely or remove it from the vehicle. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (3,1)

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Installation

Move the armrest storage bin Removable Armrest Storage Bin forward to release it from the rear Shown bracket. To install the armrest storage bin, align the bracket (2) on the rear of The console also has an auxiliary the armrest storage bin into the power outlet. See “Auxiliary slot (3) on the rear console and Devices” in the infotainment manual. push the armrest down until the latch (1) locks into the opening (4). Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (4,1)

4-4 Storage

Umbrella Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover

Slide an umbrella into the opening on either the driver or passenger door.

There is a cover for the rear cargo area. Use the four cargo cover loops to hook the cover to the side panels. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (1,1)

Instruments and Controls 5-1

Total Vehicle Range ...... 5-14 Engine Coolant Temperature Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-14 Warning Light ...... 5-23 Controls Airbag Readiness Light ...... 5-15 Tire Pressure Light ...... 5-24 Passenger Airbag Status Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-24 Indicator ...... 5-16 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-25 Instrument Panel Overview Charging System Light Security Light ...... 5-25 Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 5-3 (12-Volt Battery) ...... 5-17 Vehicle Ready Light ...... 5-25 Malfunction High-Beam On Light ...... 5-25 Controls Indicator Lamp ...... 5-17 Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-25 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-5 Brake System Warning Cruise Control Light ...... 5-26 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 5-5 Light ...... 5-20 Door, Hood, or Hatch Open Horn ...... 5-6 Electric Parking Brake Light ...... 5-26 Pedestrian Friendly Alert ...... 5-6 Light ...... 5-20 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-6 Service Electric Parking Brake Information Displays Power Outlets ...... 5-7 Light ...... 5-20 Center Stack Display ...... 5-27 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Power Flows ...... 5-27 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Warning Light ...... 5-21 Programmable Charging . . . . . 5-29 Indicators Sport Mode Light ...... 5-21 Energy Information ...... 5-39 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Mountain Mode Light ...... 5-21 Clock ...... 5-40 Indicators ...... 5-8 Hold Mode Light ...... 5-22 Driver Information Instrument Cluster ...... 5-8 Lane Departure Warning Center (DIC) ...... 5-41 Speedometer ...... 5-12 (LDW) Light ...... 5-22 Vehicle Messages Odometer ...... 5-12 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Vehicle Messages ...... 5-43 Trip Odometer ...... 5-13 Warning Light ...... 5-22 Compass ...... 5-13 Battery and Charging Traction Off Light ...... 5-22 Messages ...... 5-43 Battery Gauge (High StabiliTrak® OFF Light ...... 5-23 Voltage) ...... 5-13 Brake System Messages . . . . 5-44 Traction Control System Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-44 Fuel Gauge ...... 5-13 (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light . . . . 5-23 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...... 5-14 Door Ajar Messages ...... 5-44 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

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Drive Mode Messages ...... 5-45 Vehicle Personalization Electric Drive Unit Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-51 Messages ...... 5-45 Engine Cooling System Universal Remote System Messages ...... 5-45 Universal Remote System . . . 5-59 Engine Oil Messages ...... 5-45 Universal Remote System Fuel System Messages ...... 5-46 Programming ...... 5-59 Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-46 Universal Remote System Lamp Messages ...... 5-47 Operation ...... 5-62 Object Detection System Messages ...... 5-47 Propulsion Power Messages ...... 5-48 Ride Control System Messages ...... 5-48 Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-49 Security Messages ...... 5-49 Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-49 Starting the Vehicle Messages ...... 5-50 Tire Messages ...... 5-50 Vehicle Reminder Messages ...... 5-51 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-51 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (3,1)

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Instrument Panel Overview Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (4,1)

5-4 Instruments and Controls

1. Air Vents on page 8‑8. 9. Instrument Panel Storage on 20. DRIVE MODE Button. See 2. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. page 4‑1. Driver Selected Operating See Turn and Lane-Change 10. Automatic Climate Control Modes on page 9‑22. Signals on page 6‑3. System on page 8‑1. 21. Power Button on page 9‑16. Exterior Lamp Controls on 11. Hood Release. SeeHood on 22. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive page 6‑1. page 10‑6. Unit on page 9‑27. Pedestrian Friendly Alert on 12. Driver Information Center (DIC) 23. Infotainment on page 7‑1. page 5‑6. Controls. See Driver Navigation System (If Information Center (DIC) on 3. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8. Equipped). See the navigation page 5‑41. Driver Information Center (DIC) manual. Display. See Driver Information 13. Instrument Panel Illumination 24. Electric Parking Brake on Control on page 6 4. Center (DIC) on page 5‑41. ‑ page 9‑30. 4. Windshield Wiper/Washer on 14. Data Link Connector (DLC) 25. Power Door Locks on (Out of View). See Malfunction page 5‑6. page 2‑11. Indicator Lamp on page 5‑17. 5. Heated Front Seats on page 3‑5 26. Hazard Warning Flashers on 15. Cruise Control on page 9 35. (If Equipped). ‑ page 6‑3. 6. Center Stack Display on 16. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 5. page 5‑27. ‑ 7. Charging Status Indicator. See 17. Horn on page 5‑6. Charging Status Feedback on 18. Steering Wheel Controls on page 9‑49. page 5‑5 (If Equipped). 8. Light Sensor. See Daytime 19. Leaf Button. See Center Stack Running Lamps (DRL) on Display on page 5‑27. page 6‑2. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (5,1)

Instruments and Controls 5-5

Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1 while driving. and “Bluetooth” in the Infotainment Steering Wheel Manual. Steering Wheel Controls $ / i (End Call/Mute): Press to Adjustment silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or to end a current call. _ SRC ^ (Rotary Control): Turn _ or ^ to select a radio band or audio source. Turn _ or ^ to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD track, DVD track/chapter, or MP3 For vehicles with audio steering track. To adjust the steering wheel: wheel controls, some audio controls Press SRC to change between can be adjusted at the steering 1. Pull the lever down. radio and CD or DVD. wheel. 2. Move the steering wheel up Press and hold SRC to interact with / (Push to Talk): For vehicles or down. b g the navigation system. with an OnStar, Bluetooth, 3. Pull or push the steering wheel or navigation system (if equipped), + x − (Volume): Press + to closer or away from you. press to interact with those systems. increase the volume; press − to 4. Pull the lever up to lock the decrease the volume. steering wheel in place. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (6,1)

5-6 Instruments and Controls

Horn To use the pedestrian friendly alert: INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move the lever up to INT for intermittent Press near the horn symbol to Momentarily push the P button on wipes, then turn the x INT band sound the horn. the end of the turn signal lever, and up for more frequent wipes or down The pedestrian friendly alert a soft-note alert will momentarily sound. for less frequent wipes. provides momentary soft‐note horn sound. See Pedestrian Friendly Repeat for additional activations of Alert on page 5‑6 for more the pedestrian friendly alert. information. Windshield Wiper/Washer Pedestrian Friendly Alert Use this feature to alert people who may not hear your vehicle OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. approaching. 8 (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly The pedestrian friendly alert is only move the lever down. For several available when the vehicle is not in wipes, hold the lever down. P (Park). Clear snow and ice from the wiper The windshield wiper/washer lever blades and windshield before using is on the side of the steering them. If frozen to the windshield, column. With the ignition in ACC/ carefully loosen or thaw them. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, Damaged blades should be move the windshield wiper lever to replaced. See Wiper Blade select the wiper speed. Replacement on page 10‑25. HI: Use for fast wipes. Heavy snow or ice can overload the LO: Use for slow wipes. wiper motor. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (7,1)

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Wiper Parking page 10‑19 for information on filling The power outlets supply power If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ the windshield washer fluid while the vehicle is on, or if the OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI, reservoir. vehicle is in Retained Accessory or INT, they will immediately stop. Power (RAP). See Retained { WARNING Accessory Power (RAP) on If the windshield wiper lever is then page 9‑19. moved to off before the driver door In freezing weather, do not use Remove the cover to access. is opened or within 10 minutes, the the washer until the windshield is wipers will restart and move to the warmed. Otherwise the washer Certain accessory plugs may not be base of the windshield. fluid can form ice on the compatible with the accessory If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ windshield, blocking your vision. power outlet and could overload OFF while the wipers are performing vehicle or adapter fuses. If a wipes due to windshield washing, problem is experienced, see your the wipers continue to run until they Power Outlets dealer. reach the base of the windshield. The accessory power outlets can be When adding electrical equipment, n L (Windshield Washer): Pull used to plug in electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation the windshield wiper lever toward such as a cell phone or MP3 player. instructions included with the you to spray windshield washer fluid equipment. See Add-On Electrical There are three accessory power Equipment on page 9‑60. and activate the wipers. The wipers outlets: will continue until the lever is Notice: Hanging heavy released or the maximum wash time . Inside the front of the floor equipment from the power outlet is reached. When the lever is console. can cause damage not covered released, additional wipes may . On the rear of the floor console. by the vehicle warranty. The occur depending on how long the power outlets are designed for . windshield washer had been Inside the instrument panel accessory power plugs only, such storage area. activated. See Washer Fluid on as cell phone charge cords. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (8,1)

5-8 Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, check the section that explains what . Interruption of charging by the to do. Waiting to do repairs can be utility company using OnStar as Gauges, and costly and even dangerous. authorized by the vehicle owner. Indicators The following screens may appear, Instrument Cluster depending on the status. Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong The instrument cluster displays a before it becomes serious enough preview of information that includes to cause an expensive repair or electric range, charging, odometer, replacement. Paying attention to the and battery status. This happens warning lights and gauges could upon entry when the driver door is prevent injury. opened, and following the welcome animation, before starting the Warning lights come on when there vehicle. could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come A CHARGING OVERRIDE/ on briefly when the propulsion INTERRUPTION OCCURRED This screen indicates that the system is started to indicate they message may display on the lower charge cord is not connected. Plug are working. left of the screen to indicate that a the charge cord in to charge the charging override or interruption has vehicle. Gauges can indicate when there occurred due to one or more of the could be a problem with a vehicle following events: function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a . Override of the charge settings problem with the vehicle. by the owner using OnStar. When one of the warning lights . Unintended interruption of AC comes on and stays on while power at the vehicle's driving, or when one of the gauges charge port. shows there may be a problem, Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (9,1)

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This screen indicates that the This screen indicates that charging This screen indicates that the charge cord is connected and is programmed to be delayed with charge cord is connected, but the charging is complete. an estimated completion time of vehicle cannot be charged. 7:00 a.m.

This screen indicates that charging is active and the estimated charge This screen indicates that the completion time is 10:00 a.m. vehicle is fully charged and the charge cord is not connected. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (10,1)

5-10 Instruments and Controls

Complete Cluster with Enhanced Configuration in Electric Mode, Canada Similar Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (11,1)

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1. Battery Gauge (High Voltage) on 13. Speedometer on page 5‑12. 24. Total Vehicle Range on page 5‑13. 14. Cruise Control Light on page 5‑14. 2. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) page 5‑26. 25. Vehicle Ready Light on Warning Light on page 5‑22. 15. Electric Parking Brake Light on page 5‑25. 3. Fuel Gauge on page 5‑13. page 5‑20. 26. Lane Departure Warning 4. Service Electric Parking Brake 16. Door, Hood, or Hatch Open (LDW) Light on page 5‑22. Light on page 5‑20. Light on page 5‑26. 27. StabiliTrak® OFF Light on page 5 23. 5. Security Light on page 5‑25. 17. Low Fuel Warning Light on ‑ 6. Engine Coolant Temperature page 5‑25. 28. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 41. Warning Light on page 5‑23. 18. Antilock Brake System (ABS) ‑ 7. Charging System Light (12-Volt Warning Light on page 5‑21. 29. Traction Off Light on page 5 22. Battery) on page 5‑17. 19. Electric Drive Unit Positions. ‑ 8. Engine Oil Pressure Light on See Electric Drive Unit on 30. Sport Mode Light on page 9 27. page 5 21, Mountain Mode page 5‑24. ‑ ‑ Light on page 5‑21, and Hold 9. High-Beam On Light on 20. Driver Efficiency Gauge on page 5 14. Mode Light on page 5‑22. page 5‑25. ‑ 21. Brake System Warning Light 31. Lamps On Reminder on 10. Second Row Passenger Safety page 5‑25. Belt Reminder Light. See on page 5‑20. Safety Belt Reminders on 22. Driver Safety Belt Reminder 32. Odometer on page 5‑12. page 5‑14. Light. See Safety Belt 33. Malfunction Indicator Lamp on 11. Turn and Lane-Change Signals Reminders on page 5‑14. page 5‑17. on page 6‑3. 23. Airbag Readiness Light on 34. Traction Control System (TCS)/ page 5 15. StabiliTrak® Light on 12. Compass on page 5‑13. ‑ page 5‑23. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (12,1)

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35. Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑24. Instrument Cluster Display Configurations There are two instrument cluster display configurations to choose from. Press CONFIG to the left of the steering wheel to change the configuration. See Driver Simple Configuration in Extended Enhanced Configuration in Information Center (DIC) on Range Mode Extended Range Mode page 5‑41. The Enhanced Configuration Choose either the Simple or displays the Driver Efficiency Speedometer Enhanced Configuration display. Gauge. The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). The DIC menu can be used to change the units. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑41. Odometer Simple Configuration in Enhanced Configuration in The odometer shows how far the Electric Mode Electric Mode vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (13,1)

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Trip Odometer the GPS satellites. The compass Fuel Gauge system will automatically determine The trip odometer is within the when a GPS signal is restored and Driver Information Center. See provide a heading. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑41 for more information. Battery Gauge (High Compass Voltage) The vehicle has a compass display in the instrument cluster above the speedometer. The compass receives its heading and other This indicator displays the fuel level. information from the Global When this indicator is in the Positioning System (GPS) antenna foreground, the vehicle is operating and vehicle speed information. in Extended Range Mode. The compass system has automatic The number next to the indicator calibration and zone adjustment displays an estimate of how far the features. This indicator displays the high vehicle can be driven while in voltage battery charge level. Avoid covering the GPS antenna for this mode. long periods of time with objects When this indicator is displayed in See Extended Range Mode on that may interfere with the antenna's the foreground, the vehicle is page 9‑21. ability to receive a satellite signal. operating in Electric Mode. The See “Multi-Band Antenna” in the number next to the indicator infotainment manual. The compass displays an estimate of how far the system is designed to operate for a vehicle can be driven while in certain number of miles or degrees this mode. of turn before needing a signal from See Electric Mode on page 9‑21. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (14,1)

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Driver Efficiency Gauge brake: If the ball turns yellow and Safety Belt Reminders travels below the center of the gauge, braking is too aggressive to Driver Safety Belt Reminder optimize efficiency. Light There is a driver safety belt Total Vehicle Range reminder light on the instrument panel cluster.

This gauge is a guide to driving in an efficient manner by keeping the ball green and in the center of the gauge. The leaves stop spinning When the vehicle is started, this when the vehicle stops or when the light flashes and a chime may come ball travels away from the center of Total vehicle range is the remaining on to remind the driver to fasten the gauge. distance the vehicle can be driven their safety belt. Then the light stays combining the electric range and See Driving for Better Energy on solid until the belt is buckled. fuel range. Efficiency on page 9‑2. This cycle may continue several See Driving for Better Energy times if the driver remains or accel: If the ball turns yellow and Efficiency on page 9 2. becomes unbuckled while the travels above the center of the ‑ vehicle is moving. gauge, acceleration is too aggressive to optimize efficiency. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the light nor the chime comes on. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (15,1)

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Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt need to fasten their safety belts. Reminder Light warning light and chime may turn on After the passenger safety belt is if an object is put on the seat such buckled, the corresponding safety There is a passenger safety belt as a briefcase, handbag, grocery belt symbol in the instrument cluster reminder light near the passenger bag, laptop, or other electronic turns green. If a safety belt is not airbag status indicator. See device. To turn off the warning light initially buckled, the instrument Passenger Sensing System on and/or chime, remove the object cluster displays a gray safety belt page 3‑23. from the seat or buckle the symbol. safety belt. While the vehicle is moving, if a Second Row Passenger Safety second row passenger who was Belt Reminder Light previously buckled becomes unbuckled, the corresponding safety belt symbol will change to flashing red for several seconds and a chime may sound. When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the front passenger to Airbag Readiness Light fasten their safety belt. Then the This light shows if there is an light stays on solid until the belt is Second row seating positions electrical problem with the airbag buckled. This cycle may continue monitored for safety belt use are system. The system check includes several times if the front passenger represented by a colored symbol on the airbag sensor(s), passenger remains or becomes unbuckled the instrument panel cluster sensing system, the pretensioners, while the vehicle is moving. indicating safety belt status. the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic If the front passenger safety belt is When the vehicle is started, two module. For more information on the buckled, neither the chime nor the safety belt symbols come on and airbag system, see Airbag System light comes on. stay on for several seconds to alert on page 3 16. the driver that passengers may ‑ Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (16,1)

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If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5‑49.

The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status Canada for several seconds when the Indicator When the vehicle is started, the vehicle is started. If the light does passenger airbag status indicator not come on then, have it fixed The vehicle has a passenger will light ON and OFF, or the symbol immediately. sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑23 for for on and off, for several seconds important safety information. The as a system check. Then, after { WARNING passenger airbag status indicator is several more seconds, the status in the overhead console. indicator will light either ON or OFF, If the airbag readiness light stays or the on or off symbol, to let you on after the vehicle is started or know the status of the front comes on while driving, it means outboard passenger frontal airbag the airbag system might not be and knee airbag. working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status crash, or they could even inflate indicator, it means that the front without a crash. To help avoid United States outboard passenger frontal airbag injury, have the vehicle serviced and knee airbag are allowed to right away. inflate. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (17,1)

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system has turned off the front Charging System Light Malfunction outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. (12-Volt Battery) Indicator Lamp If, after several seconds, both status A computer system called OBD II indicator lights remain on, or if there (On-Board Diagnostics-Second are no lights at all, there may be a Generation) monitors operation of problem with the lights or the the vehicle. It ensures that passenger sensing system. See emissions are at acceptable levels your dealer for service. for the life of the vehicle, helping to maintain a clean environment. The The charging system light comes on malfunction indicator lamp comes { WARNING briefly when the vehicle is in ON/ on when the vehicle is placed in RUN, as a check to show the light is Service Only Mode, as a check to If the airbag readiness light ever working. show it is working. If it does not, comes on and stays on, it means If the light stays on, or comes on have the vehicle serviced by your that something may be wrong dealer. See Power Button on with the airbag system. To help while driving, there could be a page 9‑16 for more information. avoid injury to yourself or others, problem with the electrical charging have the vehicle serviced right system. Have it checked by your away. See Airbag Readiness dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the 12‐volt battery. Light on page 5‑15 for more information, including important If a short distance must be driven safety information. with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on, while the engine is in ON/RUN, this indicates that the Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (18,1)

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OBD II system has detected a affect the vehicle emission If the light continues to flash, find a problem and diagnosis and service controls and can cause this light safe place to stop and park the might be required. to come on. Modifications to vehicle. Turn the vehicle off and Malfunctions often are indicated by these systems could lead to wait at least 10 seconds before the system before any problem is costly repairs not covered by the driving the vehicle again. If the light apparent. Being aware of the light vehicle warranty. This could also begins to flash again, follow the can prevent more serious damage result in a failure to pass a previous steps and see your dealer to the vehicle. This system also required Emission Inspection/ for service as soon as possible. assists the dealer technician in Maintenance test. See Light On Steady: An emission correctly diagnosing any Accessories and Modifications on control system malfunction has malfunction. page 10‑2. been detected on the vehicle. Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a Diagnosis and service might be continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: required. on, the emission controls might Light Flashing: A misfire condition The following may correct an not work as well, the vehicle fuel has been detected. A misfire emission control system economy might not be as good, increases vehicle emissions and malfunction: and the engine might not run as could damage the emission control . Check that the fuel cap is fully smoothly. This could lead to system on the vehicle. Diagnosis installed. The diagnostic system costly repairs that might not be and service might be required. can determine if the fuel cap has covered by the vehicle warranty. The following can prevent more been left off or improperly Notice: Modifications made to the serious damage to the vehicle: installed. A loose or missing fuel engine, electric drive unit, cap allows fuel to evaporate into . Reduce vehicle speed. exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the atmosphere. A few driving the vehicle or the replacement of . Avoid hard accelerations. trips with the cap properly the original tires with other than . Avoid steep uphill grades. installed should turn the light off. those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (19,1)

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. Check that good quality fuel is emission system test equipment will . The OBD II (On-Board used. Poor fuel quality causes likely connect to the vehicle's Data Diagnostics) system determines the engine not to run as Link Connector (DLC). that critical emission control efficiently as designed and may systems have not been cause stalling after start-up or completely diagnosed by the misfiring. These conditions might system. If this were to occur, the go away once the engine is vehicle would be considered not warmed up. ready for inspection. This can If one or more of these happen if the 12-volt battery has conditions occurs, change the recently been replaced or fuel brand used. It may require run down. The DLC is under the instrument at least one full tank of the The diagnostic system is panel to the left of the steering proper fuel to turn the light off. designed to evaluate critical wheel. See your dealer if assistance emission control systems during If none of the above have made the is needed. light turn off, your dealer can check normal driving. This can take The vehicle may not pass the vehicle. The dealer has the several days of driving. If this inspection if: proper test equipment and has been done and the vehicle diagnostic tools to fix any . The malfunction indicator lamp is still does not pass the inspection mechanical or electrical problems on while the vehicle is in ON/ for lack of OBD II system that might have developed. RUN, or if the vehicle is placed readiness, your dealer can in Service Only Mode and the prepare the vehicle for Emissions Inspection and malfunction indicator lamp does inspection. Maintenance Programs not come on. See your dealer for Depending on where you live, your assistance in verifying proper vehicle may be required to operation of the malfunction participate in an emission control indicator lamp. system inspection and maintenance program. For the inspection, the Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (20,1)

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Brake System Warning parking brake is released, or while { WARNING driving, there is a problem with the Light electric parking brake system. The vehicle brake system consists The brake system might not be working properly if the brake If the light does not come on, of two hydraulic circuits. If one or remains flashing, see your dealer. circuit is not working, the remaining system warning light is on. circuit can still work to stop the Driving with the brake system See Electric Parking Brake on vehicle. For normal braking warning light on can lead to a page 9‑30 for more information. performance, both circuits need to crash. If the light is still on after be working. the vehicle has been pulled off Service Electric Parking the road and carefully stopped, If the warning light comes on, there Brake Light have the vehicle towed for is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. service. Electric Parking Brake Light

The service electric parking brake Metric English light should come on briefly when the vehicle is in ON/RUN. If it does This light comes on briefly when the not come on, have it fixed so it will vehicle is turned on. If it does not be ready to warn if there is a come on then, have it fixed so it will problem. be ready to warn if there is a This status light comes on when the problem. parking brake is applied. If the light If this light stays on, there is a flashes and stays on after the problem with a system on the If the light comes on and stays on, vehicle that is causing the parking there is a base brake problem. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (21,1)

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brake system to work at a reduced and stays on while driving, try Sport Mode Light level. The vehicle can still be driven, resetting the system. To reset the but should be taken to a dealer as system: soon as possible. See Electric 1. While driving, pull over when it is Parking Brake on page 9‑30. If a safe to do so. message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake 2. Place the vehicle in P (Park). System Messages on page 5‑44. 3. Turn the vehicle off. Antilock Brake System 4. Restart the vehicle. This light comes on when Sport Mode is selected. See Sport Mode If the ABS warning light remains on “ ” (ABS) Warning Light in Driver Selected Operating Modes after resetting the system or comes on page 9 22 for more information. on again while driving, the vehicle ‑ needs service. If the ABS warning light is on, but the regular brake Mountain Mode Light system warning light is not on, the antilock brakes are not working properly, but the regular brakes are still functioning. Have the vehicle This light should come on briefly serviced right away. If both brake when the vehicle is in ON/RUN. If it lights are on, the vehicle does not does not come on, have the vehicle have antilock brakes, and there is a serviced by your dealer. problem with the regular brakes as This light comes on when Mountain If the ABS warning light stays on well. Have the vehicle towed for Mode is selected. See “Mountain longer than a few seconds after the service. See Towing the Vehicle on Mode” in Driver Selected Operating vehicle is in ON/RUN, or comes on page 10‑73. Modes on page 9‑22 for more information. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (22,1)

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Hold Mode Light This light comes on green when the system is on and ready to operate. When the system determines that the vehicle is leaving its lane without using the turn signal, this light will change to amber and flash. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) The forward collision alert comes on on page 9‑44. and warns when a vehicle is being This light comes on when Hold rapidly approached. Mode is selected. See “Hold Mode” Forward Collision Alert See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) in Driver Selected Operating Modes (FCA) Warning Light System on page 9‑38 for more on page 9‑22 for more information. information. Lane Departure Warning Traction Off Light (LDW) Light

The vehicle ahead light comes on green when a vehicle is detected ahead. It changes to amber when following another vehicle too This light comes on briefly while This light briefly comes on amber closely. starting the engine. If it does not, while starting the vehicle. If it does have the vehicle serviced by your not, have the vehicle serviced by dealer. If the system is working your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then normally, the light then turns off. turns off. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (23,1)

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The traction off light comes on when If the TCS is off, the system does service. When this warning light is the Traction Control System (TCS) not assist in controlling the vehicle. on, the TCS/StabiliTrak system is off has been turned off by pressing and Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak and does not limit wheel spin. releasing the TCS/ESC button. systems and the warning light The light flashes if the system is This light and the StabiliTrak OFF turns off. active and is working to assist the light come on when StabiliTrak is driver with directional control of the turned off. Traction Control System vehicle in difficult driving conditions. ® If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light limited. Adjust driving accordingly. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ® StabiliTrak OFF Light Light

This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle This light comes on briefly while serviced by your dealer. If the The engine coolant temperature starting the engine. If it does not, system is working normally the warning light comes on briefly when have the vehicle serviced by your indicator light then goes off. the vehicle is started. dealer. If the light comes on and stays on If it does not, have the vehicle This light comes on when the while driving, there could be a serviced by your dealer. If the StabiliTrak system is turned off. problem with the TCS/StabiliTrak system is working normally, the If StabiliTrak is off, Traction Control system and the vehicle might need indicator light then goes off. System (TCS) is also off. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (24,1)

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If the light comes on and stays on A message in the Driver Information Check the oil level as soon as while driving, the vehicle may have Center (DIC) may also display. See possible. Add oil if required, but a problem with the cooling system. Tire Messages on page 5‑50. Stop if the oil level is within the Stop and turn off the vehicle to as soon as possible, and inflate the operating range and the oil avoid damage to the engine. tires to the pressure value shown on pressure is still low, have the A warning chime sounds when this the Tire and Loading Information vehicle serviced. Always follow light is on. Label. See Tires on page 10‑39. the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. See Engine Overheating on When the Light Flashes First and page 10‑19 for more information. Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a Tire Pressure Light problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about one minute and stays on steady until the vehicle is in OFF. This sequence repeats each time The oil pressure light should come the vehicle is in ON/RUN. See Tire on briefly as the vehicle is started. Pressure Monitor System on If it does not come on have the page 10‑47. vehicle serviced by your dealer. For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it comes on briefly when the vehicle is means that oil is not flowing through in ON/RUN. It provides information Notice: Lack of proper engine oil the engine properly. The vehicle about tire pressures and the TPMS. maintenance can damage the could be low on oil and might have engine. Driving with the engine some other system problem. See When the Light is On Steady oil low can also damage the your dealer. This indicates that one or more of engine. The repairs would not be the tires are significantly covered by the vehicle warranty. underinflated. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (25,1)

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Low Fuel Warning Light vehicle serviced by your dealer. High-Beam On Light If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2‑15. The low fuel warning light comes on The high-beam on light comes on briefly when the vehicle is started. Vehicle Ready Light when the high-beam headlamps are This light also comes on when the in use. fuel level is low. When fuel is added, See Headlamp High/Low-Beam the light should go off. If it does not, Changer on page 6‑1 for more have the vehicle serviced. information. Security Light Lamps On Reminder The vehicle ready light comes on whenever the vehicle is ready to be driven.

The immobilizer light should come This light comes on when the on briefly as the engine is started. parking lamps, headlamps, If it does not come on, have the or taillamps are on. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (26,1)

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Cruise Control Light

The cruise control light comes on when the cruise control is turned on and turns green when cruise control is engaged. Door(s) Open Hatch Open See Cruise Control on page 9‑35 for more information. The DIC indicates when a door, the hood, or the hatch is open. The light Door, Hood, or Hatch displays the open area as shaded. Open Light The DIC and the light both display when the vehicle is moving. Only If a door, hood, or hatch is not the light displays if the vehicle is completely closed, a light comes on stopped. together with a graphic in the Driver Information Center (DIC).

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Information Displays finger tip to minimize response time. operating condition. The screens If the controls are not responding, show the energy flow between the remove the gloves. engine, electric drive unit, and high Center Stack Display voltage battery. These components The center stack screen displays will be highlighted when they are Charging, Power Flow, and Energy active. Information. See the information that follows. Climate Control, Infotainment, and Vehicle Personalization information also displays in this screen. For more information on these systems, see: . Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1. . The infotainment system To view the Power Flow, Charging, Battery Power ‐ Battery is active manual. and Energy Information, press the with energy flowing to the wheels. . Vehicle Personalization on [ button on the center stack. page 5‑51. Power Flows The center stack controls only need a light touch to operate and work To view the Power Flow screens, best with bare hands. The controls press the [ button on the center will work with most gloves although stack and then press the Power they may take longer to respond. Flow button at the top of the touch Use the finger pad rather than the screen. The Power Flow screens indicate the current system Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (28,1)

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Battery Power ‐ Vehicle is stationary in electric mode and no power is flowing to the wheels.

Engine and Battery Power ‐ Both Regen Power Recovery ‐ Power the engine and battery are active from the wheels returns to the with energy flowing to the wheels. battery during regenerative braking or coasting. Engine Power ‐ Engine is active with energy flowing to the wheels.

Power Off ‐ No power is flowing to the wheels. Engine Power ‐ Vehicle is stationary in extended range mode and no power is flowing to the wheels. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (29,1)

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Programmable Charging . When outdoors, plug into an electrical outlet that is WARNING (Continued) Important Information About weather-proof while in use. Portable Electric Vehicle Charging . Do not use an electrical outlet . Mount the charging cord to that is on a circuit with other . Charging an electric vehicle can reduce strain on the electrical electrical loads. stress a building’s electrical outlet/plug. system more than a typical household appliance. { WARNING See the charge cord user guide. . Before you plug in to any Programmable Charge Modes Improper use of portable electric electrical outlet, have a qualified This vehicle has three electrician inspect and verify the vehicle charge cords may cause a fire, electrical shock, or burns, programmable charge modes. To electrical system (electrical view the current charge mode status outlet, wiring, junctions, and and may result in damage to property, serious injury, or death. in the center stack display, press the protection devices) for [ button on the center stack and heavy-duty service at a 12 amp . Do not use extension cords, then press the Charging button at continuous load. multi-outlet power strips, the top of the touch screen. . splitters, grounding adaptors, Electrical outlets may wear out The current charge mode status can with normal usage or be surge protectors, or similar devices. also be viewed in a temporary damaged over time, making pop-up in the center stack display them unsuitable for electric . Do not use an electrical outlet by pressing the charge port door vehicle charging. that is worn or damaged, release button on the driver door. . Check the electrical outlet/plug or one that will not hold the plug firmly in place. The Charge Start and Charge while charging and discontinue Complete time estimations are also use if the electrical outlet/plug is . Do not use an electrical outlet displayed on the screen. These hot, then have the electrical that is not properly grounded. estimations are most accurate when outlet serviced by a qualified (Continued) the vehicle is plugged in and in electrician. moderate temperature conditions. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (30,1)

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Also, to get an accurate time Immediately: The vehicle starts the week. Charging begins at the estimate, the vehicle uses an charging as soon as it is connected start time and is complete by the internal clock for programmable to an electrical outlet. See Plug-In departure time only if sufficient time charging, not the clock in the center Charging on page 9‑47. is allowed after the charge cord is stack. plugged in. Charge Mode Status

Delayed Departure Time: The vehicle estimates the charging start Delayed Rate and Departure time considering the programmed Time: The vehicle estimates the departure time for the current day of charging start time based on the Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (31,1)

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utility rate schedule, utility rate plugging in, or if a circuit breaker Exact current levels may vary from preference, and the programmed continues to trip, reducing to a lower the values shown in this manual. departure time for the current day of Charge Level Preference may Please check the vehicle for the the week. The vehicle will charge resolve the issue. current available levels. during the least expensive rate The Charge Level Preference periods to achieve a full battery setting can be changed at any time charge by the departure time. while the center stack display is Electrical rate information from the operable. utility company for the charging location is required for this mode. For some vehicles, the Charge Level Preference must be updated Also, if the selected electric rate prior to the vehicle being charged settings result in a very long charge and the Charge Level Preference completion time, the vehicle will will reset to a default value when the start charging immediately upon The Charge Level Preference vehicle is shifted from P (Park). plug-in. For example, if the electric should be configured to match the rate table is set up with all Peak “ ” electrical current rating for the rates and the rate preference is to { WARNING electrical outlet that the charge cord charge during Off-Peak rates only, “ ” is connected to. The Charge Level Using a charge level that exceeds then the vehicle will start charging Preference settings are: immediately upon plug-in. the electrical circuit or electrical . Maximum: Limits AC current to outlet capacity may start a fire or Charge Level Selection 12 Amps damage the electrical circuit. Use the lowest charge level until a The Charge Level Preference . Reduced: Limits AC current to qualified electrician inspects your setting allows the customer to select 8 Amps their vehicle’s charge level so it electrical circuit capacity. Use the matches the capability of their lowest charge level if the charging location. If the vehicle electrical circuit or electrical outlet consistently stops charging after capacity is not known. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (32,1)

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Charge Mode Selection Departure Time Entry Charge Rate Selection From the Charge Mode Status From the Delayed Charge Mode From the Delayed Rate and screen, press Change Status screen, press Edit to change Departure Time Charge Mode Charge Mode. the departure time for each day of Status screen, press Edit. the week to match your personal schedule.

Select one option: Select one of the following: . Immediately upon plug in. . Edit Electric Rate Schedule. 1. Press the day to change. . Delayed based on . Edit Departure Time Schedule. 2. Press + or − to change the hours departure time. See “Departure Time Entry.” and minutes. . Delayed based on electric rates . Select Charge Rate Preference. & departure time. 3. Press + or − to change AM or PM. 4. Press Back to store changes and return to the previous screen. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (33,1)

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Charge Rate Preference Selection Mid-Peak rate periods only and charge during “Off-Peak” rates only, From the Departure Time & Rate will select when to charge to then the vehicle will start charging Information screen, press Select minimize the total cost of the immediately upon plug-in. charge. Charge Rate Preference. Electric Rate Plan Selection . Charge during Off-Peak Rates: The vehicle will only charge Electric rates, or cost per unit, may during Off-Peak rate periods. vary based on time, weekday/ weekend, and season. During the Charging begins at the start time day when the demand for electricity and is complete by the departure is high, the rates are usually higher time only if sufficient time is allowed and called Peak rates. At night after the charge cord is plugged in. when the demand for electricity is For example, if the vehicle is low, the rates are usually lower and plugged in for only one hour prior to called Off-Peak rates. In some the departure time, and the battery Press one of the following options to areas, a Mid-Peak rate is offered. is completely discharged, the select the Charge Rate Preference: vehicle will not be fully charged by Contact the utility company to obtain . Charge during Peak, Mid-Peak, the departure time regardless of the the rate schedule for your area. The and Off-Peak Rates: The vehicle rate selection. summer and winter start dates must can charge during any rate be established to use a summer/ Also, if the selected electric rate period to satisfy the next winter schedule. settings result in a very long charge planned departure time. completion time, the vehicle will From the Departure Time & Rate However, it will select when to start charging immediately upon Information screen, press Edit charge to minimize the total cost plug-in. For example, if the electric Electric Rate Schedule. of the charge. rate table is set up with all “Peak” . Charge during Mid-Peak and rates and the rate preference is to Off-Peak Rates: The vehicle will charge during Off-Peak and/or Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (34,1)

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Summer/Winter Schedule Start Electric Rate Schedule Editing Date Entering From the Enter Summer/Winter From the Select Electric Rate Plan Start Dates screen, press Edit screen, press Summer/Winter Summer Schedule or Edit Winter Schedule then press Edit. Schedule. From the Select Electric Rate Plan screen, press Yearly Schedule and then press Edit. To edit the Summer/Winter Schedule: 1. Press Summer/Winter Schedule. 2. Press Edit.

1. Press Summer Start. 2. Press + or − to set the month and day for the start of summer. 3. Press Winter Start. 4. Press + or − to set the month and day for the start of winter. 5. Press Edit Summer Schedule or To edit the Yearly Schedule: Edit Winter Schedule to edit the 1. Press Yearly Schedule. daily electric rate schedule. 2. Press Edit. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (35,1)

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The finish times must be consecutive. If a finish time does not follow a start time, the error message displays “An invalid entry was found in the data entered. Please re-enter data.” Electric Rate Finish Time Editing From the Edit (Summer, Winter, 1. Press Weekday or Weekend. or Yearly) Electric Rate Schedule 2. Press Edit next to the row to be screen, press Edit next to the row to changed. change. . Weekdays are Monday through Friday and use the same rate schedule. . Weekends are Saturday and Sunday and use the same rate schedule. 1. Press + or − to adjust the time. Both weekday and weekend 2. Press Peak, Mid-Peak, schedules must be set. The rate or Off-Peak to select the schedule only applies for a 24-hour electric rate. period, starting at 12:00 AM and ending at 12:00 AM. There can be 3. Press the Back button to store five rate changes for each day; not changes. all must be used. Only the finish time can be edited. The start time is automatically populated in the rate table. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (36,1)

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Electric Rate Schedule Viewing Temporary Override of a Delayed From the Select Electric Rate Plan Charge Mode screen, press View (Summer, To temporarily override a Delayed Winter, or Yearly) Schedule. Charge Mode to Immediate Charge Mode from inside the vehicle: 1. Press the charge port door release button on the driver door to view the Charge Mode Status Temporary Charge Mode pop-up in the center stack Override and Cancel display. Programmed Delayed Charge Modes can be temporarily overridden to an Immediate Charge Mode for one charge cycle. Also, the next planned departure time can be temporarily overridden for one charge cycle. In addition to the in-vehicle overrides via the center stack, there are other ways to temporarily override a Delayed 2. Press Temporary Override. Charge Mode. See Plug-In Charging on page 9‑47. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (37,1)

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3. Press Charge Immediately Upon To cancel the temporary override to 3. Press the + or – button to Plug-In to temporarily override to Immediate, from the Temporary change the Next an Immediate Charge Mode. Charge Mode Status screen or Departure Time. The Temporary Charge Mode Status pop-up, press Cancel Temporary 4. Press Confirm Departure Time to screen will automatically display the Charge Mode on the bottom of the temporarily override the Next revised charge complete time. touch screen. Planned Departure Time. Temporary Override of the Next The Temporary Charge Mode Status Planned Departure Time screen will automatically display the To temporarily override the Next revised charge complete time. Planned Departure Time from inside The Temporary Departure time can the vehicle: only be updated for the same day 1. Press the charge port door as the original Next Planned release button on the driver door Departure Time. Also, the vehicle to view the Charge Mode Status will not accept a Temporary pop-up in the center stack Departure Time that is before the display. present time of day. 2. Press Temporary Override. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (38,1)

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Charging Override/Interruption there was a power outage or the Pop-Up charge cord was unplugged from the wall. . The charge process was interrupted by the utility company via OnStar as authorized by the vehicle owner (available in select regions). For more information see Utility Interruption of Charging on page 9‑54. The Charging Override/Interruption Programmable Charging pop-up will appear if any of the Disabled following conditions occur: . The charging settings have been modified via OnStar through the website or the Mobile App. For To cancel the temporary override of example, the Departure Time the Next Planned Departure Time, Tables, the Rate Tables, or the from the Temporary Charge Mode Charge Mode were updated Status screen or pop-up, press using the customer website Cancel Temporary Departure Time (available in select regions). on the bottom of the touch screen. . There was an unintended loss of AC power during the plug-in charge event. For example, Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (39,1)

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and then press the Energy Info been reached. To reset these button at the top of the touch values, the high voltage battery will screen. need to be fully recharged. The circle graph also represents Energy Usage the percentage of distance traveled using Electric Mode versus Extended Range Mode. The Lifetime Fuel Economy is a total over the life of the vehicle and can When the Programmable Charging only be reset by the dealer. system is disabled, the Default Charge Mode Status screen and the pop-up will display “- -:- -” for the Charge Complete Time. The Programmable Charging system will The Energy Usage screen displays be disabled if the Charge Complete information for the total of all drive Time cannot be confidently cycles since the last time the high estimated. If the Programmable voltage battery was fully charged. Charging system is consistently This includes distance traveled in disabled, see your dealer for details. Electric Mode, distance traveled in The Energy Usage information will Extended Range Mode, total Energy Information also appear automatically on power distance traveled, electric energy off when Retained Accessory Power To view the Energy Usage, Energy used from the battery, total fuel is active. This automatic pop-up can Efficiency, and Efficiency Tips, press used, and average fuel economy. be disabled through vehicle There are maximum limits to some [ personalization. See “Energy the button on the center stack of the values that can be displayed. Summary Exit Pop-up” under When these values are replaced Vehicle Personalization on with dashes, the value limits have page 5‑51. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (40,1)

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Energy Efficiency Efficiency Tips from the list. Turn the TUNE/ MENU knob to scroll through the available setup features. Press the TUNE/MENU knob or press the Time screen button to display other options within that feature. 2. Press + or − to increase or decrease the Hours and Minutes displayed on the clock. The Energy Efficiency screen is The Efficiency Tips screen is 12/24 HR Format: Press the 12 HR accessed by pressing Energy accessed by pressing Efficiency screen button for standard time; Efficiency on the Energy Usage Tips from the Energy Usage or press the 24 HR screen button for screen. This screen displays the Energy Efficiency screen. This military time. energy efficiency over the drive screen provides a guide on how to Day + or Day −: Press the Day + cycle based on driving style and improve energy usage to increase or Day − display buttons to increase climate settings. Driving in a more fuel economy and range. or decrease the day. efficient manner will result in a higher percentage displayed for Clock Display: Press Display to turn the driving style. Minimizing the use of display of the time on the screen on the climate control system will result The clock is in the center stack or off. in a higher percentage displayed for display. climate setting. To set the time: 1. Press the TP (Time Program) button to go directly to the time setting page, or press the CONFIG button and select Time Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (41,1)

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Driver Information DIC Controls DIC Menu Items Center (DIC) At the main DIC menu: 1. Turn the SELECT knob to scroll through the possible DIC menus. 2. Press the center of the SELECT knob when a menu item is highlighted to enter that menu. 3. Continue to turn and press the SELECT knob to scroll through and select the available menu items: The DIC display is in the instrument } : Trip A cluster. The DIC displays CONFIG: Press to select either the information about the vehicle. It also x : Trip B Simple or Enhanced instrument displays warning messages if a cluster configuration display. : : Oil Life system problem is detected. See v Vehicle Messages on page 5‑43. } BACK: Press to return to the : Tire Pressure previous screen, exit a screen, { : Vehicle Messages DIC Operation and Displays } or return to the main menu. Press z : Units View the DIC displays by pressing BACK to minimize the DIC menu the DIC buttons to the left of the display. y : Tutorial Mode steering wheel. The DIC displays { : Power Gauge trip, fuel, and warning messages if a SELECT: Press the center of the system problem is detected. knob to select the highlighted item. 3 : Following Distance Indication Turn the knob to scroll through the u menu items. : Turn-by-Turn Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (42,1)

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Trip A and Trip B To reset the Engine Oil Life System, Units The trip displays show fuel used, see Engine Oil Life System on Turn the SELECT knob to change average fuel economy, and distance page 10‑12. The system is reset the unit display to METRIC or US traveled since the last trip reset. when 100% displays. when the display is active. Press Reset the trip data by pressing and Tire Pressure SELECT to confirm the setting. This will change the displays on the holding the SELECT button when The display will show a vehicle with either Trip A or Trip B is displayed. cluster and DIC to either metric or the approximate pressures of all English (US) measurements. Oil Life four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascals (kPa) or in Tutorial Mode This displays the percentage of pounds per square inch (psi). remaining oil life. The lower Select this menu item to view a the percentage, the closer the If a low or high tire pressure is screen that explains some of the vehicle is to needing an oil change. detected, a message is displayed unique features of the cluster or the advising to check the tire pressure Open Source Software information When the oil life is depleted, the in the specified tire. See Tire for the cluster. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Pressure on page 10‑46 and Tire Tutorial mode is only available when message displays. Change the oil Messages on page 5‑50. as soon as possible. Additional the vehicle is in P (Park). If the tire pressure display shows maintenance is also recommended Power Gauge in the Maintenance Schedule. See dashes instead of a value, there Maintenance Schedule on may be a problem with the vehicle. Select this menu item the power See your dealer for service. gauge. page 11‑2 and Engine Oil on page 10‑9. Vehicle Messages The power gauge informs the driver of the total power coming from the The oil life must be reset after each Turn the SELECT knob to scroll oil change. Avoid accidental engine or battery to operate the through any active warning vehicle. When in Regen mode, this resetting of the Engine Oil Life messages. Press SELECT to review System. It cannot be reset the messages. accurately until the next oil change. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (43,1)

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gauge will inform the driver of the Vehicle Messages The 12-volt battery saver system amount of power being restored to starts reducing certain features the battery from the vehicle. Messages displayed in the DIC trying to save the charge of the indicate the status of the vehicle or 12-volt battery. Turn off unnecessary Following Distance Indication some action that may be needed to features to allow the battery to Select this menu item to adjust the correct a condition. Multiple recharge. following distance indication. See messages may display one after the “Following Distance Indication” other. BATTERY TOO COLD, PLUG IN TO WARM under Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Messages that do not require System on page 9‑38 for more immediate action can be This message displays during information. acknowledged and cleared by extremely cold temperatures, when Turn-by-Turn pressing the SELECT knob. The the vehicle will not start until the messages requiring immediate high voltage battery is warm Select this menu item to view the action cannot be cleared until that enough. OnStar or Navigation System action is performed. All messages Plug the vehicle in and make sure Turn-by-Turn guidance. See the should be taken seriously. Clearing infotainment manual. the power button is off to allow the the messages does not correct the charging system to warm the high problem. voltage battery, then the vehicle can be started. Battery and Charging Messages CHARGE CORD CONNECTED This message displays when the BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE charge cord is connected to the This message displays when the vehicle. The vehicle cannot be vehicle has detected that the 12-volt shifted out of P (Park) with the battery voltage has dropped and charge cord connected. vehicle features are being disabled. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (44,1)

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CHARGE DOOR OPEN Brake System Messages STEP ON BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK BRAKE This message displays when the BRAKE FLUID LOW charge door is open and the vehicle This message displays when is shifted out of P (Park). This message displays when the attempting to release the electric brake fluid level is low. See Brake parking brake without the brake LOW BATTERY Fluid on page 10‑21. pedal applied. See Electric Parking This message displays when the RELEASE PARKING BRAKE Brake on page 9‑30. 12-volt battery voltage is low. See Battery on page 10‑22. This message displays if the electric Cruise Control Messages parking brake is on while the vehicle SERVICE BATTERY is in motion. Release it before CRUISE SET TO XXX CHARGING SYSTEM attempting to drive. See Electric This message displays when the This message displays when there Parking Brake on page 9‑30. cruise control is set and shows the is a fault in the 12-volt battery SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST speed it was set to. See Cruise charging system. Take the vehicle to Control on page 9‑35. your dealer for service. This message displays when there is a problem with the brake boost Door Ajar Messages SERVICE HIGH VOLTAGE system. When this message CHARGING SYSTEM displays, the brake pedal may be DOOR(S) OPEN, HOOD OPEN, This message displays when there harder to push and the stopping HATCH OPEN is a problem with the high voltage distance may be longer. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. A symbol will appear on the display charging system. See your dealer showing the area that is open. See for service. SERVICE PARKING BRAKE Door, Hood, or Hatch Open Light on This message displays when there page 5‑26. is a problem with the parking brake. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (45,1)

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Drive Mode Messages Electric Drive Unit Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid HOLD MODE NOT AVAILABLE Messages severe damage. This message This message displays when in SHIFT TO PARK clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature. Hold Mode and the mode becomes This message displays when the unavailable. See “Hold Mode” under vehicle should be shifted to ENGINE RUNNING DUE TO Driver Selected Operating Modes on P (Park). This may appear when TEMPERATURE page 9‑22. attempting to turn off the vehicle This message displays when the when it is not in P (Park). MOUNTAIN MODE NOT high voltage battery is charged but AVAILABLE Engine Cooling System the engine has to come on because This message displays when in of the outside temperature or high Mountain Mode and the mode Messages voltage battery temperature. becomes unavailable. See ENGINE OVERHEATED — Engine Oil Messages “Mountain Mode” under Driver REDUCE SPEED Selected Operating Modes on CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON page 9‑22. This message displays when the engine coolant temperature or This message displays when the SPORT MODE NOT engine oil is too hot. Reduce speed engine oil needs to be changed. AVAILABLE and allow the vehicle to cool down. After changing the engine oil, the This message displays when in Engine Oil Life System must be ENGINE OVERHEATED — reset. See Engine Oil Life System Sport Mode and the mode becomes TURN VEHICLE OFF unavailable. See “Sport Mode” on page 10‑12 and Driver under Driver Selected Operating This message displays and a Information Center (DIC) on Modes on page 9‑22. continuous chime sounds if the page 5‑41 for information on how to engine cooling system reaches reset the system. See Engine Oil on unsafe temperatures for operation. page 10‑9 and Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑2. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (46,1)

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OIL PRESSURE LOW — TURN When this message is displayed, Key and Lock Messages VEHICLE OFF refuel the vehicle. See Out of Fuel/ Engine Unavailable on page 9‑24. When programming new Remote This message displays if low oil Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters, pressure levels occur. Stop the FUEL LEVEL LOW DIC messages display. See Remote vehicle as soon as safely possible This message displays when the Keyless Entry (RKE) System and do not operate it until the cause vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as Operation on page 2‑2. of the low oil pressure has been soon as possible. corrected. Check the oil as soon as NO REMOTE DETECTED possible and have the vehicle READY TO REFUEL This message displays when the serviced by your dealer. This message displays when the RKE transmitter is not detected fuel system is depressurized and while attempting to start the vehicle. Fuel System Messages the vehicle can be refueled. The transmitter battery may be weak. See “Starting the Vehicle with CLOSE FUEL DOOR TIGHTEN GAS CAP a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) This message displays when the This message displays when the System Operation on page 2 2. fuel door is open and the vehicle is fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the ‑ moving. fuel cap. NO REMOTE DETECTED, ENGINE NOT AVAILABLE WAIT TO REFUEL PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART ADD FUEL This message displays when the This message displays if the RKE This message displays when the fuel system is pressurized and you transmitter is no longer detected in engine is not available due to must to wait to refuel the vehicle. the vehicle. Press the brake pedal running out of fuel. The vehicle can and the POWER O button to restart continue to be driven in Electric the vehicle, or press the POWER O Mode until the battery is depleted, button without pressing the brake but will have reduced acceleration. pedal to turn the vehicle off. If the Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (47,1)

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vehicle is turned off and a valid Lamp Messages system cannot activate due to a transmitter is not available, the temporary condition. See Forward vehicle will not restart. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL Collision Alert (FCA) System on ON OR OFF page 9‑38. REMINDER: KEY LEFT IN VEHICLE A message will display when the FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED, automatic light control has been CLEAN WINDSHIELD This message displays when turned on or off. leaving the vehicle with the RKE This message displays when the transmitter still inside. CHECK LAMP or LAMP Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and FAILURE Forward Collision Alert (FCA) REPLACE BATTERY IN systems are disabled because the Depending on the lamp, one of REMOTE KEY camera view is blocked and cannot these messages may display. See operate properly. It may also This message displays when the Bulb Replacement on page 10‑27. battery in the RKE transmitter needs activate during heavy rain or due to to be replaced. TURN SIGNAL ON road spray. To clean the system, clean the outside of the windshield SERVICE KEYLESS START This message displays if the turn area in front of the LDW/FCA SYSTEM signal has been left on. Turn off the camera sensor. turn signal. This message displays when the LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM keyless start system needs service. Object Detection System UNAVAILABLE Take the vehicle to your dealer. Messages If your vehicle has the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system, FORWARD COLLISION this message may display if the ALERT OFF LDW system cannot activate due to If your vehicle has the Forward a temporary condition. See Lane Collision Alert (FCA) system, this Departure Warning (LDW) on message may display if the FCA page 9‑44 for more information. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (48,1)

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PARK ASSIST OFF Propulsion Power steep grades. This is normal operation to protect the high voltage This message displays when the Messages battery. Only if both the parking assist system has been PROPULSION POWER IS turned off or when there is a PROPULSION POWER IS REDUCED message and the temporary condition causing the REDUCED malfunction indicator lamp are on system to be disabled. See This message displays when the should the vehicle be taken to the Ultrasonic Parking Assist on propulsion power is reduced and dealer for service. page 9‑40. can affect the ability to accelerate. While climbing the grade with this SERVICE FRONT CAMERA If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed message displayed, the vehicle This message displays when the to your destination. The speed may be reduced until the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and performance may be reduced the engine can recover the battery state Forward Collision Alert (FCA) next time the vehicle is driven. The of charge to a normal level. See systems are disabled and need vehicle may be driven at a reduced “Mountain Mode” under Driver service. See your dealer. speed while this message is on, but Selected Operating Modes on page 9‑22. SERVICE PARKING ASSIST maximum acceleration and speed may be reduced. If this message This message displays if there is a stays on when the malfunction Ride Control System problem with the parking assist indicator lamp is on, the vehicle Messages system. Do not use this system to should be taken to your dealer for help you park. See Ultrasonic service as soon as possible. LOW TRACTION Parking Assist on page 9 40 for ‑ This message can display when This message displays when the more information. driving in mountainous terrain Antilock Brake System (ABS) is without using Mountain Mode or by active and is working to assist the not entering Mountain Mode soon driver with control of the vehicle in enough to build a sufficient battery difficult driving conditions. charge reserve before climbing Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (49,1)

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SERVICE STABILITRAK TRACTION CONTROL OFF SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT This message displays when there This message displays when the SYSTEM is a problem detected with the Traction Control System (TCS) is This message displays if there is a StabiliTrak system. The vehicle is turned off. Adjust your driving problem with the theft-deterrent safe to drive, but the StabiliTrak accordingly. system. See your dealer for service. system is not operational. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on TRACTION CONTROL ON Service Vehicle Messages page 9‑34 for information on This message displays when the resetting the system. Traction Control System (TCS) is ENGINE MAINTENANCE XXX% turned on. COMPLETE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when the Airbag System Messages Engine Maintenance Mode is This message displays when there SERVICE AIRBAG running. See “Engine Maintenance is a problem detected with the Mode” under Maintenance Modes Traction Control System (TCS). The This message displays if there is a on page 9‑25. vehicle is safe to drive, but the TCS problem with the airbag system. is not operational. See Traction Take the vehicle to your dealer for ENGINE NOT AVAILABLE Control System (TCS) on page 9‑32 service. SERVICE SOON for information on resetting the This message displays when the system. Security Messages engine is not available due to a STABILITRAK OFF malfunction that will not allow the SERVICE THEFT ALARM engine to start. The vehicle can This message displays when This message displays if there is a continue to be driven in Electric StabiliTrak is turned off. Adjust your problem with the alarm. See your Mode until the battery is depleted, driving accordingly. dealer for service. but will have reduced acceleration. When this message is displayed, the vehicle should be taken to your Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (50,1)

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dealer for service as soon as Depending on the severity of a Tire Messages possible. See Out of Fuel/Engine crash, this message may come on Unavailable on page 9‑24. along with the airbag readiness SERVICE TIRE MONITOR light. SYSTEM SERVICE AC SYSTEM This message displays if there is a This message displays if there is a Starting the Vehicle problem with the Tire Pressure problem with the air conditioning Messages Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire system. Take the vehicle to your Pressure Monitor Operation on dealer for service. PRESS BRAKE TO START page 10‑48. VEHICLE SERVICE HEATER SOON TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when This message displays if there is a attempting to start the vehicle This message displays when the problem with the heater system. without first pressing the brake system is learning new tires. See Take the vehicle to your dealer for pedal. Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on service. page 10‑48. SERVICE POWER STEERING PRESS BUTTON AGAIN TO TURN OFF TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE This message displays if there is a This message displays as a This message displays when the problem with the power steering pressure in one or more of the tires reminder to press the POWER O system. Take the vehicle to your is low. dealer for service. button to turn the vehicle off when an attempt is made to turn off the This message also displays LEFT SERVICE VEHICLE SOON vehicle while it is in motion. FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT This message displays if there is a REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate problem with the vehicle. Take the the location of the low tire. vehicle to your dealer for service. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑24. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (51,1)

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If a tire pressure message appears Vehicle Reminder Vehicle on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Inflate the tires by adding air Messages Personalization until the tire pressure is equal to the ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE The Vehicle Personalization values shown on the Tire and WITH CARE features can be accessed by using Loading Information label. See Tires either the infotainment controls or on page 10 39, Vehicle Load Limits This message is displayed when ice ‑ the touch screen in the center stack on page 9 11, and Tire Pressure on conditions are possible. ‑ display. See Overview in the page 10 46. “ ” ‑ infotainment manual. You can receive more than one tire Vehicle Speed Messages Using the Infotainment pressure message at a time. The SPEED LIMITED TO XXX DIC also shows the tire pressure Controls This message displays when the values. See Driver Information Use the CONFIG, TUNE/MENU Center (DIC) on page 5 41. vehicle speed is limited. ‑ knob, and } BACK buttons on the center stack to select personalization features. CONFIG (Configure): Press to scroll through the available menus across the top of the touch screen display. TUNE/MENU Knob . Press to enter, select, or activate a highlighted menu option. . Turn to highlight a menu option. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (52,1)

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. Press to turn a system setting on 2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to Turning a Function On or Off or off. turn the function on or off. Touch the screen where the A checkmark next to the function } BACK available function is listed to turn it indicates that the function is on. on or off. A checkmark next to the . Press to exit a menu. Using the Touch Screen function indicates that the function . Press to return to a previous is on. screen. Use the touch screen icons and menus on the center stack display Entering the Submenus to select personalization features. Personalization Menu An arrow on the right-hand edge of w : Touch to scroll up. Press CONFIG. The Configuration the menu indicates that it has a : Touch to scroll down. Settings menu will display. submenu with other options. x Back: Touch Back in the upper Selecting a Menu Option right corner of the display to return 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to to the previous menu. highlight the function. Submenus 2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to An arrow on the right-hand edge of select the highlighted option. the menu indicates that it has a A checkmark next to the option submenu with other options. indicates the selected option. Selecting a Menu Option Turning a Function On or Off Languages Touch any one of the available 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to menu options on the touch screen This allows the selection of a highlight the function. to select the option. A checkmark language: next to the option indicates the 1. Press the Languages menu on selected option. the touch screen. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (53,1)

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2. Select English, French, . Auto Defog Auto Heated Seats or Spanish. . Engine Assisted Heating When enabled, the auto heated seat 3. Press Back to return to the . Engine Assisted Heating buttons on the touch screen will be previous menu. (Plugged-In) highlighted. This feature will automatically activate heated seats Vehicle Settings Auto Fan Speed at the level required by the interior Press the Vehicle Settings menu on This feature sets the automatic fan temperature. The auto heated seats the touch screen. speed to maintain the desired can be turned off by using the The Vehicle Settings menu may interior temperature. Select a blower heated seat buttons on the center include: setting: stack. To turn the auto heated seats on . Climate and Air Quality High: Increased speed. or off: . Comfort and Convenience Medium: Moderate speed. 1. Press the Vehicle . Lighting Low: Reduced speed. Settings menu. . Power Door Locks To select the auto fan speed: 2. Select Climate and Air Quality. . Remote Locking, Unlocking, 1. Press the Vehicle 3. Turn the auto heated seats Starting Settings menu. feature on or off. . Return to Factory Settings 2. Select Climate and Air Quality. 4. Press Back to return to the Climate and Air Quality 3. Select Auto Fan Speed. previous menu. 4. Select the fan speed. Select the Climate and Air Quality Remote Start Auto Heated Seats menu to display: 5. Press Back to return to the When on, this feature will turn the previous menu. . Auto Fan Speed heated seats on when using remote start. . Auto Heated Seats . Remote Start Auto Heated Seats Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (54,1)

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To turn the remote start auto heated 4. Press Back to return to the 4. Select the temperature level. seats on or off: previous menu. 5. Press Back to return to the 1. Press the Vehicle Engine Assisted Heating previous menu. Settings menu. If equipped, this feature selects the Engine Assisted Heating 2. Select Climate and Air Quality. outside temperature level at which (Plugged-In) 3. Turn the remote start auto the engine may run to assist heating If equipped, this feature turns on or heated seats feature on or off. in Electric Mode. A change in off the ability for the engine to run to selection will not take affect until help heat the vehicle when it is 4. Press Back to return to the after the vehicle is first previous menu. plugged in. A change in setting will powered down. not take affect until after the vehicle Auto Defog The Engine Assisted Heating is first powered down. When on and high humidity is options are: The Engine Assisted Heating detected, the climate control system . At Cold Outside Temperatures, (Plugged-In) options are: will adjust the outside air, air below approximately 2°C (35°F). . conditioner, or heat to decrease On . At Very Cold Outside fogging. The fan speed may . Off increase. When high humidity is no Temperatures, below approximately −10°C (15°F). To turn the Engine Assisted Heating longer detected, the system will (Plugged-In) on or off: return to previous operation. To select the outside temperature 1. Press the Vehicle To turn the auto defog on or off: level at which the engine may run to assist heating in electric mode: Settings menu. 1. Press the Vehicle 2. Select Climate and Air Quality. Settings menu. 1. Press the Vehicle Settings menu. 3. Turn the engine assisted heating 2. Select Climate and Air Quality. 2. Select Climate and Air Quality. (Plugged-In) feature on or off. 3. Turn the auto defog feature on 3. Select Engine Assisted Heating. 4. Press Back to return to the or off. previous menu. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (55,1)

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Comfort and Convenience Button Chime 4. Press Back to return to the previous menu. Select the Comfort and This allows a tone to be heard when Convenience menu and the a selection is made using the Charge Cord Theft Alert following will be displayed: infotainment system. This allows the charge cord theft . Chime Volume To turn the button chime on or off: alert to be turned on or off: . Button Chime 1. Press the Vehicle 1. Press the Vehicle Settings menu. . Energy Summary Exit Pop-up Settings menu. 2. Select Comfort and . Charge Cord Theft Alert 2. Select Comfort and Convenience. Convenience. . Charge Power Loss Alert 3. Turn the button chime feature on 3. Turn the charge cord theft alert Chime Volume or off. feature on or off. This allows the selection of the 4. Press Back to return to the 4. Press Back to return to the chime volume level to be either previous menu. previous menu. normal or high. Energy Summary Exit Pop-up Charge Power Loss Alert To select the chime volume level: This allows the energy summary This allows the charge power loss 1. Press the Vehicle exit pop-up to be turned on or off: alert to be turned on or off: Settings menu. 1. Press the Vehicle 1. Press the Vehicle 2. Select Comfort and Settings menu. Settings menu. Convenience. 2. Select Comfort and 2. Select Comfort and 3. Select Chime Volume. Convenience. Convenience. 4. Select the volume level. 3. Turn the energy summary exit 3. Turn the charge power loss alert 5. Press Back to return to the pop-up feature on or off. feature on or off. previous menu. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (56,1)

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4. Press Back to return to the 3. Select Exit Lighting. Power Door Locks previous menu. 4. Select the length of time the Select Power Door Locks and the Lighting exterior lamps will remain on. following will be displayed: Select the Lighting menu and the 5. Press Back to return to the . Auto Door Unlock previous menu. following will be displayed: . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out . Exit Lighting Vehicle Locator Lights . Delayed Door Lock . This allows the vehicle locator lights Vehicle Locator Lights Auto Door Unlock to be turned on or off. When on, the Exit Lighting headlamps, parking lamps, This allows selection of which doors This allows the selection of how taillamps, license plate lamps, and will automatically unlock when the long the exterior lamps stay on back-up lamps will illuminate when vehicle is shifted into P (Park). K when leaving the vehicle and it is is pressed on the RKE The available options are: dark outside. transmitter. . All Doors The available options are: To turn the vehicle locator lights on or off: . Driver Door . OFF 1. Press the Vehicle . OFF . 30 seconds Settings menu. To select how the doors will . 1 minute 2. Select Lighting. automatically unlock: . 2 minutes 3. Select Vehicle Locator Lights. 1. Press the Vehicle To select the length of time the Settings menu. 4. Turn the vehicle locator lights on exterior lamps will remain on: or off. 2. Select Power Door Locks. 1. Press the Vehicle 5. Press Back to return to the 3. Select Auto Door Unlock. Settings menu. previous menu. 4. Select how the doors will 2. Select Lighting. automatically unlock. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (57,1)

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5. Press Back to return to the To turn the delayed door lock Remote Lock Feedback previous menu. feature on or off: This allows selection of what Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out 1. Press the Vehicle feedback is provided when Settings menu. unlocking the vehicle with the RKE When on, this feature will keep the transmitter. driver door from locking until the 2. Select Power Door Locks. door is closed. If this feature is 3. Select Delayed Door Lock. The available options are: turned on, the Delayed Door Lock . Lights and Horn menu will not be available. 4. Turn the delayed door lock feature on or off. . Lights Only To turn the unlocked door anti lock out feature on or off: 5. Press Back to return to the . Horn Only previous menu. 1. Press the Vehicle . OFF Settings menu. Remote Locking, Unlocking, To select the remote lock feedback: Starting 2. Select Power Door Locks. 1. Press the Vehicle 3. Select Unlocked Door Anti Select Remote Locking, Unlocking, Settings menu. Starting and the following will be Lock Out. 2. Select Remote Locking, displayed: 4. Turn the unlocked door anti lock Unlocking, Starting. . Remote Lock Feedback out feature on or off. 3. Select Remote Lock Feedback. . Remote Unlock Light Feedback 5. Press Back to return to the 4. Select the remote feedback. previous menu. . Door Unlock or Remote Door 5. Press Back to return to the Unlock Delayed Door Lock previous menu. . Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors. To override the . Passive Door Unlock delay, press the power door lock . Passive Door Lock switch on the center stack. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (58,1)

5-58 Instruments and Controls

Remote Unlock Light Feedback . Driver Door To turn the remote left in vehicle When on, the exterior lamps will If All Doors is selected, all doors will reminder feature on or off: flash when unlocking the vehicle be unlocked. 1. Press the Vehicle with the RKE transmitter. If Driver Door is selected, only the Settings menu. To turn the remote unlock light driver door will be unlocked on the 2. Select Remote Locking, feedback feature on or off: first press of K. All doors will be Unlocking, Starting. 1. Press the Vehicle unlocked on the second press of K 3. Select Remote Left in Vehicle Settings menu. within five seconds of the prior Reminder. press. 2. Select Remote Locking, 4. Turn the remote left in vehicle Unlocking, Starting. To select how the doors will unlock reminder feature on or off. with the RKE transmitter: 3. Select Remote Unlock Light 5. Press Back to return to the Feedback. 1. Press the Vehicle previous menu. Settings menu. 4. Turn the remote unlock light Passive Door Unlock feedback feature on or off. 2. Select Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting. This allows selection of which doors 5. Press Back to return to the are unlocked by pressing the button previous menu. 3. Select Door Unlock or Remote on the outside door handle. Door Unlock. Door Unlock or Remote Door The available options are: Unlock 4. Select how the doors will unlock. . All Doors This allows selection of which doors 5. Press Back to return to the . Driver Door will unlock when pressing K on the previous menu. To select how the doors will unlock: RKE transmitter. Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder 1. Press the Vehicle The available options are: When on, the horn will chirp rapidly Settings menu. . All Doors three times if an RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (59,1)

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2. Select Remote Locking, 5. Press Back to return to the Universal Remote Unlocking, Starting. previous menu. System 3. Select Passive Door Unlock. Return to Factory Settings See Radio Frequency Statement on 4. Select which doors to unlock. This returns all of the vehicle page 13‑15 for information 5. Press Back to return to the personalization settings to the regarding Part 15 of the Federal previous menu. factory settings. Communications Commission (FCC) Passive Door Lock 1. Press the Vehicle rules and Industry Canada Settings menu. Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. This allows passive locking to be turned on or off and select what 2. Select Return to Factory Settings. Universal Remote System type of feedback. Programming The available options are: 3. Select Yes or No. . Off 4. Press Back to return to the previous menu. . On . On with Active Horn Chirp To select doors locking feedback: 1. Press the Vehicle Settings menu. If the vehicle has this feature, you will see these buttons with one 2. Select Remote Locking, indicator light next to them in the Unlocking, Starting. overhead console. 3. Select Passive Door Lock. This system provides a way to 4. Select On, Off, or On with Active replace up to three remote control Horn Chirp. transmitters used to activate Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (60,1)

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devices such as garage door When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices: openers, security systems, and park outside of the garage. Park 1. Hold the end of the hand-held home automation devices. directly in line with and facing the transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to Do not use the Universal Remote garage door opener motor-head or 3 in) away from the Universal system with any garage door opener gate motor-head. Be sure that Remote system buttons while that does not have the stop and people and objects are clear of the keeping the indicator light in reverse feature. This includes any garage door or gate being view. The hand-held transmitter garage door opener model programmed. was supplied by the manufactured before April 1,1982. It is recommended that a new manufacturer of the garage door Read the instructions completely battery be installed in the hand-held opener receiver before attempting to program the transmitter for quicker and more (motor-head unit). Universal Remote system. Because accurate transmission of the 2. At the same time, press and of the steps involved, it may be radio-frequency signal. hold both the hand-held helpful to have another person Programming the Universal transmitter button and one of the available to assist with programming Remote System three Universal Remote system the Universal Remote system. buttons to be used to operate For questions or help programming the garage door. Do not release Keep the original hand-held the Universal Remote system, call transmitter for use in other vehicles the Universal Remote system 1-800-355-3515 or go to button or the hand-held as well as for future Universal www.homelink.com. Remote system programming. It is transmitter button until the also recommended that upon the Programming a garage door opener indicator light changes from a sale of the vehicle, the programmed involves time-sensitive actions, so slowly to a rapidly flashing light. Universal Remote system buttons read the entire procedure before You now may release both be erased for security purposes. starting. Otherwise, the device will buttons. See “Erasing Universal Remote time out and the procedure will have Some entry gates and garage System Buttons” later in this to be repeated. door openers may require section. substitution of Step 2 with the Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (61,1)

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procedure noted in “Gate does not move, continue 5. Firmly press and release the Operator and Canadian with programming “Learn” or “Smart” button. After Programming” later in this Steps 4–6. pressing this button, you will section. It may be helpful to have have 30 seconds to complete 3. Press and hold for five seconds another person assist with Step 6. the newly trained Universal the remaining Steps 4–6. 6. Immediately return to the Remote system button (the vehicle. Firmly press and hold button selected in Step 2) while for two seconds the Universal observing the indicator light and Remote system button, selected garage door activation. in Step 2 to control the garage door, and then release it. If the . If the indicator light stays on continuously or the garage garage door does not move or door starts to move when the lamp on the garage door the Universal Remote opener receiver (motor-head system button is pressed unit) does not flash, press and and released, then the “Learn” or “Smart” Button hold the same button a second programming is complete. time for two seconds, then 4. After Steps 1–3 have been release it. Again, if the door There is no need to completed, locate the “Learn” or continue programming does not move or the garage “Smart” button inside the garage door lamp does not flash, press Steps 4–6. on the garage door opener and hold the same button a third . If the Universal Remote receiver (motor-head unit). The time for two seconds, then system indicator light blinks name and color of the button release. rapidly for two seconds, may vary by manufacturer. then turns to a constant The Universal Remote system light and the garage door should now activate the garage door. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (62,1)

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To program the remaining two If you live in Canada, or you are Universal Remote System Universal Remote system buttons, having difficulty programming a gate Operation begin with Step 1 of “Programming operator or garage door opener by the Universal Remote System.” using the “Programming the Using the Universal Remote Universal Remote System” System Gate Operator and Canadian procedures, regardless of where Programming you live, replace Step 2 under Press and hold the appropriate If you have questions or need help “Programming the Universal Remote Universal Remote system button for programming the Universal Remote System” with the following: at least half of a second. The system, call 1-800-355-3515 or go indicator light will come on while the Continue to press and hold the signal is being transmitted. to www.homelink.com. Universal Remote system button Canadian radio-frequency laws while you press and release every Erasing Universal Remote require transmitter signals to time two seconds (cycle) the hand-held System Buttons transmitter button until the out or quit after several seconds of All programmed buttons should be transmission. This may not be long frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the erased when the vehicle is sold or enough for the Universal Remote the lease ends. system to pick up the signal during Universal Remote system. The programming. Similarly, some U.S. Universal Remote system indicator To erase all programmed buttons on gate operators are manufactured to light will flash slowly at first and then the Universal Remote system time out in the same manner. rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under device: “Programming the Universal Remote 1. Press and hold down the two System” to complete. outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash. This should take about 10 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (63,1)

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Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote system buttons: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Remote system button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under “Programming the Universal Remote System.” If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.homelink.com. You may also call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 13‑3. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (64,1)

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Lighting 6-1

Lighting Exterior Lighting . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights Exterior Lamp Controls 5 (Headlamps): Turns on the Exterior Lighting headlamps, together with the Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 previously listed lamps and lights. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...... 6-1 Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Daytime Running Low-Beam Changer Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Automatic Headlamp Changer): Push the turn signal System ...... 6-2 The exterior lamp control is on the lever away from you and release, to Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3 turn signal lever. turn the high beams on. To return to Turn and Lane-Change There are four positions. low beams, push the lever again or Signals ...... 6-3 pull it toward you and release. O (Off): Turns the exterior Interior Lighting lamps off. Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...... 6-4 AUTO (Automatic Headlamps): Dome Lamps ...... 6-4 Turns the exterior lamps on and off Reading Lamps ...... 6-4 automatically depending on the exterior light. Lighting Features ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the Entry Lighting ...... 6-5 parking lamps together with the This indicator light turns on in the Exit Lighting ...... 6-5 following: instrument cluster when the Battery Power Protection ...... 6-5 high-beam headlamps are on. . Sidemarker Lamps . Taillamps Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

6-2 Lighting

Flash-to-Pass When the DRL are on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, instrument panel The flash-to-pass feature works with lights, and other lamps will not be the low beams or Daytime Running on. The instrument cluster will be lit. Lamps (DRL) on or off. When the exterior lamp control is To flash the high beams, pull the turned to the headlamp position, the turn signal lever toward you low-beam headlamps come on. The momentarily and then release it. other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. Daytime Running When the vehicle is on and you are Lamps (DRL) stopped, the DRL can be turned off The DRL system comes on in by moving the shift lever to P (Park). There is a light sensor on top of the daylight when the following The DRL will stay off until the shift instrument panel. Do not cover the conditions are met: lever is moved out of the P (Park) position. sensor, otherwise the headlamps . The vehicle is on. will come on when they are not The regular headlamp system needed. . The exterior lamp control is in should be turned on when needed. the automatic position. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a . The electric drive unit is not in Automatic Headlamp parking garage or tunnel. P (Park). System . When it is bright enough outside, The light sensor determines it is When the exterior lamp control is daytime. the headlamps will turn off or may set to AUTO and it is dark enough change to Daytime Running Fully functional DRL are required on outside, the headlamps come on Lamps (DRL). all vehicles first sold in Canada. automatically. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (3,1)

Lighting 6-3

The automatic headlamp system Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change turns off when the exterior lamp Signals control is turned to O or the ignition is off. Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps Move the lever all the way up or come on. The transition time for the down to signal a turn. lamps coming on varies based on An arrow on the instrument cluster wiper speed. When the wipers are will flash in the direction of the turn not operating, these lamps turn off. or lane change. Move the exterior lamp control to P | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Raise or lower the lever until the Press this button to make the front or ; to disable this feature. arrow starts to flash to signal a lane and rear turn signal lamps flash on change. Hold it there until the lane and off. This warns others that you change is complete. If the lever is are having trouble. moved momentarily to the lane Press | again to turn the change position, the arrow will flash flashers off. three times. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (4,1)

6-4 Lighting

If after signaling a turn or lane Interior Lighting Dome Lamps change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Instrument Panel Have any burned out bulbs Illumination Control replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left Side) on page 10‑34 or Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right Side) on page 10‑35. The dome lamp controls are in the overhead console. To operate, press the following The brightness of the instrument buttons: panel cluster display, infotainment ' (On): Press to turn on the display and controls, steering wheel dome lamps. controls, and all other illuminated H (Door): Press to turn the lamps controls, as well as feature status on automatically when a door is indicators can be adjusted. opened. The thumbwheel is on the ( (Off): Press to turn the lamps instrument panel beside the steering off, even when a door is open. column. Move the thumbwheel up or down to Reading Lamps brighten or dim the lights. There are front and rear reading lamps. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (5,1)

Lighting 6-5

Lighting Features Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is Entry Lighting designed to protect the vehicle's The headlamps, parking lamps, 12‐volt battery. taillamps, back‐up lamps, and the If the exterior lamps or any interior interior lights turn on briefly when lamp is left on and the vehicle is the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) turned off, the battery rundown transmitter K is pressed. The lights protection system automatically The front reading lamps are in the turn off immediately when the turns the lamps off after about overhead console. 10 minutes. POWER O button is pressed or # or $ : Press to turn each lamp automatically after a brief period. on or off. Exit Lighting The headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, back-up lamps, and license plate lamps come on when the vehicle is turned off and the driver door is opened. Some interior lights also come on when the vehicle is turned off. The exterior lamps and interior lights remain on The rear reading lamps are in the after the door is closed for a brief headliner. period and then turn off. The exit lighting feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑51. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (6,1)

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Infotainment System 7-1

Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment Your vehicle has an infotainment Introduction system. See the infotainment Infotainment ...... 7-1 manual. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

7-2 Infotainment System

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Climate Controls 8-1

Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems Automatic Climate Control Automatic Climate System ...... 8-1 Control System Air Vents The climate control buttons and the Air Vents ...... 8-8 touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. The vehicle may require the use of an auxiliary heat source under certain cold conditions. This provides additional heating and defrost capability obtained by running the engine, even if the high voltage battery is adequately charged. Under these conditions, the engine will start and use fuel. Make sure there is fuel in the tank. Do not allow the vehicle to remain in extreme temperatures for long periods without being driven or being plugged in. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

8-2 Climate Controls

Climate Control Buttons

1. Temperature Control 5. Auto (Automatic Operation) 2. Driver and Passenger Heated 6. Rear Window Defogger Seats 7. Manual Fan Control 3. Defrost 4. Climate Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (3,1)

Climate Controls 8-3

Climate Control Touch Screen The climate mode, fan, air delivery, recirculation, and auto heated seats are controlled by pressing the CLIMATE button on the center stack and viewing information in the center stack display. Climate Mode Operation There are three climate mode settings: Fan Only, ECO, and Comfort. These settings adjust the impact the climate control system has on the vehicle's electric range or fuel economy. To select a climate mode: Climate Touch Screen Controls 1. Press CLIMATE on the center stack. 1. Driver and Passenger Auto 6. Climate Modes: Fan Only, ECO, 2. Press the climate mode button Heated Seats Comfort on the touch screen. The climate mode will be lit. 2. Air Delivery Mode Controls 7. Climate Power Gauge Fan Only Mode: The air 3. Auto Recirculation 8. Manual Fan Control conditioning and electric heat are 4. Manual Recirculation 9. Temperature Setting Display turned off. As long as 0 is not 5. Outside Air Temperature Display 10. Air Conditioning Indicator selected, the climate control settings 11. Heat Status Indicator Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (4,1)

8-4 Climate Controls

may not have a noticeable effect on more information on the Auto Defog the vehicle electric range and fuel selection. The air conditioning may economy. also run if 0 is selected. When in Fan Only mode, the AUTO ECO Mode: The air conditioning indicator light will be off. When and electric heat are controlled to AUTO is selected in Fan Only balance comfort with fuel economy. mode, the mode will change to Climate Power Gauge As long as is not selected, the either ECO or Comfort. 0 vehicle electric range or fuel When the climate mode is changed, When in Fan Only mode, the air economy will decrease less than in the Climate Power gauge displays conditioning system may turn on Comfort mode, but will result in the impact that user setting changes automatically if the high voltage moderate comfort. have on energy consumption. The battery is being cooled. The climate higher the reading, the more energy control system could blow cold air. Comfort Mode: The air is being used. This is normal. To prevent cold air conditioning and electric heat are from blowing into the interior, turn off controlled to reach the best comfort the fan control and select the vent level based on the temperature mode and manual recirculation setting selected. In this mode, mode, and close the air vents. vehicle electric range or fuel economy will decrease depending When in Fan Only mode, if Auto on the amount of energy required to Defog is enabled, the air reach the best comfort levels. Air Conditioning/Heat Status conditioning and electric heat may Indicators turn on when high humidity conditions exist. See “Climate and The air conditioning/heat status Air Quality” under Vehicle displays when the air conditioning or Personalization on page 5‑51 for electric heat is being used. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (5,1)

Climate Controls 8-5

The air conditioning and electric fan speed, or recirculation setting is Defog off or on, see “Climate and heat could be on at the same time adjusted, the AUTO indicator turns Air Quality” under Vehicle when dehumidification is required in off and the selected settings display. Personalization on page 5‑51. ECO or Comfort modes. For automatic operation: Manual Operation In Fan Only mode, occasionally the 1. Press AUTO. air conditioning and/or heating A (Fan Control): Press the fan status will be on if the Auto Defog 2. Set the temperature. An initial control buttons or the touch screen function is enabled and high setting of 23°C (74°F) is fan control, to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan speed humidity is detected. See “Climate recommended. Allow the system setting displays. Pressing either and Air Quality” under Vehicle time to stabilize. Adjust the button cancels automatic fan control Personalization on page 5‑51, for temperature as needed. and the fan can be controlled details on enabling or disabling the Q / R (Temperature Control): Auto Defog function. manually. Press AUTO to return to Press to increase or decrease the automatic operation. Press the fan The air conditioning may also run if temperature. down button repeatedly to turn off 0 is selected, regardless of the Auto Defog: The system will the fan and the climate control climate mode. monitor high humidity inside the system. Automatic Operation vehicle. When high humidity is If the fan is manually turned off detected, the climate control system while in ECO or Comfort mode, the The system automatically controls may adjust to outside air supply and the fan speed, air delivery mode, display will automatically change to turn on the air conditioner or the Fan Only mode. When the fan is and recirculation to heat or cool the heater. The fan speed may slightly vehicle to the selected temperature. turned back on either by manually increase to help prevent fogging. increasing fan speed or pressing the When the AUTO indicator light is When high humidity is no longer AUTO button, the climate mode will on, the system is in full automatic detected, the system will return to revert back to ECO or operation. If the air delivery mode, its prior operation. To turn Auto Comfort mode. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (6,1)

8-6 Climate Controls

Air Delivery Mode Control: Press 0 (Defrost): Air is directed to the h (Manual Recirculation): CLIMATE to select the Climate windshield. The windshield is Press to alternate between touch screen. Press the air delivery cleared of fog or frost more quickly. recirculating air inside the vehicle or mode touch screen button to Selecting will disable automatic pulling in outside air. When change the direction of the airflow. 0 control and the AUTO button selected, the touch screen button The selected air delivery mode indicator will not be lit. lights up to indicate that air is being button is lit. Pressing any of the air recirculated. This helps to quickly delivery buttons cancels automatic Selecting 0 again will return to the cool the air inside the vehicle or air delivery control and the direction previous climate settings. prevent outside air and odors from of the airflow can be controlled entering. manually. Press AUTO to return to For best results, clear all snow and automatic operation. ice from the windshield before Pressing this button cancels defrosting. automatic recirculation. Press AUTO To change the current mode, select or AUTO to return to automatic one of the following: If 0 is selected in Fan Only or h operation; recirculation runs ECO mode, air conditioning or Y (Vent): Air is directed to the automatically as needed. instrument panel outlets. electric heat may turn on and have a noticeable effect on vehicle Manual recirculation mode is not \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided electric range and fuel economy. available when in Defrost or Defog between the instrument panel modes. outlets and the floor outlets. AUTO h (Auto Recirculation): M / L (Manual Heated Seats): If [ Press to allow the system to (Floor): Air is directed to the automatically choose the air supply available, the controls are on the floor outlets. mode for best performance in terms center stack. To operate, the vehicle - (Defog): Air is directed to the of comfort, efficiency, and must be on. windshield and floor outlets. Clears defogging. Air is recirculated or Press M or L to heat the driver or the windows of fog or moisture. outside air is pulled into the vehicle. passenger seat cushion and The touch screen button is lit. seatback. For more information, see Heated Front Seats on page 3‑5. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (7,1)

Climate Controls 8-7

M AUTO/ L AUTO (Auto Heated The rear window defogger turns off Remote Start: For vehicles with Seats): If available, the controls automatically after about this feature, the climate control are on the touch screen on the five minutes. If turned on again, it system may be started by using the center stack. runs for about five minutes before Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) turning off. The defogger can also transmitter. The climate control Press the touch screen L AUTO or be turned off by turning the system will default to an appropriate M AUTO button. The button color vehicle off. heating or cooling mode. See will change to green when this For vehicles with heated outside Remote Start on page 2‑8. feature is on. When the vehicle is rearview mirrors, they turn on when The rear window defogger turns on on, this feature will automatically the rear window defogger button is if it is cold outside. activate the heated seats at the on and help to clear fog or frost from level required by the vehicle's the surface of the mirror. See Compressor interior temperature. The active Heated Mirrors on page 2 17. high, medium, low, or off heated ‑ The vehicle has an electric powered seat level will be indicated by the Notice: Do not try to clear frost air conditioning compressor. This manual heated seat button lights on or other material from the inside allows for continuous air the center stack. Use the touch of the front windshield and rear conditioning and/or high voltage screen buttons or the manual window with a razor blade or battery cooling operation, without heated seat buttons on the center anything else that is sharp. This running the engine. stack to turn auto heated seats off. may damage the rear window The compressor operating speed is For more information, see Heated defogger grid and affect the not tied to the engine speed, so Front Seats on page 3‑5. radio's ability to pick up stations some noise may be heard from the clearly. The repairs would not be compressor, especially when air Rear Window Defogger covered by the vehicle warranty. conditioning use is high and the = (Rear Window Defogger): engine has turned off. This is Press to turn the rear window normal. defogger on or off. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (8,1)

8-8 Climate Controls

Sensors Humidity Sensor Air Vents The humidity sensor is near the Solar Sensor Use the louvers on the air vents to base of the inside rearview mirror. change the direction of the airflow. The solar sensor is on top of the The climate control system uses the instrument panel, near the sensor information to adjust the Use the thumbwheels near each windshield, where it monitors solar temperature and recirculation for vent to open and close off the intensity. best comfort. airflow. The climate control system uses the Outside Air Temperature Sensor Operation Tips sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, The outside air temperature sensor . Keep all outlets open whenever recirculation, and air delivery mode is located behind the front grille of possible for best system for best comfort. the vehicle. The vehicle uses the performance. sensor information to display Do not cover the sensor; otherwise . Keep the path under all seats outside air temperature. The climate the automatic climate control system clear of objects to help circulate control system uses the information may not work properly. the air inside the vehicle more to adjust the climate system effectively. operation. . Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system. . Do not attach any devices to the air vent slats, this restricts airflow and may cause damage to the air vents. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (1,1)

Driving and Operating 9-1

Starting and Operating Electric Drive Unit Driving and New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-16 Electric Drive Unit ...... 9-27 Operating Power Button ...... 9-16 Starting and Stopping the Brakes Vehicle ...... 9-17 Antilock Brake Driving Information Retained Accessory System (ABS) ...... 9-29 Power (RAP) ...... 9-19 Electric Parking Brake ...... 9-30 Driving for Better Energy Regenerative Braking ...... 9-32 Efficiency ...... 9-2 Shifting Into Park ...... 9-19 Distracted Driving ...... 9-4 Shifting out of Park ...... 9-20 Ride Control Systems Defensive Driving ...... 9-4 Parking over Things Traction Control Drunk Driving ...... 9-5 That Burn ...... 9-20 System (TCS) ...... 9-32 Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-5 Electric Vehicle Operating Electronic Stability Braking ...... 9-5 Control (ESC) ...... 9-34 Steering ...... 9-5 Modes Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-6 System Operation ...... 9-21 Cruise Control Loss of Control ...... 9-7 Electric Mode ...... 9-21 Cruise Control ...... 9-35 Extended Range Mode ...... 9-21 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 9-7 Object Detection Systems Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-8 Driver Selected Operating Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 Modes ...... 9-22 System ...... 9-38 Winter Driving ...... 9-9 Out of Fuel/Engine Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-40 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 9-11 Unavailable ...... 9-24 Rear Vision Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-11 Maintenance Modes ...... 9-25 Camera (RVC) ...... 9-42 Engine Exhaust Lane Departure Engine Exhaust ...... 9-26 Warning (LDW) ...... 9-44 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...... 9-27 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

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Charging Driving Information Electric range is maximized at Plug-In Charging ...... 9-47 80 km/h (50 mph) and below. Higher Delayed Charging speeds use more energy and can Override ...... 9-49 Driving for Better Energy significantly reduce electric range. Charging Status Efficiency Use cruise control when Feedback ...... 9-49 Use the following tips to help appropriate. Charge Cord ...... 9-53 maximize energy efficiency and Plan ahead for decelerations and Utility Interruption of range. Charging ...... 9-54 coast whenever possible. For Electrical Requirements for Driving Style example, do not rush to traffic Battery Charging ...... 9-54 signals. Efficiency Gauge (Instrument Fuel Cluster) Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast. Fuel ...... 9-55 The vehicle recovers energy while The ball indicator should be kept Gasoline Specifications ...... 9-56 coasting and braking in D (Drive) green and in the center of the California Fuel or L (Low). gauge. Requirements ...... 9-56 Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-56 Inefficient acceleration is indicated Fuel Additives ...... 9-56 when the ball turns yellow and Use Normal Mode when possible. Filling the Tank ...... 9-57 travels above the center of the Sport Mode provides more Filling a Portable Fuel gauge. responsive acceleration than Container ...... 9-59 Aggressive braking is indicated Normal Mode but can reduce efficiency. Towing when the ball turns yellow and General Towing travels below the center of the Use Mountain Mode prior to Information ...... 9-60 gauge. climbing long, steep grades in Acceleration/Braking/Coasting mountainous areas. Be sure to Conversions and Add-Ons engage Mountain Mode before Add-On Electrical Avoid unnecessary rapid starting to climb. Mountain Mode Equipment ...... 9-60 accelerations and decelerations. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (3,1)

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reduces electric range and power . ECO is for moderate air Avoid driving with the windows open but may be needed to maintain conditioning and heater at highway speeds. operation and is the next most speeds above 96 km/h (60 mph) See Vehicle Personalization on when climbing grades of 5% or energy efficient setting as long page 5‑51. greater. as 0 is not selected. Use L (Low) in heavy stop-and-go . Comfort provides the most Vehicle Charging/Maintenance traffic or when traveling downhill. comfort but is the least energy Charging L (Low) requires less brake pedal efficient. application and provides a Keep the vehicle plugged in, even Use the auto heated seat feature controlled, efficient way to slow the when fully charged, to keep the instead of climate settings. Heating vehicle down. battery temperature ready for the the seat uses less energy than next drive. This is important when Climate Setting heating the vehicle interior. outside temperatures are extremely Using the heat and air conditioning Use remote start to heat or cool the hot or cold. systems decreases the energy interior when the vehicle is plugged Maintenance available for electric driving. in to maximize the electric range by utilizing electricity from the electrical Always keep the tires properly Optimal energy efficiency is outlet. inflated and the vehicle properly achieved with the heat, air aligned. conditioning, and fan turned off. Engine Assisted Heating operation, if equipped, can be personalized. The weight of excess cargo in the Less energy is used at low fan vehicle affects efficiency and range. speeds. When using the fan: In hot weather, avoid parking in Avoid carrying more than is needed. direct sunlight or use sunshades . Fan Only is the most energy inside the vehicle. If fuel is not regularly used, consider efficient climate setting as long keeping the fuel tank only one-third as 0 is not selected. Turn off the front and rear window full. Excess fuel weight impacts defog/defrost when they are no efficiency and range. longer needed. Use premium fuel. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (4,1)

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Avoid unnecessary use of electrical . Watch the road. Do not read, accessories. Power used for take notes, or look up { WARNING functions other than propelling the information on phones or other vehicle will reduce EV range. electronic devices. Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a . Designate a front seat Using a rooftop carrier will reduce crash resulting in injury or death. passenger to handle potential efficiency due to additional weight Focus your attention on driving. and drag. distractions. . Become familiar with vehicle Distracted Driving features before driving, such as Refer to the infotainment section for more information on using that Distraction comes in many forms programming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate system, including pairing and using and can take your focus from the control and seat settings. a cell phone. task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other Program all trip information into If equipped, refer to the navigation activities divert your attention away any navigation device prior to manual for information on that driving. from the road. Many local system, including pairing and using governments have enacted laws . Wait until the vehicle is parked a cell phone. regarding driver distraction. Become to retrieve items that have fallen familiar with the local laws in to the floor. Defensive Driving your area. . Stop or park the vehicle to tend Defensive driving means “always To avoid distracted driving, always to children. expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear keep your eyes on the road, hands . Keep pets in an appropriate on the wheel, and mind on the drive. the safety belt. See Safety Belts on carrier or restraint. page 3 9. . ‑ Do not use a phone in . Avoid stressful conversations demanding driving situations. . Assume that other road users while driving, whether with a (pedestrians, bicyclists, and Use a hands-free method to passenger or on a cell phone. place or receive necessary other drivers) are going to be phone calls. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (5,1)

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careless and make mistakes. Helpful braking tips to keep in mind Anticipate what they might do WARNING (Continued) include: and be ready. Do not drink and drive or ride with . Keep enough distance between . Allow enough following distance a driver who has been drinking. you and the vehicle in front between you and the driver in Ride home in a cab; or if you are of you. front of you. with a group, designate a driver . Avoid needless heavy braking. . Focus on the task of driving. who will not drink. . Keep pace with traffic. Drunk Driving If propulsion is disabled while the Control of a Vehicle vehicle is being driven, brake Death and injury associated with normally but do not pump the drinking and driving is a global Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to brakes. If the brakes are pumped, tragedy. control a vehicle while driving. the pedal could get harder to push down. If propulsion stops, there will { WARNING Braking still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is Drinking and then driving is very Braking action involves perception applied. Once the power assist is dangerous. Your reflexes, time and reaction time. Deciding to used up, it can take longer to stop perceptions, attentiveness, and push the brake pedal is perception and the brake pedal will be harder judgment can be affected by even time. Actually doing it is to push. a small amount of alcohol. You reaction time. can have a serious — or even Average driver reaction time is Steering fatal — collision if you drive after about three-quarters of a second. In Electric Power Steering drinking. that time, a vehicle moving at (Continued) 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m The vehicle has electric power (66 ft), which could be a lot of steering. It does not have power distance in an emergency. steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (6,1)

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If power steering assist is lost due Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery to a system malfunction, the vehicle . Take curves at a reasonable can be steered, but may require speed. increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem. . Reduce speed before entering a curve. If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is . Maintain a reasonable steady held against that position for an speed through the curve. extended period of time, power . Wait until the vehicle is out of steering assist may be reduced. the curve before accelerating Normal use of the power steering gently into the straightaway. assist should return when the system cools down. Steering in Emergencies See specific vehicle steering . There are some situations when messages under Service Vehicle steering around a problem may The vehicle's right wheels can drop be more effective than braking. off the edge of a road onto the Messages on page 5‑49. . Holding both sides of the shoulder while driving. Follow See your dealer if there is a these tips: problem. steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing 1. Ease off the accelerator and a hand. then, if there is nothing in the . The Antilock Brake System way, steer the vehicle so that it (ABS) allows steering while straddles the edge of the braking. pavement. 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (7,1)

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3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. . Ease your foot off the Loss of Control accelerator pedal and steer the Driving on Wet Roads Skidding way you want the vehicle to go. Rain and wet roads can reduce The vehicle may straighten out. vehicle traction and affect your There are three types of skids that Be ready for a second skid if it ability to stop and accelerate. correspond to the vehicle's three occurs. Always drive slower in these types control systems: . Slow down and adjust your of driving conditions and avoid . Braking Skid — wheels are not driving according to weather driving through large puddles and rolling. conditions. Stopping distance deep‐standing or flowing water. . Steering or Cornering can be longer and vehicle Skid — too much speed or control can be affected when { WARNING steering in a curve causes tires traction is reduced by water, to slip and lose cornering force. snow, ice, gravel, or other Wet brakes can cause crashes. material on the road. Learn to They might not work as well in a . Acceleration Skid — too much recognize warning clues — such quick stop and could cause throttle causes the driving as enough water, ice, or packed pulling to one side. You could wheels to spin. snow on the road to make a lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids mirrored surface — and slow down when you have any doubt. After driving through a large by taking reasonable care suited to puddle of water or a car/vehicle existing conditions, and by not . Try to avoid sudden steering, wash, lightly apply the brake overdriving those conditions. But acceleration, or braking, pedal until the brakes work skids are always possible. including reducing vehicle speed normally. by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause (Continued) the tires to slide. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (8,1)

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Other Rainy Weather Tips . Keep your eyes moving — scan WARNING (Continued) the road ahead and to the sides. Besides slowing down, other wet . Flowing or rushing water creates weather driving tips include: Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. strong forces. Driving through . Allow extra following distance. flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away. If this . Pass with caution. Hill and Mountain Roads happens, you and other vehicle . Keep windshield wiping Driving on steep hills or through occupants could drown. Do not equipment in good shape. mountains is different than driving ignore police warnings and be . Keep the windshield washer fluid on flat or rolling terrain. See very cautious about trying to drive reservoir filled. “Mountain Mode” under Driver through flowing water. Selected Operating Modes on . Have good tires with proper page 9‑22. Tips for driving in these tread depth. See Tires on conditions include: Hydroplaning page 10‑39. . Keep the vehicle serviced and in Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water . Turn off cruise control. good shape. can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the Highway Hypnosis . Check all fluid levels and brakes, water. This can happen if the road is tires, cooling system, and wet enough and you are going fast Always be alert and pay attention to electric drive unit. enough. When the vehicle is your surroundings while driving. . Keep the vehicle in gear when hydroplaning, it has little or no If you become tired or sleepy, find a going down steep or long hills. contact with the road. safe place to park the vehicle and rest. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to Other driving tips include: slow down when the road is wet. . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. . Keep the interior temperature cool. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (9,1)

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. Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. { WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take surface under the tires even more. or with the vehicle turned off is appropriate action. dangerous. The brakes will have The Antilock Brake System (ABS) to do all the work of slowing down Winter Driving improves vehicle stability during the vehicle and could become too hard stops on slippery roads, but hot. Hot brakes may not be able Driving on Snow or Ice apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. to slow the vehicle enough to Drive carefully when there is snow maintain speed and control. You or ice between the tires and the Allow greater following distance on could crash. Always have the road, creating less traction or grip. any slippery road and watch for vehicle running and in gear Wet ice can occur at about 0°C slippery spots. Icy patches can (preferably LOW range) when (32°F) when freezing rain begins to occur on otherwise clear roads in going downhill. This will allow the fall, resulting in even less traction. shaded areas. The surface of a electric drive unit to assist in Avoid driving on wet ice or in curve or an overpass can remain icy slowing and maintaining speed. freezing rain until roads can be when the surrounding roads are treated with salt or sand. clear. Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while . Stay in your own lane. Do not Drive with caution, whatever the on ice. swing wide or cut across the condition. Accelerate gently so Turn off cruise control on slippery center of the road. Drive at traction is not lost. Accelerating too surfaces. speeds that let you stay in your quickly causes the wheels to spin own lane. and makes the surface under the tires slick, so there is even less . Top of hills: Be traction. alert — something could be in your lane (stalled car, accident). Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (10,1)

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Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Adjust the climate control If possible, use the Roadside . Clear away snow from around system to a setting that Assistance Program. To get help the base of the vehicle, circulates the air inside the and keep everyone in the especially any that is blocking vehicle and set the fan speed vehicle safe: the exhaust pipe. to the highest setting. See Climate Control Systems in . Turn on the hazard warning . “ ” Check again from time to the Index. flashers. time to be sure snow does . Tie a red cloth to an outside not collect there. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine mirror. . Open a window about 5 cm (2 in) on the side of the Exhaust on page 9‑26. { WARNING vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air. To conserve energy, run the vehicle Snow can trap engine exhaust . Fully open the air outlets on for only short periods as needed to under the vehicle. This may or under the instrument warm the vehicle and then shut the cause exhaust gases to get panel. vehicle off and close the window inside. Engine exhaust contains most of the way to save heat. carbon monoxide (CO) which (Continued) Repeat this until help arrives but cannot be seen or smelled. It can only when you feel really cause unconsciousness and even uncomfortable from the cold. Moving death. about to keep warm also helps. (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (11,1)

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If it takes some time for help to causes a rocking motion that could arrive, start the vehicle. The engine WARNING (Continued) free the vehicle. If that does not get may start to charge the 12‐volt the vehicle out after a few tries, it battery. Turn off unnecessary damage. Spin the wheels as little might need to be towed out. If the accessories to conserve energy. as possible and avoid going vehicle does need to be towed out, above 56 km/h (35 mph). see Towing the Vehicle on If the Vehicle Is Stuck page 10‑73. Slowly and cautiously spin the Rocking the Vehicle to Get wheels to free the vehicle when it Out Vehicle Load Limits stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. Turn the steering wheel left and It is very important to know how The Traction Control System (TCS) right to clear the area around the much weight the vehicle can must be turned off by pressing the front wheels. Shift back and forth carry. This weight is called the TCS/ESC button. Traction control is between R (Reverse) and a forward vehicle capacity weight and not completely off, but will only gear, spinning the wheels as little as includes the weight of all engage if the maneuver can cause possible. The Traction Control occupants, cargo, and all damage to the electric drive unit. System prevents the tires from nonfactory-installed options. spinning at high speeds. To prevent Two labels on the vehicle show { WARNING electric drive unit wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting how much weight it was designed to carry, the Tire and If the vehicle's tires spin at high gears. Release the accelerator Loading Information label and speed, they can explode, and you pedal while shifting, and press or others could be injured. The lightly on the accelerator pedal the Certification label. when the electric drive unit is in vehicle can overheat, causing an gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in engine compartment fire or other the forward and reverse directions (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (12,1)

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Tire and Loading Information and the maximum vehicle { WARNING Label capacity weight (2) in kilograms Do not load the vehicle any and pounds. heavier than the Gross The Tire and Loading Vehicle Weight Rating Information label also shows the (GVWR), or either the tire size of the original maximum front or rear Gross equipment tires (3) and the Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). recommended cold tire inflation This can cause systems to pressures (4). For more break and change the way the information on tires and inflation vehicle handles. This could see Tires on page 10‑39 and cause loss of control and a Tire Pressure on page 10‑46. crash. Overloading can also There is also important loading shorten the life of the vehicle. Label Example information on the Certification A vehicle-specific Tire and label. It tells you the Gross Loading Information label is Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) attached to the center pillar and the Gross Axle Weight (B-pillar). With the driver door Rating (GAWR) for the front and open, the label is attached rear axle; see “Certification below the door lock post. The Label” later in this section. Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (1), Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (13,1)

Driving and Operating 9-13

Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is Load Limit 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of 5. Determine the combined occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle. XXX lbs” on your vehicle's That weight may not safely placard. exceed the available cargo 2. Determine the combined and luggage load capacity weight of the driver and calculated in Step 4. passengers that will be riding 6. If your vehicle will be towing Example 1 in your vehicle. a trailer, the load from your 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 3. Subtract the combined trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this Example 1 = 453 kg weight of the driver and (1,000 lbs). passengers from XXX kg or manual to determine how this XXX lbs. reduces the available cargo 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ and luggage load capacity of 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg 4. The resulting figure equals your vehicle. (300 lbs). the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. The vehicle is neither designed 3. Available Occupant and nor intended to tow a trailer. For example, if the “XXX” Cargo Weight = 317 kg amount equals 1400 lbs and (700 lbs). there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (14,1)

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seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label

Example 2 Example 3 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg Label Example (750 lbs). (1,000 lbs). A vehicle-specific Certification 3. Available Cargo Weight = 3. Available Cargo Weight = label is found on the center pillar 113 kg (250 lbs). 0 kg (0 lbs). (B-pillar). The label shows the Refer to the vehicle's Tire and gross weight capacity of the Loading Information label for vehicle. This is the Gross specific information about the Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) vehicle's capacity weight and and includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (15,1)

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cargo. Never exceed the GVWR If you put things inside the WARNING (Continued) for the vehicle, or the Gross vehicle — like suitcases, Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for tools, packages, or anything . Never stack heavier either the front or rear axle. else — they will go as fast as things, like suitcases, Spread out heavy loads equally the vehicle goes. If you have to inside the vehicle so that on both sides of the vehicle. See stop or turn quickly, or if there is some of them are above a crash, they will keep going. “Steps for Determining Correct the tops of the seats. Load Limit” earlier in this { WARNING . Do not leave an section. unsecured child restraint Things inside the vehicle can in the vehicle. { WARNING strike and injure people in a . Secure loose items in the Do not load the vehicle any sudden stop or turn, or in a vehicle. heavier than the Gross crash. . Do not leave a seat folded . Vehicle Weight Rating Put things in the cargo down unless needed. (GVWR), or either the area of the vehicle. In the maximum front or rear Gross cargo area, put them as Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). far forward as possible. This can cause systems to Try to spread the weight break and change the way the evenly. vehicle handles. This could (Continued) cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (16,1)

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Starting and door is open and the vehicle is not will display a screen with inactive on. The flashing light will eventually fuel and battery gauges. See Operating time out. The POWER O button Starting and Stopping the Vehicle light is on steady when in ON/RUN on page 9‑17. New Vehicle Break-In power mode. When the vehicle is Service Only Mode turned off, the POWER O button Notice: The vehicle does not This power mode is available for require a break-in period. Vehicle light will turn off. service and diagnostics, and to break‐in is performed during The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) verify the proper operation of the manufacturing. transmitter must be in the vehicle for malfunction indicator lamp as may the system to operate. If the vehicle be required for emission inspection Power Button will not start, place the RKE purposes. With the vehicle off, and transmitter in the transmitter slot. the brake pedal not applied, See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) pressing and holding the POWER O System Operation on page 2‑2. button for more than five seconds ON/RUN: This position is for will place the vehicle in Service starting and driving. With the vehicle Only Mode. The instruments and off, and the brake pedal applied, audio systems will operate as they pressing the POWER O button once do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle will not be able to be driven. The will place the vehicle in ON/RUN. propulsion system will not start in When the READY light is on in the Service Only Mode. Push the button instrument cluster, the vehicle is again to turn the vehicle off. ready to be driven. This could take up to 15 seconds at extremely cold Notice: Service Only Mode will temperatures. See Vehicle Ready discharge the 12‐volt battery. Do The vehicle has an electronic Light on page 5‑25. The engine will not use Service Only Mode for an push‐button start. The POWER O only start if needed. If the vehicle extended period, or the vehicle button light flashes when the driver did not start, the instrument cluster may not start. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (17,1)

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STOPPING THE VEHICLE/OFF: to N (Neutral), firmly apply the Starting and Stopping the To turn the vehicle off, push the brakes and steer the vehicle to a Vehicle POWER O button with the vehicle safe location. in P (Park). Retained Accessory 3. Come to a complete stop, shift Starting Procedure Power (RAP) will remain active until to P (Park), and turn the vehicle Move the shift lever to P (Park) or the driver door is opened. See off by pushing the POWER O N (Neutral). The propulsion system Retained Accessory Power (RAP) button. will not start in any other position. on page 9‑19. When turning off the vehicle, if the vehicle is not in 4. Set the parking brake. See Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park), the vehicle will go to ACC/ Electric Parking Brake on P (Park) if the vehicle is moving ACCESSORY and display the page 9‑30. or the electric drive unit could be message SHIFT TO PARK in the damaged. Shift to P (Park) only Driver Information Center (DIC). { WARNING when the vehicle is stopped. See Electric Drive Unit Messages Notice: If you add electrical parts on page 5‑45. Turning off the vehicle while or accessories, you could change If the vehicle must be shut off in an moving may disable the airbags. the way the vehicle operates. Any emergency: While driving, only shut the resulting damage would not be propulsion system off in an covered by the vehicle warranty. 1. Brake using a firm and steady emergency. See Add-On Electrical Equipment pressure. Do not pump the on page 9 60. brakes repeatedly. This may ‑ deplete power assist, requiring If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) increased brake pedal force. and must be shut off while driving, transmitter must be in the vehicle. O Press the brake pedal and push and 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). press and hold the POWER This can be done while the button for longer than two seconds, release the POWER O button. or press twice in five seconds. vehicle is moving. After shifting If the RKE transmitter is not in the vehicle or something is interfering with the transmitter, a message Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (18,1)

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displays in the Driver Information driver door upon entry, when the Computers determine when the Center (DIC). See Key and Lock vehicle is ready to be driven, and engine needs to run. The engine Messages on page 5‑46. when the vehicle is turned off. may start, if required, when the If the vehicle will not start due to a The instrument cluster displays an propulsion system is on. Some low RKE transmitter battery, the active fuel or battery gauge, along vehicle conditions that force the vehicle can still be driven. See with an audio startup cue, when the engine to run: “Starting the Vehicle with a Low vehicle is ready to be driven. This . There are cold ambient Transmitter Battery” in Remote could take up to 15 seconds at temperatures. Keyless Entry (RKE) System extremely cold temperatures. The . The hood is open or not Operation on page 2‑2. engine will only start if needed. completely latched. If the vehicle did not start, the instrument cluster will display a . The high voltage battery has a screen with inactive fuel and battery low charge. gauges. See Starting and Stopping . The engine is needed to the Vehicle on page 9‑17. maintain the high voltage battery Restarting Procedure temperature. If the vehicle must be restarted . The engine needs to run for while it is still moving, move the shift maintenance. lever to N (Neutral) and press the See Maintenance Modes on POWER O button twice without page 9‑25. pressing the brake pedal. The A chime will sound if the driver door propulsion system will not restart in is opened while the vehicle is in ON/ any other position. A Welcome, Ready, and Good-bye RUN. Always press the POWER O audio message will be heard in the button to turn the vehicle off before vehicle and animated on the exiting. instrument cluster when opening the Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (19,1)

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Stopping Procedure 3. Turn the vehicle off. WARNING (Continued) For information on how to turn the Leaving the Vehicle with the vehicle off, see Power Button on Propulsion System On move the shift lever to P (Park). page 9‑16. See Shifting Into Park on { page 9‑19. Retained Accessory WARNING Power (RAP) It can be dangerous to leave the If you have to leave the vehicle with vehicle with the propulsion The following features will operate the propulsion system on, be sure system running. It could overheat for up to 10 minutes or until the the vehicle is in P (Park) and the and catch fire. driver door is opened: parking brake is firmly set before It is dangerous to get out of the you leave it. After you have moved . Audio System vehicle if the shift lever is not fully the shift lever into P (Park), hold . Accessory Power Outlets in P (Park) with the parking brake down the regular brake pedal. See if firmly set. The vehicle can roll. you can move the shift lever away Power windows will operate for up from P (Park) without first pulling it to 10 minutes or until any door is Do not leave the vehicle when the toward you. If you can, it means that opened. propulsion system is running. the shift lever was not fully locked If you have left the propulsion into P (Park). Shifting Into Park system running, the vehicle can Torque Lock 1. Hold the brake pedal down and move suddenly. You or others set the parking brake. See could be injured. To be sure the Torque lock is when the weight of Electric Parking Brake on vehicle will not move, even when the vehicle puts too much force on page 9‑30. you are on fairly level ground, the parking pawl in the electric drive unit. This happens when parking on 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) always set the parking brake and a hill and shifting the electric drive by pushing the lever all the way (Continued) unit into P (Park) is not done toward the front of the vehicle. properly and then it is difficult to Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (20,1)

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shift out of P (Park). To prevent Parking the vehicle in extreme cold 4. Press the shift lever button. torque lock, set the parking brake for several days without the charge 5. Move the shift lever into the and then shift into P (Park). cord connected may cause the desired gear. electric drive unit to be locked in If torque lock does occur, your If you still cannot move the shift vehicle may need to be pushed P (Park) until the propulsion system has warmed sufficiently. lever from P (Park), see your dealer uphill by another vehicle to relieve or a professional towing service. the parking pawl pressure, so you The shift lock is always functional can shift out of P (Park). except in the case of an uncharged Parking over Things or low charged 12‐volt battery (less Shifting out of Park than 9 volts). That Burn To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle If the vehicle has an uncharged must be in ON/RUN, the brake 12‐volt battery or a 12‐volt battery { WARNING with low voltage, try charging or pedal must be applied, and the Things that can burn could touch charge cord must be unplugged. jump starting the 12‐volt battery. See Battery on page 10‑22 or Jump hot exhaust parts under the The vehicle has an electronic shift Starting on page 10‑68. vehicle and ignite. Do not park lock release system. The shift lock over papers, leaves, dry grass, release is designed to: If the console shift lever cannot be or other things that can burn. moved out of P (Park): . Prevent the vehicle from turning off unless the shift lever is in 1. Apply and maintain the regular P (Park). brakes. . Prevent moving the shift lever 2. Turn the vehicle on using the out of P (Park), unless the POWER O button. See Power vehicle is in ON/RUN, the brake Button on page 9‑16. pedal is applied, and the charge 3. Let up on the shift lever and cord is unplugged. make sure the shift lever is pushed all the way into P (Park). Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (21,1)

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Electric Vehicle mode, the vehicle is powered by produced by the fuel‐powered electrical energy stored in the high engine. This secondary source of Operating Modes voltage battery. The vehicle can electric power extends the vehicle operate in this mode until the range. Operation will continue in System Operation battery has reached a low charge. ERM until the vehicle can be plugged in to recharge the high This vehicle is an Extended Range There are some conditions when the battery charge is high enough to voltage battery and restore Electric Vehicle (EREV). It uses an Electric Mode. electric propulsion system to drive provide Electric Mode operation, but the vehicle at all times. Electricity is the engine still runs. They are: The high voltage battery will continue to provide some power and the vehicle's primary source of . Cold ambient temperatures. energy, while gasoline is the work together with the engine to . secondary source. Hot or cold high voltage battery provide peak performance when it is temperatures. required, such as driving up a steep The vehicle has two modes of . incline or for high acceleration operation: Electric and Extended The hood being open or not completely closed and latched. maneuvers. The battery will not be Range. In both modes, the vehicle charged nor will electric vehicle is propelled by its electric drive unit. . Certain high voltage battery fault range be restored by the engine. It converts electrical energy into conditions. mechanical energy to drive the In either Electric Mode or Extended . Engine Maintenance Mode or wheels. The vehicle's performance Range Mode, when the hood is Fuel Maintenance Mode open, the engine will run without remains the same in either mode. being run. See Driving for Better Energy turning off if the vehicle is on. The Efficiency on page 9‑2. high voltage battery is neither Extended Range Mode charged nor discharged when this Electric Mode When the vehicle reaches the end occurs. of its electric range, it switches to In either Electric Mode or Extended In Electric Mode, the vehicle does Extended Range Mode (ERM). In Range Mode, if there is a high not use fuel or produce tailpipe this secondary mode, electricity is voltage battery fault, the engine may emissions. During this primary Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (22,1)

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run without turning off to generate Press the DRIVE MODE button to During some conditions, certain needed electricity. The malfunction display selectable drive modes in drive modes may be unavailable. indicator lamp will turn on. See the Driver Information Center (DIC). The unavailable mode is grayed out Malfunction Indicator Lamp on Continue pressing to scroll through in the DIC menu and cannot be page 5‑17. the modes. selected. If in Sport, Mountain, or Hold Mode, Driver Selected Operating the mode may become unavailable Modes and the vehicle will return to Normal Mode. The indicator light goes off While driving in Electric or Extended and a DIC message displays. See Range Mode, additional operating Propulsion Power Messages on modes can be selected. page 5‑48. Sport Mode

Highlight either the Mountain, Sport, or Hold Mode, then release the DRIVE MODE button. After three seconds, the new drive mode will become active. Pressing the DRIVE MODE button again will return to Normal Mode, and become active after three seconds. At next start, the vehicle will default to Normal Mode. Drive modes can then be selected again as desired. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (23,1)

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Sport Mode provides more Mountain Mode Press the DRIVE MODE button to responsive acceleration than select Mountain Mode. If steep hill Normal Mode, but can reduce driving is expected, it is efficiency. Use Normal Mode recommended to select Mountain whenever possible. Mode at least 20 minutes before Press the DRIVE MODE button to driving on steep grades. This will select Sport Mode. allow the vehicle time to build a sufficient battery charge reserve. Press the DRIVE MODE button again to return to Normal Mode and If Mountain Mode is not selected for it becomes active after these conditions, propulsion power three seconds. may be reduced and the engine Mountain Mode should be selected speed may increase. See The Sport light comes on when at the beginning of a trip before Propulsion Power Messages on Sport Mode is selected. See Sport climbing steep, uphill grades and page 5‑48. Mode Light on page 5‑21. when expecting to drive in very hilly The engine may run when Mountain Each time the vehicle is started, it or mountainous terrain. This mode maintains a reserve electrical Mode is selected, depending on will return to Normal Mode. high voltage battery charge, to build charge of the high voltage battery to reserve battery charge for uphill provide better grade climbing performance. While driving in climbs. If Mountain Mode is entered with a sufficient battery charge Mountain Mode, the vehicle will reserve, the battery charge reserve have less responsive acceleration. will appear grayed out and any Mountain Mode will not change battery charge reserve still unused normal vehicle braking performance upon exiting Mountain Mode will for steep downhill grades. See Hill return to normal appearance. and Mountain Roads on page 9‑8 and Electric Drive Unit on page 9‑27. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (24,1)

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Press the Drive Mode button again mode transitions the vehicle to Out of Fuel/Engine to return to Normal Mode and it Extended Range Mode to maintain becomes active after three seconds. the battery charge reserve. Unavailable The Mountain light comes on when Upon exiting Hold Mode, the If the vehicle runs out of fuel, or the Mountain Mode is selected. See reserved battery charge becomes engine will not start due to a malfunction, the vehicle can Mountain Mode Light on page 5‑21. available again and the vehicle returns to Electric Mode. If the continue to be driven in Electric Each time the vehicle is started, it Mode. The vehicle will have less will return to Normal Mode to transition is from Hold Mode directly to Mountain Mode, the electric responsive acceleration. DIC maintain a smaller battery charge messages indicate reduced reserve for normal driving. range displayed adjusts for the Mountain Mode charge reserve. propulsion power, that the engine is Hold Mode not available, and the need for fuel Hold Mode will not change normal or service. vehicle acceleration or braking performance. Once the vehicle is refueled, or the malfunction is corrected, the engine Press the DRIVE MODE button to will start the next time the vehicle is select Hold Mode. turned on to perform a self test, and Press the DRIVE MODE button DIC messages will not be displayed. again to return to Normal Mode and Once the engine starts successfully, it becomes active after normal operation will continue in three seconds. either Electric or Extended Range Mode. The engine will stop running The Hold light comes on when Hold after the self test is completed, and Hold Mode is only available when Mode is selected. See Hold Mode the vehicle is in Electric Mode. This based on the current mode of Light on page 5‑22. mode places the remaining battery operation. See Fuel System charge into a reserve for the driver Each time the vehicle is started, it Messages on page 5‑46 and to use as desired. Selecting this will return to Normal Mode. Service Vehicle Messages on page 5‑49. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (25,1)

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Maintenance Modes EMM, a DIC message displays to If EMM is required and the fuel level show the EMM percentage is low, EMM may eventually empty Engine Maintenance Mode (EMM) complete. the fuel tank if fuel is not added. Engine Maintenance Mode (EMM) If No is selected, the EMM Request This will result in reduced, or no runs the engine to keep it in good screen will appear when the vehicle power. An adequate fuel level must working condition after is next started. The EMM request be maintained in the vehicle to keep approximately six weeks of no or can be delayed for only one day. it operational. See Propulsion Power very limited engine operation. EMM Messages on page 5‑48. will force the engine to run, even if If the EMM request was delayed for there is a charge to power the one day, EMM will automatically vehicle. When EMM is needed, the start the engine at the next vehicle EMM Request screen appears on start. An EMM Notification screen the center stack display at vehicle will appear in the center stack start. display.

Fuel Maintenance Mode (FMM) Fuel Maintenance Mode (FMM) tracks average fuel age. Old fuel can cause engine problems. If low engine usage causes average fuel age to exceed approximately If Yes is selected, EMM will begin. If the vehicle shuts off during EMM, one year, FMM will run the engine to The engine will run for a set amount it will restart the next time the use up the old fuel. The engine will of time without turning off. During vehicle is driven. A message run until enough fresh fuel is added displays to indicate that EMM is to bring the average fuel age into an active. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (26,1)

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acceptable range. Allowing more old If the FMM request was delayed for Engine Exhaust fuel to be used up by FMM and one day, FMM will start at the next adding a larger amount of fresh fuel vehicle start and display the FMM will maximize the length of time Notification screen on the center { WARNING before another fuel maintenance stack display. Engine exhaust contains carbon mode is needed. During FMM the If FMM is required and the fuel level engine may turn on and off. monoxide (CO) which cannot be is low, FMM may eventually empty seen or smelled. Exposure to CO When FMM is needed, the FMM the fuel tank if fuel is not added. can cause unconsciousness and Request screen appears on the This will result in reduced, or no even death. center stack display at vehicle start. power. An adequate fuel level must be maintained in the vehicle to keep Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: it operational. See Propulsion Power . The engine is running in Messages on page 5‑48. Extended Range Mode in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, or deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). . The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. If Yes is selected, FMM will begin. FMM will automatically continue at . The exhaust system leaks each vehicle start until fresh fuel is due to corrosion or damage. added. . The vehicle exhaust system If No is selected, the FMM Request has been modified, damaged, screen will appear when the vehicle or improperly repaired. is next started. The FMM request (Continued) can be delayed for only one day. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (27,1)

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Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) Electric Drive Unit While Parked The vehicle uses an electric . There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the drive unit. in the vehicle body from propulsion system running. damage or aftermarket modifications that are not If the vehicle is left with the completely sealed. propulsion system running, follow the proper steps to be sure the If unusual fumes are detected or vehicle will not move. See Shifting if it is suspected that exhaust is Into Park on page 9‑19 and Engine coming into the vehicle: Exhaust on page 9‑26. . Drive it only with the windows completely down. . Have the vehicle repaired immediately. Never park with the engine running in Extended Range Mode in an enclosed area such as a P (Park): This position locks the garage or a building that has no front wheels. It is the best position fresh air ventilation. to use when starting the propulsion system because the vehicle cannot move easily. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (28,1)

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shifting from P (Park) when the D (Drive): This position is for { WARNING vehicle is in ON/RUN. If you cannot normal driving. It provides the best shift out of P (Park), ease pressure fuel economy. If more power is It is dangerous to get out of the on the shift lever, then push the shift needed for passing, and the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully lever all the way into P (Park) as vehicle is: in P (Park) with the parking brake you maintain brake application. firmly set. The vehicle can roll. . Going less than 56 km/h Then press the shift lever button (35 mph), push the accelerator Do not leave the vehicle when the and move the shift lever into pedal about halfway down. propulsion system is running. another gear. See Shifting out of . Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or If you have left the propulsion Park on page 9‑20. more, push the accelerator all system running, the vehicle can R (Reverse): Use this gear to the way down. move suddenly. You or others back up. Notice: If the vehicle seems to could be injured. To be sure the Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) vehicle will not move, even when accelerate slowly or not respond while the vehicle is moving when you go faster, and you you are on fairly level ground, forward could damage the electric always set the parking brake and continue to drive the vehicle that drive unit. The repairs would not way, you could damage the move the shift lever to P (Park). be covered by the vehicle See Shifting Into Park on electric drive unit. Have the warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only vehicle serviced right away. page 9‑19. after the vehicle is stopped. L (Low): This position reduces To rock the vehicle back and forth to vehicle speed without using the Make sure the shift lever is fully in get out of snow, ice, or sand without brakes. You can use L (Low) on P (Park) before starting the damaging the electric drive unit, see hills. It can help control vehicle propulsion system. The vehicle has If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑11. speed going down steep mountain an electric drive unit shift lock N (Neutral): In this position, the roads along with using the brakes control system. The regular brake propulsion system does not connect off and on. You can use L (Low) on must be fully applied first and then with the wheels. very steep hills, in deep snow, the shift lever button pressed before or in mud. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (29,1)

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Notice: Spinning the tires or Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it holding the vehicle in one place becomes necessary to slam on the on a hill using only the brakes and continue braking to accelerator pedal may damage Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a the electric drive unit. The repair System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels will not be covered by the vehicle are slowing down. If one of the This vehicle has the Antilock Brake warranty. If you are stuck, do not wheels is about to stop rolling, the System (ABS), an advanced spin the tires. When stopping on computer will separately work the electronic braking system that helps a hill, use the brakes to hold the brakes at each wheel. prevent a braking skid. vehicle in place. ABS can change the brake pressure When propulsion is active and the to each wheel, as required, faster vehicle begins to drive away, ABS than any driver could. This can help checks itself. A momentary motor or the driver steer around the obstacle clicking noise might be heard while while braking hard. this test is going on, and it might even be noticed that the brake As the brakes are applied, the pedal moves a little. This is normal. computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, If there is a problem with ABS, this there will not be enough time to warning light stays on. See Antilock apply the brakes if that vehicle Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑21. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (30,1)

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suddenly slows or stops. Always Electric Parking Brake Before leaving the vehicle, check leave enough room up ahead to the Electric Parking Brake Light to stop, even with ABS. ensure the parking brake is applied. Using ABS EPB Apply Do not pump the brakes. Just hold The EPB can be applied anytime the brake pedal down firmly and let the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is ABS work. You might hear the ABS applied by momentarily lifting up on pump or motor operating and feel the Y switch. Once fully applied, the brake pedal pulsate, but this is the Electric Parking Brake Light will normal. be on. While the brake is being Braking in Emergencies applied, the Electric Parking Brake Light will flash until full apply is ABS allows the driver to steer and reached. If the light does not come brake at the same time. In many on, or remains flashing, have the The vehicle has an Electric Parking emergencies, steering can help vehicle serviced. Do not drive the more than even the very best Brake (EPB). The Y switch is on vehicle if the Electric Parking Brake braking. the center stack. The EPB can Light is flashing. See your dealer. always be activated, even if the vehicle is off. To prevent draining If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is in motion, a chime will the 12‐volt battery, avoid repeated cycles of the EPB system when the sound, and the DIC message vehicle is off. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE will be displayed. The vehicle will In case of insufficient electrical decelerate as long as the switch is power, the EPB cannot be applied held in the up position. Releasing or released. the Y switch during the deceleration will release the parking Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (31,1)

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brake. If the Y switch is held in remains on. If the Service Electric release the EPB when this light is the up position until the vehicle Parking Brake Light is on, see your on, push down on the Y switch comes to a stop, the EPB will dealer. and hold it in the down position. remain applied. If the EPB fails to apply, the rear EPB release may take a longer If the Electric Parking Brake Light wheels should be blocked to period of time than normal when this flashes continuously, the EPB is prevent vehicle movement. light is on. Continue to hold the Y only partially applied or released, For maximum EPB force when switch until the Electric Parking or there is a problem with the EPB. parking on a hill, pull the EPB Brake Light is off. If the light is on, The DIC message SERVICE switch twice. see your dealer. PARKING BRAKE will be displayed. EPB Release Notice: Driving with the parking If this light flashes continuously, brake on can overheat the brake release the EPB, and attempt to To release the EPB, place the system and cause premature apply it again. If this light continues vehicle in ON/RUN, apply and hold wear or damage to brake system to flash, do not drive the vehicle. the brake pedal, and push down parts. Make sure that the parking See your dealer. momentarily on the Y switch. brake is fully released and the If the Service Electric Parking Brake If attempting to release the EPB Electric Parking Brake Light is off Light is on, the EPB has detected a without the brake pedal applied, a before driving. system problem and is operating chime will sound, and the DIC Automatic EPB Release with reduced functionality. To apply message STEP ON BRAKE TO the EPB when this light is on, lift up RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be The EPB will automatically release if on the Y switch and hold it in the displayed. The EPB is released the vehicle is running, placed into up position. Full application of the when the Electric Parking Brake gear, and an attempt is made to parking brake by the EPB system Light is off. drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration may take a longer period of time when the EPB is applied, to If the Service Electric Parking Brake preserve parking brake lining life. than normal when this light is on. Light is on, the EPB has detected a Continue to hold the Y switch until system problem, and is operating the Electric Parking Brake Light with reduced functionality. To Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (32,1)

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See Electric Parking Brake Light on combination of both as necessary. Ride Control Systems page 5‑20, Service Electric Parking Because the controller applies the Brake Light on page 5‑20, and hydraulic brakes through its high Brake System Messages on pressure accumulator, you may Traction Control page 5‑44. occasionally hear the motor‐driven System (TCS) pump when it recharges the system. The vehicle has a Traction Control This is normal. Regenerative Braking System (TCS) that limits wheel spin. Regenerative braking takes some of See Warning Lights, Gauges, and The system operates if it senses the energy from the moving vehicle Indicators on page 5‑8 and Driver that one or both of the drive wheels and turns it back into electrical Information Center (DIC) on are slipping or beginning to lose energy. This energy is then stored page 5‑41. In the event of a traction. When this happens, the back into the high voltage battery controller problem, the brake pedal system brakes the spinning wheel(s) system, contributing to increased may be harder to push and the and/or reduces power to limit energy efficiency. stopping distance may be longer. wheel spin. The hydraulic disc brakes work with The system may be heard or felt the regenerative braking to ensure while it is working, but this is effective braking, such as when a normal. high braking demand is requested. To assist with directional control of The braking system is computer the vehicle, TCS automatically controlled and blends the comes on whenever the vehicle is regenerative braking with the turned on. To limit wheel spin, conventional hydraulic disc brakes especially in slippery road to meet any requirements for conditions, the system should deceleration. The controller always be left on. But, TCS can be interprets the braking request and turned off if needed. uses regenerative braking, conventional hydraulic braking, or a Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (33,1)

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When the vehicle is started and If there is a problem detected with begins to move, the system TCS, SERVICE TRACTION performs several diagnostic checks CONTROL is displayed on the to ensure there are no problems. Driver Information Center (DIC). The system may be heard or felt See Ride Control System Messages while it is working. This is normal on page 5‑48. When this message and does not mean there is a is displayed and d comes on and problem with the vehicle. The stays on, the vehicle is safe to drive system should initialize before the but the system is not operational. vehicle reaches 32 km/h (20 mph). Driving should be adjusted In some cases, it may take accordingly. approximately 3.2 km (2 mi) of If d comes on and stays on, reset driving before the system initializes. the system: TCS can be turned off by pressing The TCS may activate on dry or and releasing the TCS/ESC button rough roads or under conditions 1. Stop the vehicle. on the overhead console. When such as heavy acceleration while 2. Turn the engine off and wait TCS is turned off, i comes on, and turning or abrupt changes in output 15 seconds. the appropriate DIC message also from the electric drive unit. When 3. Start the engine. displays. See Ride Control System this happens, a reduction in Messages on page 5‑48. With TCS acceleration may be noticed, or a If d still comes on and stays on, the turned off, the system does not limit noise or vibration may be heard. vehicle needs service. wheel spin. Driving should be This is normal. adjusted accordingly. See Traction Notice: Do not repeatedly brake Off Light on page 5‑22. d flashes to indicate that TCS is or accelerate heavily when TCS is active. See Traction Control System off. The vehicle's driveline could Press and release the TCS/ESC ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light on be damaged. button again to turn the system page 5‑23. back on. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (34,1)

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It may be necessary to turn the The system may be heard or felt control is activated. This is normal. system off if the vehicle gets stuck while it is working, but this is Continue to steer the vehicle in the in sand, mud, or snow and rocking normal. intended direction. A noise may be the vehicle is required. See If the StabiliTrak activates when the heard or vibration may be felt in the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑11 for computer senses a difference brake pedal. This is normal. more information. See also Winter between the intended path and the Continue to steer the vehicle in the Driving on page 9‑9 for information intended direction. See Traction direction the vehicle is actually ® on using TCS when driving in snowy traveling. StabiliTrak selectively Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak or icy conditions. applies braking pressure to the Light on page 5‑23. Adding non-GM accessories can vehicle brakes to help steer the If a problem is detected with affect the vehicle performance. See vehicle in the intended direction. StabiliTrak, SERVICE Accessories and Modifications on When the vehicle is started and STABILITRAK is displayed on the page 10‑2. begins to move, the system Driver Information Center (DIC). performs several diagnostic checks See Ride Control System Messages Electronic Stability to ensure there are no problems. on page 5‑48. When this message Control (ESC) The system may be heard or felt is displayed and d comes on and while it is working. This is normal stays on, the vehicle is safe to drive The vehicle has an Electronic and does not mean there is a but the system is not operational. Stability Control system called problem with the vehicle. The Driving should be adjusted StabiliTrak. It is an advanced system should initialize before the accordingly. computer-controlled system that vehicle reaches 32 km/h (20 mph). assists with directional control of the If d comes on and stays on, reset In some cases, it may take vehicle in difficult driving conditions. approximately 3.2 km (2 mi) of the system: StabiliTrak comes on automatically driving before the system initializes. 1. Stop the vehicle. whenever the vehicle is turned on. 2. Turn the engine off and wait To assist with directional control of When StabiliTrak activates, d 15 seconds. the vehicle, the system should flashes on the instrument cluster. always be left on. This also occurs when traction 3. Start the engine. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (35,1)

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If d still comes on and stays on, the When StabiliTrak is turned off, Cruise Control vehicle needs service. the system will not assist with directional control of the vehicle The cruise control lets the vehicle or limit wheel spin. Driving maintain a speed of about 40 km/h should be adjusted accordingly. (25 mph) or more without keeping See StabiliTrak® OFF Light on your foot on the accelerator. Cruise page 5‑23. control does not work at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph). . Press and release the TCS/ESC button again to turn the system With the Traction Control System back on. (TCS) or Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the system may begin to If cruise control is being used when limit wheel spin while you are using StabiliTrak activates, cruise control cruise control. If this happens, the will automatically disengage. Press cruise control will automatically the cruise control button to disengage. See Traction Control reengage when road conditions System (TCS) on page 9 32 or . To turn off both StabiliTrak and allow. See Cruise Control on ‑ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on TCS, press and hold the TCS/ page 9‑35. ESC button on the overhead page 9‑34. If a collision alert occurs when cruise control is activated, console, until i and g cruise control is disengaged. See illuminate and the appropriate Forward Collision Alert (FCA) DIC message is displayed. See System on page 9‑38. When road Ride Control System Messages conditions allow you to safely use it on page 5‑48. again, the cruise control can be turned back on. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (36,1)

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SET/− (Set/Coast): Move the { WARNING thumbwheel down to set a speed and activate cruise control or to Cruise control can be dangerous make the vehicle decelerate. where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use Setting Cruise Control the cruise control on winding If the cruise button is on when not in roads or in heavy traffic. use, it could get bumped and go into Cruise control can be dangerous cruise when not desired. Keep the on slippery roads. On such roads, cruise control button off when cruise fast changes in tire traction can is not being used. cause excessive wheel slip, and To set a speed: you could lose control. Do not use 1. Press 1 to turn cruise cruise control on slippery roads. 1 (On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. An control on. indicator light will turn on or off in 2. Get up to the speed desired. the instrument cluster. 3. Move the thumbwheel down * (Cancel): Press to disengage toward SET/− and release it. cruise control without erasing the The desired set speed briefly set speed from memory. appears in the instrument RES/+ (Resume/Accel): Move the cluster. thumbwheel up to resume to a 4. Take your foot off the accelerator previously set speed or to pedal. accelerate. When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (37,1)

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Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using you might have to step on the If the cruise control is set at a Cruise Control accelerator pedal to maintain the desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is vehicle speed. When going are applied, the cruise control is already activated: downhill, you might have to brake or disengaged without erasing the set shift to a lower gear to maintain the . Move the thumbwheel toward vehicle speed. When the brakes are speed from memory. Once the SET/− and hold until the desired vehicle speed is about 40 km/h applied the cruise control is lower speed is reached, then disengaged. (25 mph) or greater, move the release it. thumbwheel up toward RES/+ Ending Cruise Control briefly and then release it. The . To slow down in very small vehicle returns to the previously set amounts, move the thumbwheel There are three ways to end cruise speed and stays there. toward SET/− briefly. Each time control: this is done, the vehicle goes . Step lightly on the brake pedal; Increasing Speed While Using about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower. when cruise control disengages, Cruise Control Passing Another Vehicle While the indicator light will not be lit. If the cruise control system is Using Cruise Control . * already activated: Press . Use the accelerator pedal to . . Press 1 to turn the cruise Move the thumbwheel up toward increase vehicle speed. When you RES/+ and hold it until the take your foot off the pedal, the control system off completely. vehicle accelerates to the vehicle will slow down to the The cruise control cannot be desired speed, then release it. previously set cruise control speed. resumed. . To increase the speed in small Erasing Speed Memory amounts, move the thumbwheel Using Cruise Control on Hills up toward RES/+ briefly and How well the cruise control works The cruise control set speed is then release it. Each time this is on hills depends upon the vehicle erased from memory if 1 is pressed done, the vehicle goes about speed, load, and the steepness of or if the vehicle is turned off. 1 km/h (1 mph) faster. the hills. When going up steep hills, Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/27/12 Black plate (38,1)

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Object Detection The green vehicle ahead indicator { WARNING will appear when a vehicle is Systems detected ahead. Whenever this FCA is a warning system and indicator does not appear, FCA will Forward Collision Alert does not apply the brakes. When not respond. The indicator may approaching a slower-moving or disappear on curves, highway exit (FCA) System stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, ramps, or hills, or due to poor The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) or when following a vehicle too visibility. The FCA system will not system may help to avoid or reduce closely, FCA may not provide a detect another vehicle ahead until it the harm caused by front-end warning with enough time to help is completely in the driving lane. crashes. FCA provides a flashing avoid a crash. FCA does not warn visual alert and beeps when of pedestrians, animals, signs, { WARNING approaching a vehicle directly guardrails, bridges, construction ahead too quickly. FCA also barrels, or other objects. Be ready FCA does not provide a warning provides a visual alert if following to take action and apply the to help avoid a crash, unless it another vehicle much too closely. brakes. For more information, see detects a vehicle. FCA may not The FCA symbol is in the instrument Defensive Driving on page 9‑4. detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA cluster. sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, The forward-looking FCA camera Detecting the Vehicle Ahead or ice, or if the windshield is sensor is on the windshield ahead damaged. It may also not detect a of the rearview mirror. FCA detects vehicle on winding or hilly roads, vehicles within a distance of or in conditions that can limit approximately 60 m (197 ft) and visibility such as fog, rain, operates at speeds above 40 km/h or snow, or if the headlamps or (25 mph). windshield are not cleaned or in (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (39,1)

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Selecting the Alert Timing Consider traffic and weather WARNING (Continued) conditions when selecting the alert timing. The range of selectable alert proper condition. Keep the timing may not be appropriate for all windshield, headlamps, and FCA drivers and driving conditions. sensors clean and in good repair. Following Distance Indication Tailgating Alert The following distance indication displays the distance to a moving The vehicle ahead indicator will vehicle in front. When a vehicle is change to amber if following the detected ahead at speeds over vehicle ahead much too close. 40 km/h (25 mph), the distance is Collision Alert indicated in seconds on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on The Collision Alert control is on the page 5‑41. The minimum distance is steering wheel. Press COLLISION 0.5 seconds away. If there is no ALERT to set the alert timing to far, vehicle ahead, or the vehicle ahead medium, near or off. The first button is out of range, dashes will be press shows the current control displayed. setting on the DIC. Additional button When your vehicle approaches presses will change this setting. The Unnecessary Alerts another vehicle too rapidly, the red chosen setting will remain until it is FCA may sometimes set FCA display will appear and sound changed and will affect both the unnecessary alerts to turning several beeps. When this occurs, Collision Alert and the Tailgating vehicles, vehicles in other lanes, the brake system prepares for driver Alert features. The timing of both objects that are not vehicles, braking to occur more rapidly. alerts will vary based on vehicle Continue to apply the brake pedal speed. The faster the vehicle speed, as the driving situation dictates. the further away the alert will occur. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (40,1)

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or shadows. These alerts are at least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground. the front sensors (if equipped) stay normal operation and the vehicle If the vehicle has the UFRPA on until the vehicle is above a does not need service. system, it also detected objects speed of 8 km/h (5 mph). For the 1.2 m (4 ft) in front of the vehicle. front park assist system to be active Other Messages again without shifting into There are messages that may { WARNING R (Reverse), the park assist button appear on the Driver Information in the overhead console must be Center (DIC) in the instrument The parking assist system does pressed. See “Turning the System cluster to provide information about not detect children, pedestrians, On and Off” later in this section. FCA. See Object Detection System bicyclists, animals, or objects When the vehicle is in N (Neutral), Messages on page 5‑47. located below the bumper or that the system may be active. If the Cleaning the System are too close or too far from the vehicle is in a car wash, the sensors vehicle. It is not available at may detect objects in the car wash. If the FCA system does not seem to speeds greater than 8 km/h See “Turning the System On and operate properly, clean the outside (5 mph). To prevent injury, death, Off” later in this section to turn the of the windshield area in front of the or vehicle damage, even with system off. camera sensor before considering parking assist, always check the taking the vehicle in for service. For vehicles with UFRPA, area around the vehicle and high-toned beeps from the front Ultrasonic Parking Assist check all mirrors before moving speakers are for objects detected forward or backing. near the front bumper. Low-toned If available, the Ultrasonic Front and beeps from the rear speakers are Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) or How the System Works for objects detected near the rear Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist bumper. The interval between the (URPA) system assists the driver When the vehicle is shifted into beeps becomes shorter as the with parking and avoiding objects. R (Reverse) the sensors are vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. At speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), automatically turned on. After the When the distance is less than the system detects objects up to vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), 30 cm (12 in) the beeping is a 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and the rear sensors are turned off and continuous tone for five seconds. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (41,1)

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To be detected, objects must be at Turning the System On and Off When the System Does Not least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground The system can be turned on and Seem to Work Properly and below hatch level. Objects must off by pressing the park assist also be within 1.2 m (4 ft) in front of The following messages may be button located in the overhead the vehicle and 2.5 m (8 ft) from the displayed on the DIC: console. rear bumper. This distance may be SERVICE PARKING ASSIST: If less during warmer or humid this message occurs, check the weather. following conditions: Objects Detected by Both the . The ultrasonic sensors are not Front and Rear Sensors (If clean. Keep the vehicle's Equipped) bumpers free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. For cleaning In general, if objects are detected at instructions, see Exterior Care the same time near both the front The indicator light next to the park on page 10 77. and rear bumpers while backing up, assist button lights up when the ‑ the beeps only sound to indicate system is on and turns off when it . The park assist sensors are that objects are close to the rear has been disabled. covered by frost or ice. Frost or bumper. When the system is off, PARK ice can form around and behind the sensors and may not always However, if an object comes within ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver be seen; this can occur after 0.3 m (1 ft) of the front bumper while Information Center (DIC). The washing the vehicle in cold the vehicle is backing up and at the message disappears after a short weather. The message may not same time there is another object period of time. clear until the frost or ice has further than 0.3 m (1 ft) from the rear The system defaults to the on melted. bumper, then the beeps only sound setting each time the vehicle is to indicate the object that is closer started. If the above conditions do not exist, to the front bumper. take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (42,1)

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PARK ASSIST OFF: If the system Rear Vision does not activate due to a WARNING (Continued) temporary condition, the message Camera (RVC) displays on the DIC. This can occur The vehicle may have a Rear Vision before backing may result in under the following conditions: Camera (RVC) system. Read this injury, death, or vehicle damage. entire section before using it. Always check behind and around . The driver has disabled the the vehicle before backing. system. The RVC system can assist the . driver when backing up by An object was hanging out of the How the System Works hatch during the last drive cycle. displaying a view of the area behind Once the object is removed, the the vehicle. When the vehicle is shifted into system will return to normal R (Reverse), the image of the area operation. { WARNING behind the vehicle appears in the center stack display. The previous . An object or cover is attached to The RVC system does not display screen displays when the vehicle is the front of the vehicle. children, pedestrians, bicyclists, shifted out of R (Reverse) after . The bumper is damaged. Take animals, or any other object approximately 10 seconds. the vehicle to your dealer to located outside the camera's field To cancel the delay, do one of the repair the system. of view, below the bumper, following: . Other conditions, such as or under the vehicle. Perceived . Press a button on the vibrations from a jackhammer or distances may be different from infotainment system. the compression of air brakes on actual distances. Do not back the a very large truck, are affecting vehicle using only the RVC . Shift into P (Park). screen, during longer, higher system performance. . Reach a vehicle speed of speed backing maneuvers, 8 km/h (5 mph). or where there could be cross traffic. Failure to use proper care (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (43,1)

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Turning the Rear Vision Camera have been turned on. See Rear Vision Camera Location System On or Off Ultrasonic Parking Assist on To turn the RVC system on or off: page 9‑40. 1. Shift into P (Park). The symbols appear and may cover an object when viewing the 2. Press the CONFIG button on the navigation screen when an object is center stack. detected by the parking assist 3. Select Display. system. 4. Select Camera. When a To turn the symbols on or off: checkmark appears next to 1. Shift into P (Park). Camera, then the RVC system is on. 2. Press the CONFIG button on the center stack. Symbols 3. Select Display. The navigation system may have a The RVC is located above the 4. Select Symbols. When a feature that lets the driver view license plate. checkmark appears next to symbols on the navigation screen Symbols, symbols will appear. The area displayed by the camera is while using the RVC. The Ultrasonic limited. Front and Rear Parking Assist Rear Vision Camera Error It does not display objects that are (UFRPA) or Ultrasonic Rear Parking Messages close to either corner or under the Assist (URPA) system must not be SERVICE REAR VISION CAMERA bumper and can vary depending on disabled to use the caution symbols. SYSTEM: If this message appears vehicle orientation or road The error message REAR PARKING in the center stack display, the conditions. The distance of the ASSIST SYMBOLS UNAVAILABLE system is not receiving information it image that appears on the screen is may display if parking assist has requires from other vehicle systems. different from the actual distance. been disabled and the symbols If any other problem occurs or if a problem persists, see your dealer. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (44,1)

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The following illustration shows the 2. Corner of the rear bumper. camera and its position and field of view that the camera mounting angle checked at your provides. When the System Does Not dealer. Seem To Work Properly The RVC system may not work Lane Departure properly or display a clear image if: Warning (LDW) . The RVC is turned off. See For vehicles with this feature, read “Turning the Rear Vision Camera the entire section before using it. System On or Off” earlier in this section. { WARNING . It is dark. The LDW system is an aid to help . The sun or the beam of headlamps is shining directly the vehicle stay in the driving into the camera lens. lane. It does not steer the vehicle. The LDW system may not: . 1. View displayed by the camera. Ice, snow, mud, or anything else has built up on the camera lens. . Provide enough time to avoid Clean the lens, rinse it with a crash. water, and wipe it with a soft . Detect lane markings under cloth. bad weather conditions or if . The back of the vehicle was in the windshield is dirty. an accident. The position and . Detect lane markings and will mounting angle of the camera not detect road edges. can change or the camera can (Continued) be affected. Be sure to have the

1. View displayed by the camera. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (45,1)

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How the System Works WARNING (Continued) The LDW camera sensor is on the . Warn that the vehicle is windshield ahead of the rearview crossing a lane marking if the mirror. system does not detect the lane marking. When the vehicle is started, the If LDW only detects lane LDW indicator on the instrument markings on one side of the road, panel will come on briefly. it will only warn you when departing the lane on the side LDW operates at speeds of 56 km (35 mph) or greater. If LDW is on, where it has detected a lane the LDW indicator will appear green marker. Even with LDW, always if the system detects a left or right keep your attention on the road lane marking. This indicator will and maintain proper vehicle change to amber, flash, and three position within the lane, or vehicle chimes will sound if the vehicle damage, injury, or death could crosses a detected lane marking occur. Always keep the without using the turn signal. windshield clean and do not use To turn LDW on and off, press the LANE DEPART button on the LDW in bad weather conditions. To change the volume of the steering wheel. The control indicator warning chime, see “Chime Volume” will light when LDW is on. under Vehicle Personalization on When the vehicle crosses a page 5‑51 for more information. detected lane marking, the LDW indicator will flash and three beeps will sound. LDW will not warn if the turn signal is on or if a sharp maneuver is made. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (46,1)

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When the System Does Not SERVICE FRONT CAMERA: This Seem To Work Properly WARNING (Continued) message may appear to indicate that LDW is not working properly. If the LDW symbol does not appear: under these conditions. Keep the If this message remains on after . The lane markings on the road headlamps cleaned and properly continued driving, the system needs may not be seen. aimed and the windshield clean. service. Take the vehicle to your dealer. . The camera sensor may be blocked by dirt, snow or ice. LDW warnings may occasionally occur due to tar marks, shadows, . The windshield may be cracks in the road, or other road damaged. imperfections. This is normal system . The weather may be limiting operation, the vehicle does not need visibility. service. This is normal operation; the vehicle LDW Messages does not need service. Clean the FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED, windshield. CLEAN WINDSHIELD: This message may appear because the { WARNING front camera is blocked and cannot operate properly. It may also If the LDW camera sensor is activate during heavy rain or due to blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if road spray. the headlamps are not cleaned or properly aimed, or if the LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM windshield is dirty or damaged, it UNAVAILABLE: This message may appear if LDW does not may not detect the lanes ahead. activate due to a temporary LDW may not help avoid a crash condition. (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (47,1)

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Charging off. Additional unexpected clicking the charge port door. The charge sounds may be caused by the port door can also be opened electrical devices used while using the RKE transmitter. See Plug-In Charging charging. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) This section explains the process While the charge cord is plugged System Operation on page 2‑2. for charging the vehicle's high into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot In cold weather conditions, ice voltage battery. Do not allow the be driven. may form around the charge port vehicle to remain in temperature door. The charge port door may extremes for long periods without Charging not open on the first attempt. being driven or plugged in. It is Start Charge Remove ice from the area and recommended that the vehicle be repeat attempting to open the plugged in when temperatures are charge port door. below 0°C (32°F) and above 32°C (90°F) to maximize high voltage battery life. When using a 120-volt AC electrical outlet, it will take approximately 10 hours to charge the vehicle with the 12 amp AC current setting or 16 hours using the default 8 amp AC current setting. When using a 240-volt charging station, it will take approximately four hours to charge the vehicle. Charge times will vary 1. The charge port door release with outside temperature. button is on the driver door inner The charging system may run fans trim panel. With the vehicle in 2. Open the rear hatch, lift the load and pumps that result in sounds P (Park), press the button for support floor covering (1), and from the vehicle while it is turned one second and release to open remove the charge cord (4). It is Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (48,1)

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near the tire sealant and End Charge compressor kit (3). Pull up on 1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE the charge cord handle (4) to transmitter to disarm the charge release it from the handle clip. cord theft alert. Lift the charge cord up and rearward to remove it from the vehicle. The vehicle plug (2) is stored as shown. 3. Plug the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging on page 9‑54. Verify the charge cord status. See the 4. Plug in the vehicle plug of the charge cord user guide. See charge cord into the charge port Charge Cord on page 9‑53. on the vehicle. Verify that the 2. Unplug the vehicle plug of the Select the appropriate charge charging status indicator charge cord from the vehicle. illuminates on top of the level using the Select Charge 3. Close the charge port door by instrument panel and a horn Level Preference screen on the pressing firmly in the center to chirp occurs. See Charging center stack. See “Charge Level latch properly. Selection” under Programmable Status Feedback on page 9‑49. 4. Unplug the charge cord from the Charging on page 5‑29. 5. To arm the charge cord theft electrical outlet. alert, lock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. To disable this 5. Place the charge cord into the feature, see “Charge Cord Theft storage compartment. Alert” in Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑51. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (49,1)

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Delayed Charging Charging Status . Long Flashing Green – Vehicle is plugged in. Battery is not fully Override Feedback charged. Battery charging is To temporarily override a delayed delayed. charge event, unplug the charge . Short Flashing Green – Vehicle cord from the charge port and then is plugged in. Battery is fully plug it back in within five seconds. charged. A single horn chirp will sound and . charging will begin immediately. Solid Yellow – Vehicle is plugged in. It is normal for the CSI to turn To cancel a temporary override, yellow for a few seconds after unplug the charge cord, wait for plugging in a compatible charge 10 seconds, and then plug the cord. The solid yellow may be charge cord back in. A double horn extended depending on the chirp will sound and charging will be vehicle and if there is a total delayed. utility interruption via OnStar. See “Utility Interruption of See “Programmable Charging” in The vehicle has a Charging Status Programmable Charging on Charging” later in this section. Indicator (CSI) at the center of the This may also indicate that the page 5‑29 for advanced charge instrument panel near the scheduling options. charging system has detected a windshield. When the vehicle is fault and will not charge the plugged in and the vehicle power is battery. See “Charge Cord off, the CSI indicates the following: Status Indicators” in the charge . Solid Green – Vehicle is plugged cord user guide. in. Battery is not fully charged. The system may be thermally Battery is charging. conditioning the battery during any of the states above, requiring electrical energy to be transferred to the vehicle. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (50,1)

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If the vehicle is plugged in and vehicle power is on, the CSI will be on solid green. The same is true during a remote start if the vehicle is plugged in. If the vehicle is plugged in and the CSI is off, a total utility interruption using OnStar or a charging fault has been detected. See “Utility Interruption of Charging” or “Charge Cord Status Indicators” in the charge cord user guide. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (51,1)

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This chart indicates vehicle feedback when the charge cord is plugged in. Charging Status Sound Action/Reason Indicator Solid Green One horn chirp Charging has begun. Long Flashing Green Two horn chirps Charging is delayed by Programmable Charging or, if the vehicle is equipped accordingly, by a total utility interruption via OnStar. Charging will begin later. See Utility Interruption of Charging on page 9‑54. Short Flashing Green None Charging is complete. Yellow (Upon Plug-in) None Charge cord is OK and vehicle is not yet charging. Yellow (For Extended None Charge cord is OK, but the vehicle is not Time Period after charging. This may be due to a total utility Plug-in) interruption via Onstar and charging will begin later. See Utility Interruption of Charging on page 9‑54 or Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑17. Solid Green or Long Four horn chirps Insufficient time to fully charge by Flashing Green departure time. None (Upon Plug-in) None Charge cord connection should be checked. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (52,1)

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Charging Status Sound Action/Reason Indicator None (After Green or None Charge cord connection should be checked. Yellow CSI Indication If connection is good, this may be due to a Observed) total utility interruption via OnStar and charging will begin later. See Utility Interruption of Charging on page 9‑54 or Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑17. None Repeated horn chirps Electricity was interrupted before charging To disable this feature, see “Charge Power was complete. Loss Alert” in Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑51. To stop this alert, do one of the following: . Unplug the charge cord.

. Press K on the RKE.

. Press and hold 7 on the RKE, then press again to stop the panic alarm. . Press the horn pad. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (53,1)

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Charge Cord . Electrical outlets may wear out with normal usage or be { WARNING See Radio Frequency Statement on damaged over time, making page 13‑15 for information them unsuitable for electric Improper use of portable electric regarding Part 15 of the Federal vehicle charging. vehicle charge cords may cause Communications Commission (FCC) a fire, electrical shock, or burns, . Check the electrical outlet/plug rules and Industry Canada while charging and discontinue and may result in damage to Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. use if the electrical outlet/plug is property, serious injury, or death. A portable charge cord used to hot, then have the electrical . Do not use extension cords, charge the vehicle high voltage outlet serviced by a qualified multi-outlet power strips, battery is stored under the rear electrician. splitters, grounding adaptors, luggage compartment. . When outdoors, plug into an surge protectors, or similar devices. Important Information About electrical outlet that is Portable Electric Vehicle Charging weather-proof while in use. . Do not use an electrical outlet that is worn or damaged, . Charging an electric vehicle can . Mount the charging cord to or one that will not hold the stress a building s electrical reduce strain on the electrical ’ plug firmly in place. system more than a typical outlet/plug. household appliance. . Do not use an electrical outlet that is not properly grounded. . Before you plug in to any electrical outlet, have a qualified . Do not use an electrical outlet electrician inspect and verify the that is on a circuit with other electrical system (electrical electrical loads. outlet, wiring, junctions, and protection devices) for See the charge cord user guide. heavy-duty service at a 12 amp continuous load. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (54,1)

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Charge Cord Status Indicators Utility Interruption of Interruption Pop-up” under Programmable Charging on See Charge Cord Status Indicators “ ” Charging page 5 29. in the charge cord user guide. ‑ For participating customers, this Text will be displayed on the Charge Level Selection vehicle will respond to remote instrument cluster indicating that a requests via OnStar to limit or utility interruption has occurred. See Charge level selection can be made completely block electrical power Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8. using the Select Charge Level grid usage for brief time periods. Preference screen on the center A utility interruption of charging may stack. See “Charge Level Selection” increase vehicle charge time. Electrical Requirements under Programmable Charging on for Battery Charging page 5‑29. When electrical grid power is completely blocked, the vehicle will This vehicle is capable of being { WARNING delay charging until the utility charged with standard vehicle interruption has expired. The vehicle charging equipment complying to: Using a charge level that exceeds should be left plugged in so that, . SAE J1772 the electrical circuit or electrical when the utility interruption expires, . IEC 61851-1 outlet capacity may start a fire or the vehicle can automatically begin damage the electrical circuit. Use charging. . IEC 61851-22 the lowest charge level until a Changing the charge mode to . IEC 62196-1 qualified electrician inspects your Immediate or performing a delayed . IEC 62196-2 electrical circuit capacity. Use the charging override will not disable a lowest charge level if the utility interruption. The following are the minimum electrical circuit or electrical outlet A pop-up will be displayed in the requirements for circuits used to capacity is not known. center stack display during the key charge this vehicle: cycle following any utility . 120 volts/15 amp interruption. See Charge Override/ “ . 240 volts/20 amp Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (55,1)

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Charging equipment with a rating of Fuel at least 240V/20Amp will provide the fastest charging time to Use of the recommended fuel is an recharge the high voltage battery. important part of the proper 240V/40Amp circuits provide maintenance of this vehicle. To help flexibility for future vehicle charging keep the engine clean and maintain needs. Always follow your charging optimum vehicle performance, we equipment installation instructions. recommend the use of gasoline Contact your dealer for more advertised as TOP TIER Detergent information. Gasoline. Notice: Do not use portable or Look for the TOP TIER label on the stationary backup generating fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets equipment to charge the vehicle. enhanced detergency standards Use premium unleaded gasoline This may cause damage to the developed by auto companies. A list with a posted octane rating of 91 or vehicle's charging system. Only of marketers providing TOP TIER higher. If the octane is less than 91, charge the vehicle from utility Detergent Gasoline can be found at you could damage the engine. supplied power. www.toptiergas.com. TOP TIER If heavy knocking is heard when gasoline is only available in the U.S. using gasoline rated at 91 octane or and Canada. higher, the engine needs service. Use of Seasonal Fuels Use summer and winter fuels in the appropriate season. Driving or starting could be affected if the incorrect fuel is used. Drive the vehicle with the engine running until the fuel is a half tank or less, then refuel with the current seasonal fuel. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (56,1)

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Gasoline Specifications See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on help prevent engine and fuel system page 5‑17. If this occurs, return to deposits from forming, allowing the At a minimum, gasoline should meet your authorized dealer for diagnosis. emission control system to work ASTM specification D 4814. Some If it is determined that the condition properly. In most cases, nothing gasolines contain an is caused by the type of fuel used, should have to be added to the fuel. octane-enhancing additive called repairs might not be covered by the However, some gasolines contain methylcyclopentadienyl manganese vehicle warranty. only the minimum amount of tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend additive required to meet U.S. against the use of gasolines Fuels in Foreign Environmental Protection Agency containing MMT. See Fuel Additives Countries regulations. To help keep fuel on page 9‑56. injectors and intake valves clean If planning to drive in countries and avoid problems due to dirty California Fuel outside the U.S. or Canada, the injectors or valves, look for gasoline Requirements proper fuel might be hard to find. that is advertised as TOP TIER Check regional auto club or fuel Detergent Gasoline. Look for the If the vehicle is certified to meet retail brand websites for availability TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to California Emissions Standards, it is in the country where driving. Never ensure gasoline meets enhanced designed to operate on fuels that use leaded gasoline, fuel containing detergency standards developed by meet California specifications. See methanol, or any other fuel not the auto companies. A list of the underhood emission control recommended. Costly repairs marketers providing TOP TIER label. If this fuel is not available in caused by use of improper fuel Detergent Gasoline can be found at states adopting California Emissions would not be covered by the vehicle www.toptiergas.com. Standards, the vehicle will operate warranty. satisfactorily on fuels meeting For customers who do not use TOP federal specifications, but emission Fuel Additives TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, control system performance might one bottle of Fuel System Treatment be affected. The malfunction To provide cleaner air, all gasolines PLUS, part number 88861013, indicator lamp could turn on and the in the United States are now added to the fuel tank at every vehicle might fail a smog‐check test. required to contain additives that engine oil change, can help clean Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (57,1)

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deposits from fuel injectors and Notice: This vehicle was not Filling the Tank intake valves. GM Fuel System designed for fuel that contains Treatment PLUS is the only methanol. Do not use fuel gasoline additive recommended by containing methanol. It can { WARNING General Motors. It is available at corrode metal parts in the fuel Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn your dealer. system and also damage plastic violently and can cause injury or and rubber parts. That damage Gasolines containing oxygenates, death. such as ethers and ethanol, and would not be covered under the . To help avoid injuries to you reformulated gasolines might be vehicle warranty. and others, read and follow available in your area. We Some gasolines that are not all the instructions on the fuel recommend that you use these reformulated for low emissions can pump island. gasolines, if they comply with the contain an octane-enhancing specifications described earlier. additive called . Turn off the engine when However, E85 (85% ethanol) and methylcyclopentadienyl manganese refueling. other fuels containing more than tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant . Keep sparks, flames, and 15% ethanol must not be used in where you buy gasoline whether the smoking materials away vehicles that were not designed for fuel contains MMT. We recommend from fuel. those fuels. against the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce . Do not leave the fuel pump spark plug life and affect emission unattended. control system performance. The . Do not reenter the vehicle malfunction indicator lamp might while pumping fuel. turn on. If this occurs, return to your dealer for service. . Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel. (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (58,1)

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The fuel system on this vehicle WARNING (Continued) requires a refueling process to control evaporative emissions. To . Fuel can spray out if the fuel refuel the vehicle: cap is opened too quickly. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop 2. When the READY TO REFUEL then unscrew the cap all message displays, the fuel door the way on the passenger side will unlock. Push the rearward edge of the fuel door in and release to open the door. 3. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise to remove. 1. Press the fuel door button on the While refueling, hang the fuel driver door for one second. cap tether from the hook on the A WAIT TO REFUEL message inside of the fuel door. Complete displays on the Driver refueling within 30 minutes of Information Center. pushing the fuel door button on the driver door. If refueling more than 30 minutes, push the fuel door button again. 4. After refueling, reinstall the fuel cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks. Close the fuel door. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (59,1)

Driving and Operating 9-59

Do not top off or overfill the tank and Filling a Portable Fuel wait a few seconds before removing WARNING (Continued) the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted Container surfaces as soon as possible. See keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is Exterior Care on page 10‑77. { WARNING complete. Filling a portable fuel container { WARNING . Fill the container no more while it is in the vehicle can cause than 95% full to allow for If a fire starts while you are fuel vapors that can ignite either expansion. by static electricity or other refueling, do not remove the . Do not smoke, light matches, means. You or others could be nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by or use lighters while shutting off the pump or by badly burned and the vehicle pumping fuel. notifying the station attendant. could be damaged. Always: . Avoid using cell phones or Leave the area immediately. . Use approved fuel other electronic devices. containers. Notice: If a new fuel cap is . Remove the container from needed, be sure to get the right the vehicle, trunk, or pickup type of cap from your dealer. The bed before filling. wrong type of fuel cap might not . Place the container on the fit properly, might cause the ground. malfunction indicator lamp to light, and could damage the fuel . Place the nozzle inside the fill tank and emissions system. See opening of the container Malfunction Indicator Lamp on before dispensing fuel, and page 5‑17. (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (60,1)

9-60 Driving and Operating

Towing Conversions and When adding electrical equipment, it should only be connected using the Add-Ons accessory power outlets. The General Towing maximum power that can be Information Add-On Electrical supplied by one accessory power outlet or spread across all three is The vehicle is neither designed nor Equipment 200 watts or 15 amps. Exceeding intended to tow a trailer or another Notice: Some electrical 200 watts or 15 amps may cause vehicle. equipment can damage the erratic vehicle operation. See Power For information on towing a disabled vehicle or cause components to Outlets on page 5‑7. vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on not work and would not be The vehicle has an airbag system. page 10 73. For information on ‑ covered by the warranty. Always Before attempting to add anything towing the vehicle behind another check with your dealer before electrical to the vehicle, see vehicle such as a motor home, see adding electrical equipment. Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Recreational Vehicle Towing on Add-on equipment can drain the Vehicle on page 3 27 and Adding page 10 76. ‑ ‑ vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped vehicle is not operating. Vehicle on page 3‑27. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (1,1)

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Engine Overheating ...... 10-19 Engine Compartment Fuse Vehicle Care Washer Fluid ...... 10-19 Block ...... 10-31 Brakes ...... 10-20 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Brake Fluid ...... 10-21 (Left Side) ...... 10-34 General Information Battery ...... 10-22 Instrument Panel Fuse Block General Information ...... 10-2 Electric Drive Unit Shift Lock (Right Side) ...... 10-35 California Proposition Control Function Check . . . 10-24 Rear Compartment Fuse 65 Warning ...... 10-2 Park Brake and P (Park) Block ...... 10-38 California Perchlorate Mechanism Check ...... 10-25 Materials Requirements . . . . 10-2 Wiper Blade Wheels and Tires Accessories and Replacement ...... 10-25 Tires ...... 10-39 Modifications ...... 10-2 All-Season Tires ...... 10-40 Lifting the Vehicle ...... 10-3 Headlamp Aiming Winter Tires ...... 10-41 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-26 Summer Tires ...... 10-41 Vehicle Checks Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-41 Doing Your Own Bulb Replacement Tire Designations ...... 10-42 Service Work ...... 10-5 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-27 Tire Terminology and Hood ...... 10-6 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-27 Definitions ...... 10-43 Engine Compartment LED Lighting ...... 10-27 Tire Pressure ...... 10-46 Overview ...... 10-8 Headlamps ...... 10-27 Tire Pressure Monitor Engine Oil ...... 10-9 Back-Up Lamps ...... 10-28 System ...... 10-47 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-12 License Plate Lamp ...... 10-29 Tire Pressure Monitor Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-12 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-29 Operation ...... 10-48 Cooling System (Engine) . . . 10-14 Tire Inspection ...... 10-51 Cooling System (High Electrical System High Voltage Devices and Tire Rotation ...... 10-52 Voltage Battery) ...... 10-15 When It Is Time for New Cooling System (Power Wiring ...... 10-30 Electrical System Tires ...... 10-53 Electronics and Charger Buying New Tires ...... 10-53 Modules) ...... 10-16 Overload ...... 10-30 Engine Coolant ...... 10-16 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

10-2 Vehicle Care

Different Size Tires and General Information cause cancer and birth defects or Wheels ...... 10-55 other reproductive harm. Engine Uniform Tire Quality For service and parts needs, visit exhaust, many parts and systems, Grading ...... 10-56 your dealer. You will receive many fluids, and some component Wheel Alignment and Tire genuine GM parts and GM-trained wear by-products contain and/or Balance ...... 10-57 and supported service people. emit these chemicals. Wheel Replacement ...... 10-57 Genuine GM parts have one of Tire Chains ...... 10-59 these marks: California Perchlorate If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-59 Tire Sealant and Materials Requirements Compressor Kit ...... 10-60 Certain types of automotive Storing the Tire Sealant and applications, such as airbag Compressor Kit ...... 10-67 initiators, safety belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in Jump Starting Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, Jump Starting ...... 10-68 may contain perchlorate materials. Towing Special handling may be necessary. Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-73 For additional information, see Recreational Vehicle www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ Towing ...... 10-76 perchlorate. Appearance Care Accessories and Exterior Care ...... 10-77 Interior Care ...... 10-80 California Proposition 65 Modifications Floor Mats ...... 10-83 Warning Adding non‐dealer accessories or Most motor vehicles, including this making modifications to the vehicle one, contain and/or emit chemicals can affect vehicle performance and known to the State of California to safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (3,1)

Vehicle Care 10-3

handling, emissions systems, Lifting the Vehicle aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock This vehicle can be lifted with a brakes, traction control, and stability hoist or a service jack. Do not use control. These accessories or any other type of jack to lift the modifications could even cause vehicle. malfunction or damage not covered Lifting the Vehicle with a Hoist by the vehicle warranty. This vehicle can be lifted with a Damage to vehicle components hoist at the four locations, as resulting from modifications or the illustrated. installation or use of non‐GM certified parts, including control Notice: Lifting the vehicle module or software modifications, is improperly can damage the The front lifting points can be vehicle and result in costly not covered under the terms of the accessed from either side of the vehicle warranty and may affect repairs not covered by the vehicle, behind the front tires. remaining warranty coverage for warranty. affected parts. The rear lifting points can be accessed from either side of the GM Accessories are designed to vehicle, in front of the rear tires. complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. See your dealer to accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories installed by a dealer technician. Also, see Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑27. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (4,1)

10-4 Vehicle Care

Lifting the Vehicle with a Notice: Lifting the vehicle Service Jack { WARNING improperly can cause damage and result in costly repairs not Getting under a vehicle when it is { WARNING covered by the warranty. To lift lifted on a jack is dangerous. the vehicle properly, use this Lifting a vehicle can cause an If the vehicle slips off the jack, procedure. you could be badly injured or injury. The vehicle can slip off the For additional information, see jack and roll over you or other killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by your dealer and the service people. You and they could be manual. badly injured. Find a level place a jack. to lift your vehicle. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. { WARNING 2. Put the shift lever in Raising the vehicle with the jack P (Park). improperly positioned can 3. Turn off the vehicle. damage the vehicle or the vehicle may fall and cause you or others To be even more certain the injury. vehicle will not move, put blocks in front of and behind the wheels. When using a jack to lift the vehicle, follow the instructions that came with the jack and be sure to use the There are four points where the correct lifting points to avoid vehicle can be lifted with a damaging the vehicle. service jack. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (5,1)

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Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work

{ WARNING

Never try to do your own service on high voltage battery components. You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged When lifting the vehicle from the When lifting the vehicle from the if you try to do your own service rear, place the service jack directly front, place the service jack directly work. Service and repair of these under the spring seat. under the cradle mount. Ramps may high voltage battery components be needed under the front tires to should only be performed by a provide the necessary clearance for trained dealer technician with the certain service jacks in this location. proper knowledge and tools. For more information, see Doing Exposure to high voltage can Your Own Service Work on cause shock, burns, and even page 10‑5. death. The high voltage components in the vehicle can only be serviced by technicians with special training. (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (6,1)

10-6 Vehicle Care

about how to service the vehicle the hood is opened. See Electric WARNING (Continued) than this manual can. To order the Mode on page 9‑21 and proper service manual, see Service Extended Range Mode on High voltage components are Publications Ordering Information page 9‑21. identified by labels. Do not on page 13‑11. remove, open, take apart, or modify these components. This vehicle has an airbag system. High voltage cable or wiring has Before attempting to do your own orange covering. Do not probe, service work, see Airbag System Check on page 3 28. tamper with, cut, or modify high ‑ voltage cable or wiring. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of 2. Pull the release handle with this any service work performed. See symbol. It is below the Maintenance Records on instrument panel to the left of the { WARNING page 11 14. ‑ steering wheel. It can be dangerous to work on Notice: Even small amounts of your vehicle if you do not have contamination can cause damage the proper knowledge, service to vehicle systems. Do not allow manual, tools, or parts. Always contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, follow owner manual procedures or dipsticks. and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work. Hood To open the hood: If doing some of your own service 1. Turn the vehicle off before 3. Go to the front of the vehicle and work, use the proper service opening the hood. If the vehicle locate the secondary release manual. It tells you much more is on, the engine will start when lever under the front center of Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (7,1)

Vehicle Care 10-7

the hood. Push the secondary 3. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in) hood release lever to the right to above the vehicle and release it disengage. so it fully latches. Check to 4. Lift the hood and release the make sure the hood is firmly hood prop rod from its retainer closed. Repeat the process if above the radiator support. necessary. Place the prop rod securely into the slotted retainer in the hood. To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, check that all filler caps are properly installed. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. 2. Remove the hood prop from the slotted retainer in the hood and return it to its retainer above the radiator support. The prop rod must lock into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (8,1)

10-8 Vehicle Care

Engine Compartment Overview Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (9,1)

Vehicle Care 10-9

1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and 8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Engine Oil Pressure Cap. See Engine “Brake Fluid” under Brakes on Coolant on page 10‑16. page 10‑20. To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful 2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 9. High Voltage Cables (Orange attention must be paid to engine oil. page 10‑12. Color). Following these simple, but 3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine 10. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. important steps will help protect Oil on page 10‑9. See Jump Starting on your investment: 4. High Voltage Battery Coolant page 10‑68. . Always use engine oil approved Reservoir and Pressure Cap. 11. Power Electronics Module. to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade. See See Cooling System (Engine) on 12. Windshield Washer Fluid page 10 14 or Cooling System “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” ‑ Reservoir. See “Adding Washer (High Voltage Battery) on in this section. Fluid” under Washer Fluid on page 10 15 or Cooling System ‑ page 10‑19. . Check the engine oil level (Power Electronics and Charger regularly and maintain the 13. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. Modules) on page 10‑16. proper oil level. See “Checking See Jump Starting on Engine Oil” and “When to Add 5. Engine Cover. page 10 68. ‑ Engine Oil” in this section. 6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine 14. Engine Compartment Fuse Oil on page 10‑9. . Change the engine oil at the Block on page 10‑31. appropriate time. See Engine Oil 7. Power Electronics Coolant Life System on page 10 12. Reservoir and Pressure Cap. ‑ See Cooling System (Engine) on . Always dispose of engine oil page 10‑14 or Cooling System properly. See “What to Do with (High Voltage Battery) on Used Oil” in this section. page 10‑15 or Cooling System (Power Electronics and Charger Modules) on page 10‑16. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (10,1)

10-10 Vehicle Care

Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it to the engine. If you find that you with a paper towel or cloth, then have an oil level above the It is a good idea to check the engine push it back in all the way. operating range, i.e., the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to Remove it again, keeping the tip has so much oil that the oil level get an accurate reading, the vehicle down, and check the level. gets above the cross-hatched must be on level ground. The area that shows the proper engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. When to Add Engine Oil operating range, the engine could See Engine Compartment Overview be damaged. You should drain on page 10 8 for the location of the ‑ out the excess oil or limit driving engine oil dipstick. of the vehicle and seek a service Obtaining an accurate oil level professional to remove the reading is essential: excess amount of oil. 1. If the engine has been running See Engine Compartment Overview recently, turn off the engine and on page 10‑8 for the location of the allow several minutes for the oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched engine oil fill cap. to drain back into the oil pan. area at the tip of the dipstick, add Add enough oil to put the level Checking the oil level too soon 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil somewhere in the proper operating after engine shutoff will not and then recheck the level. See range. Push the dipstick all the way provide an accurate oil level Selecting the Right Engine Oil in “ ” back in when through. reading. this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine Selecting the Right Engine Oil { WARNING oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil The engine oil dipstick handle page 12‑2. specification and viscosity grade. may be hot; it could burn you. Notice: Do not add too much oil. See Recommended Fluids and Use a towel or glove to touch the Oil levels above or below the Lubricants on page 11‑12. dipstick handle. acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (11,1)

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Specification Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not Use and ask for licensed engine oils SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity recommended and could cause with the dexos1® approved grade for the vehicle. Do not use engine damage not covered by the certification mark. Engine oils other viscosity grade oils such as vehicle warranty. meeting the requirements for the SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. What to Do with Used Oil vehicle should have the dexos1 Cold Temperature Operation: In an Used engine oil contains certain approved certification mark. This area of extreme cold, where the certification mark indicates that the elements that can be unhealthy for temperature falls below −29°C your skin and could even cause oil has been approved to the dexos1 (−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be specification. cancer. Do not let used oil stay on used. An oil of this viscosity grade your skin for very long. Clean your will provide easier cold starting for skin and nails with soap and water, the engine at extremely low or a good hand cleaner. Wash or temperatures. When selecting an oil properly dispose of clothing or rags of the appropriate viscosity grade, containing used engine oil. See the always select an oil of the correct manufacturer's warnings about the specification. See “Specification” use and disposal of oil products. earlier in this section for more Notice: Failure to use the information. Used oil can be a threat to the recommended engine oil or environment. If you change your equivalent can result in engine Engine Oil Additives/Engine own oil, be sure to drain all the oil damage not covered by the Oil Flushes from the filter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it in the vehicle warranty. Check with your Do not add anything to the oil. The trash or pouring it on the ground, dealer or service provider on recommended oils with the dexos into sewers, or into streams or whether the oil is approved to the specification and displaying the bodies of water. Recycle it by taking dexos1 specification. dexos certification mark are all that it to a place that collects used oil. is needed for good performance and engine protection. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (12,1)

10-12 Vehicle Care

Engine Oil Life System every two years and, at this time, 3. The DIC menu will display “Are the system must be reset. Your you sure that you want to reset?” When to Change Engine Oil dealer has trained service people Use SELECT to choose YES to This vehicle has a computer system who will perform this work and reset reset oil life or NO to exit and that indicates when to change the the system. It is also important to return to the previous menu. engine oil and filter. This is based check the oil regularly over the 4. If YES is selected, the DIC menu on a combination of factors which course of an oil drain interval and will display RESET OIL LIFE for include engine revolutions, engine keep it at the proper level. a short time and then 100% OIL temperature, and miles driven. If the system is ever reset LIFE will be displayed when OIL Based on driving conditions, the accidentally, the oil must be LIFE is successfully reset. mileage at which an oil change is changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON indicated can vary considerably. For since the last oil change. message comes back on when the the oil life system to work properly, Remember to reset the oil life vehicle is started, the engine oil life the system must be reset every time system whenever the oil is changed. system has not reset. Repeat the the oil is changed. How to Reset the Engine Oil procedure. When the system has calculated Life System that oil life has been diminished, it Engine Air Cleaner/Filter indicates that an oil change is Reset the system whenever the necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE engine oil is changed so that the See Engine Compartment Overview OIL SOON message comes on. system can calculate the next on page 10‑8 for the location of the Change the oil as soon as possible engine oil change. To reset the engine air cleaner/filter. within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). system: When to Inspect the Engine Air It is possible that, if driving under 1. Use the SELECT knob to select Filter the best conditions, the oil life OIL LIFE on the DIC menu. system might indicate that an oil Inspect the air filter at the scheduled change is not necessary for up to 2. Press SELECT to start the OIL maintenance intervals and replace it two years. The engine oil and filter LIFE reset procedure. at the first oil change after each must be changed at least once 80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval. See Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (13,1)

Vehicle Care 10-13

Maintenance Schedule on 2. Air Duct Clamp How to Reinstall the Engine page 11‑2 for more information. 3. Electrical Connector Air Filter If driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the air filter at each engine To inspect or replace the air filter: 1. Install the air filter into the oil change. engine air cleaner/filter 1. Open the hood. See Hood on assembly. The outer air filter How to Inspect the Engine Air page 10‑6. seal must be fitted properly in Filter 2. Locate the engine air cleaner/ the engine air cleaner/filter filter assembly on the passenger assembly. To inspect the air filter, remove it side of the engine compartment. from the engine air cleaner/filter 2. Replace the air cleaner cover by See Engine Compartment assembly and lightly shake to lowering it to meet the bottom of Overview on page 10 8. release loose dust and dirt. If the air ‑ the engine air cleaner/filter filter remains covered with dirt, a 3. Disconnect the air duct by assembly. Place the retaining new air filter is required. loosening the air duct clamp (2). clips (1) on the engine air cleaner/filter assembly and 4. Disconnect the electrical secure. The rear tabs must be connector (3). secured into the lower portion of 5. Lift the retaining clips (1) from the air cleaner. the engine air cleaner/filter 3. Reconnect the air duct and assembly. tighten the air duct clamp (2). 6. Turn and tilt the air cleaner cover 4. Reconnect the electrical slightly upward and slide it out. connector (3). Remove the air filter.

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10-14 Vehicle Care

Cooling System (Engine) If the coolant inside the coolant { WARNING surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. Operating the engine with the air The vehicle should be parked on a cleaner/filter off can cause you or level surface. others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it The coolant level should be up to helps to stop flames if the engine the cold fill line. If it is not, there backfires. Use caution when might be a leak at the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water working on the engine and do not pump, or somewhere else in the drive with the air cleaner/filter off. cooling system.

Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is { WARNING off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Heater and radiator hoses, and Always have the air cleaner/filter Pressure Cap other engine parts, can be very in place when you are driving. 2. Engine Cooling Fans (Out hot. Do not touch them. If you do, of View) you can be burned. Do not run the vehicle if there is a { WARNING leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could The electric fans under the hood cause an engine fire, and you can start up even when the could be burned. Get any leak engine is not running and can fixed before you drive the vehicle. cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (15,1)

Vehicle Care 10-15

If there seems to be no leak, with What to Use the engine on, check to see if the The high voltage battery coolant cooling fans are running. If the reservoir in the vehicle is filled with engine is overheating, the fans a 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL should be running. If it is not, the ™ engine coolant and deionized water. vehicle needs service. Turn off the If using this mixture, nothing else vehicle. needs to be added. Cooling System (High The coolant needs to be replaced at the appropriate interval. See Voltage Battery) Maintenance Schedule on During vehicle operation and also page 11‑2. during charging, the high voltage battery cells in the vehicle are kept Checking Coolant Check to see if coolant is visible in the high voltage battery coolant within a normal operating The vehicle must be on a level reservoir. If coolant is visible but the temperature range. If the surface when checking the coolant coolant level is below the cold fill temperature rises above this level. temperature, the battery cooling line, there could be a leak in the The high voltage battery coolant system turns on the air conditioning cooling system. reservoir is located in the engine compressor and cools the coolant The high voltage battery coolant compartment. See Engine until the correct temperature is should only be serviced by a Compartment Overview on reached. If the temperature falls qualified technician. page 10 8. below this temperature, a high ‑ voltage heater, located in the battery, heats the coolant until the correct temperature is reached. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (16,1)

10-16 Vehicle Care

Cooling System (Power The coolant needs to be replaced at Check to see if coolant is visible in the appropriate interval. See the power electronics and charger Electronics and Charger Maintenance Schedule on modules coolant reservoir. If coolant Modules) page 11‑2. is visible but the coolant level is below the cold fill line, there could The power electronics and charger Checking Coolant modules are cooled using the same be a leak in the cooling system. coolant loop. The vehicle must be on a level The power electronics and charger surface when checking the coolant modules coolant should only be The power electronics and charger level. modules in the vehicle are kept serviced by a qualified technician. below a maximum temperature. The power electronics and charger If the temperature rises above this modules coolant reservoir is located Engine Coolant temperature, the electric cooling in the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on The engine cooling system in the fans will turn on and cool the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL page 10 8. coolant until the correct temperature ‑ engine coolant. The coolant needs is reached. to be replaced every 5 years or What to Use 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first. The power electronics and charger modules coolant reservoir in the The following explains the cooling vehicle is filled with a 50/50 mixture system and how to check and add of DEX-COOL engine coolant and coolant when it is low. If there is a deionized water. If using this problem with engine overheating, mixture, nothing else needs to be see Engine Overheating on added. page 10‑19. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (17,1)

Vehicle Care 10-17

What to Use . Gives boiling protection up to Checking Coolant 129°C (265°F), engine temperature. The vehicle must be on a level { WARNING surface when checking the coolant . Protects against rust and level. Adding only plain water or some corrosion. Check to see if coolant is visible in other liquid to the cooling system . Will not damage aluminum parts. can be dangerous. Plain water the coolant surge tank. If the coolant and other liquids, can boil before . Helps keep the proper engine inside the coolant surge tank is the proper coolant mixture will. temperature. boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is visible The coolant warning system is set Notice: If an improper coolant but the coolant level is not at or for the proper coolant mixture. mixture is used, the engine could above the cold fill mark, add a overheat and be badly damaged. With plain water or the wrong 50/50 mixture of deionized water The repair cost would not be mixture, the engine could get too and DEX-COOL coolant at the covered by the vehicle warranty. hot but you would not get the coolant surge tank, but be sure the Too much water in the mixture overheat warning. The engine cooling system is cool before this is can freeze and crack the engine, could catch fire and you or done. See Engine Overheating on radiator, heater core, and other others could be burned. Use a page 10‑19 for more information. 50/50 mixture of deionized water parts. The coolant reservoir is located on and DEX-COOL coolant. Never dispose of engine coolant by the passenger side of the engine putting it in the trash, pouring it on compartment. See Engine the ground, or into sewers, streams, Use a 50/50 mixture of deionized Compartment Overview on or bodies of water. Have the coolant water and DEX-COOL coolant. page 10 8 for more information on changed by an authorized service ‑ If using this mixture, nothing else location. center, familiar with legal needs to be added. This mixture: requirements regarding used . Gives freezing protection down coolant disposal. This will help to −37°C (−34°F), outside protect the environment and your temperature. health. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (18,1)

10-18 Vehicle Care

The coolant level should be at or If coolant is needed, add the proper above the cold fill line on the { WARNING DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank. If it is not, there coolant surge tank. could be a leak in the cooling The electric fans under the hood system. can start up even when the engine is not running and can How to Add Coolant to the cause injury. Keep hands, Coolant Surge Tank clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { WARNING The coolant surge tank pressure You can be burned if you spill { WARNING cap can be removed when the coolant on hot engine parts. cooling system, including the surge Coolant contains ethylene glycol Steam and scalding liquids from a tank pressure cap and upper and it will burn if the engine parts hot cooling system can blow out radiator hose, is no longer hot. are hot enough. Do not spill and burn you badly. They are coolant on a hot engine. 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly under pressure, and if you turn counterclockwise. If a hiss is the surge tank pressure heard, wait for that to stop. Notice: This vehicle has a cap — even a little — they can A hiss means there is still some specific coolant fill procedure. come out at high speed. Never pressure left. Failure to follow this procedure turn the cap when the cooling could cause the engine to 2. Keep turning the cap and system, including the surge tank remove it. overheat and be severely pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the damaged. cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (19,1)

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Engine Overheating Washer Fluid The vehicle has an indicator to warn What to Use of engine overheating. When adding windshield washer If the decision is made not to lift the fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read hood when this warning appears, the manufacturer's instructions get service help right away. See before use. If operating the vehicle Roadside Assistance Program on in an area where the temperature page 13‑5. may fall below freezing, use a fluid If the decision is made to lift the that has sufficient protection against hood, make sure the vehicle is freezing. parked on a level surface. Adding Washer Fluid 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with Then check to see if the engine the proper mixture to the cold cooling fans are running. If the fill line. engine is overheating, the fans 4. Replace the pressure cap. should be running. If they are not, Be sure the pressure cap is do not continue to run the vehicle hand‐tight and fully seated. and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: If the pressure cap is not Notice: Engine damage from tightly installed, coolant loss and running the engine without Open the cap with the washer possible engine damage may coolant is not covered by the symbol on it. Add washer fluid until occur. Be sure the cap is properly warranty. the tank is full. See Engine and tightly secured. Compartment Overview on page 10‑8 for reservoir location. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (20,1)

10-20 Vehicle Care

Notice Brakes Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the . When using concentrated This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly washer fluid, follow the brake pads have built-in wear manufacturer instructions for applied. This does not mean indicators that make a high-pitched something is wrong with the brakes. adding water. warning sound when the brake pads Properly torqued wheel nuts are . Do not mix water with are worn and new pads are needed. ready-to-use washer fluid. The sound can come and go or be necessary to help prevent brake Water can cause the solution heard all the time the vehicle is pulsation. When tires are rotated, to freeze and damage the moving, except when applying the inspect brake pads for wear and washer fluid tank and other brake pedal firmly. evenly tighten wheel nuts in the parts of the washer system. proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and { WARNING . Fill the washer fluid tank only Specifications on page 12‑2. three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for The brake wear warning sound Brake linings should always be fluid expansion if freezing means that soon the brakes will replaced as complete axle sets. not work well. That could lead to occurs, which could damage Brake Pedal Travel the tank if it is a crash. When the brake wear completely full. warning sound is heard, have the See your dealer if the brake pedal vehicle serviced. does not return to normal height, . Do not use engine coolant or if there is a rapid increase in (antifreeze) in the windshield pedal travel. This could be a sign washer. It can damage the Notice: Continuing to drive with that brake service might be windshield washer system worn-out brake pads could result required. and paint. in costly brake repair. Brake Adjustment Every time the brakes are applied, with or without the vehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (21,1)

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Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later The braking system on a vehicle is the brakes will not work well. complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together Do not top off the brake fluid. if the vehicle is to have really good Adding fluid does not correct a leak. braking. The vehicle was designed If fluid is added when the linings are and tested with top-quality brake worn, there will be too much fluid parts. When parts of the braking when new brake linings are system are replaced, be sure to get The brake master cylinder reservoir installed. Add or remove brake fluid, new, approved replacement parts. is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as as necessary, only when work is If this is not done, the brakes might indicated on the reservoir cap. See done on the brake hydraulic system. not work properly. For example, Engine Compartment Overview on installing disc brake pads that are page 10‑8 for the location of the { WARNING wrong for the vehicle, can change reservoir. the balance between the front and If too much brake fluid is added, it There are only two reasons why the rear brakes — for the worse. The can spill on the engine and burn, brake fluid level in the reservoir braking performance expected can if the engine is hot enough. You might go down: change in many other ways if the or others could be burned, and wrong replacement brake parts are . The brake fluid level goes down the vehicle could be damaged. installed. because of normal brake lining Add brake fluid only when work is wear. When new linings are done on the brake hydraulic installed, the fluid level goes system. back up.

. A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low hydraulic system can also cause level, the brake warning light comes a low fluid level. Have the brake on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑20. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (22,1)

10-22 Vehicle Care

Checking Brake Fluid After work is done on the brake Notice hydraulic system, make sure the Check brake fluid by looking at the . Using the wrong fluid can brake fluid reservoir. See Engine level, with the vehicle running, is in badly damage brake Compartment Overview on the proper operating range (2) hydraulic system parts. For between the MIN and MAX marks. page 10‑8. example, just a few drops of What to Add mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid hydraulic system can from a sealed container. See damage brake hydraulic Recommended Fluids and system parts so badly that Lubricants on page 11‑12. they will have to be replaced. Always clean the brake fluid Do not let someone put in reservoir cap and the area around the wrong kind of fluid. the cap before removing it. This . If brake fluid is spilled on the helps keep dirt from entering the vehicle's painted surfaces, reservoir. the paint finish can be damaged. Be careful not to { WARNING spill brake fluid on the With the vehicle not running for at vehicle. If you do, wash it off With the wrong kind of fluid in the least one minute, the maximum fluid immediately. brake hydraulic system, the level (1) is at the top of the reservoir body. With the vehicle running, the brakes might not work well. This Battery fluid level should be in the proper could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. This vehicle has a high voltage operating range (2) between the battery and a standard 12-volt MIN and MAX marks. If it is not, battery. have the brake hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (23,1)

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If the vehicle is in a crash, the Keep the vehicle plugged in, even sensing system may shut down the when fully charged, to keep the high { WARNING high voltage system. When this voltage battery temperature ready occurs, the high voltage battery is for the next drive. This is important Battery posts, terminals, and disconnected and the vehicle will when outside temperatures are related accessories contain lead not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE extremely hot or cold. and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to SOON message in the Driver A vehicle cover, which can reduce Information Center (DIC) will be cause cancer and reproductive sun loading on the vehicle and harm. Wash hands after handling. displayed. Before the vehicle can be improve high voltage battery life, is operated again, it must be serviced available from your dealer. at your dealer. Refer to the replacement number Vehicle Storage See “If a Crash Occurs” under shown on the original battery label Collision Damage Repair on when a new 12-volt battery is { WARNING page 13‑9 for additional information. needed. The vehicle has an If an airbag has inflated, see What Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt 12‐volt batteries have acid that Will You See after an Airbag battery. Installation of a standard can burn you and gas that can Inflates? on page 3‑21. 12-volt battery will result in reduced explode. You can be badly hurt if Only a trained service technician 12-volt battery life. you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10 68 for tips on with the proper knowledge and tools When using a 12-volt battery ‑ working around a battery without should inspect, test, or replace the charger on the 12-volt AGM battery, high voltage battery. See your some chargers have an AGM getting hurt. dealer if the high voltage battery battery setting on the charger. needs service. The dealer has If available, use the AGM setting on information on how to recycle the the charger, to limit charge voltage high voltage battery. There is to 14.8 volts. also information available at http://www.recyclemybattery.com. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (24,1)

10-24 Vehicle Care

Up to four weeks Notice: The vehicle is equipped 5. After the cable has been with an AGM/VRLA 12-volt connected, open the hatch and . Plug in the high voltage battery charge cord if temperatures will battery, which can be damaged by then tighten the cable. exceed 35°C (95°F) and keep using the incorrect type of trickle After the battery cable is the 12-volt battery cables charger. An AGM/ reconnected, it is possible that the connected. VRLA-compatible charger must vehicle may not operate in Electric be used, with the appropriate Mode. If this happens, the high Four weeks to 12 months setting selected. Follow the voltage battery may need to be trickle charger manufacturer . Discharge the high voltage charged. battery until two or three bars instructions. remain on the battery range Reconnecting the 12-Volt Black Electric Drive Unit Shift indicator (Battery symbol) on the Negative Cable Lock Control Function instrument cluster. With the 12-volt black negative (−) Check . Do not plug in the high voltage cable disconnected, the hatch battery charge cord. cannot be opened by pressing the { WARNING . Remove the black negative (−) hatch release button. If the hatch is cable from the 12-volt battery closed and latched, reopen it: When you are doing this and attach a trickle charger to 1. Use the door key to open the inspection, the vehicle could the battery terminals or keep the driver door. move suddenly. If the vehicle 12-volt battery cables connected 2. Manually unlock and open one moves, you or others could be and trickle charge from the injured. underhood remote positive (+) of the rear doors. and negative (−) terminals. See 3. Lower one of the rear seatbacks. 1. Before starting this check, be Jump Starting on page 10‑68 for 4. Pull the load floor cover forward the location of these terminals. sure there is enough room to access and reconnect the around the vehicle. It should be 12-volt battery black negative (−) parked on a level surface. cable. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (25,1)

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2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Park Brake and P (Park) . To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: See Electric Parking Brake on Mechanism Check page 9‑30. With the propulsion system active, shift to P (Park). Then Be ready to apply the regular { WARNING release the electric parking brake immediately if the vehicle brake followed by the regular begins to move. When you are doing this check, brake. 3. With the vehicle off and the the vehicle could begin to move. Contact your dealer if service is brake not applied, press and You or others could be injured required. hold the POWER O button for and property could be damaged. more than five seconds to place Make sure there is room in front Wiper Blade Replacement the vehicle in Service Only of the vehicle in case it begins to Mode. See Power Button on roll. Be ready to apply the regular Windshield wiper blades should be page 9‑16. Without applying the brake at once should the vehicle inspected for wear and cracking. regular brake, try to move the begin to move. See the Maintenance Schedule on shift lever out of P (Park) with page 11‑2. normal effort. If the shift lever Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Replacement blades come in moves out of P (Park), contact vehicle facing downhill. Keeping different types and are removed in your dealer for service. your foot on the regular brake, set different ways. For proper type and the electric parking brake. length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑13. . To check the electric parking brake's holding ability: With the Notice: Allowing the wiper arm to propulsion system active and the touch the windshield when no electric drive unit in N (Neutral), wiper blade is installed could slowly remove foot pressure damage the windshield. Any from the regular brake pedal. Do damage that occurs would not be this until the vehicle is held by the electric parking brake only. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (26,1)

10-26 Vehicle Care

covered by your warranty. Do not 4. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper Headlamp Aiming allow the wiper arm to touch the blade replacement. windshield. Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. To replace the windshield wiper blade: If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. 1. Pull the windshield wiper If adjustment to the headlamps is assembly away from the necessary, see your dealer. windshield.

2. Press the button in the middle of the wiper arm connector, and pull the wiper blade away from the arm connector. 3. Remove the wiper blade. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (27,1)

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Bulb Replacement Headlamps 6. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise. For the proper type of replacement Driver Side Headlamps 7. Install the cover in the back of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on To replace the high/low beam the headlamp assembly by page 10 29. ‐ ‑ headlamp: turning it clockwise. For any bulb changing procedure ‐ 1. Open the hood. See Hood on not listed in this section, contact Passenger Side Headlamps page 10‑6. your dealer. To replace the high/low‐beam headlamp: Halogen Bulbs 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10‑6. { WARNING

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or 2. Remove the cover from the back others could be injured. Be sure of the headlamp assembly by to read and follow the instructions turning it counterclockwise. on the bulb package. 3. Remove the bulb socket from the headlamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. LED Lighting 4. Remove the bulb from the This vehicle has several LED lamps. socket. For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer. 5. Install the new bulb in the socket. 2. Remove the air cleaner cover. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑12. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (28,1)

10-28 Vehicle Care

3. Remove the air cleaner 8. Reconnect the wiring harness To replace a bulb: assembly by pulling up to connector. 1. Remove the three inboard release the rear two retention 9. Install the cover on the back of screws from the aero panel posts from the securing the headlamp assembly by located under the rear fascia. grommets. Then pull it forward to turning it clockwise. remove the remaining retention 2. Push up on the aero panel to post from the securing grommet. 10. Install the air cleaner assembly locate the bulb socket. by lowering the three retention 3. Turn the bulb socket posts into the grommets. counterclockwise to remove it 11. Install the engine air cleaner/ from the bulb assembly. filter assembly cover. See 4. Pull the bulb from the bulb Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on socket. page 10‑12. 5. Push a new bulb straight into the bulb socket. 4. Remove the cover from the back Back-Up Lamps of the headlamp assembly by 6. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise. lining up the tabs in the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise 5. Remove the bulb from the to lock it into place. headlamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 7. Replace the three inboard screws from the aero panel. 6. Disconnect the bulb from the wiring harness connector. 7. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning it clockwise. The back-up lamp is in the rear fascia. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (29,1)

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License Plate Lamp 7. Push the spring clip side into place. To replace one of these bulbs: Replacement Bulbs Bulb Exterior Lamp Number Back-Up Lamps 3157K High/Low‐Beam HIR2 (9012) Headlamps License Plate W5W LL Lamps 3. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it For replacement bulbs not listed from the lamp assembly (3). here, contact your dealer. 1. Press the spring clip on the right 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of end of the lamp assembly to the the bulb socket (1). left to unlock the lamp assembly. 5. Push the replacement bulb 2. Pull down on the lamp assembly straight into the bulb socket (1) to remove it from the fascia. and turn the bulb socket (1) clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly (3). 6. Reinstall the lamp assembly (3) into the fascia by inserting the left side first. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (30,1)

10-30 Vehicle Care

Electrical System Electrical System borrowed. Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use Overload and replace it as soon as possible. High Voltage Devices and The vehicle has fuses and circuit Wiring breakers to protect against an Headlamp Wiring electrical system overload. An electrical overload may cause { WARNING When the current electrical load is the lamps to go on and off, or in too heavy, the circuit breaker opens some cases to remain off. Have the Exposure to high voltage can and closes, protecting the circuit headlamp wiring checked right away cause shock, burns, and even until the current load returns to if the lamps go on and off or death. The high voltage normal or the problem is fixed. This remain off. components in the vehicle can greatly reduces the chance of circuit Windshield Wipers only be serviced by technicians overload and fire caused by with special training. electrical problems. If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield High voltage components are Fuses and circuit breakers protect wipers will stop until the motor cools identified by labels. Do not the following in the vehicle: and the wiper control is turned off. remove, open, take apart, . Headlamp Wiring After removal of the blockage, the or modify these components. wiper motor will restart when the . High voltage cable or wiring has Windshield Wiper Motor control is then moved to the desired orange covering. Do not probe, . Power Windows and other operating position. tamper with, cut, or modify high Power Accessories Although the circuit is protected voltage cable or wiring. Replace a bad fuse with a new one from electrical overload, overload of the identical size and rating. due to heavy snow or ice, may If there is a problem on the road and cause wiper linkage damage. a fuse needs to be replaced, the Always clear ice and heavy snow same amperage fuse can be from the windshield before using the windshield wipers. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (31,1)

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If the overload is caused by an electrical problem and not snow or ice, be sure to get it fixed. Engine Compartment Fuse Block

Engine Compartment Fuse Block

To open the fuse block cover, press A fuse puller is in the engine Mini Fuses Usage compartment fuse block. the clips at the front and back and 1 Engine Control rotate the cover up to the side. The vehicle may not be equipped Module – Switched Notice: Spilling liquid on any with all of the fuses, relays, and Power features shown. electrical component on the 2 Emissions vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical 3 Not Used component. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (32,1)

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Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage 4 Ignition Coils/ 15 Traction Power 33 Run/Crank for Injectors Inverter Module and Vehicle Integration Transmission Control Module 5 Not Used Control 34 Vehicle Integration 6a Empty Module Battery – Control 6b Rear Defogger 17 Engine Control Module – Battery Module Battery 7 Empty – 35 Not Used 22 Left High -Beam 8 Empty 36 Power Electronics Headlamp Coolant Pump 9 Heated Mirrors 24 Empty 37 Cabin Heater 10 Air Conditioning 25 Empty Control Module Control Module 26 Not Used 38 Rechargeable 11 Traction Power Energy Storage Inverter 31 Not Used System (High Module – Battery 32 Run/Crank – Voltage Battery) 12 Not Used Sensing Diagnostic Coolant Pump Module (SDM), 13 Cabin Heater Pump 39 Rechargeable Instrument Cluster, and Valve Energy Storage Passenger Airbag System (High 14 Not Used Display, Automatic Voltage Battery) Dimming Inside Control Module Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) 40 Front Windshield Washer Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (33,1)

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Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses 41 Right High-Beam 54 Run/Crank – Fuel Headlamp System Control 29 Empty Module, Air 46 Empty 30 Antilock Brake Conditioning Control System Motor 47 Empty Module, On Board Charger 42 Cooling Fan Right 49 Empty – 43 Front Wipers 50 Run/Crank Rear – J-Case Usage Vision Camera, 44 Charger Fuses Accessory Power 45 Empty Module 16 AIR Solenoid (PZEV Only) 48 Cooling Fan Left 51 Run/Crank for ABS/ – Rechargeable 18 Empty Energy Storage Mini Relays Usage 19 Power Window – System (High Front 3 Powertrain Voltage Battery) 20 Empty 4 Heated Mirrors 52 Engine Control Module/ 21 Antilock Brake 7 Empty Transmission System Electronic 9 AIR Pump Control Module – Control Unit (PZEV Only) Run/Crank 23 Charge Port Door 11 Empty 53 Traction Power 27 AIR Pump 12 Empty Inverter Module – (PZEV Only) Run/Crank 13 Empty 28 Empty Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (34,1)

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Mini Relays Usage Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left Side) 14 Run/Crank The left instrument panel fuse block is on the left side end of the instrument panel. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling out. Micro Usage To reinstall the door, insert the bottom tab first, then push the door back into Relays its original location. 1 Empty 2 AIR Solenoid (PZEV Only) 6 Empty 8 Empty 10 Empty

Ultra Micro Usage Relays 5 Charge Port Door Instrument Panel Fuse Block

A fuse puller is in the engine Fuses Usage compartment fuse block. F1 Power Outlet – Top The vehicle may not be equipped of IP Storage Bin with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. F2 Radio F3 Instrument Cluster Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (35,1)

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage F4 Infotainment Display Parking Lamps/ R1 Retained Accessory Hatch Release Power Relay for F5 Heating, Ventilation Relay Control/ Power Outlets & Air Conditioning/ Washer Pump Relay Integrated Center Control/Switch R2 Empty Stack Switches Indicator Lights R3 Empty F6 Airbag (Sensing F11 Body Control R4 Empty Diagnostic Module/ Module 4/Left Passenger Sensing Headlamp Module) Diodes Usage F12 Empty F7 Data Link DIODE Empty Connector, Left F13 Empty (Primary) F14 Empty Instrument Panel Fuse F8 Empty F15 Power Outlet (Inside Block (Right Side) F9 OnStar Floor Console/Rear The right instrument panel fuse of Floor Console) block is on the right side end of the F10 Body Control Module 1/Body F16 Empty instrument panel. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by Control Module F17 Empty pulling out. Electronics/Keyless Entry/Power Moding/ F18 Empty To reinstall the door, insert the Center High bottom tab first, then push the door Mounted Stoplamp/ back into its original location. License Plate Lamps/Left Daytime Running Lamp/Left Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (36,1)

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Fuses Usage F6 Body Control Module 5/Retained Accessory Power Relay Control/Right Front Turn Signal Lamp/Left Rear Stop and Turn Signal Lamp/Right Parking Lamps/Remote PRNDL Instrument Panel Fuse Block F7 Body Control Module 6/Map Lights/Courtesy A fuse puller is in the engine Fuses Usage compartment fuse block. Lights/Back– up F4 Body Control Lamp The vehicle may not be equipped Module 3/Right F8 Body Control with all of the fuses, relays, and Headlamp features shown. Module 7/Left Front F5 Body Control Turn Signal/Right Fuses Usage Module 2/Body Rear Stop and Turn F1 Steering Wheel Control Module Signal Lamp/Child Switch Backlighting Electronics/Hatch Security Lock Relay Control F2 Empty Lamp/Right Daytime Running Lamp/ F9 Body Control F3 Empty Shifter Lock/Switch Module 8/Locks Backlighting Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (37,1)

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Fuses Usage Relays Usage F10 Data Link R1 Empty Connector, Right R2 Empty (Secondary) R3 Empty F11 Universal Garage Door Opener (If R4 Child Lockout Relay Equipped) F12 Blower Motor Diodes Usage F13 Empty DIODE Empty F14 Empty F15 Empty F16 Empty F17 Empty F18 Empty Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (38,1)

10-38 Vehicle Care

Rear Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage The rear compartment fuse block is on the left side of the rear compartment F2 Fuel System Control behind a removable cover. Open the latch to remove the cover and access Module the fuse block. F3 Passive Start/ Passive Entry Module F4 Heated Seats (If Equipped) F5 Driver Door Switches (Outside Rearview Mirror/ Charge Port Door Release/Refuel Request/Driver Window Switch) F6 Fuel (Diurnal Valve and Evap. Leak Check Module) F7 Accessory Power Module Cooling Fan F8 Amplifier (If A fuse puller is in the engine Fuses Usage compartment fuse block. Equipped) F1 Empty The vehicle may not have all of the F9 Empty fuses, relays, and features shown. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (39,1)

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Fuses Usage Relays Usage Wheels and Tires F10 Regulated Voltage R1 Rear Defog Control/Ultrasonic (Upper Grid) Tires Front and Rear R2 Hatch Release Every new GM vehicle has Parking Assist (If high-quality tires made by a Equipped) R3 Empty leading tire manufacturer. See F11 Horn R4 Empty the warranty manual for F12 Rear Power R5 Empty information regarding the tire Windows warranty and where to get R6 Empty service. For additional F13 Electric Parking R7/R8 Horn Brake information refer to the tire manufacturer. F14 Rear Defog Diodes Usage (Upper Grid) DIODE Empty { WARNING F15 Empty . Poorly maintained and F16 Hatch Release improperly used tires are F17 Empty dangerous. F18 Empty . Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing. There could be a blowout (Continued) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (40,1)

10-40 Vehicle Care

All-Season Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) This vehicle may come with and a serious crash. See . Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall page 9‑11. is badly worn, performance on most road surfaces replace them. and weather conditions. Original . Underinflated tires pose equipment tires designed to GM's the same danger as . Replace any tires that specific tire performance criteria overloaded tires. The have been damaged by have a TPC specification code resulting crash could impacts with potholes, molded onto the sidewall. Original cause serious injury. curbs, etc. equipment all-season tires can be Check all tires frequently identified by the last two characters . Improperly repaired tires to maintain the of this TPC code, which will can cause a crash. Only be “MS.” recommended pressure. the dealer or an Tire pressure should be authorized tire service Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on checked when the tires center should repair, are cold. snow or ice-covered roads is replace, dismount, and expected. All-season tires provide . Overinflated tires are more mount the tires. adequate performance for most likely to be cut, punctured, . Do not spin the tires in winter driving conditions, but they or broken by a sudden excess of 56 km/h may not offer the same level of traction or performance as winter impact — such as when (35 mph) on slippery hitting a pothole. Keep tires on snow or ice-covered roads. surfaces such as snow, See Winter Tires on page 10‑41. tires at the recommended mud, ice, etc. Excessive pressure. spinning may cause the (Continued) tires to explode. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (41,1)

Vehicle Care 10-41

Winter Tires . Use only radial ply tires of the Tire Sidewall Labeling same size, load range, and This vehicle was not, originally, speed rating as the original Useful information about a tire is equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires. molded into its sidewall. The tires are designed for increased Winter tires with the same speed examples show a typical traction on snow and ice-covered rating as the original equipment tires passenger tire sidewall. roads. Consider installing winter may not be available for H, V, W, Y, tires on the vehicle if frequent and ZR speed rated tires. If winter driving on snow or ice-covered tires with a lower speed rating are roads is expected. See your dealer chosen, never exceed the tire's for details regarding winter tire maximum speed capability. availability and proper tire selection. Also, see Buying New Tires on page 10‑53. Summer Tires With winter tires, there may be This vehicle may come with high decreased dry road traction, performance summer tires. These increased road noise, and shorter tires have a special tread and tread life. After changing to winter compound that are optimized for tires, be alert for changes in vehicle maximum dry and wet road handling and braking. performance. This special tread and Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example compound will decrease (1) Tire Size: The tire size is a If using winter tires: performance in cold climates, and combination of letters and . Use tires of the same brand and on ice and snow. We recommend tread type on all four wheel installing winter tires on the vehicle numbers used to define a positions. if frequent driving in cold particular tire's width, height, temperatures or on snow or ice aspect ratio, construction type, covered roads is expected. See and service description. See the Winter Tires on page 10‑41. “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (42,1)

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(2) TPC Spec (Tire week of the year 2010 would resistance. For more information Performance Criteria have a four-digit DOT date see Uniform Tire Quality Specification): Original of 0310. Grading on page 10‑56. equipment tires designed to (4) Tire Identification Number (7) Maximum Cold Inflation GM's specific tire performance (TIN): The letters and numbers Load Limit: Maximum load that criteria have a TPC specification following the DOT code are the can be carried and the code molded onto the sidewall. Tire Identification Number (TIN). maximum pressure needed to GM's TPC specifications meet or The TIN shows the support that load. exceed all federal safety manufacturer and plant code, guidelines. tire size, and date the tire was Tire Designations (3) DOT (Department of manufactured. The TIN is Tire Size Transportation): The molded onto both sides of the Department of Transportation tire, although only one side may The following is an example of a (DOT) code indicates that the have the date of manufacture. typical passenger vehicle tire size. tire is in compliance with the (5) Tire Ply Material: The type U.S. Department of of cord and number of plies in Transportation Motor Vehicle the sidewall and under the tread. Safety Standards. (6) Uniform Tire Quality DOT Tire Date of Grading (UTQG): Tire Manufacture: The last four manufacturers are required to digits of the TIN indicate the tire grade tires based on three manufactured date. The first two performance factors: treadwear, (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: digits represent the week traction, and temperature The United States version of a (01-52) and the last two digits, metric tire sizing system. The the year. For example, the third letter P as the first character in Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (43,1)

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the tire size means a passenger (5) Rim Diameter: Diameter of drive unit, power steering, power vehicle tire engineered to the wheel in inches. brakes, power windows, power standards set by the U.S. Tire (6) Service Description: These seats, and air conditioning. and Rim Association. characters represent the load Aspect Ratio: The relationship (2) Tire Width: The three-digit index and speed rating of the of a tire's height to its width. number indicates the tire section tire. The load index represents Belt: A rubber coated layer of width in millimeters from the load carrying capacity a tire cords that is located between sidewall to sidewall. is certified to carry. The speed the plies and the tread. Cords (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit rating is the maximum speed a may be made from steel or other number that indicates the tire tire is certified to carry a load. reinforcing materials. height-to-width measurements. Bead: The tire bead contains For example, if the tire size Tire Terminology and Definitions steel wires wrapped by steel aspect ratio is 60, as shown in cords that hold the tire onto item 3 of the illustration, it would Air Pressure: The amount of the rim. mean that the tire's sidewall is air inside the tire pressing 60 percent as high as it is wide. outward on each square inch of Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire the tire. Air pressure is in which the plies are laid at (4) Construction Code: A letter alternate angles less than code is used to indicate the type expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square inch). 90 degrees to the centerline of of ply construction in the tire. the tread. The letter R means radial ply Accessory Weight: The construction; the letter D means combined weight of optional Cold Tire Pressure: The diagonal or bias ply accessories. Some examples of amount of air pressure in a tire, construction; and the letter B optional accessories are, electric measured in kPa (kilopascal) means belted-bias ply or psi (pounds per square inch) construction. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (44,1)

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before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure: from driving. See Tire Pressure Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to on page 10‑46. Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. Curb Weight: The weight of a page 9‑11. The maximum air pressure is motor vehicle with standard and GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight molded onto the sidewall. optional equipment including the Rating for the rear axle. See Maximum Load Rating: The maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Vehicle Load Limits on load rating for a tire at the and coolant, but without page 9‑11. maximum permissible inflation passengers and cargo. Intended Outboard Sidewall: pressure for that tire. DOT Markings: A code molded The side of an asymmetrical tire, Maximum Loaded Vehicle into the sidewall of a tire that must always face outward Weight: The sum of curb signifying that the tire is in when mounted on a vehicle. weight, accessory weight, compliance with the U.S. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric vehicle capacity weight, and Department of Transportation unit for air pressure. production options weight. (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Normal Occupant Weight: The Light Truck (LT‐Metric) Tire: A Standards. The DOT code number of occupants a vehicle includes the Tire Identification tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by Number (TIN), an alphanumeric 68 kg (150 lbs). See Vehicle designator which can also vehicles. Load Limits on page 9‑11. identify the tire manufacturer, Load Index: An assigned production plant, brand, and number ranging from 1 to 279 Occupant Distribution: date of production. that corresponds to the load Designated seating positions. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight carrying capacity of a tire. Outward Facing Sidewall: The Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits side of an asymmetrical tire that on page 9‑11. has a particular side that faces Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (45,1)

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outward when mounted on a Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic of a tire when only 1.6 mm vehicle. The side of the tire that tire in which the ply cords that (1/16 in) of tread remains. See contains a whitewall, bears extend to the beads are laid at When It Is Time for New Tires white lettering, or bears 90 degrees to the centerline of on page 10‑53. manufacturer, brand, and/or the tread. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality model name molding that is Rim: A metal support for a tire Grading Standards): A tire higher or deeper than the same and upon which the tire beads information system that provides moldings on the other sidewall are seated. consumers with ratings for a of the tire. Sidewall: The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, and Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A between the tread and the bead. treadwear. Ratings are tire used on passenger cars and determined by tire some light duty trucks and Speed Rating: An manufacturers using multipurpose vehicles. alphanumeric code assigned to government testing procedures. a tire indicating the maximum Recommended Inflation The ratings are molded into the speed at which a tire can sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Pressure: Vehicle operate. manufacturer's recommended Tire Quality Grading on tire inflation pressure as shown Traction: The friction between page 10‑56. on the tire placard. See Tire the tire and the road surface. Vehicle Capacity Weight: The Pressure on page 10‑46 and The amount of grip provided. number of designated seating Vehicle Load Limits on Tread: The portion of a tire that positions multiplied by page 9‑11. comes into contact with 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated the road. cargo load. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (46,1)

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Vehicle Maximum Load on the Notice: Neither tire The Tire and Loading Tire: Load on an individual tire underinflation nor Information label on the vehicle due to curb weight, accessory overinflation is good. indicates the original equipment weight, occupant weight, and Underinflated tires, or tires tires and the correct cold tire cargo weight. that do not have enough air, inflation pressures. The Vehicle Placard: A label can result in: recommended pressure is the minimum air pressure needed to permanently attached to a . Tire overloading and vehicle showing the vehicle's overheating which could support the vehicle's maximum capacity weight and the original lead to a blowout. load carrying capacity. equipment tire size and For additional information . Premature or recommended inflation pressure. irregular wear. regarding how much weight the See “Tire and Loading vehicle can carry, and an Information Label” under Vehicle . Poor handling. example of the Tire and Loading Load Limits on page 9‑11. . Reduced fuel economy. Information label, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑11. How Tire Pressure Overinflated tires, or tires that the vehicle is loaded affects have too much air, can vehicle handling and ride Tires need the correct amount of result in: air pressure to operate comfort. Never load the vehicle . effectively. Unusual wear. with more weight than it was designed to carry. . Poor handling. . Rough ride. When to Check . Needless damage from Check the tires once a month road hazards. or more. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (47,1)

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How to Check of the tire valve to release air. tire inflation pressure label, you Re‐check the tire pressure with should determine the proper tire Use a good quality pocket-type inflation pressure for those tires.) gauge to check the tire the tire gauge. pressure. Proper tire inflation Return the valve caps on the As an added safety feature, your cannot be determined by looking valve stems to keep out dirt and vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system at the tire. Check the tire moisture and prevent leaks. (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire inflation pressure when the tires pressure telltale when one or more are cold, meaning the vehicle Tire Pressure Monitor of your tires is significantly has not been driven for at least System under-inflated. three hours or no more than Accordingly, when the low tire 1.6 km (1 mi). The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor pressure telltale illuminates, you Remove the valve cap from the technology to check tire pressure should stop and check your tires as tire valve stem. Press the tire levels. The TPMS sensors monitor soon as possible, and inflate them gauge firmly onto the valve to the air pressure in your tires and to the proper pressure. Driving on a get the pressure measurement. transmit tire pressure readings to a significantly under-inflated tire receiver located in the vehicle. causes the tire to overheat and can If the cold tire inflation pressure lead to tire failure. Under-inflation matches the recommended Each tire, including the spare (if also reduces fuel efficiency and tire pressure on the Tire and provided), should be checked tread life, and may affect the Loading Information label, no monthly when cold and inflated to vehicle's handling and stopping further adjustment is necessary. the inflation pressure recommended ability. by the vehicle manufacturer on the If the inflation pressure is low, vehicle placard or tire inflation Please note that the TPMS is not a add air until the recommended pressure label. (If your vehicle has substitute for proper tire pressure is reached. If the tires of a different size than the size maintenance, and it is the driver's inflation pressure in high, press indicated on the vehicle placard or responsibility to maintain correct tire on the metal stem in the center pressure, even if under-inflation has Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (48,1)

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not reached the level to trigger ensure that the replacement or monitor the air pressure in the tires illumination of the TPMS low tire alternate tires and wheels allow the and transmit the tire pressure pressure telltale. TPMS to continue to function readings to a receiver located in the Your vehicle has also been properly. vehicle. equipped with a TPMS malfunction See Tire Pressure Monitor indicator to indicate when the Operation on page 10‑48. system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is Federal Communications combined with the low tire pressure Commission (FCC) Rules and telltale. When the system detects a with Industry Canada malfunction, the telltale will flash for Standards When a low tire pressure condition approximately one minute and then See Radio Frequency Statement on is detected, the TPMS illuminates remain continuously illuminated. page 13 15 for information ‑ the low tire pressure warning light This sequence will continue upon regarding Part 15 of the Federal located on the instrument cluster. subsequent vehicle start-ups as Communications Commission (FCC) If the warning light comes on, stop long as the malfunction exists. Rules and with Industry Canada as soon as possible and inflate the When the malfunction indicator is Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. tires to the recommended pressure illuminated, the system may not be shown on the Tire Loading and able to detect or signal low tire Tire Pressure Monitor Information label. See Vehicle Load pressure as intended. TPMS Operation Limits on page 9 11. malfunctions may occur for a variety ‑ of reasons, including the installation This vehicle may have a Tire A message to check the pressure in of replacement or alternate tires or Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). a specific tire displays in the Driver wheels on the vehicle that prevent The TPMS is designed to warn the Information Center (DIC). The low the TPMS from functioning properly. driver when a low tire pressure tire pressure warning light and the Always check the TPMS malfunction condition exists. TPMS sensors are DIC warning message come on at telltale after replacing one or more mounted onto each tire and wheel each drive cycle until the tires are tires or wheels on your vehicle to assembly. The TPMS sensors inflated to the correct inflation Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (49,1)

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pressure. Using the DIC, tire on page 10‑51, Tire Rotation on TPMS Malfunction Light and pressure levels can be viewed. For page 10‑52, and Tires on Message additional information and details page 10‑39. The TPMS will not function properly about the DIC operation and Notice: Tire sealant materials are displays see Driver Information if one or more of the TPMS sensors not all the same. A non-approved are missing or inoperable. When the Center (DIC) on page 5‑41. tire sealant could damage the system detects a malfunction, the The low tire pressure warning light TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when damage caused by using an flashes for about one minute and the vehicle is first started, and then incorrect tire sealant is not then stays on for the remainder of turn off as the vehicle is driven. This covered by the vehicle warranty. the vehicle on/off cycle. A DIC could be an early indicator that the Always use only the warning message also displays. The air pressure is getting low and GM-approved tire sealant malfunction light and DIC warning needs to be inflated to the proper available through your dealer or message come on at each vehicle pressure. included in the vehicle. on/off cycle until the problem is A Tire and Loading Information label Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits corrected. Some of the conditions shows the size of the original use a GM-approved liquid tire that can cause these to come equipment tires and the correct sealant. Using non-approved tire on are: inflation pressure for the tires when sealants could damage the TPMS . One of the road tires has been they are cold. See Vehicle Load sensors. See Tire Sealant and replaced with the spare tire, Limits on page 9‑11, for an example Compressor Kit on page 10‑60 for if the vehicle has one. The spare of the Tire and Loading Information information regarding the inflator kit tire does not have a TPMS label and its location. Also see Tire materials and instructions. sensor. The malfunction light Pressure on page 10‑46. and DIC message should go off The TPMS can warn about a low after the road tire is replaced tire pressure condition but it does and the sensor matching not replace normal tire process is performed maintenance. See Tire Inspection Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (50,1)

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successfully. See "TPMS Sensor could prevent the TPMS from message should go off at the next Matching Process" later in this functioning properly. See Buying drive cycle. The sensors are section. New Tires on page 10‑53. matched to the tire/wheel positions, using a TPMS relearn tool, in the . The TPMS sensor matching . Operating electronic devices or process was started but not being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, completed or not completed wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger successfully after rotating the TPMS could cause the TPMS side rear tire, and driver side rear. tires. The DIC message and sensors to malfunction. See your dealer for service or to purchase a relearn tool. malfunction light should go off If the TPMS is not functioning once the TPMS sensor matching properly , it cannot detect or signal a There are two minutes to match the process is performed low tire condition. See your dealer first tire/wheel position, and successfully. See “TPMS Sensor for service if the TPMS malfunction five minutes overall to match all four Matching Process” later in this light and DIC message come on tire/wheel positions. If it takes section. and stay on. longer, the matching process stops and must be restarted. . One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged. The DIC TPMS Sensor Matching Follow the TPMS sensor matching message and the malfunction Process process: light should go off when the Each TPMS sensor has a unique 1. Set the parking brake. TPMS sensors are installed and identification code. The identification the sensor matching process is code needs to be matched to a new 2. Put the vehicle in ON/RUN and performed successfully. See tire/wheel position after rotating the place the vehicle in P (Park). your dealer for service. vehicle’s tires or replacing one or 3. If the DIC display is minimized, . Replacement tires or wheels do more of the TPMS sensors. Also, press the SELECT knob to not match the original equipment the TPMS sensor matching process maximize it. should be performed after replacing tires or wheels. Tires and wheels 4. Use the SELECT knob to scroll a spare tire with a road tire other than those recommended to the Tire Pressure display containing the TPMS sensor. The screen. malfunction light and the DIC Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (51,1)

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5. Press and hold the SELECT 9. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection knob for five seconds to begin front tire, and repeat the the sensor matching process. procedure in Step 8. We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the A message displays confirming 10. Proceed to the passenger side to begin the process. rear tire, and repeat the vehicle has one, be inspected procedure in Step 8. for signs of wear or damage at 6. Use the SELECT knob to select least once a month. YES with the highlighted 11. Proceed to the driver side rear selection, and press the tire, and repeat the procedure Replace the tire if: SELECT knob again to confirm in Step 8. The horn sounds two . The indicators at three or the selection. times to indicate the sensor identification code has been more places around the tire The horn sounds twice to signal can be seen. the receiver is in relearn mode matched to the driver side rear and the TIRE LEARNING tire, and the TPMS sensor . There is cord or fabric ACTIVE message displays on matching process is no longer showing through the tire's the DIC screen. active. The TIRE LEARNING rubber. ACTIVE message on the DIC 7. Start with the driver side display screen goes off. . The tread or sidewall is front tire. 12. Turn the vehicle off. cracked, cut, or snagged 8. Place the relearn tool against deep enough to show cord or the tire sidewall, near the valve 13. Set all four tires to the fabric. stem. Then press the button to recommended air pressure . The tire has a bump, bulge, activate the TPMS sensor. level as indicated on the Tire A horn chirp confirms that the and Loading Information label. or split. sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (52,1)

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. The tire has a puncture, cut, Check that all wheel nuts are or other damage that cannot properly tightened. See “Wheel be repaired well because of Nut Torque” under Capacities the size or location of the and Specifications on damage. page 12‑2.

Tire Rotation { WARNING Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 mi). The first Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on rotation is the most important. the parts to which it is See Maintenance Schedule on fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a page 11‑2. Use this rotation pattern when time. The wheel could come Tires are rotated to achieve a rotating the tires. off and cause a crash. When more uniform wear for all tires. Adjust the front and rear tires to changing a wheel, remove any Anytime unusual wear is the recommended inflation rust or dirt from places where noticed, rotate the tires as soon pressure on the Tire and the wheel attaches to the as possible, check for proper tire Loading Information label after vehicle. In an emergency, a inflation pressure, and check for the tires have been rotated. See cloth or a paper towel can be damaged tires or wheels. If the Tire Pressure on page 10‑46 used, however, use a scraper unusual wear continues after the and Vehicle Load Limits on or wire brush to remove all rotation, check the wheel page 9‑11. rust or dirt. alignment. See When It Is Time Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor for New Tires on page 10‑53 System. See Tire Pressure Lightly coat the center of the and Wheel Replacement on Monitor Operation on wheel hub with wheel bearing page 10‑57. page 10‑48. grease after a wheel change or Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (53,1)

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tire rotation to prevent corrosion Treadwear indicators are one way to Vehicle Storage tell when it is time for new tires. or rust build-up. Do not get Tires age when stored normally Treadwear indicators appear when grease on the flat wheel mounted on a parked vehicle. Park the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) mounting surface or on the a vehicle that will be stored for at or less of tread remaining. See Tire wheel nuts or bolts. least a month in a cool, dry, clean Inspection on page 10 51 and Tire ‑ area away from direct sunlight to Rotation on page 10 52. When It Is Time for New ‑ slow aging. This area should be free Tires The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other This also applies to the spare tire, substances that can deteriorate Factors such as maintenance, if the vehicle has one, even if it is rubber. temperatures, driving speeds, never used. Multiple factors Parking for an extended period can vehicle loading, and road conditions including temperatures, loading cause flat spots on the tires that affect the wear rate of the tires. conditions, and inflation pressure may result in vibrations while maintenance affect how fast aging driving. When storing a vehicle for takes place. GM recommends that at least a month, remove the tires or tires, including the spare if raise the vehicle to reduce the equipped, be replaced after weight from the tires. six years, regardless of tread wear. The tire manufacturer date is the last four digits of the DOT Tire Buying New Tires Identification Number (TIN) which is GM has developed and matched molded into one side of the tire specific tires for the vehicle. The sidewall. The first two digits original equipment tires installed represent the week (01–52) and the last two digits, the year. For were designed to meet General example, the third week of the year Motors Tire Performance Criteria 2010 would have a four-digit DOT Specification (TPC Spec) date of 0310. system rating. When Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (54,1)

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replacement tires are needed, Braking and handling GM strongly recommends performance may be adversely { WARNING buying tires with the same TPC affected if all the tires are not Tires could explode during Spec rating. replaced at the same time. improper service. Attempting GM's exclusive TPC Spec If proper rotation and to mount or dismount a tire system considers over a dozen maintenance have been done, could cause injury or death. critical specifications that impact all four tires should wear out at Only your dealer or authorized the overall performance of the about the same time. See Tire tire service center should vehicle, including brake system Rotation on page 10‑52 for mount or dismount the tires. performance, ride and handling, information on proper tire traction control, and tire rotation. However, if it is necessary to replace only one pressure monitoring { WARNING performance. GM's TPC Spec axle set of worn tires, place the new tires on the rear axle. number is molded onto the tire's Mixing tires of different sizes, sidewall near the tire size. If the Winter tires with the same speed brands, or types may cause tires have an all-season tread rating as the original equipment loss of control of the vehicle, design, the TPC spec number tires may not be available for H, resulting in a crash or other will be followed by MS, for mud V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated vehicle damage. Use the and snow. See Tire Sidewall tires. Never exceed the winter correct size, brand, and type Labeling on page 10‑41. tire's maximum speed capability of tire on all wheels. GM recommends replacing worn when using winter tires with a tires in complete sets of four. lower speed rating. Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to maintain the performance of the vehicle. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (55,1)

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The Tire and Loading { WARNING Information Label indicates the { WARNING Using bias-ply tires on the original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, vehicle may cause the wheel vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable rim flanges to develop cracks on page 9‑11, for the label level of performance and safety if after many miles of driving. location and more information tires not recommended for those A tire and/or wheel could fail about the Tire and Loading wheels are selected. This suddenly and cause a crash. Information label. increases the chance of a crash Use only radial-ply tires with and serious injury. Only use GM the wheels on the vehicle. Different Size Tires and specific wheel and tire systems Wheels developed for the vehicle, and have them properly installed by a If the vehicle tires must be If wheels or tires are installed that GM certified technician. replaced with a tire that does not are a different size than the original have a TPC Spec number, make equipment wheels and tires, vehicle See Buying New Tires on sure they are the same size, performance, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, page 10‑53 and Accessories and load range, speed rating, and stability, and resistance to rollover Modifications on page 10‑2. construction (radial) as the may be affected. If the vehicle has original tires. electronic systems such as antilock Vehicles that have a tire brakes, rollover airbags, traction pressure monitoring system control, electronic stability control, could give an inaccurate or All-Wheel Drive, the performance of these systems can also be low-pressure warning if non-TPC affected. Spec rated tires are installed. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑47. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (56,1)

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Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and Grading 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on or to some limited-production the government course as a tire Quality grades can be found tires. graded 100. The relative where applicable on the tire performance of tires depends sidewall between tread shoulder While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars upon the actual conditions of and maximum section width. For their use, however, and may example: and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they depart significantly from the Treadwear 200 Traction AA must also conform to federal norm due to variations in driving Temperature A safety requirements and habits, service practices and additional General Motors Tire differences in road The following information relates characteristics and climate. to the system developed by the Performance Criteria (TPC) United States National Highway standards. Traction – AA, A, B, C Traffic Safety Administration All Passenger Car Tires Must The traction grades, from (NHTSA), which grades tires by Conform to Federal Safety highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, treadwear, traction, and Requirements In Addition To and C. Those grades represent temperature performance. This These Grades. the tire's ability to stop on wet applies only to vehicles sold in Treadwear pavement as measured under the United States. The grades controlled conditions on are molded on the sidewalls of The treadwear grade is a specified government test most passenger car tires. The comparative rating based on the surfaces of asphalt and Uniform Tire Quality Grading wear rate of the tire when tested concrete. A tire marked C may (UTQG) system does not apply under controlled conditions on a have poor traction performance. to deep tread, winter tires, specified government test Warning: The traction grade compact spare tires, tires with course. For example, a tire assigned to this tire is based on Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (57,1)

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straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory road, the tires and wheels might tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum need to be rebalanced. See your acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The dealer for proper diagnosis. hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is characteristics. established for a tire that is Wheel Replacement properly inflated and not Temperature A, B, C Replace any wheel that is bent, – overloaded. Excessive speed, cracked, or badly rusted or The temperature grades are A underinflation, or excessive corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming (the highest), B, and C, loading, either separately or in loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and representing the tire's resistance combination, can cause heat wheel nuts should be replaced. to the generation of heat and its buildup and possible tire failure. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. ability to dissipate heat when Some aluminum wheels can be tested under controlled repaired. See your dealer if any of Wheel Alignment and Tire these conditions exist. conditions on a specified indoor Balance laboratory test wheel. Sustained Your dealer will know the kind of high temperature can cause the The tires and wheels were aligned wheel that is needed. material of the tire to degenerate and balanced at the factory to Each new wheel should have the provide the longest tire life and best and reduce tire life, and same load-carrying capacity, overall performance. Adjustments to diameter, width, offset and be excessive temperature can wheel alignment and tire balancing lead to sudden tire failure. The mounted the same way as the one it will not be necessary on a regular replaces. grade C corresponds to a level basis. However, check the of performance which all alignment if there is unusual tire Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel passenger car tires must meet wear or if the vehicle is pulling to nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor under the Federal Motor Safety one side or the other. If the vehicle System (TPMS) sensors with new Standard No. 109. Grades B and vibrates when driving on a smooth GM original equipment parts. A represent higher levels of Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (58,1)

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{ WARNING { WARNING { WARNING Using the wrong replacement Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel the parts to which it is tightened wheel nuts can cause nuts can be dangerous. It could fastened, can make wheel the wheel to become loose and affect the braking and handling of nuts become loose after a even come off. This could lead to the vehicle. Tires can lose air, time. The wheel could come a crash. Be sure to use the and cause loss of control, causing off and cause a crash. When correct wheel nuts. If you have to a crash. Always use the correct changing a wheel, remove any replace them, be sure to get new wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel rust or dirt from places where GM original equipment nuts for replacement. the wheel attaches to the wheel nuts. vehicle. In an emergency, a Notice: The wrong wheel can cloth or a paper towel can be Notice: Improperly tightened also cause problems with bearing used, however, use a scraper wheel nuts can lead to brake life, brake cooling, speedometer or wire brush to remove all pulsation and rotor damage. To or odometer calibration, rust or dirt. avoid expensive brake repairs, headlamp aim, bumper height, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in vehicle ground clearance, and tire the proper sequence and to the clearance to the body and proper torque specification. chassis. { WARNING

Never use oil or grease on studs or the threads of the wheel nuts. The wheel nuts might come loose and the wheel could fall off, causing a crash. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (59,1)

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Used Replacement Wheels To properly lift this vehicle, see WARNING (Continued) Lifting the Vehicle on page 10‑3. { WARNING parts. The area damaged by the It is unusual for a tire to blowout while driving, especially if the tires Replacing a wheel with a used tire chains could cause loss of control and a crash. are maintained properly. See Tires one is dangerous. How it has on page 10‑39. If air goes out of a been used or how far it has been Use another type of traction tire, it is much more likely to leak driven may be unknown. It could device only if its manufacturer out slowly. But if there ever is a fail suddenly and cause a crash. recommends it for the vehicle's blowout, here are a few tips about When replacing wheels, use a tire size combination and road what to expect and what to do: new GM original equipment conditions. Follow that If a front tire fails, the flat tire will wheel. manufacturer's instructions. To create a drag that pulls the vehicle avoid vehicle damage, drive slow toward that side. Take your foot off Tire Chains and readjust or remove the the accelerator pedal and grip the traction device if it contacts the steering wheel firmly. Steer to vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. maintain lane position, and then { WARNING If traction devices are used, install gently brake to a stop, well off the them on the front tires. road, if possible. Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains A rear blowout, particularly on a used on a vehicle without the If a Tire Goes Flat curve, acts much like a skid and proper amount of clearance can may require the same correction as This vehicle has a tire sealant and used in a skid. Stop pressing the cause damage to the brakes, compressor kit. See Tire Sealant suspension, or other vehicle accelerator pedal and steer to and Compressor Kit on page 10‑60. straighten the vehicle. It may be (Continued) There is no spare tire, no tire very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake changing equipment, and no place to a stop, well off the road, to store a tire. if possible. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (60,1)

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3. Put the shift lever in P (Park). Tire Sealant and { WARNING See Shifting Into Park on Compressor Kit page 9‑19. Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire. 4. Turn off the engine. { WARNING Re-inflating a tire after it has been 5. Inspect the flat tire. driven on while severely Running the engine in Extended If the tire has been separated from underinflated or flat may cause a Range Mode in an enclosed area the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, with poor ventilation is dangerous. blowout and a serious crash. or has a puncture larger than Never attempt to re-inflate a tire 6 mm (¼ in), the tire is too severely Engine exhaust may enter the that has been driven on while damaged for the tire sealant and vehicle. Engine exhaust contains severely underinflated or flat. compressor kit to be effective. See carbon monoxide (CO) which Have your dealer or an authorized Roadside Assistance Program on cannot be seen or smelled. It can tire service center repair or page 13‑5. cause unconsciousness and even replace the flat tire as soon as death. Never run the engine in If the tire has a puncture less than possible. Extended Range Mode in an 6 mm (¼ in) in the tread area of the enclosed area that has no fresh tire, see Tire Sealant and air ventilation. For more If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire Compressor Kit on page 10‑60. and wheel damage by driving slowly information, see Engine Exhaust to a level place and stopping, well on page 9‑26. off the road, if possible. 1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑3. 2. Set the parking brake firmly. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (61,1)

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If this vehicle has a tire sealant and The kit includes: { WARNING compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire, tire changing equipment, Overinflating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not the tire to rupture and you or be a place to store a tire. others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the tire sealant The tire sealant and compressor and compressor kit instructions can be used to temporarily seal and inflate the tire to its punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area of the tire. It can also recommended pressure. Do not be used to inflate an exceed the recommended underinflated tire. pressure. If the tire has been separated from the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a large puncture, the tire is { WARNING too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be Storing the tire sealant and effective. See Roadside Assistance compressor kit or other Program on page 13‑5. equipment in the passenger Read and follow all of the tire compartment of the vehicle could sealant and compressor kit cause injury. In a sudden stop or instructions. collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location.

1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only) Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (62,1)

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2. On/Off Button There is only enough sealant to seal 3. Pressure Gauge one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose 4. Pressure Deflation Button assembly must be replaced. See (If equipped) “Removal and Installation of the 5. Tire Sealant Canister Sealant Canister” following. 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Using the Tire Sealant and 7. Air Only Hose (Black) Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a 8. Power Plug Punctured Tire 9. Canister Release Button (Under Follow the directions closely for Sealant/Air Hose) correct sealant usage. Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer. See “Removal and Installation of the When using the tire sealant and Sealant Canister” following. compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (63,1)

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heated environment for five minutes. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from 9. Press the on/off button (2) to This will help to inflate the tire the flat tire by turning it turn the tire sealant and faster. counterclockwise. compressor kit on. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6) The compressor will inject and wheel damage by driving slowly onto the tire valve stem. Turn it sealant and air into the tire. to a level place. Turn on the hazard clockwise until it is tight. The pressure gauge (3) will warning flashers. See Hazard 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the initially show a high pressure Warning Flashers on page 6‑3. accessory power outlet in the while the compressor pushes the See If a Tire Goes Flat on vehicle. Unplug all items from sealant into the tire. Once the page 10‑59 for other important other accessory power outlets. sealant is completely dispersed safety warnings. See Power Outlets on page 5‑7. into the tire, the pressure will Do not remove any objects that If the vehicle has an accessory quickly drop and start to rise have penetrated the tire. power outlet, do not use the again as the tire inflates with air only. 1. Remove the tire sealant and cigarette lighter. compressor kit from its storage If the vehicle only has a cigarette 10. Inflate the tire to the location. See Storing the Tire lighter, use the cigarette lighter. recommended inflation Sealant and Compressor Kit on pressure using the pressure Do not pinch the power plug gauge (3). The recommended page 10‑67. cord in the door or window. inflation pressure can be found 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (6) 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle on the Tire and Loading and the power plug (8). must be running while using the Information label. See Tire 3. Place the kit on the ground. air compressor. Pressure on page 10‑46. Make sure the tire valve stem is 8. Press and turn the selector The pressure gauge (3) may positioned close to the ground switch (1) counterclockwise to read higher than the actual tire so the hose will reach it. the Sealant + Air position. pressure while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (64,1)

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reading. The compressor may Be careful while handling the maximum speed label from the be turned on/off until the tire sealant and compressor kit sealant canister (5) and place it correct pressure is reached. as it could be warm after in a highly visible location. Notice: If the recommended usage. Do not exceed the speed on pressure cannot be reached after 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from this label until the damaged tire approximately 25 minutes, the the accessory power outlet in is repaired or replaced. vehicle should not be driven the vehicle. 17. Return the equipment to its farther. The tire is too severely 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (6) original storage location in the damaged and the tire sealant and counterclockwise to remove it vehicle. compressor kit cannot inflate the from the tire valve stem. tire. Remove the power plug from 18. Immediately drive the vehicle the accessory power outlet and 14. Replace the tire valve 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the unscrew the inflating hose from stem cap. sealant in the tire. the tire valve. See Roadside 15. Replace the sealant/air hose 19. Stop at a safe location and Assistance Program on (6), and the power plug (8) check the tire pressure. Refer page 13‑5. back in their original location. to Steps 1–11 under “Using the 11. Press the on/off button (2) to Tire Sealant and Compressor turn the tire sealant and Kit without Sealant to Inflate a compressor kit off. Tire (Not Punctured).” The tire is not sealed and will If the tire pressure has fallen continue to leak air until the more than 68 kPa (10 psi) vehicle is driven and the below the recommended sealant is distributed in the tire; inflation pressure, stop driving therefore, Steps 12–18 must be 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate the vehicle. The tire is too done immediately after to the recommended inflation severely damaged and the tire Step 11. pressure, remove the Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (65,1)

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sealant cannot seal the tire. Using the Tire Sealant and See Roadside Assistance Compressor Kit without Program on page 13‑5. Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not If the tire pressure has not Punctured) dropped more than 68 kPa To use the air compressor to inflate (10 psi) from the recommended a tire with air only and not sealant: inflation pressure, inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure. 20. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, and vehicle. 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (5) and sealant/air hose (6) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 22. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer. 23. After temporarily sealing a tire using the tire sealant and compressor kit, take the vehicle to an authorized dealer within a 161 km (100 mi) of driving to have the tire repaired or replaced. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (66,1)

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If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the and wheel damage by driving slowly accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation to a level place. Turn on the hazard vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure warning flashers. See Hazard other accessory power outlets. gauge (3). The recommended Warning Flashers on page 6‑3. See Power Outlets on page 5‑7. inflation pressure can be found See If a Tire Goes Flat on If the vehicle has an accessory on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire page 10‑59 for other important power outlet, do not use the safety warnings. cigarette lighter. Pressure on page 10‑46. 1. Remove the tire sealant and If the vehicle only has a cigarette The pressure gauge (3) may compressor kit from its storage lighter, use the cigarette lighter. read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor location. See Storing the Tire Do not pinch the power plug Sealant and Compressor Kit on is on. Turn the compressor off cord in the door or window. to get an accurate reading. The page 10‑67. 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle compressor may be turned on/ 2. Unwrap the air only hose (7) and must be running while using the off until the correct pressure is the power plug (8). air compressor. reached. 3. Place the kit on the ground. 8. Press and turn the selector If you inflate the tire higher Make sure the tire valve stem is switch (1) clockwise to the Air than the recommended positioned close to the ground Only position. pressure you can adjust the so the hose will reach it. excess pressure by pressing 9. Press the on/off button (2) to the pressure deflation 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap turn the compressor on. button (4), if equipped, until the from the flat tire by turning it The compressor will inflate the proper pressure reading is counterclockwise. tire with air only. reached. This option is only 5. Attach the air only hose (7) onto functional when using the air the tire valve stem by turning it only hose (7). clockwise until it is tight. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (67,1)

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11. Press the on/off button (2) to 4. Replace with a new canister turn the tire sealant and which is available from your compressor kit off. dealer. Be careful while handling the 5. Push the new canister into tire sealant and compressor kit place. as it could be warm after usage. Storing the Tire Sealant 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from and Compressor Kit the accessory power outlet in To access the tire sealant and the vehicle. compressor kit: 13. Disconnect the air only hose 1. Open the hatch. See Hatch on (7) from the tire valve stem by The tire sealant and compressor kit page 2‑13. turning it counterclockwise, and has an accessory adapter located in replace the tire valve stem cap. a compartment on the bottom of its 2. Lift the cover. 14. Replace the air only hose (7) housing that may be used to inflate and the power plug (8) and air mattresses, balls, etc. cord back in their original locations. Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister 15. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the To remove the sealant canister: vehicle. 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 2. Press the canister release button (9). 3. Pull up and remove the canister. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (68,1)

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3. Remove the tire sealant and Jump Starting compressor kit. { WARNING Jump starting is connecting jumper To store the tire sealant and cables between the two vehicles to Batteries are dangerous and can compressor kit, reverse the steps. enable vehicle starting. If the Volt or cause injury. Batteries contain another vehicle has a run-down acid and can explode or ignite. 12-volt battery, it can be jump They contain electricity that can started using good condition jumper burn. Follow the exact steps cables. There are different provided or injuries could occur. procedures depending on if the Volt Using an open flame near a has a run-down battery or another battery can cause battery gas to vehicle has a run-down battery. explode; you or others could be Read the appropriate procedures hurt. Battery acid can cause that follow. blindness. { WARNING Be sure the battery in the other vehicle has enough water. Add The high voltage battery cannot water if the level is low. A low be jump started either with water level could cause explosive another vehicle or battery gas to be present. charger. Personal injury, death, Battery fluid contains acid that or damage to the vehicle could can burn. If battery fluid gets in result. eyes or on skin; flush with water and get medical help immediately. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (69,1)

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2. Park both vehicles close enough { WARNING so that the jumper cables can reach both vehicles' positive (+) Electric fans can start up even and negative (−) terminals. The when the engine is not running vehicles must not touch each and can cause injury. Keep other. It could cause an hands, clothing, and tools away unwanted ground connection from any underhood electric fans. that could damage both vehicles' electrical systems. Notice: Ignoring these steps Put both vehicles in P (Park) for could result in costly damage to an automatic transmission or the vehicle that would not be electric drive unit. For a manual covered by the warranty. 1. Remote Positive (+) Terminal transmission, place the vehicle Trying to start the vehicle by 2. Remote Negative (−) Terminal in Neutral and set the parking brake. pushing or pulling it will not 1. The other vehicle used to jump work, and it could damage the start the Volt must have a 12-volt Notice: If any accessories are left vehicle. battery with a negative ground on or plugged in during the jump Jump Starting the Volt system. starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not If the Volt will not start, the 12-volt Notice: Only use a vehicle that be covered by the vehicle battery may be run down. To jump has a 12-volt system with a warranty. Whenever possible, start the Volt use the underhood negative ground for jump turn off or unplug all accessories remote positive (+) and negative (−) starting. If the other vehicle does on either vehicle when jump terminals. not have a 12-volt system with a starting the vehicle. negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 3. Turn off the ignition on the other vehicle. Turn off the radio, all lamps, and accessories that are Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (70,1)

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not needed in both vehicles. battery terminal or a remote 2. Connect the other end of the red Unplug accessories from the positive (+) terminal if available. positive (+) jumper cable to the cigarette lighter or the accessory Negative (−) jumper cable goes positive (+) terminal of the other power outlets. This avoids to negative (−) battery terminal vehicle. sparks and helps save both or a remote negative (−) terminal 3. Connect the black negative (−) batteries and accessories. if available. Do not connect jumper cable to the negative (−) 4. Locate the positive (+) and positive (+) to negative (−) or battery terminal of the other negative (−) terminals on the there will be a short that may vehicle battery. Do not let the other vehicle. damage the battery and other other end touch anything until parts of the vehicle. 5. Open the hood to locate the the next step. positive (+) and negative (−) Notice: If the jumper cables are 4. Connect the other end of the terminals on your Volt. Open the connected or removed in the black negative (−) jumper cable access cover for the remote wrong order, electrical shorting to the remote negative (−) positive (+) terminal (1). The may occur and damage the terminal (2) of your Volt. remote negative (−) terminal (2) vehicle. The repairs would not be for the Volt is a stud marked covered by the vehicle warranty. 5. Push the POWER O button to GND (−) on the driver side of the Always connect and remove the start. This will wake up the engine compartment. jumper cables in the correct electronics on the Volt. After the order, making sure that the instrument cluster initializes, the 6. Check that the jumper cables do cables do not touch each other or Volt will use power from the high not have loose or missing other metal. voltage battery to charge the insulation or a shock could result Connecting the Jumper Cables 12-volt battery. The jumper and the vehicles could be cables can then be damaged. 1. Connect the red positive (+) disconnected. If the Volt does Before connecting the jumper jumper cable to the remote not start, call your dealer or cables, here are some basic positive (+) terminal (1) of your Roadside Assistance. See things to know. Positive (+) Volt. Do not let the other end of Roadside Assistance Program jumper cable goes to positive (+) the cable touch metal. on page 13‑5. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (71,1)

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Disconnecting the Jumper Cables and negative (−) terminals on the starting. If the other vehicle does 1. Disconnect the black 12-volt battery in the rear cargo not have a 12-volt system with a negative (−) jumper cable from area. Do not use the remote negative ground, both vehicles the Volt. Do not let the other end terminals under the hood. This can be damaged. of the cable touch anything until could cause a fuse to overload in 2. Park both vehicles close enough after the next step. the Volt. so that the jumper cables can 2. Disconnect the black reach both vehicles' positive (+) negative (−) jumper cable from and negative (−) terminals. The the other vehicle with the good vehicles must not touch each battery. other. It could cause an unwanted ground connection 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) that could damage both vehicles' jumper cable from the other electrical systems. vehicle. Do not let the other end of the cable touch anything until Put both vehicles in P (Park) for after the next step. an automatic transmission or electric drive unit. For a manual 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) transmission, place the vehicle jumper cable from the Volt. in Neutral and set the parking brake. 5. Return the positive (+) and 1. Positive (+) Terminal negative (−) terminal covers to Notice: If any accessories are left 2. Negative (−) Terminal their original positions. on or plugged in during the jump 1. Check the other vehicle. It must Jump Starting Another Vehicle starting procedure, they could be have a 12-volt battery with a damaged. The repairs would not When using the Volt to jump start negative ground system. be covered by the vehicle another vehicle with a run-down Notice: Only use a vehicle that warranty. Whenever possible, battery, jumper cables are has a 12-volt system with a connected directly to the positive (+) negative ground for jump Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (72,1)

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turn off or unplug all accessories 6. Check that the jumper cables do Notice: If the jumper cables are on either vehicle when jump not have loose or missing connected or removed in the starting the vehicle. insulation or a shock could result wrong order, electrical shorting 3. Turn off both vehicles. Turn off and the vehicles could be may occur and damage the the radio, all lamps, and damaged. vehicle. The repairs would not be accessories that are not needed Before connecting the jumper covered by the vehicle warranty. in both vehicles. Unplug cables, here are some basic Always connect and remove the accessories from the cigarette things to know. Positive (+) jumper cables in the correct lighter or the accessory power jumper cable goes to positive (+) order, making sure that the outlets. This avoids sparks and battery terminal or a remote cables do not touch each other or helps save both batteries and positive (+) terminal if available. other metal. accessories. Negative (−) jumper cable goes Connecting the Jumper Cables to remote negative (−) terminal if 4. Locate the positive (+) and 1. Connect the red positive (+) negative (−) terminals on the available, or a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or a solid jumper cable to the positive (+) vehicle with the run-down terminal of the other vehicle with battery. engine ground on the vehicle with the run-down battery. the run-down battery. Use a 5. Locate the positive (+) and remote positive (+) terminal if negative (−) battery terminals on Do not connect positive (+) to available. Do not let the other the Volt. The access cover is negative (−) or there will be a end touch metal. under the load floor access short that may damage the battery or other parts of the 2. Connect the other end of the red cover in the rear cargo area. positive (+) jumper cable to the Open the access covers for the vehicle. Do not connect the negative (−) cable to the positive (+) battery terminal of positive (+) terminal (1) and the the Volt. negative (−) terminal (2). negative (−) terminal on the run-down battery because this can cause sparks. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (73,1)

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3. Connect the black negative (−) Disconnecting the Jumper Cables Towing jumper cable to the negative (−) 1. Disconnect the black battery terminal of the Volt. Do negative (−) jumper cable from Towing the Vehicle not let the other end touch the other vehicle that had the anything until the next step. run-down battery. Do not let the Notice: Incorrectly towing a 4. Make the final connection to a other end of the cable touch disabled vehicle may cause heavy, unpainted metal engine anything until after the next step. damage to the vehicle. The part or to the remote negative (−) disabled vehicle should be towed 2. Disconnect the black on a flatbed car carrier. Use care terminal on the other vehicle negative (−) jumper cable from with the run-down battery. when there is low ground the Volt. clearance and/or special 5. Press the POWER O button to 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) equipment. start the Volt. This will wake up jumper cable from the Volt. Do Attempting to pull the vehicle the electronics on the Volt. The not let the other end of the cable onto a flatbed without following engine will only start if it is touch anything until after the the proper steps could damage needed. next step. the vehicle. 6. Try to start the other vehicle that 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) Consult your dealer or a had the run-down battery. If it jumper cable from the other professional towing service if the will not start after a few tries, it vehicle. disabled vehicle must be towed. probably needs service. 5. Return the positive (+) and See Roadside Assistance Program negative (−) terminal covers to on page 13‑5. their original positions. To load a vehicle onto a flatbed carrier: 1. The vehicle must be on a flat surface. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (74,1)

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2. The front tires must be properly inflated. If necessary, move a rear tire to the front to replace a flat or damaged tire.

4. Place a 1.2 m (4 ft) X 102 mm 5. Ramps (2) are required for the (4 in) X 102 mm (4 in) wood front fascia (3) to clear the beam (4) under the front cradle flatbed (1). The ramp height crossmember (3), and on top of should be approximately 102 mm both tow chains (5) to ensure the (4 in). Lower the flatbed onto the 3. Place the tow chain hooks (2) tow chains do not come into set of ramps. into one of the torque box contact with the front fascia (1). Notice: If ramps are not used, the openings (1) behind the front Try to minimize the contact of front fascia will come into contact wheels. the chains with the flexible with the flatbed and may cause air dam (2). damage. Always use ramps. 6. After the front tires are on the flatbed adjust the flatbed upward to provide additional clearance between the air dam, fascia, and flatbed. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (75,1)

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7. When the fascia has enough clearance to clear the flatbed, lower the flatbed, and finish pulling the vehicle onto the flatbed.

If the vehicle is parked off the Notice: When using tow straps to shoulder of the road, at an angle move the vehicle, damage may that it cannot be pulled onto a occur if the tow straps contact flatbed, a hook/chain can be placed the rear fascia. Do not let the tow into either of the front torque box straps contact the rear fascia. openings to pull the vehicle onto a If you cannot access the front 8. Secure the vehicle to the flat surface. Make sure that the torque box openings, wrap a tow flatbed (2) using nonabrasive chains do not come in contact with strap through one, or both of the straps (1) through all four wheel the rocker panel (1) or the front rear trailing arms (1) between the openings and secure the straps fascia (2). bushing and torque tube, and pull to the flatbed (2). the vehicle onto a flat surface. Do not wrap the tow strap around the rear torque tube (2). Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (76,1)

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Recreational Vehicle . Whether the vehicle has the damaged. Repairs would not be proper towing equipment. See covered by the vehicle warranty. Towing your dealer or trailering Do not tow the vehicle with all Recreational vehicle towing refers to professional for additional advice four wheels on the ground. towing the vehicle behind another and equipment recommendations. The vehicle was not designed to be vehicle such as a motor home. The towed with all four wheels on the two most common types of . Is the vehicle ready to be towed. ground. If the vehicle must be recreational vehicle towing are Just as preparing the vehicle for towed, a dolly should be used. See known as dinghy towing and dolly a long trip, make sure the “Dolly Towing” that follows for more towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle is prepared to be towed. information. vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towing the Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing from the Front vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly. Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: . The towing capacity of the towing vehicle. Read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. . How far the vehicle can be towed. Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how Notice: If the vehicle is towed long they can tow. with all four wheels on the ground, the drive unit could be Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (77,1)

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The vehicle can be towed from the Dolly Towing from the Rear Appearance Care front using a dolly. To tow the vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: Exterior Care 1. Attach the dolly to the tow Washing the Vehicle vehicle following the dolly To preserve the vehicle's finish, manufacturer's instructions. wash it often and out of direct 2. Drive the front wheels onto the sunlight. dolly. Notice: Do not use 3. Put the shift lever in P (Park). petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as 4. Set the parking brake and they can damage the vehicle's remove the key. paint, metal, or plastic parts. 5. Clamp the steering wheel in a Notice: Towing the vehicle from If damage occurs, it would not be straight-ahead position with a the rear, with the front wheels on covered by the vehicle's warranty. clamping device designed for the ground, could damage the Approved cleaning products can towing. drive unit, and front fascia. Do be obtained from your dealer. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. not tow the vehicle from the rear Follow all manufacturer with the front wheels on the directions regarding correct 7. Release the parking brake. ground. product usage, necessary safety 8. Check for adequate rear fascia precautions, and appropriate to ground clearance. disposal of any vehicle care product. Notice: Avoid using high-pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (78,1)

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exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) If necessary, use non-abrasive Protecting Exterior Bright Metal can result in damage or removal cleaners that are marked safe for Parts of paint and decals. painted surfaces to remove foreign Regularly clean bright metal parts Rinse the vehicle well, before matter. with water or chrome polish on washing and after, to remove all Occasional hand waxing or mild chrome or stainless steel trim, cleaning agents completely. If they polishing should be done to remove if necessary. are allowed to dry on the surface, residue from the paint finish. See For aluminum, never use auto or they could stain. your dealer for approved cleaning chrome polish, steam, or caustic Dry the finish with a soft, clean products. soap to clean. A coating of wax, chamois or an all-cotton towel to Do not apply waxes or polishes to rubbed to high polish, is avoid surface scratches and water uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, recommended for all bright metal spotting. decals, simulated wood, or flat paint parts. as damage can occur. Finish Care Front Air Deflector Notice: Machine compounding or Application of aftermarket clearcoat aggressive polishing on a sealant/wax materials is not basecoat/clearcoat paint finish recommended. If painted surfaces may damage it. Use only are damaged, see your dealer to non-abrasive waxes and polishes have the damage assessed and that are made for a basecoat/ repaired. Foreign materials such as clearcoat paint finish on the calcium chloride and other salts, ice vehicle. melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from To keep the paint finish looking new, industrial chimneys, etc., can keep the vehicle garaged or damage the vehicle's finish if they covered whenever possible. remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. 1. Outer Air Deflector Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (79,1)

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2. Inner Air Deflector a buildup of vehicle wash/wax a tire dressing, always wipe off 3. Tab treatments may cause wiper any overspray from all painted streaking. surfaces on the vehicle. 4. Slot Replace the wiper blades if they are Wheels and Trim — Aluminum The front air deflector directs the air worn or damaged. Damage can be or Chrome flow under the vehicle. caused by extreme dusty Use a soft, clean cloth with mild If it becomes detached, insert the conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, soap and water to clean the wheels. Tab into the Slot. Repeat for the snow and ice. After rinsing thoroughly with clean other side. Weatherstrips water, dry with a soft, clean towel. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Apply silicone grease on A wax may then be applied. Lenses and Emblems weatherstrips to make them last Notice: Chrome wheels and other Use only lukewarm or cold water, a longer, seal better, and not stick or chrome trim may be damaged if soft cloth, and a car washing soap squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips the vehicle is not washed after to clean exterior lamps and lenses. once a year. Black marks from driving on roads that have been Follow instructions under "Washing rubber material on painted surfaces sprayed with magnesium, the Vehicle" earlier in this section. can be removed by rubbing with a calcium, or sodium chloride. clean cloth. See Recommended These chlorides are used on Windshield and Wiper Blades Fluids and Lubricants on roads for conditions such as ice page 11 12. Clean the outside of the windshield ‑ and dust. Always wash the with glass cleaner. chrome with soap and water after Tires exposure. Clean rubber blades using lint-free Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Notice: To avoid surface damage, cloth or paper towel soaked with clean the tires. windshield washer fluid or a mild do not use strong soaps, detergent. Wash the windshield Notice: Using petroleum-based chemicals, abrasive polishes, thoroughly when cleaning the tire dressing products on the cleaners, brushes, or cleaners blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and vehicle may damage the paint that contain acid on aluminum or finish and/or tires. When applying chrome-plated wheels. Use only Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (80,1)

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approved cleaners. Also, never with a clean cloth will make them Finish Damage drive a vehicle with aluminum or last longer, seal better, and not stick Quickly repair minor chips and chrome-plated wheels through an or squeak. scratches with touch-up materials automatic car wash that uses available from your dealer to avoid silicone carbide tire cleaning Underbody Maintenance corrosion. Larger areas of finish brushes. Damage could occur Use plain water to flush dirt and damage can be corrected in your and the repairs would not be debris from the vehicle's underbody. dealer's body and paint shop. covered by the vehicle warranty. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. If not Chemical Paint Spotting Steering, Suspension, and removed, rust and corrosion can Airborne pollutants can fall upon Chassis Components develop. and attack painted vehicle surfaces Visually inspect front and rear Sheet Metal Damage causing blotchy, ring-shaped suspension and steering system for discolorations, and small, irregular damaged, loose, or missing parts or If the vehicle is damaged and dark spots etched into the paint signs of wear. Inspect the power requires sheet metal repair or surface. steering for proper hook-up, binding, replacement, make sure the body leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually repair shop applies anti-corrosion check constant velocity joints, material to parts repaired or Interior Care rubber boots, and axle seals for replaced to restore corrosion To prevent dirt particle abrasions, leaks. protection. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Immediately remove any soils. Note Body Component Lubrication Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion that newspapers or dark garments Lubricate all key lock cylinders, protection while maintaining the that can transfer color to home hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the vehicle warranty. furnishings can also permanently steel fuel door hinge unless the transfer color to the vehicle's components are plastic. Applying interior. silicone grease on weatherstrips Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (81,1)

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Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. Wipe droplets soap solution, immediately remove . Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth. hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect sharp object to remove a soil Commercial glass cleaners may be repellent from all interior surfaces or from any interior surface. used, if necessary, after cleaning permanent damage may result. . Never use a brush with stiff the interior glass with plain water. Your dealer may have products for bristles. Notice: To prevent scratching, cleaning the interior. Use cleaners never use abrasive cleaners on specifically designed for the . Never rub any surface automotive glass. Abrasive surfaces being cleaned to prevent aggressively or with excessive cleaners or aggressive cleaning permanent damage. Apply all pressure. may damage the rear window cleaners directly to the cleaning . Do not use laundry detergents or defogger. cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly dishwashing soaps with on any switches or controls. degreasers. For liquid cleaners, Notice: Cleaning the windshield Cleaners should be removed use approximately 20 drops per with water during the first three to quickly. Never allow cleaners to 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. six months of ownership will remain on the surface being A concentrated soap solution will reduce tendency to fog. cleaned for extended periods leave a residue that creates Speaker Covers of time. streaks and attracts dirt. Do not Cleaners may contain solvents that use solutions that contain strong Vacuum around a speaker cover can become concentrated in the or caustic soap. gently, so that the speaker will not interior. Before using cleaners, read be damaged. Clean spots with just . Do not heavily saturate the water and mild soap. and adhere to all safety instructions upholstery when cleaning. on the label. While cleaning the interior, maintain adequate . Do not use solvents or cleaners ventilation by opening the doors and containing solvents. windows. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (82,1)

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Coated Moldings To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before Coated moldings should be cleaned. 1. Saturate a clean lint-free colorfast cloth with water or club using a commercial upholstery . When lightly soiled, wipe with a soda. Microfiber cloth is cleaner or spot lifter. If ring sponge or soft lint-free cloth recommended to prevent lint formation occurs, clean the entire dampened with water. transfer to the fabric or carpet. fabric or carpet. . When heavily soiled, use warm 2. Remove excess moisture by Following the cleaning process, a soapy water. gently wringing until water does paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture. Fabric/Carpet/Suede not drip from the cleaning cloth. Start by vacuuming the surface 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces using a soft brush attachment. If a soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and rotating brush attachment is being center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays used during vacuuming, only use it a clean area frequently to For vehicles with high gloss on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, prevent forcing the soil in to the surfaces or vehicle displays, use a gently remove as much of the soil fabric. microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. as possible using one of the 4. Continue gently rubbing the Before wiping the surface with the following techniques: soiled area until there is no microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle . Gently blot liquids with a paper longer any color transfer from brush to remove dirt that could towel. Continue blotting until no the soil to the cleaning cloth. scratch the surface. Then use the more soil can be removed. 5. If the soil is not completely microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to clean. Never use window cleaners . removed, use a mild soap For solid soils, remove as much or solvents. Periodically hand wash as possible prior to vacuuming. solution followed only by club soda or plain water. the microfiber cloth separately, using mild soap. Do not use bleach If the soil is not completely or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly removed, it may be necessary to and air dry before next use. use a commercial upholstery Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (83,1)

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Notice: Do not attach a device the appearance and feel of leather Care of Safety Belts with a suction cup to the display. or soft trim and are not Keep belts clean and dry. This may cause damage and recommended. would not be covered by the Do not use cleaners that increase { WARNING warranty. gloss, especially on the instrument Instrument Panel, Leather, panel. Reflected glare can decrease Do not bleach or dye safety belts. Vinyl, and Other Plastic visibility through the windshield It may severely weaken them. In Surfaces under certain conditions. a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Use a soft microfiber cloth Notice: Use of air fresheners may Clean safety belts only with mild dampened with water to remove cause permanent damage to dust and loose dirt. For a more plastics and painted surfaces. soap and lukewarm water. thorough cleaning, use a soft If an air freshener comes in contact with any plastic or microfiber cloth dampened with a Floor Mats mild soap solution. painted surface in the vehicle, blot immediately and clean with a Notice: Soaking or saturating soft cloth dampened with a mild { WARNING leather, especially perforated soap solution. Damage caused by leather, as well as other interior air fresheners would not be If a floor mat is the wrong size or surfaces, may cause permanent covered by the vehicle warranty. is not properly installed, it can damage. Wipe excess moisture interfere with the pedals. from these surfaces after Cargo Cover and Interference with the pedals can cleaning and allow them to dry Convenience Net cause unintended acceleration naturally. Never use heat, steam, Wash with warm water and mild and/or increased stopping spot lifters, or spot removers. Do detergent. Do not use chlorine distance which can cause a crash not use cleaners that contain bleach. Rinse with cold water, and and injury. Make sure the floor silicone or wax-based products. then dry completely. mat does not interfere with the Cleaners containing these pedals. solvents can permanently change Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (84,1)

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Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats . The original equipment floor Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove. vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals. Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals. . Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn it over. . Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat . Use only a single floor mat on retainer openings over the carpet the driver side. retainers and snap into position. . Do not place one floor mat on Make sure the floor mat is properly top of another. secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (1,1)

Service and Maintenance 11-1

General Information technicians, the dealer is the place Service and for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help blades. protect against major repair General Information ...... 11-1 Notice: Damage caused by expenses resulting from neglect or improper maintenance can lead to Maintenance Schedule inadequate maintenance. It may costly repairs and may not be Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-2 also help to maintain the value of covered by the vehicle warranty. the vehicle if it is sold. It is the Maintenance intervals, checks, Special Application Services responsibility of the owner to have inspections, recommended fluids, Special Application all required maintenance performed. Services ...... 11-8 and lubricants are important to Your dealer has trained technicians keep the vehicle in good working Additional Maintenance who can perform required condition. and Care maintenance using genuine The Tire Rotation and Required Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have Services are the responsibility of the and Care ...... 11-8 up to date tools and equipment for ‐ ‐ vehicle owner. It is recommended to fast and accurate diagnostics. Many have your dealer perform these Recommended Fluids, dealers have extended evening and services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Lubricants, and Parts Saturday hours, courtesy Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Recommended Fluids and transportation, and online keep the vehicle in good working Lubricants ...... 11-12 scheduling to assist with service condition, improves fuel economy, Maintenance Replacement needs. Parts ...... 11-13 and reduces vehicle emissions. Your dealer recognizes the Because of the way people use Maintenance Records importance of providing vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Maintenance Records ...... 11-14 competitively priced maintenance There may need to be more and repair services. With trained Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

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frequent checks and services. . Used for high speed or Maintenance The Additional Required competitive driving. Services ‐ Normal are for . Used for taxi, police, or delivery Schedule vehicles that: service. Owner Checks and Services . Carry passengers and cargo Refer to the information in the within recommended limits on Maintenance Schedule Additional At Each Fuel Stop the Tire and Loading Information Required Services ‐ Severe chart. . Check the engine oil level. See label. See Vehicle Load Limits Engine Oil on page 10‑9. on page 9‑11. { WARNING Once a Month . Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving Performing maintenance work can . Check the tire inflation limits. be dangerous and can cause pressures. See Tire Pressure on serious injury. Perform page 10‑46. . Use the recommended fuel. See maintenance work only if the Fuel on page 9‑55. . Inspect the tires for wear. See required information, proper tools, Tire Inspection on page 10‑51. Refer to the information in the and equipment are available. . Check the windshield washer Maintenance Schedule Additional If they are not, see your dealer to fluid level. See Washer Fluid on Required Services ‐ Normal chart. have a trained technician do the page 10‑19. The Additional Required work. See Doing Your Own Services ‐ Severe are for vehicles Service Work on page 10‑5. . Engine, power electronics, and that are: high voltage battery pack coolant level checks. See . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Cooling System (Engine) on in hot weather. page 10‑14 or Cooling System . Mainly driven in hilly or (High Voltage Battery) on mountainous terrain. page 10‑15 or Cooling System . Frequently towing a trailer. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (3,1)

Service and Maintenance 11-3

(Power Electronics and Charger 3,000 mi since the last service. worn or damaged wiper blades. Modules) on page 10‑16 for Reset the oil life system when the See Wiper Blade Replacement more information. oil is changed. on page 10‑25. Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required . Check tire inflation pressures. Services Every 12 000 km/ See Tire Pressure on Every 24 months or when the page 10‑46. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON 7,500 mi . message displays, change the Rotate the tires, if recommended for Inspect tire wear. See Tire engine oil and filter as soon as the vehicle, and perform the Inspection on page 10‑51. possible, within the next 1 000 km/ following services. See Tire . Visually check for fluid leaks. 600 mi. The engine oil and filter Rotation on page 10‑52. . must be changed at least once Inspect engine air cleaner filter. every 24 months. After each oil and . Check engine oil level and oil See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on filter change, the oil life system must life percentage. If needed, page 10‑12. change engine oil and filter, and be reset. See Engine Oil Life . Inspect brake system. System on page 10 12. More reset oil life system. See Engine ‑ . Visually inspect steering, frequent changes may be required Oil on page 10‑9 and Engine Oil suspension, and chassis when the vehicle is exposed to a Life System on page 10‑12. components for damaged, loose, corrosive environment, such as . Check engine coolant level. See or missing parts or signs of areas of high humidity, along an Engine Coolant on page 10‑16. wear. See Exterior Care on ocean coast, and/or areas that . Check windshield washer fluid page 10 77. apply road salt during winter. ‑ level. See Washer Fluid on . Check restraint system Your trained dealer technician can page 10‑19. components. See Safety System perform this work. If the engine oil . Visually inspect windshield wiper Check on page 3 15. life system is reset accidentally, ‑ blades for wear, cracking, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/ . Visually inspect fuel system for or contamination. See Exterior damage or leaks. Care on page 10‑77. Replace Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (4,1)

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. Visually inspect exhaust system . Check accelerator pedal for and nearby heat shields for damage, high effort, or binding. loose or damaged parts. Replace if needed. . Lubricate body components. See . Visually inspect gas strut for Exterior Care on page 10‑77. signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open . Check electrical drive unit shift lock control function. See ability of the strut. See your Electric Drive Unit Shift Lock dealer if service is required. Control Function Check on . Check tire sealant expiration page 10‑24. date, if equipped. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on . Check parking brake and automatic transmission park page 10‑60. mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10‑25. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (5,1)

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Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Normal (1) Or every four years, whichever comes first. (2) Or every five years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System (Engine) on page 10‑14 or Cooling System (High Voltage Battery) on page 10‑15 or Cooling System (Power Electronics and Charger Modules) on page 10‑16. (3) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. (4) Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (7,1)

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11-8 Service and Maintenance

Footnotes — Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services — Severe Services Maintenance and Care (1) Or every four years, whichever . Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important comes first. Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly (2) Or every five years, whichever components every 5 000 km/ may help to avoid future costly comes first. See Cooling System 3,000 mi. repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional (Engine) on page 10‑14 or Cooling . Have underbody flushing service System (High Voltage Battery) on performed once a year. maintenance services may be page 10 15 or Cooling System required. It is recommended ‑ . Have air conditioning system (Power Electronics and Charger that your dealer perform these flushed and refilled and services their trained dealer Modules) on page 10‑16. — desiccant replaced every technicians know your vehicle best. (3) Or every 10 years, whichever ten years. Your dealer can also perform a comes first. thorough assessment with a (4) Inspect for fraying, excessive multi-point inspection to recommend cracking, or damage; replace, when your vehicle may need if needed. attention. The following list is intended to explain the services and conditions to look for that may indicate services are required. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (9,1)

Service and Maintenance 11-9

Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure additional electrical accessories. that there are no cracks or leaks. . Signs of brake wear may include With a multi-point inspection, your . To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing start the vehicle, maintain a noises, or difficulty stopping. dealer can inspect the hoses and battery with full cranking power. advise if replacement is needed. . Trained dealer technicians have . Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment Lamps the diagnostic equipment to test to inspect the brakes and Properly working headlamps, the battery and ensure that the recommend quality parts taillamps, and brake lamps are connections and cables are engineered for the vehicle. important to see and be seen on corrosion-free. Fluids the road. . Belts Proper fluid levels and approved Signs that the headlamps need attention include dimming, failure . Belts may need replacing if they fluids protect the vehicle’s systems squeak or show signs of and components. See to light, cracking, or damage. cracking or splitting. Recommended Fluids and The brake lamps need to be checked periodically to ensure Lubricants on page 11‑12 for GM . Trained dealer technicians have that they light when braking. access to tools and equipment approved fluids. . With a multi-point inspection, to inspect the belts and . Engine oil and windshield recommend adjustment or washer fluid levels should be your dealer can check the lamps replacement when necessary. checked at every fuel fill. and note any concerns. . Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (10,1)

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Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the Wheel Alignment Shocks and struts help aid in control tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Wheel alignment is critical for for a smoother ride. split in the tire. ensuring that the tires deliver . Trained dealer technicians can optimal wear and performance. . Signs of wear may include inspect and recommend the right steering wheel vibration, bounce/ . Signs that the alignment may sway while braking, longer tires. Your dealer can also need to be adjusted include stopping distance, or uneven provide tire/wheel balancing pulling, improper vehicle tire wear. services to ensure smooth handling, or unusual tire wear. vehicle operation at all speeds. . As part of the multi-point Your dealer sells and services . Your dealer has the required inspection, trained dealer name brand tires. equipment to ensure proper technicians can visually inspect wheel alignment. the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care Windshield of leaking, blown seals, To help keep the vehicle looking like or damage, and can advise new, vehicle care products are For safety, appearance, and the when service is needed. available from your dealer. For best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear. Tires information on how to clean and protect the vehicle’s interior and . Signs of damage include Tires need to be properly inflated, exterior, see Interior Care on scratches, cracks, and chips. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining page 10‑80 and Exterior Care on . the tires can save money, fuel, and page 10‑77. Trained dealer technicians can can reduce the risk of tire failure. inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement . Signs that the tires need to be if needed. replaced include three or more visible treadwear indicators; cord or fabric showing through the Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (11,1)

Service and Maintenance 11-11

Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. . Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber. . Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (12,1)

11-12 Service and Maintenance

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. Engine Cooling System Premix DEX-COOL (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456). See Engine Coolant on page 10‑16. High Voltage Battery Cooling System Premix DEX-COOL (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456). Power Electronics Cooling System Premix DEX-COOL (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456). Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88863461, in Canada 88863462). Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Electric Drive Unit DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (13,1)

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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood and Hatch Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481.

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 20871244 A3148C Engine Oil Filter 55352643 PF65 Spark Plugs 55564962 41-119 Wiper Blades Driver – 65 cm (25.6 in) 22742323 — Passenger – 65 cm (25.6 in) 22742324 — Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (14,1)

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Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (15,1)

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Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (17,1)

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Technical Data 12-1

Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle's engine, Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 parts. See “Engine Specifications” Service Parts Identification under Capacities and Specifications Label ...... 12-1 on page 12‑2 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ...... 12-2 Service Parts Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3 Identification Label The label is inside the right rear cargo storage door and has the following information: . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This legal identifier is in the front . Model designation. corner of the instrument panel, on . Paint information. the left side of the vehicle. It can be . seen through the windshield from Production options and special outside. The VIN also appears on equipment. the Vehicle Certification and Service Do not remove this label from the Parts labels and certificates of title vehicle. and registration. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

12-2 Technical Data

Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Cooling Systems Engine 7.3 L 7.7 qt High Voltage Battery 5.8 L 6.2 qt Power Electronics 2.8 L 3.0 qt Engine Oil with Filter 3.5 L 3.7 qt Fuel Tank 35.2 L 9.3 gal Electric Drive Unit 8.45 L 8.93 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140Y 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (3,1)

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Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Electric Drive Unit Spark Plug Gap 1.4L L4 4 Automatic 0.7 mm (0.027 in)

Engine Drive Belt Routing Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (4,1)

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Customer Information 13-1

Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information Customer Reporting Safety Defects to Information the United States Government ...... 13-12 Customer Satisfaction Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction Government ...... 13-13 important to your dealer and to Procedure ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ...... 13-13 Customer Assistance with the sales transaction or the Offices ...... 13-3 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes, Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 however, despite the best intentions GM Mobility Reimbursement Privacy ...... 13-13 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 of all concerned, misunderstandings Program ...... 13-5 ® can occur. If your concern has not Roadside Assistance OnStar ...... 13-14 Infotainment System ...... 13-15 been resolved to your satisfaction, Program ...... 13-5 the following steps should be taken: Scheduling Service Radio Frequency Appointments ...... 13-7 Identification (RFID) ...... 13-15 STEP ONE: Discuss your concern Courtesy Transportation Radio Frequency with a member of dealership Program ...... 13-7 Statement ...... 13-15 management. Normally, concerns Collision Damage Repair . . . . 13-9 can be quickly resolved at that level. Service Publications If the matter has already been Ordering Information ...... 13-11 reviewed with the sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of your dealership or the general manager. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

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STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's may reject it and proceed with any resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest other venue for relief available further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. to you. Chevrolet Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-877‐486‐5846 Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free (1‐877‐4‐Volt Info). In Canada, dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at call General Motors of Canada sure you are completely satisfied the following address: Customer Care Centre at with the new vehicle. However, BBB Auto Line Program 1-800-263-3777 (English), if you continue to remain unsatisfied or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Council of Better Business after following the procedure Bureaus, Inc. We encourage you to call the outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard toll-free number in order to give the can file with the Better Business ® Suite 800 inquiry prompt attention. Have the Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program Arlington, VA 22203-1838 following information available to to enforce your rights. give the Customer Assistance Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto representative: out-of-court program administered . Vehicle Identification Number by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all (VIN). This is available from the Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of vehicle registration or title, or the disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by plate at the top left of the the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other instrument panel and visible Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves through the windshield. be required to resort to this informal the right to change eligibility dispute resolution program prior to limitations and/or discontinue its . Dealership name and location. filing a court action, use of the participation in this program. . Vehicle delivery date and program is free of charge and your present mileage. case will generally be heard within Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (3,1)

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STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Offices addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Chevrolet encourages customers to procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care call the toll-free number for and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program. The Mediation/Arbitration Program United States and Puerto Rico General Motors of Canada Limited c/o Customer Care Centre has committed to binding arbitration General Motors of Canada Limited Chevrolet Motor Division of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Chevrolet Customer Assistance factory-related vehicle service 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Center claims. The program provides for Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 P.O. Box 33170 the review of the facts involved by Detroit, MI 48232-5170 an impartial third party arbiter, and The inquiry should be accompanied www.Chevrolet.com may include an informal hearing by the Vehicle Identification before the arbiter. The program is Number (VIN). 1-877-486-5846 (1-877-4-Volt Info) designed so that the entire dispute 1-800-833-2438 (For Text settlement process, from the time Telephone Devices (TTYs)) you file your complaint to the final Roadside Assistance: decision, should be completed in 1-888-811-1926 about 70 days. We believe our From U.S. Virgin Islands: impartial program offers advantages 1-800-496-9994 over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (4,1)

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Canada Assistance Center. Any TTY user in I (Service History): View the U.S. can communicate with General Motors of Canada Limited printable dealer-recorded service Chevrolet by dialing: Customer Care Centre, Mail records and self-recorded service 1-800-833-2438. TTY users in Code: CA1-163-005 records. Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. 1908 Colonel Sam Drive D (Preferred Dealer Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Online Owner Center Information): Select a preferred www.gm.ca dealer and view dealer location, 1-800-263-3777 (English) Online Owner Experience maps, phone numbers, and hours. 1-800-263-7854 (French) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com J (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text The Chevrolet online owner Information): Track the vehicle’s Telephone devices (TTYs)) experience is a one-stop resource warranty information. Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with J (Recall Information): View 1-800-268-6800 Chevrolet and keeps important active recalls or search by Vehicle Overseas vehicle-specific information in one Identification Number (VIN). See place. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Please contact the local General on page 12 1. Motors Business Unit. Membership Benefits ‑ H (Other Account Information): E (Vehicle Information): View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite Customer Assistance for Download owner manuals and view radio, and OnStar account vehicle-specific how-to videos. Text Telephone (TTY) information. Users G (Maintenance Information): F (Live Chat Support): Chat live View maintenance schedules, To assist customers who are deaf, with online help representatives. required alerts, OnStar onboard hard of hearing, or speech-impaired vehicle diagnostic information, and Visit my.chevrolet.com to register and who use Text Telephones schedule service appointments. your vehicle. (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (5,1)

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Chevrolet Owner Centre GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has (Canada) chevroletowner.ca a Mobility Program. Call Reimbursement Program 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. . Chat live with online help representatives. Roadside Assistance . Use the Vehicle Tools section. Program . Access third party enthusiast From the U.S., call 1-888-811-1926; sites and social media networks. This program is available to (Text Telephone (TTY): . Locate owner resources such as qualified applicants for cost 1-888-889-2438). lease-end, financing, and reimbursement of eligible From Canada, call 1-800-268-6800. warranty information. aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as Service is available 24 hours a day, . Retrieve your favorite articles, 365 days a year. hand controls or a wheelchair/ quizzes, tips, and multimedia scooter lift for the vehicle. galleries organized into the Calling for Assistance Features and Auto Care For more information on the limited When calling Roadside Assistance, Sections. offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or have the following information call the GM Mobility Assistance . Download the owner manual for ready: Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text your vehicle, quickly and easily. . Telephone (TTY) users, call Your name, home address, and . Find the 1-800-833-9935. home telephone number. Chevrolet-recommended . Telephone number of your maintenance services for your location. vehicle. . Location of the vehicle. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (6,1)

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. Model, year, color, and license claims are made too often, or the If the tire has been separated plate number of the vehicle. same type of claim is made many from the wheel, has damaged . Odometer reading, Vehicle times. sidewalls, or has a large puncture, the tire is too severely Identification Number (VIN), and Services Provided delivery date of the vehicle. damaged for the tire sealant and . Emergency Fuel Delivery: compressor kit to be effective. . Description of the problem. Delivery of enough fuel for the It is the owner's responsibility for Coverage vehicle to get to the nearest the repair or replacement of the service station. tire if it is not covered by the Services are provided up to 5 years/ warranty. 160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever . Lock-Out Service: Service to comes first. unlock the vehicle if you are . Battery Jump Start: Service to locked out. A remote unlock may jump start a dead battery. In the U.S., anyone driving the be available if you have OnStar. vehicle is covered. In Canada, a For security reasons, the driver Services Not Included in person driving the vehicle without must present identification Roadside Assistance permission from the owner is not before this service is given. . Impound towing caused by covered. . Emergency Tow from a Public violation of any laws. Roadside Assistance is not a part of Road or Highway: Tow to the . Legal fines. the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. nearest Chevrolet dealer for . Mounting, dismounting, Chevrolet and General Motors of warranty service, or if the vehicle or changing of snow tires, Canada Limited reserve the right to was in a crash and cannot be chains, or other traction devices. make any changes or discontinue driven. Assistance is also given the Roadside Assistance program at when the vehicle is stuck in the . Towing or services for vehicles any time without notification. sand, mud, or snow. driven on a non-public road or highway. Chevrolet and General Motors of . Flat Tire Change: Service to Canada Limited reserve the right to change a flat tire with the tire limit services or payment to an sealant and compressor kit. owner or driver if they decide the Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (7,1)

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Services Specific to Canadian Assistance advisor may give safety related. If it is, please call Vehicles permission to get local your dealership, let them know this, emergency road service. You will and ask for instructions. . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement receive payment, up to $100, If your dealer requests you to bring is approximately $5 Canadian. after sending the original receipt Diesel fuel delivery may be the vehicle for service, you are to Roadside Assistance. urged to do so as early in the work restricted. Propane and other Mechanical failures may be fuels are not provided through day as possible to allow for covered, however any cost for same-day repair. this service. parts and labor for repairs not . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle covered by the warranty are the registration is required. owner's responsibility. Courtesy Transportation Program . Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must be over Scheduling Service To enhance your ownership 250 km (150 mi) from where the Appointments experience, we and our participating trip was started to qualify. dealers are proud to offer Courtesy When the vehicle requires warranty General Motors of Canada Transportation, a customer support service, contact your dealer and Limited requires program for vehicles with the request an appointment. By pre-authorization, original Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty scheduling a service appointment detailed receipts, and a copy of Coverage period in Canada) and and advising the service consultant the repair orders. Once extended powertrain warranties in of your transportation needs, your authorization has been received, both the U.S. and Canada. dealer can help minimize your the Roadside Assistance advisor inconvenience. Several Courtesy Transportation will help to make arrangements options are available to assist in and explain how to receive If the vehicle cannot be scheduled reducing inconvenience when payment. into the service department warranty repairs are required. immediately, keep driving it until it . Alternative Service: If can be scheduled for service, assistance cannot be provided unless, of course, the problem is right away, the Roadside Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (8,1)

13-8 Customer Information

Courtesy Transportation is not a one-way or round-trip shuttle service Courtesy Rental Vehicle part of the New Vehicle Limited within reasonable time and distance Your dealer may arrange to provide Warranty. A separate booklet parameters of your dealer's area. you with a courtesy rental vehicle or entitled “Limited Warranty and reimburse you for a rental vehicle Owner Assistance Information Public Transportation or Fuel ” Reimbursement that you obtain if the vehicle is kept furnished with each new vehicle for an overnight warranty repair. If the vehicle requires overnight provides detailed warranty coverage Rental reimbursement will be limited warranty repairs, and public information. and must be supported by original transportation is used instead of receipts. This requires that you sign Transportation Options your dealer's shuttle service, the and complete a rental agreement Warranty service can generally be expense must be supported by and meet state/provincial, local, and original receipts and can only be up completed while you wait. However, rental vehicle provider requirements. to the maximum amount allowed by if you are unable to wait, GM helps Requirements vary and may include GM for shuttle service. In addition, to minimize inconvenience by minimum age requirements, providing several transportation for U.S. customers, should you insurance coverage, credit card, etc. arrange transportation through a options. Depending on the You are responsible for fuel usage friend or relative, limited circumstances, your dealer can offer charges and may also be reimbursement for reasonable fuel one of the following: responsible for taxes, levies, usage expenses may be available. Claim fees, excessive mileage, or rental Shuttle Service amounts should reflect actual costs usage beyond the completion of the and be supported by original Shuttle service is the preferred repair. means of offering Courtesy receipts. See your dealer for Transportation. Dealers may provide information regarding the allowance It may not be possible to provide a shuttle service to get you to your amounts for reimbursement of fuel like vehicle as a courtesy rental. destination with minimal interruption or other transportation costs. of your daily schedule. This includes Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (9,1)

Customer Information 13-9

Additional Program value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts Information be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any All program options, such as shuttle related failures are not covered by service, may not be available at Collision Parts that warranty. every dealer. Please contact your Genuine GM Collision parts are new dealer for specific information about Aftermarket collision parts are also parts made with the same materials availability. All Courtesy available. These are made by and construction methods as the Transportation arrangements will be companies other than GM and may parts with which the vehicle was administered by appropriate dealer not have been tested for the vehicle. originally built. Genuine GM personnel. As a result, these parts may fit Collision parts are the best choice to poorly, exhibit premature durability/ General Motors reserves the right to ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not unilaterally modify, change, appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent or discontinue Courtesy are preserved. The use of Genuine collisions. Aftermarket parts are not Transportation at any time and to GM parts can help maintain the GM covered by the GM New Vehicle resolve all questions of claim New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Limited Warranty, and any vehicle eligibility pursuant to the terms and Recycled original equipment parts failure related to such parts is not conditions described herein at its may also be used for repair. These covered by that warranty. sole discretion. parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility Collision Damage Repair prior crashes. In most cases, the GM also recommends that you If the vehicle is involved in a parts being recycled are from choose a collision repair facility that collision and it is damaged, have the undamaged sections of the vehicle. meets your needs before you ever damage repaired by a qualified A recycled original equipment GM need collision repairs. Your dealer technician using the proper part may be an acceptable choice to may have a collision repair center equipment and quality replacement maintain the vehicle's originally with GM-trained technicians and parts. Poorly performed collision designed appearance and safety state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be repairs diminish the vehicle resale performance; however, the history of able to recommend a collision repair Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (10,1)

13-10 Customer Information

center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have . Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Manufacturer (OEM) parts or . Driver license number. Protect your investment in the GM Genuine Manufacturer replacement . Owner name, address, and vehicle with comprehensive and parts. Read the lease carefully, as telephone number. collision insurance coverage. There you may be charged at the end of . are significant differences in the the lease for poor quality repairs. Vehicle license plate number. quality of coverage afforded by . If a Crash Occurs Vehicle make, model, and various insurance policy terms. model year. Many insurance policies provide If there has been an injury, call . Vehicle Identification reduced protection to the GM emergency services for help. Do not Number (VIN). vehicle by limiting compensation for leave the scene of a crash until all damage repairs by using matters have been taken care of. . Insurance company and policy aftermarket collision parts. Some Move the vehicle only if its position number. insurance companies will not puts you in danger, or you are . General description of the specify aftermarket collision parts. instructed to move it by a police damage to the other vehicle. When purchasing insurance, we officer. Choose a reputable repair facility recommend that you ensure that the Give only the necessary information vehicle will be repaired with GM that uses quality replacement parts. to police and other parties involved See “Collision Parts” earlier in this original equipment collision parts. in the crash. If such insurance coverage is not section. available from your current For emergency towing see In a crash, the sensing system may insurance carrier, consider switching Roadside Assistance Program on shut down the high voltage system. to another insurance carrier. page 13‑5. See Battery on page 10‑22 for important safety information. If an Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (11,1)

Customer Information 13-11

airbag has inflated, see What Will obligated to have the vehicle Service Bulletins You See after an Airbag Inflates? on repaired with Genuine GM parts, Service Bulletins give additional page 3 21. even if your insurance coverage ‑ technical service information does not pay the full cost. Managing the Vehicle Damage needed to knowledgeably service Repair Process If another party's insurance General Motors cars and trucks. company is paying for the repairs, Each bulletin contains instructions In the event that the vehicle requires you are not obligated to accept a to assist in the diagnosis and damage repairs, GM recommends repair valuation based on that service of the vehicle. that you take an active role in its insurance company's collision policy repair. If you have a pre-determined repair limits, as you have no Owner Information repair facility of choice, take the contractual limits with that company. Owner publications are written vehicle there, or have it towed there. In such cases, you can have control specifically for owners and intended Specify to the facility that any of the repair and parts choices as to provide basic operational required replacement collision parts long as the cost stays within information about the vehicle. The be original equipment parts, either reasonable limits. Owner Manual includes the new Genuine GM parts or recycled Maintenance Schedule for all original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications models. recycled parts will not be covered by the GM vehicle warranty. Ordering Information In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Manuals Booklet. but you must live with the repair. Service Manuals have the diagnosis RETAIL SELL PRICE: Depending on your policy limits, and repair information on the your insurance company may $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and engines, electric drive unit, axle, shipping fees. initially value the repair using suspension, brakes, electrical, aftermarket parts. Discuss this with steering, body, etc. Without Portfolio: Owner the repair professional, and insist on Manual only. Genuine GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is leased, you may be Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (12,1)

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RETAIL SELL PRICE: Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and the Vehicle Safety Hotline shipping fees. Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Current and Past Models (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov; or Technical Service Bulletins and to the United States write to: Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. Government Administrator, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. ORDER TOLL FREE: If you believe that your vehicle 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday has a defect which could cause Washington, D.C. 20590 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time a crash or could cause injury or You can also obtain other For Credit Card Orders Only death, you should immediately information about motor (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit inform the National Highway vehicle safety from Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com Traffic Safety Administration http://www.safercar.gov. (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Or write to: General Motors. Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service If NHTSA receives similar 47911 Halyard Drive complaints, it may open an Plymouth, MI 48170 investigation, and if it finds that Prices are subject to change without a safety defect exists in a group notice and without incurring of vehicles, it may order a recall obligation. Allow ample time for and remedy campaign. delivery. However, NHTSA cannot All listed prices are quoted in U.S. become involved in individual funds. Make checks payable in U.S. problems between you, your funds. dealer, or General Motors. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (13,1)

Customer Information 13-13

Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data to the Canadian to General Motors Recording and Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Privacy If you live in Canada, and you Transport Canada) in a situation like believe that the vehicle has a safety this, notify General Motors. The vehicle has a number of computers that record information defect, notify Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: immediately, and notify General about the vehicle’s performance and Chevrolet Motor Division Motors of Canada Limited. Call how it is driven. For example, the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Transport Canada at vehicle uses computer modules to Center 1-800-333-0510 or write to: monitor and control engine and P.O. Box 33170 electric drive unit performance, to Transport Canada Detroit, MI 48232-5170 monitor the conditions for airbag Road Safety Branch In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 deployment and to deploy them in a 80 rue Noel (English) or 1-800-263-7854 crash, and, if equipped, to provide Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 (French), or write: antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules General Motors of Canada Limited may store data to help the dealer Customer Care Centre, Mail technician service the vehicle. Code: CA1-163-005 Some modules may also store data 1908 Colonel Sam Drive about how the vehicle is operated, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may retain personal preferences, such as radio presets, seat positions, and temperature settings. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (14,1)

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Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are similar government office; as part of main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a GM's defense of litigation through record, in certain crash or near non-trivial crash situation occurs; no the discovery process; or, as crash-like situations, such as an air data are recorded by the EDR under required by law. Data that GM bag deployment or hitting a road normal driving conditions and no collects or receives may also be obstacle, data that will assist in personal data (e.g., name, gender, used for GM research needs or may understanding how a vehicle’s age, and crash location) are be made available to others for systems performed. The EDR is recorded. However, other parties, research purposes, where a need is designed to record data related to such as law enforcement, could shown and the data is not tied to a vehicle dynamics and safety combine the EDR data with the type specific vehicle or vehicle owner. systems for a short period of time, of personally identifying data typically 30 seconds or less. The routinely acquired during a crash OnStar® EDR in this vehicle is designed to investigation. record such data as: If the vehicle is equipped with To read data recorded by an EDR, OnStar® and has an active . How various systems in your special equipment is required, and subscription, additional data may be vehicle were operating; access to the vehicle or the EDR is collected through the OnStar . Whether or not the driver and needed. In addition to the vehicle system. This includes information passenger safety belts were manufacturer, other parties, such as about the vehicle’s operation; about buckled/fastened; law enforcement, that have the collisions involving the vehicle; the special equipment, can read the . How far (if at all) the driver was use of the vehicle and its features; information if they have access to and, in certain situations, the depressing the accelerator and/ the vehicle or the EDR. or brake pedal; and, location and approximate GPS GM will not access this data or speed of the vehicle. Refer to the . How fast the vehicle was share it with others except: with the traveling. consent of the vehicle owner or, Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (15,1)

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OnStar Terms and Conditions and GM vehicles does not use or record Privacy Statement on the OnStar personal information or link with any website. other GM system containing personal information. Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a Radio Frequency navigation system as part of the Statement infotainment system, use of the This vehicle has systems that system may result in the storage of operate on a radio frequency that destinations, addresses, telephone comply with Part 15 of the Federal numbers, and other trip information. Communications Commission (FCC) See the infotainment manual for rules and with Industry Canada information on stored data and for Standards RSS‐GEN/210/220/310. deletion instructions. Operation is subject to the following Radio Frequency two conditions: Identification (RFID) 1. The device may not cause harmful interference. RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire 2. The device must accept any pressure monitoring and ignition interference received, including system security, as well as in interference that may cause connection with conveniences such undesired operation of the as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) device. transmitters for remote door locking/ Changes or modifications to any of unlocking and starting, and these systems by other than an in-vehicle transmitters for garage authorized service facility could void door openers. RFID technology in authorization to use this equipment. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (16,1)

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OnStar 14-1

OnStar OnStar Overview Press = to: . Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview OnStar Overview ...... 14-1 . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling voice commands. OnStar Services . Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency ...... 14-2 Navigation voice commands. Security ...... 14-2 Requires the available Directions Navigation ...... 14-2 If equipped, this vehicle has a and Connections service plan. Connections ...... 14-3 comprehensive, in-vehicle system Diagnostics ...... 14-4 that can connect to a live Advisor Press Q to connect to a live for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Advisor to: OnStar Additional Information Connection, and Diagnostic . OnStar Additional Services. Verify account information or Information ...... 14-5 update contact information. The OnStar system status light is . next to the OnStar buttons. If the Get driving directions. Requires status light is: the available Directions and Connections service plan. . Solid Green: System is ready. . Receive On-Demand . Flashing Green: On a call. Diagnostics for a check of the . Red: Indicates a problem. vehicle’s key operating systems. . Receive Roadside Assistance. Press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Advisor. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

14-2 OnStar

Press the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services automatic door locks, and can help > to get a priority connection to an police locate the vehicle if it is Emergency Advisor available stolen. 24/7 to: Emergency . Get help for an emergency. With Automatic Crash Response, Navigation the built-in system can automatically . OnStar navigation requires the Be a Good Samaritan or connect to help in most crashes, Directions and Connections respond to an AMBER Alert. even if help cannot be requested. service plan. . Get crisis assistance and Press > to connect to an evacuation routes. Press Q to receive directions or Emergency Advisor. GPS have them sent to the vehicle technology is used to identify the navigation screen, if equipped. vehicle location and can provide Destinations can also be forwarded critical information to emergency to the vehicle from MapQuest.com. personnel. The Advisor is also The OnStar mapping database is trained to offer critical assistance in continuously updated. For coverage emergency situations before first maps, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) responders arrive. www.onstar.ca (Canada). Security Turn-by-Turn Navigation OnStar provides services like Stolen 1. Press Q to connect to a live Vehicle Assistance, Remote Ignition Advisor. Block, and Roadside Assistance, if the vehicle is equipped. OnStar 2. Request directions. can unlock the vehicle doors 3. Directions are downloaded to the remotely, if it is equipped with vehicle. 4. Follow the voice-guided commands. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (3,1)

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Using Voice Commands 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds Destination Download: Press Q, During a Planned Route with the last direction given, then then request the Advisor to responds with “OnStar ready,” download directions to the Cancel Route then a tone. navigation system in the vehicle. 1. Press =. System responds: 3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice After the call ends, press the “Go” “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say commands. button on the navigation screen to Cancel route. System begin driving directions. “ ” Get My Destination responds: “Do you want to Destinations can also be cancel directions?” 1. Press =. System responds: downloaded on the go. For 2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. information about eNav, Destination Download, and coverage maps see “OK, request completed, thank 2. Say “Get my destination.” you, goodbye.” System responds with address www.onstar.com (U.S.), www.onstar.ca (Canada). Route Preview and the distance to the destination, then responds with 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Connections OnStar ready, then a tone. “ ” 3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows 2. Say “Route preview.” System commands. calls to be made and received from responds with the next three the vehicle. The vehicle can also be maneuvers. Other Navigation Services controlled from a cell phone through Available from OnStar the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app. 3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice For coverage maps, see commands. OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers to send destinations from www.onstar.com (U.S.), Repeat MapQuest.com to their Turn-by-Turn www.onstar.ca (Canada). Navigation or screen-based 1. Press =. System responds: Hands-Free Calling navigation system. When ready, the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. directions will be downloaded to the 1. Press =. System responds: vehicle. “OnStar ready.” Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (4,1)

14-4 OnStar

2. Say “Call.” System responds: End a Call 2. Say “Call .” System “Please say the name or number responds: “OK, calling to call.” Press =. System responds: “Call .” ended.” 3. Say the entire number without Verify Minutes and Expiration pausing, including a “1” and the Store a Name Tag for Speed area code. System responds: Dialing Press = and say “Minutes” then “OK calling.” “Verify” to check how many minutes 1. Press =. System responds: remain and their expiration date. Calling 911 Emergency “OnStar ready.” OnStar Mobile App 1. Press =. The system responds 2. Say “Store.” System responds: “OnStar Ready,” followed by “Please say the number you Download the OnStar RemoteLink a tone. would like to store.” mobile app to select Apple, Android and BlackBerry devices to check 2. Say “Call.” The system responds 3. Say the entire number without vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire “Please say the name or number pausing. System responds: pressure; to start the vehicle (if to call.” “Please say the name tag.” equipped) or unlock it; or to connect 3. Say “911” without pausing. The 4. Pick a name tag. System to an OnStar Advisor. For OnStar system responds “911.” responds: “About to store . Does that sound OK?” compatibility, see www.onstar.com 4. Say “Call.” The system responds (U.S.), www.onstar.ca (Canada). “OK, dialing 911.” 5. Say “Yes” or say “No” to try again. System responds: “OK, Retrieve My Number storing .” Diagnostics 1. Press =. System responds: OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Place a Call Using a Stored perform a vehicle check every “OnStar ready.” Number month. It will check the engine, 2. Say My number. System “ ” 1. Press =. System responds: transmission, antilock brakes, and responds: “Your OnStar OnStar ready. major vehicle systems. It also Hands-Free Calling number is.” “ ” Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (5,1)

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checks the tire pressures, if the OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works vehicle is equipped with the Tire Automatic Crash Response, Pressure Monitoring System. If a Information Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, diagnostics check is needed Transferring Service Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle between e-mails, press Q, and an Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Advisor can run a check. Press Q to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling can assist in canceling or removing are available on most vehicles. Not account information. If OnStar all OnStar services are available receives information that vehicle everywhere or on all vehicles. For ownership has changed, OnStar more information, a full description may send a voice message to the of OnStar services, system vehicle, requesting updated account limitations, and OnStar terms and information. conditions: Reactivation for Subsequent . In the U.S. see www.onstar.com Owners (U.S.) or call 1.888.4.ONSTAR. (1.888.466.7827). Press Q and follow the prompts to . In Canada see www.onstar.ca speak to an Advisor as soon as (Canada) or call possible after acquiring the vehicle. 1.888.4.ONSTAR. The Advisor will update vehicle (1.888.466.7827). records and will explain the OnStar service offers and options available. . TTY 1-877-248-2080 . Press Q to speak with an Advisor. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (6,1)

14-6 OnStar

OnStar services require a vehicle service such as hills, tall buildings, TTY Users electrical system, wireless service, tunnels, weather, electrical system OnStar has the ability to and GPS satellite technologies to be design and architecture of the communicate to the deaf, available and operating for features vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired to function properly. These systems crash, or wireless phone network customers while in the vehicle. The may not operate if the battery is congestion or jamming. available dealer-installed TTY discharged or disconnected. See Radio Frequency Statement on system can provide in-vehicle OnStar service cannot work unless page 13‑15 for information access to all of the OnStar services, your vehicle is in a place where regarding Part 15 of the Federal except Virtual Advisor and OnStar OnStar has an agreement with a Communications Commission (FCC) Turn-by-Turn Navigation. wireless service provider for service rules and Industry Canada in that area, and the wireless Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. OnStar.com (U.S.) or OnStar.ca service provider has coverage, (Canada) network capacity, reception, and Services for People with Disabilities The website provides access to technology compatible with OnStar account information, allows service. Service involving location Advisors provide services to help management of the OnStar information about the vehicle cannot subscribers with physical disabilities subscription, and viewing of videos work unless GPS signals are and medical conditions. of each service. Get subscription available, unobstructed, and Q plan pricing and sign up for OnStar compatible with the OnStar Press for help with: Vehicle Diagnostics. Click on the hardware. OnStar service may not . Locating a gas station with an “My Account” tab on the home work if the OnStar equipment is not attendant to pump gas. page. The website navigation and properly installed or it has not been services provided may vary by . Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc., properly maintained. If equipment or country. software is added, connected, that meets accessibility needs. or modified, OnStar service may not . Providing directions to the work. Other problems beyond the closest hospital or pharmacy in control of OnStar may prevent urgent situations. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (7,1)

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OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues . In emergency situations, OnStar Number (PIN) can use the last stored GPS OnStar cannot perform Remote location to send to emergency A PIN is needed to access some of Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle responders. the OnStar services, like Remote Assistance after the vehicle has . Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle been off continuously for five days. A temporary loss of GPS can Assistance. You will be prompted to After five days, OnStar can contact cause loss of the ability to send change the PIN the first time when Roadside Assistance and a a Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. speaking with an Advisor. To locksmith to help gain access to the The Advisor may give a verbal change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar vehicle. route or may ask for a call back and provide the Advisor with the after the vehicle is driven into an current number. Global Positioning open area. System (GPS) Warranty Cellular and GPS Antennas . Obstruction of the GPS can OnStar equipment may be occur in a large city with tall Avoid placing items over or near the warranted as part of the New buildings; in parking garages; antenna to prevent blocking cellular Vehicle Limited Warranty. The around airports; in tunnels, and GPS signal reception. Cellular manufacturer of the vehicle underpasses, or parking reception is required for OnStar to furnishes detailed warranty garages; or in an area with very send remote signals to the vehicle. information. dense trees. If GPS signals are Unable to Connect to OnStar not available, the OnStar system Message Languages should still operate to call The vehicle can be programmed to OnStar. However, OnStar could If there is limited cellular coverage respond in English, French or have difficulty identifying the or the cellular network has reached Q exact location. maximum capacity, this message Spanish. Press and ask an Q Advisor. Advisors can speak may come on. Press to try the English, French or Spanish. call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (8,1)

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Vehicle and Power Issues cannot be assured. Third parties THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED may unlawfully intercept or access AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF OnStar services require a vehicle “ ” transmissions and private ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR electrical system, wireless service, communications without consent. IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT and GPS satellite technologies to be LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES available and operating for features OnStar - libcurl and unzip OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS to function properly. These systems acknowledgments FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE may not operate if the battery is AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF discharged or disconnected. Certain OnStar components include libcurl and unzip software. Below THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO Add-on Electrical Equipment are the notices and licenses EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR associated with this software: COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE The OnStar system is integrated LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, into the electrical architecture of the libcurl: DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, vehicle. Do not add any electrical WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF equipment. See Add-On Electrical COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE CONTRACT, TORT OR Equipment on page 9‑60. Added OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, electrical equipment may interfere Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION with the operation of the OnStar Stenberg, . WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE system and cause it to not operate. All rights reserved. USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. Privacy Permission to use, copy, modify, The complete OnStar Privacy and distribute this software for any Except as contained in this notice, Statement may be found at purpose with or without fee is the name of a copyright holder shall www.onstar.com (U.S.), hereby granted, provided that the not be used in advertising or or www.onstar.ca (Canada). above copyright notice and this otherwise to promote the sale, use Privacy-sensitive users of wireless permission notice appear in all or other dealings in this Software communications are cautioned that copies. without prior written authorization of the privacy of any information sent the copyright holder. via wireless cellular communications Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (9,1)

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INDEX i-1

A Airbags B Adding Equipment to the Accessories and Battery ...... 10-22 Vehicle ...... 3-27 Modifications ...... 10-2 Gauge ...... 5-13 Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-16 Accessory Power ...... 9-19 High Voltage ...... 5-13 Readiness Light ...... 5-15 Add-On Electrical Jump Starting ...... 10-68 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Equipment ...... 9-60 Power Protection ...... 6-5 Vehicles ...... 3-27 Additional Information Battery and Charging System Check ...... 3-16 OnStar® ...... 14-5 Messages...... 5-43 Alarm Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-12 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-25 Vehicle Security ...... 2-14 Air Conditioning ...... 8-1 Brake Antilock Brake Air Vents ...... 8-8 Parking, Electric ...... 9-30 System (ABS) ...... 9-29 Airbag System System Warning Light ...... 5-20 Warning Light ...... 5-21 Check ...... 3-28 Brakes ...... 10-20 Appearance Care How Does an Airbag Antilock ...... 9-29 Exterior ...... 10-77 Restrain? ...... 3-21 Fluid ...... 10-21 Interior ...... 10-80 Passenger Sensing Regenerative Braking ...... 9-32 Assistance Program, System ...... 3-23 System Messages ...... 5-44 Roadside ...... 13-5 What Makes an Airbag Braking ...... 9-5 Automatic Inflate? ...... 3-21 Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 9-16 Climate Control System ...... 8-1 What Will You See after an Bulb Replacement ...... 10-29 Door Locks ...... 2-12 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-21 Back-up Lamps ...... 10-28 Headlamp System ...... 6-2 When Should an Airbag Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-27 Inflate? ...... 3-20 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-26 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 3-18 Headlamps ...... 10-27 License Plate Lamps ...... 10-29 Buying New Tires ...... 10-53 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (2,1)

i-2 INDEX

C Charging Compass ...... 5-13 Delay Override ...... 9-49 Compressor Kit, Tire Calibration ...... 5-13 Electrical Requirements ...... 9-54 Sealant ...... 10-60 California Plug-In ...... 9-47 Connections Fuel Requirements ...... 9-56 Programmable ...... 5-29 OnStar® ...... 14-3 Perchlorate Materials Utility Interruption ...... 9-54 Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-5 Requirements ...... 10-2 Charging Status Screens ...... 9-49 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-16 Warning ...... 10-2 Charging System Light ...... 5-17 Coolant Camera, Rear Vision ...... 9-42 Check Engine ...... 10-16 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... iii Engine Light ...... 5-17 Engine Temperature Capacities and Child Restraints Warning Light ...... 5-23 Specifications ...... 12-2 Infants and Young Cooling System ...... 10-14 10-16 Carbon Monoxide – Children ...... 3-31 Engine Messages ...... 5-45 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-26 Lower Anchors and Courtesy Transportation Hatch ...... 2-13 Tethers for Children ...... 3-37 Program ...... 13-7 Winter Driving ...... 9-9 Older Children ...... 3-29 Cover Cargo Securing ...... 3-43, 3-46 Cargo ...... 4-4 Cover ...... 4-4 Systems ...... 3-34 Cruise Control ...... 9-35 Cautions, Danger, and Cleaning Light ...... 5-26 Warnings ...... iii Exterior Care ...... 10-77 Chains, Tire ...... 10-59 Messages ...... 5-44 Interior Care ...... 10-80 Customer Assistance ...... 13-4 Charge Cord ...... 9-53 Climate Control Systems Offices ...... 13-3 Automatic ...... 8-1 Text Telephone (TTY) Clock ...... 5-40 Users ...... 13-4 Cluster, Instrument ...... 5-8 Collision Damage Repair ...... 13-9 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (3,1)

INDEX i-3

Customer Information Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-3 E Service Publications Drive Mode Messages ...... 5-45 Electric Drive Unit ...... 9-27 Ordering Information ...... 13-11 Drive Unit Electric Drive Unit Customer Satisfaction Electric ...... 9-27 Messages ...... 5-45 Procedure ...... 13-1 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...... 5-14 Electric Drive Unit Shift Driver Information Lock Control Function Center (DIC) ...... 5-41 D Check ...... 10-24 Driver Selected Operating Damage Repair, Collision ...... 13-9 Electric Mode ...... 9-21 Modes ...... 9-22 Danger, Warnings, and Electric Parking Brake ...... 9-30 Driving Cautions ...... iii Electric Parking Brake Light . . . 5-20 Defensive ...... 9-4 Data Recorders, Event ...... 13-14 Electrical Equipment, Drunk ...... 9-5 Daytime Running Add-On ...... 9-60 Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-8 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Electrical Requirements for Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 Defensive Driving ...... 9-4 Battery Charging ...... 9-54 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-11 Delayed Charging Override . . . . 9-49 Electrical System Loss of Control ...... 9-7 Delayed Locking ...... 2-11 Engine Compartment Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-6 Diagnostics Fuse Block ...... 10-31 ® Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-11 OnStar ...... 14-4 Instrument Panel Wet Roads ...... 9-7 Distracted Driving ...... 9-4 Fuse Block ...... 10-34, 10-35 Winter ...... 9-9 Dome Lamps ...... 6-4 Overload ...... 10-30 Driving for Better Door Rear Compartment Fuse Energy Efficiency ...... 1-25, 9-2 Ajar Messages ...... 5-44 Block ...... 10-38 Delayed Locking ...... 2-11 Electronic Stability Control . . . . . 9-34 Locks ...... 2-10 Emergency Power Locks ...... 2-11 OnStar® ...... 14-2 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (4,1)

i-4 INDEX

Energy Efficiency Exit Lighting ...... 6-5 Fuel ...... 9-55 Driving ...... 1-25, 9-2 Extended Range Mode ...... 9-21 Additives ...... 9-56 Energy Information ...... 5-39 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 3-14 Filling a Portable Fuel Engine Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Container ...... 9-59 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 10-12 Filling the Tank ...... 9-57 Check and Service Engine F Foreign Countries ...... 9-56 Soon Light ...... 5-17 Filter, Gasoline Specifications ...... 9-56 Compartment Overview ...... 10-8 Engine Air Cleaner ...... 10-12 Gauge ...... 5-13 Coolant ...... 10-16 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-25 Coolant Temperature Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 6-3 Requirements, California . . . . .9-56 Warning Light ...... 5-23 Flat Tire ...... 10-59 System Messages ...... 5-46 Cooling System ...... 10-14–10-16 Floor Console Storage ...... 4-1 Function Check Cooling System Messages . . .5-45 Floor Mats ...... 10-83 Electric Drive Unit Shift Drive Belt Routing ...... 12-3 Fluid Lock Control ...... 10-24 Exhaust ...... 9-26 Brakes ...... 10-21 Fuses Oil Life System ...... 10-12 Washer ...... 10-19 Engine Compartment Oil Messages ...... 5-45 Folding Mirrors ...... 2-16 Fuse Block ...... 10-31 Overheating ...... 10-19 Forward Collision Alert Instrument Panel Pressure Light ...... 5-24 (FCA) System ...... 9-38 Fuse Block ...... 10-34, 10-35 Running While Parked ...... 9-27 Forward Collision Alert Rear Compartment Fuse Engine Unavailable (FCA) Warning Light ...... 5-22 Block ...... 10-38 Out of Fuel ...... 9-24 Front Seats Entry Lighting ...... 6-5 Adjustment ...... 3-3 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 Heated ...... 3-5 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (5,1)

INDEX i-5

G H Hood, Door, Hatch Open Light ...... 5-26 Garage Door Opener ...... 5-59 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-27 Horn ...... 5-6 Programming ...... 5-59 Hatch ...... 2-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Gasoline Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 6-3 Properly ...... 3-10 Specifications ...... 9-56 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Gauges Headlamps ...... 10-27 Battery ...... 5-13 Aiming ...... 10-26 I Driver Efficiency ...... 5-14 Automatic ...... 6-2 Immobilizer ...... 2-15 Fuel ...... 5-13 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-27 Infants and Young Children, Odometer ...... 5-12 Daytime Running Restraints ...... 3-31 Speedometer ...... 5-12 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Information Trip Odometer ...... 5-13 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Energy ...... 5-39 Warning Lights and High-Beam On Light ...... 5-25 Infotainment ...... 7-1 Indicators ...... 5-8 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-1 Infotainment System ...... 13-15 General Information Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-25 Instrument Cluster ...... 5-8 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Heated Front Seats ...... 3-5 Instrument Panel Towing ...... 9-60 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-17 Storage Area ...... 4-1 Vehicle Care ...... 10-2 Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1 Introduction ...... iii Glove Box ...... 4-1 High Voltage Battery Gauge . . . 5-13 GM Mobility Reimbursement High Voltage Devices and J Program ...... 13-5 Wiring ...... 10-30 Jump Starting ...... 10-68 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-25 Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-8 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 Hold Mode Light ...... 5-22 Hood ...... 10-6 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (6,1)

i-6 INDEX

K LED Lighting ...... 10-27 Lights (cont'd) Lifting the Vehicle, Tires ...... 10-3 Lane Departure Warning ...... 5-22 Key and Lock Messages ...... 5-46 Light Low Fuel Warning ...... 5-25 Keyless Entry Hold Mode ...... 5-22 Mountain Mode ...... 5-21 Remote (RKE) System ...... 2-2 Ready Indicator ...... 5-25 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-14 Keys ...... 2-1 Vehicle Ready ...... 5-25 Security ...... 5-25 Lighting Service Electric Parking L Entry ...... 6-5 Brake ...... 5-20 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 10-41 Exit ...... 6-5 Sport Mode ...... 5-21 Lamps Illumination Control ...... 6-4 StabiliTrak® OFF ...... 5-23 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 6-2 LED ...... 10-27 Tire Pressure ...... 5-24 Dome ...... 6-4 Lights Traction Control System Exterior Controls ...... 6-1 Airbag Readiness ...... 5-15 (TCS)/StabiliTrak® ...... 5-23 License Plate ...... 10-29 Antilock Brake System Traction Off ...... 5-22 Malfunction Indicator ...... 5-17 (ABS) Warning ...... 5-21 Locks Messages ...... 5-47 Brake System Warning ...... 5-20 Automatic Door ...... 2-12 On Reminder ...... 5-25 Charging System ...... 5-17 Delayed Locking ...... 2-11 Reading ...... 6-4 Cruise Control ...... 5-26 Door ...... 2-10 Lane Departure Warning ...... 9-44 Electric Parking Brake ...... 5-20 Lockout Protection ...... 2-12 Lane Departure Warning Engine Coolant Power Door ...... 2-11 Light ...... 5-22 Temperature Warning ...... 5-23 Safety ...... 2-12 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-11 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 5-24 Loss of Control ...... 9-7 LATCH System Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-25 Replacing Parts after a High-Beam On ...... 5-25 Lower Anchors and Tethers Crash ...... 3-43 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-1 for Children (LATCH LATCH, Lower Anchors and Hood, Door, Hatch Open . . . . .5-26 System) ...... 3-37 Tethers for Children ...... 3-37 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (7,1)

INDEX i-7

M Messages (cont'd) N Vehicle ...... 5-43 Maintenance Navigation Vehicle Reminder ...... 5-51 Records ...... 11-14 OnStar® ...... 14-2 Vehicle Speed ...... 5-51 Maintenance Modes ...... 9-25 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-16 Mirrors Maintenance Schedule Automatic Dimming Recommended Fluids Rearview ...... 2-17 O and Lubricants ...... 11-12 Convex ...... 2-16 Object Detection System Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-17 Folding ...... 2-16 Messages ...... 5-47 Messages Heated ...... 2-17 Odometer ...... 5-12 Airbag System ...... 5-49 Manual Rearview ...... 2-17 Trip ...... 5-13 Brake System ...... 5-44 Power ...... 2-16 Off-Road Door Ajar ...... 5-44 Mode Recovery ...... 9-6 Drive Mode ...... 5-45 Electric ...... 9-21 Oil Electric Drive Unit ...... 5-45 Extended Range ...... 9-21 Engine ...... 10-9 Engine Cooling System ...... 5-45 Hold Light ...... 5-22 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-12 Engine Oil ...... 5-45 Modes Messages ...... 5-45 Fuel System ...... 5-46 Driver Selected ...... 9-22 Pressure Light ...... 5-24 Key and Lock ...... 5-46 Maintenance ...... 9-25 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-29 Lamp ...... 5-47 Monitor System, Tire Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 Object Detection System . . . . .5-47 ® Pressure ...... 10-47 OnStar Propulsion Power ...... 5-48 Mountain Mode Light ...... 5-21 System, In Brief ...... 1-27 Ride Control System ...... 5-48 OnStar® Additional Security ...... 5-49 Information ...... 14-5 Service Vehicle ...... 5-49 OnStar® Connections ...... 14-3 Starting the Vehicle ...... 5-50 OnStar® Diagnostics ...... 14-4 Tire ...... 5-50 OnStar® Emergency ...... 14-2 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (8,1)

i-8 INDEX

OnStar® Navigation ...... 14-2 Personalization R OnStar® Overview ...... 14-1 Vehicle ...... 5-51 Radio Frequency OnStar® Security ...... 14-2 Plug-In Charging ...... 9-47 Identification (RFID) ...... 13-15 Ordering Power Statement ...... 13-15 Service Publications ...... 13-11 Button ...... 9-16 Reading Lamps ...... 6-4 Out of Fuel/Engine Door Locks ...... 2-11 Ready Indicator ...... 5-25 Unavailable ...... 9-24 Flows ...... 5-27 Rear Seats ...... 3-7 Outlets Mirrors ...... 2-16 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-42 Power ...... 5-7 Outlets ...... 5-7 Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-17 Overheating, Engine ...... 10-19 Protection, Battery ...... 6-5 Automatic Dimming ...... 2-17 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-19 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-4 Windows ...... 2-18 P Recommended Fluids and Pregnancy, Using Safety Park Lubricants ...... 11-12 Belts ...... 3-14 Shifting Into ...... 9-19 Records Privacy Shifting Out of ...... 9-20 Maintenance ...... 11-14 Radio Frequency Parking Recreational Vehicle Identification (RFID) ...... 13-15 Assist, Ultrasonic ...... 9-40 Towing ...... 10-76 Program Brake and P (Park) Regenerative Braking ...... 9-32 Courtesy Transportation ...... 13-7 Mechanism Check ...... 10-25 Reimbursement Program, Programmable Charging ...... 5-29 Over Things That Burn ...... 9-20 GM Mobility ...... 13-5 Proposition 65 Warning, Passenger Airbag Status Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) California ...... 10-2 Indicator ...... 5-16 System ...... 2-2 Propulsion Power Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-23 Remote Start ...... 2-8 Messages ...... 5-48 Perchlorate Materials Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-29 Requirements, California . . . . . 10-2 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (9,1)

INDEX i-9

Replacement Parts Rotation, Tires ...... 10-52 Seats Airbags ...... 3-29 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3 Adjustment, Front ...... 3-3 Maintenance ...... 11-13 Running the Vehicle While Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Replacing Airbag System ...... 3-29 Parked ...... 9-27 Heated Front ...... 3-5 Replacing LATCH System Rear ...... 3-7 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-43 S Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-4 Replacing Safety Belt Safety Belts ...... 3-9 Securing Child System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-15 Care ...... 3-15 Restraints ...... 3-43, 3-46 Reporting Safety Defects Extender ...... 3-14 Security Canadian Government ...... 13-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Light ...... 5-25 General Motors ...... 13-13 Messages ...... 5-49 Properly ...... 3-10 ® U.S. Government ...... 13-12 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-11 OnStar ...... 14-2 Requirements Reminders ...... 5-14 Vehicle ...... 2-14 Electrical Battery Charging . . .9-54 Replacing after a Crash ...... 3-15 Vehicle Alarm ...... 2-14 Restraints Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-14 Service Where to Put ...... 3-35 Safety Defects Reporting Accessories and Retained Accessory Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Modifications ...... 10-2 Power (RAP) ...... 9-19 General Motors ...... 13-13 Doing Your Own Work ...... 10-5 Ride Control Systems ...... 9-34 U.S. Government ...... 13-12 Engine Soon Light ...... 5-17 Electronic Stability (ESC) . . . . .9-34 Safety Locks ...... 2-12 Maintenance Records ...... 11-14 Messages ...... 5-48 Safety System Check ...... 3-15 Maintenance, General Roads Scheduling Appointments ...... 13-7 Information ...... 11-1 Driving, Wet ...... 9-7 Sealant Kit, Tire ...... 10-60 Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1 Roadside Assistance Program ...... 13-5 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (10,1)

i-10 INDEX

Service (cont'd) Starting the Vehicle T Publications Ordering Messsages ...... 5-50 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Information ...... 13-11 Status Screens Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 2-15 Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7 Charging ...... 9-49 Immobilizer ...... 2-15 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-49 Steering ...... 9-5 Tires Service Electric Parking Wheel Adjustment ...... 5-5 Buying New Tires ...... 10-53 Brake Light ...... 5-20 Wheel Controls ...... 5-5 Chains ...... 10-59 Servicing the Airbag ...... 3-27 Storage Areas Designations ...... 10-42 Shifting Cargo Cover ...... 4-4 Different Size ...... 10-55 Into Park ...... 9-19 Floor Console ...... 4-1 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-59 Out of Park ...... 9-20 Glove Box ...... 4-1 Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-48 Signals, Turn and Instrument Panel ...... 4-1 Inspection ...... 10-51 Lane-Change ...... 6-3 Umbrella ...... 4-4 Lifting the Vehicle ...... 10-3 Specifications and Storing the Tire Sealant Messages ...... 5-50 Capacities ...... 12-2 and Compressor Kit ...... 10-67 Pressure Light ...... 5-24 Speedometer ...... 5-12 Stuck Vehicle ...... 9-11 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-47 Sport Mode Light ...... 5-21 Sun Visors ...... 2-20 Rotation ...... 10-52 StabiliTrak Symbols ...... iv Sealant and OFF Light ...... 5-23 System Compressor Kit ...... 10-60 Start Forward Collision Sealant and Compressor Remote ...... 2-8 Alert (FCA) ...... 9-38 Kit, Storing ...... 10-67 Starting and Stopping the Infotainment ...... 13-15, 7-1 Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-41 Vehicle ...... 9-17 System Operation ...... 9-21 Terminology and Definitions ...... 10-43 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...... 10-56 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (11,1)

INDEX i-11

Tires (cont'd) U Vehicle (cont'd) Wheel Alignment and Tire Starting and Stopping ...... 9-17 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...... 9-40 Balance ...... 10-57 Total Range ...... 5-14 Umbrella Storage ...... 4-4 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-57 Towing ...... 10-73 Uniform Tire Quality When It Is Time for New Vehicle Care Grading ...... 10-56 Tires ...... 10-53 Storing the Tire Sealant Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-59 Winter ...... 10-41 and Compressor Kit ...... 10-67 Operation ...... 5-62 Total Vehicle Range ...... 5-14 Tire Pressure ...... 10-46 Programming ...... 5-59 Towing Vehicle Ready Light ...... 5-25 Using This Manual ...... iii General Information ...... 9-60 Ventilation, Air ...... 8-8 Utility Interruption of Recreational Vehicle ...... 10-76 Visors ...... 2-20 Charging ...... 9-54 Vehicle ...... 10-73 Voltage Devices and Traction Wiring ...... 10-30 Control System (TCS) ...... 9-32 V Control System (TCS)/ Vehicle W ® Alarm System ...... 2-14 StabiliTrak Light ...... 5-23 Warning Canadian Owners ...... iii Off Light ...... 5-22 Brake System Light ...... 5-20 Control ...... 9-5 Transportation Program, Warning Light Identification Courtesy ...... 13-7 Forward Collision Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 Trip Odometer ...... 5-13 Alert (FCA) ...... 5-22 Load Limits ...... 9-11 Turn and Lane-Change Warning Lights, Gauges, and Messages ...... 5-43 Signals ...... 6-3 Indicators ...... 5-8 Personalization ...... 5-51 Warnings ...... iii Reminder Messages ...... 5-51 Cautions and Danger ...... iii Security ...... 2-14 Hazard Flashers ...... 6-3 Speed Messages ...... 5-51 Washer Fluid ...... 10-19 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (12,1)

i-12 INDEX

Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 10-57 Different Size ...... 10-55 Replacement ...... 10-57 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 10-53 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-35 Windows ...... 2-18 Power ...... 2-18 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...... 5-6 Winter Driving ...... 9-9 Winter Tires ...... 10-41 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-25 Wiring, High Voltage Devices ...... 10-30