2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual M
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Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (1,1) 2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual M 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) 2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual M 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) Introduction iii 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. 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Please refer to the purchase Attention: Customer Service documentation relating to your 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23116544 B Second Printing © 2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction 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) Introduction v [ : 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) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/30/12 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 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) In Brief 1-3 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.