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2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Battery and Efficiency...1-18 Performance and Maintenance ...1-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys ... Electric Vehicle Operating Modes ...9-21 Engine Exhaust ...9-27 Electric Drive Unit ...9-28 Brakes ...9-30 Ride Control Systems ...9-33 Cruise Control ...9-36 Object Detection Systems ...9-38 Charging ...9-48 Fuel ...9-56 Towing ...9-61 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-62
2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Battery and Efficiency...1-18 Performance and Maintenance ...1-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys ... Electric Vehicle Operating Modes ...9-21 Engine Exhaust ...9-27 Electric Drive Unit ...9-28 Brakes ...9-30 Ride Control Systems ...9-33 Cruise Control ...9-36 Object Detection Systems ...9-38 Charging ...9-48 Fuel ...9-56 Towing ...9-61 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-62
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... Changer [ : 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 A : Charge Port Door " : Charging System (12-Volt Battery) _ : High Voltage I : LATCH System Child Restraints Q : Vehicle Ready M : Windshield Washer Fluid
... Changer [ : 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 A : Charge Port Door " : Charging System (12-Volt Battery) _ : High Voltage I : LATCH System Child Restraints Q : Vehicle Ready M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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... Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Infotainment System ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-17 Battery and Efficiency High Voltage Safety Information ...1-18 Charging ...1-18
... Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Infotainment System ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-17 Battery and Efficiency High Voltage Safety Information ...1-18 Charging ...1-18
Owner Manual
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... Cluster on page 5‑6. 3. Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 3‑5 (If Equipped). 6. Heated Front Seats on page 5‑6. 5. Charging Status Indicator. See Charging Status Feedback on page 4‑1. 10. Instrument Panel Storage on page 9‑50. 8. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 5‑5. 17. Data Link Connector...
... Cluster on page 5‑6. 3. Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 3‑5 (If Equipped). 6. Heated Front Seats on page 5‑6. 5. Charging Status Indicator. See Charging Status Feedback on page 4‑1. 10. Instrument Panel Storage on page 9‑50. 8. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 5‑5. 17. Data Link Connector...
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... page 2‑1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑8. K : Press once to unlock all doors. See Plug-In Charging on your specific vehicle. Q: Press to open the charge port door. The key can be used for three seconds to start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear...
... page 2‑1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑8. K : Press once to unlock all doors. See Plug-In Charging on your specific vehicle. Q: Press to open the charge port door. The key can be used for three seconds to start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear...
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...High voltage components are three ways to remain in . This vehicle has a high voltage battery and a standard 12‐volt battery. Battery and Efficiency High Voltage Safety Information Charging The high voltage battery can only be caused by technicians with , cut, or modify high voltage cable or wiring. ... not remove, open, take apart, or modify these components. 1-18 In Brief If the vehicle is disconnected and the vehicle will be charged using a household electrical outlet. If an airbag has inflated, see What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? The high voltage components in...
...High voltage components are three ways to remain in . This vehicle has a high voltage battery and a standard 12‐volt battery. Battery and Efficiency High Voltage Safety Information Charging The high voltage battery can only be caused by technicians with , cut, or modify high voltage cable or wiring. ... not remove, open, take apart, or modify these components. 1-18 In Brief If the vehicle is disconnected and the vehicle will be charged using a household electrical outlet. If an airbag has inflated, see What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? The high voltage components in...
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... the tire sealant and compressor kit (3). Select the appropriate charge level using the RKE transmitter. The charge port door can also be opened using the Select Charge Level Preference screen on page 5‑30. 1. In Brief Charging Start Charge In cold weather conditions, ice may not open on the... first attempt. Plug the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See the charge cord user manual for Battery Charging on the driver door inner trim panel. See "Charge Level Selection" under Charging on the center stack. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System...
... the tire sealant and compressor kit (3). Select the appropriate charge level using the RKE transmitter. The charge port door can also be opened using the Select Charge Level Preference screen on page 5‑30. 1. In Brief Charging Start Charge In cold weather conditions, ice may not open on the... first attempt. Plug the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See the charge cord user manual for Battery Charging on the driver door inner trim panel. See "Charge Level Selection" under Charging on the center stack. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System...
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... vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the charge cord theft alert. Close the charge port door by pressing firmly in Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑52. 2. Place the charge cord into the charge port on this feature, see "Charge Cord Theft Alert" in the center to control...3. To disable this vehicle requires a refueling process to latch properly. 4. Fueling The fuel system on the vehicle. 1-20 In Brief End Charge 1. Press the fuel door button on the Driver Information Center. A WAIT TO REFUEL message displays on the driver door for more information. 5....
... vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the charge cord theft alert. Close the charge port door by pressing firmly in Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑52. 2. Place the charge cord into the charge port on this feature, see "Charge Cord Theft Alert" in the center to control...3. To disable this vehicle requires a refueling process to latch properly. 4. Fueling The fuel system on the vehicle. 1-20 In Brief End Charge 1. Press the fuel door button on the Driver Information Center. A WAIT TO REFUEL message displays on the driver door for more information. 5....
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... is important when outside temperatures are no longer needed . Avoid driving with the windows open at highway speeds. 1-25 Vehicle Charging/Maintenance Charging Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charged, to keep the tires properly inflated and the vehicle properly aligned. Avoid carrying more information. Maintenance Always keep the battery temperature...
... is important when outside temperatures are no longer needed . Avoid driving with the windows open at highway speeds. 1-25 Vehicle Charging/Maintenance Charging Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charged, to keep the tires properly inflated and the vehicle properly aligned. Avoid carrying more information. Maintenance Always keep the battery temperature...
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...Also see "Auto Heated Seats" under Vehicle Personalization on page 2‑8. This may have auto heated seats, which can be disarmed. See Plug-In Charging on vehicle personalization. B (Remote Start): Press and release Q and then immediately press and hold for 30 seconds. See Remote Start on page 5... On vehicles with remote operating windows, pressing and holding K will open all of the vehicle's If the driver door is open the charge port door. See Power Windows on when the vehicle is enabled through the vehicle personalization. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash ...
...Also see "Auto Heated Seats" under Vehicle Personalization on page 2‑8. This may have auto heated seats, which can be disarmed. See Plug-In Charging on vehicle personalization. B (Remote Start): Press and release Q and then immediately press and hold for 30 seconds. See Remote Start on page 5... On vehicles with remote operating windows, pressing and holding K will open all of the vehicle's If the driver door is open the charge port door. See Power Windows on when the vehicle is enabled through the vehicle personalization. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash ...
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Normal operation of the system will help windshield clearing. Selecting 1 during colder outside temperatures. Shutting the vehicle off in or completely charged. B (Remote Start): . During remote start: The climate control system will maximize heating or air conditioning. To replace the battery: 1. Insert the new battery, positive side ...
Normal operation of the system will help windshield clearing. Selecting 1 during colder outside temperatures. Shutting the vehicle off in or completely charged. B (Remote Start): . During remote start: The climate control system will maximize heating or air conditioning. To replace the battery: 1. Insert the new battery, positive side ...
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.... Do not leave the RKE transmitter in the vehicle and automatically disarms the system. The system does not have to remove the charge cord while the vehicle is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The RKE transmitter uses electronic coding that matches...8209;16 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. See "Charge Cord Theft Alert" under Vehicle Personalization on . The security light in the vehicle. Attempt to turn the vehicle off the system alarm: . ...
.... Do not leave the RKE transmitter in the vehicle and automatically disarms the system. The system does not have to remove the charge cord while the vehicle is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The RKE transmitter uses electronic coding that matches...8209;16 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. See "Charge Cord Theft Alert" under Vehicle Personalization on . The security light in the vehicle. Attempt to turn the vehicle off the system alarm: . ...
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...Driver Efficiency Gauge ...5-14 Total Vehicle Range ...5-15 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-15 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-16 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-17 Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery) ...5-18 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-18 Brake System Warning Light ...5-20 Electric Parking Brake Light ...5-21 Service Electric Parking Brake Light... ...5-26 Cruise Control Light ...5-26 Door, Hood, or Hatch Open Light ...5-27 Information Displays Center Stack Display ...Power Flows ...Charging ...Energy Information ...Clock ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...5-28 5-28 5-30 5-40 5-41 5-41
...Driver Efficiency Gauge ...5-14 Total Vehicle Range ...5-15 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-15 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-16 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-17 Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery) ...5-18 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-18 Brake System Warning Light ...5-20 Electric Parking Brake Light ...5-21 Service Electric Parking Brake Light... ...5-26 Cruise Control Light ...5-26 Door, Hood, or Hatch Open Light ...5-27 Information Displays Center Stack Display ...Power Flows ...Charging ...Energy Information ...Clock ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...5-28 5-28 5-30 5-40 5-41 5-41
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... 5-48 5-48 5-49 5-49 5-50 5-50 5-50 5-51 Tire Messages ...5-51 Vehicle Reminder Messages ...5-52 Vehicle Speed Messages ...5-52 Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages ...Battery and Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Cruise Control Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Drive Mode Messages ...Electric Drive Unit Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Fuel...
... 5-48 5-48 5-49 5-49 5-50 5-50 5-50 5-51 Tire Messages ...5-51 Vehicle Reminder Messages ...5-52 Vehicle Speed Messages ...5-52 Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages ...Battery and Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Cruise Control Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Drive Mode Messages ...Electric Drive Unit Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Fuel...
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...41. 4. Power Door Locks on page 6‑1. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 2‑11. 26. Charging Status Indicator. Hood Release. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 9‑28. 23. Leaf Button. DRIVE MODE Button. See Electric ... Instrument Panel Storage on page 5‑28. 7. Shift Lever. Navigation System (If Equipped). Center Stack Display on page 4‑1. 10. See Charging Status Feedback on page 6‑3. 1. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 9‑50. Instrument Cluster on page 3‑5 (If Equipped). 6. Heated Front...
...41. 4. Power Door Locks on page 6‑1. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 2‑11. 26. Charging Status Indicator. Hood Release. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 9‑28. 23. Leaf Button. DRIVE MODE Button. See Electric ... Instrument Panel Storage on page 5‑28. 7. Shift Lever. Navigation System (If Equipped). Center Stack Display on page 4‑1. 10. See Charging Status Feedback on page 6‑3. 1. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 9‑50. Instrument Cluster on page 3‑5 (If Equipped). 6. Heated Front...
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... If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ OFF while the wipers are on , or if the vehicle is in electrical equipment, such as cell phone charge cords. If a problem is experienced, see your vision.
... If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ OFF while the wipers are on , or if the vehicle is in electrical equipment, such as cell phone charge cords. If a problem is experienced, see your vision.
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... occurred due to one of the gauges shows there may appear, depending on while driving, or when one or more of the charge settings by the owner using OnStar as authorized by the utility company using OnStar. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could.... This happens upon entry when the driver door is started to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Unintended interruption of information that the charge cord is wrong before starting the vehicle. Some warning lights come on briefly when the propulsion system is opened, and following screens may ...
... occurred due to one of the gauges shows there may appear, depending on while driving, or when one or more of the charge settings by the owner using OnStar as authorized by the utility company using OnStar. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could.... This happens upon entry when the driver door is started to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Unintended interruption of information that the charge cord is wrong before starting the vehicle. Some warning lights come on briefly when the propulsion system is opened, and following screens may ...
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This screen indicates that the vehicle is fully charged and the charge cord is 10:00 a.m. This screen indicates that charging is active and the estimated charge completion time is not connected. This screen indicates that the charge cord is complete. Instruments and Controls 5-9 This screen indicates that the charge cord is connected and charging is connected, but the vehicle cannot be delayed with an estimated completion time of 7:00 a.m. This screen indicates that charging is programmed to be charged.
This screen indicates that the vehicle is fully charged and the charge cord is 10:00 a.m. This screen indicates that charging is active and the estimated charge completion time is not connected. This screen indicates that the charge cord is complete. Instruments and Controls 5-9 This screen indicates that the charge cord is connected and charging is connected, but the vehicle cannot be delayed with an estimated completion time of 7:00 a.m. This screen indicates that charging is programmed to be charged.
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... Warning Light on page 5‑14. 2. Speedometer on page 5‑26. 26. Vehicle Ready Light on page 5‑13. 14. Instruments and Controls 1. Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery) on page 5‑27. 17. Door, Hood, or Hatch Open Light on page 5‑18. 8. See Electric Drive Unit on page 5‑15...
... Warning Light on page 5‑14. 2. Speedometer on page 5‑26. 26. Vehicle Ready Light on page 5‑13. 14. Instruments and Controls 1. Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery) on page 5‑27. 17. Door, Hood, or Hatch Open Light on page 5‑18. 8. See Electric Drive Unit on page 5‑15...
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... is a guide to optimize efficiency. 5-14 Instruments and Controls Battery Gauge (High Voltage) Fuel Gauge Driver Efficiency Gauge This indicator displays the high voltage battery charge level. The number next to the indicator displays an estimate of the gauge. When this indicator is displayed in the foreground, the vehicle is operating...
... is a guide to optimize efficiency. 5-14 Instruments and Controls Battery Gauge (High Voltage) Fuel Gauge Driver Efficiency Gauge This indicator displays the high voltage battery charge level. The number next to the indicator displays an estimate of the gauge. When this indicator is displayed in the foreground, the vehicle is operating...