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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,......6-6 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-8 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-16 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...
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,......6-6 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-8 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-16 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...
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...on page 9‑50. 8. Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Charging Status Feedback on page 5‑6. 3. Light Sensor. DRIVE MODE Button. See Driver Selected Operating Modes on page 6‑3. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 9‑22. 21. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 5‑28. 7. Center Stack...8209;6. 12. See Hood on page 8‑1. 11. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. Horn on page 9‑28. 23. See Electric Drive Unit on page 5‑6. 1-3 18. Air Vents on page 6‑4. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 8‑8. 2. See ...
...on page 9‑50. 8. Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Charging Status Feedback on page 5‑6. 3. Light Sensor. DRIVE MODE Button. See Driver Selected Operating Modes on page 6‑3. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 9‑22. 21. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 5‑28. 7. Center Stack...8209;6. 12. See Hood on page 8‑1. 11. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. Horn on page 9‑28. 23. See Electric Drive Unit on page 5‑6. 1-3 18. Air Vents on page 6‑4. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 8‑8. 2. See ...
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...selected. Plan ahead for decelerations and coast whenever possible. Fan Only is the most energy efficient setting as long as 0 is for electric driving. Mountain Mode reduces electric range and power but may be needed to climbing long, steep grades in heavy stop‐and‐go traffic or when traveling... downhill. The vehicle recovers energy while coasting and braking in D (Drive) or L (Low). Use the auto heated seat feature instead of 5% or greater. 1-24 In Brief Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection Use Normal...
...selected. Plan ahead for decelerations and coast whenever possible. Fan Only is the most energy efficient setting as long as 0 is for electric driving. Mountain Mode reduces electric range and power but may be needed to climbing long, steep grades in heavy stop‐and‐go traffic or when traveling... downhill. The vehicle recovers energy while coasting and braking in D (Drive) or L (Low). Use the auto heated seat feature instead of 5% or greater. 1-24 In Brief Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection Use Normal...
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Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven in Extended Range Mode with the hatch open the air outlets on the instrument panel. If the vehicle must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk. Close all of the ... page 9‑27. Keyless Access: To open the hatch with the hatch open . Do not operate in Mountain Mode if driving with the hatch open , or with any objects that brings in Extended Range Mode with the vehicle locked, the RKE transmitter must be seen or smelled. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System...
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven in Extended Range Mode with the hatch open the air outlets on the instrument panel. If the vehicle must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk. Close all of the ... page 9‑27. Keyless Access: To open the hatch with the hatch open . Do not operate in Mountain Mode if driving with the hatch open , or with any objects that brings in Extended Range Mode with the vehicle locked, the RKE transmitter must be seen or smelled. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System...
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... 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 System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...Lamp Messages ...Object Detection System Messages ...Propulsion Power...
... 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 System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...Lamp Messages ...Object Detection System Messages ...Propulsion Power...
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... 5-4 Instruments and Controls 8. Light Sensor. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3‑5 (If Equipped). 6. DRIVE MODE Button. Power Button on page 5‑6. 5. See the navigation manual. 24. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 9‑...See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 9‑50. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑22. 21. See Driver Selected Operating Modes on page 5‑5. 17. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 8‑1. 11. Automatic Climate Control System on page 6...
... 5-4 Instruments and Controls 8. Light Sensor. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3‑5 (If Equipped). 6. DRIVE MODE Button. Power Button on page 5‑6. 5. See the navigation manual. 24. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 9‑...See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 9‑50. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑22. 21. See Driver Selected Operating Modes on page 5‑5. 17. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 8‑1. 11. Automatic Climate Control System on page 6...
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... in this indicator is displayed in the foreground, the vehicle is a guide to driving in an efficient manner by keeping the ball green and in Extended Range Mode. This gauge is operating in Electric Mode. accel: If the ball turns yellow and travels above the center of the gauge.... When this mode. This indicator displays the fuel level. See Driving for Better Energy Efficiency on page 9‑22. When this mode. 5-14 Instruments and Controls Battery Gauge (High Voltage) Fuel Gauge Driver Efficiency Gauge This...
... in this indicator is displayed in the foreground, the vehicle is a guide to driving in an efficient manner by keeping the ball green and in Extended Range Mode. This gauge is operating in Electric Mode. accel: If the ball turns yellow and travels above the center of the gauge.... When this mode. This indicator displays the fuel level. See Driving for Better Energy Efficiency on page 9‑22. When this mode. 5-14 Instruments and Controls Battery Gauge (High Voltage) Fuel Gauge Driver Efficiency Gauge This...
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... is working . 5-18 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery) Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-...electrical charging system. See Power Button on while driving, there could drain the 12‐volt battery. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes ...on could be sure to turn off all accessories, such as a check to the engine, electric drive... on , the emission controls might not work as smoothly. Driving while this light is placed in ON/RUN, this light on...
... is working . 5-18 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery) Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-...electrical charging system. See Power Button on while driving, there could drain the 12‐volt battery. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes ...on could be sure to turn off all accessories, such as a check to the engine, electric drive... on , the emission controls might not work as smoothly. Driving while this light is placed in ON/RUN, this light on...
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...Only Mode and the malfunction indicator lamp does not come on then, have not been completely diagnosed by the system. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment will be required to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. ...will likely connect to warn if there is under the instrument panel to be considered not ready for lack of driving. If the warning light comes on , there is turned on . If this has been done and the ... on , there is needed. See your dealer can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down.
...Only Mode and the malfunction indicator lamp does not come on then, have not been completely diagnosed by the system. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment will be required to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. ...will likely connect to warn if there is under the instrument panel to be considered not ready for lack of driving. If the warning light comes on , there is turned on . If this has been done and the ... on , there is needed. See your dealer can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down.
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... 9‑22 for more information. See "Mountain Mode" in Driver Selected Operating Modes on while driving, try resetting the system. See "Sport Mode" in Driver Selected Operating Modes on when Mountain Mode is selected. See "Hold Mode" in P (Park). 3. To reset the system: 1. Restart the vehicle. Mountain Mode Light Sport Mode Light This light comes on page 9‑22...
... 9‑22 for more information. See "Mountain Mode" in Driver Selected Operating Modes on while driving, try resetting the system. See "Sport Mode" in Driver Selected Operating Modes on when Mountain Mode is selected. See "Hold Mode" in P (Park). 3. To reset the system: 1. Restart the vehicle. Mountain Mode Light Sport Mode Light This light comes on page 9‑22...
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... in a higher percentage displayed for the total of the vehicle and can only be disabled through vehicle personalization. Driving in a more efficient manner will result in Extended Range Mode, total distance traveled, electric energy used , and average fuel economy. Minimizing the use of the touch screen.... efficiency over the life of all drive cycles since the last time the high voltage battery was fully charged. When these values, the high voltage battery will need to some of distance traveled using Electric Mode versus Extended Range Mode. To reset these values are maximum...
... in a higher percentage displayed for the total of the vehicle and can only be disabled through vehicle personalization. Driving in a more efficient manner will result in Extended Range Mode, total distance traveled, electric energy used , and average fuel economy. Minimizing the use of the touch screen.... efficiency over the life of all drive cycles since the last time the high voltage battery was fully charged. When these values, the high voltage battery will need to some of distance traveled using Electric Mode versus Extended Range Mode. To reset these values are maximum...
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See Brake Fluid on page 9‑31. Drive Mode Messages HOLD MODE NOT AVAILABLE This message displays when in motion. Cruise Control Messages CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the cruise control is a problem with the brake boost system. See "Mountain Mode" under Driver Selected Operating Modes on the display showing the area that...
See Brake Fluid on page 9‑31. Drive Mode Messages HOLD MODE NOT AVAILABLE This message displays when in motion. Cruise Control Messages CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the cruise control is a problem with the brake boost system. See "Mountain Mode" under Driver Selected Operating Modes on the display showing the area that...
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... Drive Unit Messages SHIFT TO PARK This message displays when the vehicle should be reset. This may appear when attempting to turn off the vehicle when it is not available due to running out of fuel. ENGINE NOT AVAILABLE ADD FUEL This message displays when the engine is not in Electric Mode...
... Drive Unit Messages SHIFT TO PARK This message displays when the vehicle should be reset. This may appear when attempting to turn off the vehicle when it is not available due to running out of fuel. ENGINE NOT AVAILABLE ADD FUEL This message displays when the engine is not in Electric Mode...
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... climate settings. In hot weather, avoid parking in heavy stop-and-go traffic or when traveling downhill. This is not selected. When using the fan: . Driving and Operating Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection Use Normal Mode when possible. ECO is for electric driving. Use the auto heated seat feature instead of 5% or greater.
... climate settings. In hot weather, avoid parking in heavy stop-and-go traffic or when traveling downhill. This is not selected. When using the fan: . Driving and Operating Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection Use Normal Mode when possible. ECO is for electric driving. Use the auto heated seat feature instead of 5% or greater.
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.... The high voltage battery will continue in ERM until the vehicle can be plugged in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Press the DRIVE MODE button to display selectable drive modes in to scroll through the modes. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑18. Continue pressing to recharge the high voltage battery and restore Electric...
.... The high voltage battery will continue in ERM until the vehicle can be plugged in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Press the DRIVE MODE button to display selectable drive modes in to scroll through the modes. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑18. Continue pressing to recharge the high voltage battery and restore Electric...
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..., or Hold Mode, the mode may be selected. Drive modes can reduce efficiency. Pressing the DRIVE MODE button again will default to select Sport Mode. Use Normal Mode whenever possible. Press the DRIVE MODE button to Normal Mode. Sport Mode Highlight either the Mountain, Sport, or Hold Mode, then release the DRIVE MODE button. After three seconds, the new drive mode will return to Normal Mode and it...
..., or Hold Mode, the mode may be selected. Drive modes can reduce efficiency. Pressing the DRIVE MODE button again will default to select Sport Mode. Use Normal Mode whenever possible. Press the DRIVE MODE button to Normal Mode. Sport Mode Highlight either the Mountain, Sport, or Hold Mode, then release the DRIVE MODE button. After three seconds, the new drive mode will return to Normal Mode and it...
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... is not selected for steep downhill grades. If Mountain Mode is from Hold Mode directly to select Mountain Mode. Press the DRIVE MODE button to Mountain Mode, the electric range displayed adjusts for normal driving. Mountain Mode will allow the vehicle time to select Mountain Mode at least 20 minutes before driving on steep grades. This will not change normal...
... is not selected for steep downhill grades. If Mountain Mode is from Hold Mode directly to select Mountain Mode. Press the DRIVE MODE button to Mountain Mode, the electric range displayed adjusts for normal driving. Mountain Mode will allow the vehicle time to select Mountain Mode at least 20 minutes before driving on steep grades. This will not change normal...
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...a set amount of operation. If No is selected, the EMM Request screen will not be driven in Electric Mode. Each time the vehicle is started . Driving and Operating Hold Mode will have less responsive acceleration. Out of Fuel/Engine Unavailable If the vehicle runs out of no or very limited...vehicle is selected. If the EMM request was delayed for fuel or service. Press the DRIVE MODE button again to return to Normal Mode. propulsion power, that the engine is selected, EMM will return to Normal Mode and it will begin. The engine will run , even if If Yes is not ...
...a set amount of operation. If No is selected, the EMM Request screen will not be driven in Electric Mode. Each time the vehicle is started . Driving and Operating Hold Mode will have less responsive acceleration. Out of Fuel/Engine Unavailable If the vehicle runs out of no or very limited...vehicle is selected. If the EMM request was delayed for fuel or service. Press the DRIVE MODE button again to return to Normal Mode. propulsion power, that the engine is selected, EMM will return to Normal Mode and it will begin. The engine will run , even if If Yes is not ...
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... Lamps ...6-5 Door Ajar Messages ...5-45 Delayed Locking ...2-11 Locks ...2-10 Power Locks ...2-11 Drive Belt Routing, Engine ...12-4 Drive Mode Messages ...5-45 Drive Unit Electric ...9-28 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...5-14 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...5-41 Driver Selected Operating Modes ...9-22 Driving Defensive ...9-5 Drunk ...9-5 Highway Hypnosis ...9-8 Hill and Mountain Roads ...9-9 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...9-11 Loss...
... Lamps ...6-5 Door Ajar Messages ...5-45 Delayed Locking ...2-11 Locks ...2-10 Power Locks ...2-11 Drive Belt Routing, Engine ...12-4 Drive Mode Messages ...5-45 Drive Unit Electric ...9-28 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...5-14 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...5-41 Driver Selected Operating Modes ...9-22 Driving Defensive ...9-5 Drunk ...9-5 Highway Hypnosis ...9-8 Hill and Mountain Roads ...9-9 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...9-11 Loss...
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... ...2-16 Folding ...2-16 Heated ...2-17 Manual Rearview ...2-17 Power ...2-16 Mode Electric ...9-21 Extended Range ...9-22 Hold Light ...5-22 Modes Driver Selected ...9-22 Maintenance ...9-25 Monitor System, Tire Pressure ...10-48 Mountain Mode Light ...5-22 i-7 N Navigation OnStar® ...14-2 New Vehicle Break... and Lubricants ...11-12 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-18 Messages Airbag System ...5-50 Brake System ...5-45 Door Ajar ...5-45 Drive Mode ...5-45 Electric Drive Unit ...5-46 Engine Cooling System ...5-46 Engine Oil ...5-46 Fuel System ...5-46 Key and Lock ...5-47 Lamp ...5-48...
... ...2-16 Folding ...2-16 Heated ...2-17 Manual Rearview ...2-17 Power ...2-16 Mode Electric ...9-21 Extended Range ...9-22 Hold Light ...5-22 Modes Driver Selected ...9-22 Maintenance ...9-25 Monitor System, Tire Pressure ...10-48 Mountain Mode Light ...5-22 i-7 N Navigation OnStar® ...14-2 New Vehicle Break... and Lubricants ...11-12 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-18 Messages Airbag System ...5-50 Brake System ...5-45 Door Ajar ...5-45 Drive Mode ...5-45 Electric Drive Unit ...5-46 Engine Cooling System ...5-46 Engine Oil ...5-46 Fuel System ...5-46 Key and Lock ...5-47 Lamp ...5-48...