Owner Manual
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For a quick introduction to get behind the wheel and see what it , and hit the road. It provides the basic information needed to charge it, start it can be found in your Owner Manual. www.chevrolet.com/volt Congratulations on your Volt, contact a Volt Customer Advisor at 1-877-4-VOLT-INFO (1-877-486-5846). It's an amazing vehicle, and we're sure you have any questions or would like more information about your new Chevrolet Volt. If you 're eager to the Volt, review this guide. Complete details can do.
For a quick introduction to get behind the wheel and see what it , and hit the road. It provides the basic information needed to charge it, start it can be found in your Owner Manual. www.chevrolet.com/volt Congratulations on your Volt, contact a Volt Customer Advisor at 1-877-4-VOLT-INFO (1-877-486-5846). It's an amazing vehicle, and we're sure you have any questions or would like more information about your new Chevrolet Volt. If you 're eager to the Volt, review this guide. Complete details can do.
Owner Manual
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INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS Driver Instrument Panel Information Illumination Center Controls Control Turn Signal Lever/ Pedestrian-Friendly Alert Button/Exterior Lamps Control Instrument Cluster/Driver Information Center Windshield Wipers Lever Power Mirror Controls/ Power Window/Rear Door Safety Lock Brake System Safety Belt Reminder REAR Seat Safety Belt Reminder Airbag Readiness High Beam Headlamps Fuel Door Release Cruise Control Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel Lever Audio Steering Wheel Controls 12V Charging System Forward Collision Alert Lane Departure Warning Engine...
INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS Driver Instrument Panel Information Illumination Center Controls Control Turn Signal Lever/ Pedestrian-Friendly Alert Button/Exterior Lamps Control Instrument Cluster/Driver Information Center Windshield Wipers Lever Power Mirror Controls/ Power Window/Rear Door Safety Lock Brake System Safety Belt Reminder REAR Seat Safety Belt Reminder Airbag Readiness High Beam Headlamps Fuel Door Release Cruise Control Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel Lever Audio Steering Wheel Controls 12V Charging System Forward Collision Alert Lane Departure Warning Engine...
Owner Manual
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Vehicle Ready 3 Charging Status Light Indicator Sensor Driver's Heated Seat Climate Control Screen Climate/ Fan Controls Passenger's Heated Seat Hazard Warning Flashers Power Leaf/Drive Mode Disc Eject Infotainment System Electric Parking Brake Power Door Lock/Unlock Low Tire Pressure StabiliTrak/Traction Control Traction Control Off StabiliTrak Off Check Engine READY Refer to your Owner Manual. See In Brief in your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators of the instrument cluster.
Vehicle Ready 3 Charging Status Light Indicator Sensor Driver's Heated Seat Climate Control Screen Climate/ Fan Controls Passenger's Heated Seat Hazard Warning Flashers Power Leaf/Drive Mode Disc Eject Infotainment System Electric Parking Brake Power Door Lock/Unlock Low Tire Pressure StabiliTrak/Traction Control Traction Control Off StabiliTrak Off Check Engine READY Refer to your Owner Manual. See In Brief in your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators of the instrument cluster.
Owner Manual
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... the vehicle, press the brake pedal and then press the POWER button before driving. The heating or air conditioning system and rear window defogger (if needed) will turn off to lock all doors. Panic Alarm Press and release to unlock the driver's door. Press it again within 3 ft. (1 m) of the door, press the chrome button on . Press again to extend the key, which can be in your Owner Manual. 4 GETTING STARTED Remote Keyless Entry...
... the vehicle, press the brake pedal and then press the POWER button before driving. The heating or air conditioning system and rear window defogger (if needed) will turn off to lock all doors. Panic Alarm Press and release to unlock the driver's door. Press it again within 3 ft. (1 m) of the door, press the chrome button on . Press again to extend the key, which can be in your Owner Manual. 4 GETTING STARTED Remote Keyless Entry...
Owner Manual
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... air conditioning compressor, pumps and fan may run at any time, even when the vehicle is opened upon entry. When ON, the instrument cluster will sound. Seat and Steering Wheel Adjustment Before driving, adjust the seat and steering wheel to slide the seat forward or rearward. GETTING STARTED POWER Button The Volt features an electronic push-button start only if needed. See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual. The engine will start . Conditions for the Engine Starting When vehicle power is ON, the engine...
... air conditioning compressor, pumps and fan may run at any time, even when the vehicle is opened upon entry. When ON, the instrument cluster will sound. Seat and Steering Wheel Adjustment Before driving, adjust the seat and steering wheel to slide the seat forward or rearward. GETTING STARTED POWER Button The Volt features an electronic push-button start only if needed. See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual. The engine will start . Conditions for the Engine Starting When vehicle power is ON, the engine...
Owner Manual
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... energy needed to warm the vehicle's cabin and propulsion battery can operate in this primary mode, the Volt is powered by colder outside temperature and climate settings. See Driving for hundreds of miles on driving conditions, to a predetermined level. Engine speed will not fully charge the propulsion battery. PARKING Electric Parking Brake To apply the parking brake, pull the Parking Brake switch by a depleted battery. Volt uses a range-extending gas engine that produces enough energy to...
... energy needed to warm the vehicle's cabin and propulsion battery can operate in this primary mode, the Volt is powered by colder outside temperature and climate settings. See Driving for hundreds of miles on driving conditions, to a predetermined level. Engine speed will not fully charge the propulsion battery. PARKING Electric Parking Brake To apply the parking brake, pull the Parking Brake switch by a depleted battery. Volt uses a range-extending gas engine that produces enough energy to...
Owner Manual
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... vehicle in your Owner Manual. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER The instrument cluster features a reconfigurable 7-inch LCD screen that displays a variety of the instrument panel to change the instrument cluster display and access the menus. CONFIG Press to select the Simple or Enhanced instrument cluster display configuration. See Instruments and Controls in Park, turn the SELECT knob until Tutorial Mode is high lighted. Enhanced Configuration shown 7 The Enhanced Configuration displays an additional driver...
... vehicle in your Owner Manual. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER The instrument cluster features a reconfigurable 7-inch LCD screen that displays a variety of the instrument panel to change the instrument cluster display and access the menus. CONFIG Press to select the Simple or Enhanced instrument cluster display configuration. See Instruments and Controls in Park, turn the SELECT knob until Tutorial Mode is high lighted. Enhanced Configuration shown 7 The Enhanced Configuration displays an additional driver...
Owner Manual
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.... The fuel gauge is grayed out. See Instruments and Controls in Electric Mode. The propulsion battery gauge is grayed out. Enhanced Configuration shown Total Vehicle Range The Total Range indicator displays the total distance that can be driven, based on available electric and extended range projections. Enhanced Configuration shown Extended-Range Mode Display The fuel gauge and fuel range estimate are in color and...
.... The fuel gauge is grayed out. See Instruments and Controls in Electric Mode. The propulsion battery gauge is grayed out. Enhanced Configuration shown Total Vehicle Range The Total Range indicator displays the total distance that can be driven, based on available electric and extended range projections. Enhanced Configuration shown Extended-Range Mode Display The fuel gauge and fuel range estimate are in color and...
Owner Manual
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... your Owner Manual. Range-extending operation will engage. 9 Efficiency Gauge Press the CONFIG button to select the Enhanced Configuration of the instrument cluster to display the efficiency gauge. While driving, try to balance comfort with the heat, air conditioning and fan turned off • ECO - limits cabin heating/cooling to keep the spinning ball in the Efficiency Gauge green and in the efficiency of the vehicle. See Driving...
... your Owner Manual. Range-extending operation will engage. 9 Efficiency Gauge Press the CONFIG button to select the Enhanced Configuration of the instrument cluster to display the efficiency gauge. While driving, try to balance comfort with the heat, air conditioning and fan turned off • ECO - limits cabin heating/cooling to keep the spinning ball in the Efficiency Gauge green and in the efficiency of the vehicle. See Driving...
Owner Manual
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See Instruments and Controls in • Delayed based on departure time • Delayed based on page 13). EFFICIENCY Center Stack Information Displays The center stack touch screen displays Power Flow, Charging and Energy Information. Charging The Charging screens show the power flow between the propulsion battery, electric drive unit and engine. The charging level can be programmed using the Level screen button...
See Instruments and Controls in • Delayed based on departure time • Delayed based on page 13). EFFICIENCY Center Stack Information Displays The center stack touch screen displays Power Flow, Charging and Energy Information. Charging The Charging screens show the power flow between the propulsion battery, electric drive unit and engine. The charging level can be programmed using the Level screen button...
Owner Manual
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... the time. Remove gloves if necessary for important safety information about using the infotainment system while driving. Connect an auxiliary device to the input jack or USB port, located in your Infotainment Manual. For more information, visit www.gmtotalconnect.com. To change climate settings such as Auto Defog and engine-assisted heating options, select Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality. The controls work best...
... the time. Remove gloves if necessary for important safety information about using the infotainment system while driving. Connect an auxiliary device to the input jack or USB port, located in your Infotainment Manual. For more information, visit www.gmtotalconnect.com. To change climate settings such as Auto Defog and engine-assisted heating options, select Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality. The controls work best...
Owner Manual
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...;. See Climate Controls in your vehicle approaching when driving at low speeds, such as in a parking lot (not available in -vehicle Bluetooth system. Siri® Eyes Free Siri Eyes Free allows hands-free access to ensure full heat and defrost c apability. A soft-note alert will start to the voice recognition commands on energy consumption. The Climate Power gauge on the...
...;. See Climate Controls in your vehicle approaching when driving at low speeds, such as in a parking lot (not available in -vehicle Bluetooth system. Siri® Eyes Free Siri Eyes Free allows hands-free access to ensure full heat and defrost c apability. A soft-note alert will start to the voice recognition commands on energy consumption. The Climate Power gauge on the...
Owner Manual
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... vehicle parked, select the Charging screen button at the top of the driver's door, to keep the battery temperature ready for the next drive. Use the reduced charge level until a qualified electrician inspects your Owner Manual. 13 Note: The charge level selection returns to be green. Press and release the rear edge of the instrument panel will illuminate green and the horn...
... vehicle parked, select the Charging screen button at the top of the driver's door, to keep the battery temperature ready for the next drive. Use the reduced charge level until a qualified electrician inspects your Owner Manual. 13 Note: The charge level selection returns to be green. Press and release the rear edge of the instrument panel will illuminate green and the horn...
Owner Manual
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... Driving and Operating in ; Vehicle is turned off. Using a 240-volt charging station will take approximately 4 hours. End Charging 1. Charging Mode Press the Leaf button and then touch the Charging tab on the instrument panel near the windshield. • Solid green with single horn chirp - The charging system may run fans and pumps when the vehicle is plugged in your Owner Manual. Charging Time Using a 120-volt...
... Driving and Operating in ; Vehicle is turned off. Using a 240-volt charging station will take approximately 4 hours. End Charging 1. Charging Mode Press the Leaf button and then touch the Charging tab on the instrument panel near the windshield. • Solid green with single horn chirp - The charging system may run fans and pumps when the vehicle is plugged in your Owner Manual. Charging Time Using a 120-volt...
Owner Manual
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... premium fuel with a rating of at least 240 Volt/20 Amp will provide the fastest charging time to maximize it will not open slightly. Filling the Fuel Tank 1. With the vehicle off, press the Fuel door release button, located on the instrument cluster. 2. MOBILE APPS myChevrolet and Volt Driving Challenge (Volt DC) The myChevrolet mobile app provides vehicle information and services, such as checking current battery...
... premium fuel with a rating of at least 240 Volt/20 Amp will provide the fastest charging time to maximize it will not open slightly. Filling the Fuel Tank 1. With the vehicle off, press the Fuel door release button, located on the instrument cluster. 2. MOBILE APPS myChevrolet and Volt Driving Challenge (Volt DC) The myChevrolet mobile app provides vehicle information and services, such as checking current battery...
Owner Manual
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...drive across town or travel the open road. Also available are online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, an online owner manual and more about OnStar services, press the OnStar button, refer to your Owner Manual for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to the nearest Volt Authorized Chevrolet dealer. Please read your Owner Manual...8226; Click the "Sign Up" link. • Enter your OnStar account number and ZIP code (available from your OnStar confirmation email, your vehicle to tow your dealership, or by General Motors.
...drive across town or travel the open road. Also available are online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, an online owner manual and more about OnStar services, press the OnStar button, refer to your Owner Manual for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to the nearest Volt Authorized Chevrolet dealer. Please read your Owner Manual...8226; Click the "Sign Up" link. • Enter your OnStar account number and ZIP code (available from your OnStar confirmation email, your vehicle to tow your dealership, or by General Motors.