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Chevrolet 2011 Volt User Manual

Chevrolet 2011 Volt
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Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Battery and Efficiency. . . . . . . . 1-18
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 5-4
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-53
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-60
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-77
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-85
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-18
Electric Vehicle Operating
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-37
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-43
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-63
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Chevrolet 2011 Volt Specifications

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BrandChevrolet
Model2011 Volt
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's instrument panel layout and its components.

Initial Drive Information

Key features for initial vehicle operation and interaction.

Vehicle Features

Information on various vehicle features and their operation.

Battery and Efficiency

Details on the high voltage battery, safety, charging, and efficiency tips.

Performance and Maintenance

Information on traction control, stability control, tire monitoring, and engine oil.

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on vehicle keys, remote keyless entry, and lock operation.

Doors

Details on door operation, including the hatch and power locks.

Vehicle Security

Information on the anti-theft alarm system and immobilizer operation.

Exterior Mirrors

Description of convex mirrors, power mirrors, folding, and heated mirrors.

Interior Mirrors

Information on the automatic dimming rearview mirror and its cleaning.

Windows

Details on power windows, express features, and safety warnings.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Proper installation and adjustment of head restraints for front and rear seats.

Front Seats

Instructions for seat adjustment, height, reclining, and heating features.

Rear Seats

Information on folding rear seatbacks and safety belt guides.

Safety Belts

Proper usage, pretensioners, care, and system checks for safety belts.

Airbag System

Details on airbag types, deployment conditions, and servicing.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for securing older children, infants, and using LATCH systems.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Locations and features of storage compartments like instrument panel and floor console.

Additional Storage Features

Information on additional storage options such as the cargo cover.

Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel Overview

Diagram and labeling of the instrument panel components.

Controls

Details on steering wheel adjustment and controls, horn, wipers, and power outlets.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument cluster.

Information Displays

Information on center stack display functions like power flow, charging, and energy data.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Controls and operation of exterior lamps, including automatic headlamps and signals.

Interior Lighting

Operation of dome lamps, reading lamps, and instrument panel illumination.

Lighting Features

Features like entry lighting, exit lighting, and battery power protection.

Infotainment System

Introduction

Overview of the navigation system, radio, and audio player features.

Radio

Details on AM-FM radio operation, audio sources, and station finding.

Audio Players

Information on CD/DVD players, MP3, HDD, and auxiliary device compatibility.

Navigation

How to use the navigation system, enter destinations, and manage routes.

Voice Recognition

Using voice commands for navigation, audio, and phone functions.

Phone

Bluetooth connectivity, pairing, and making calls using the infotainment system.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Overview of automatic climate control system operation and modes.

Air Vents

Operation and tips for using the vehicle's air vents for airflow direction.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Tips for maximizing energy efficiency, driving style, and acceleration/braking.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for starting, stopping, and using power button and Retained Accessory Power.

Electric Vehicle Operating Modes

Explanation of Electric Mode, Extended Range Mode, and driver-selected modes.

Engine Exhaust

Information and warnings regarding engine exhaust and carbon monoxide.

Electric Drive Unit

Description of the electric drive unit and shift lever operation.

Brakes

Information on disc brakes, ABS, brake pedal travel, and emergency braking.

Ride Control Systems

Details on Traction Control System (TCS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

Cruise Control

How to set, use, and end cruise control, including operation on hills.

Object Detection Systems

Information on Ultrasonic Parking Assist system operation and detection.

Charging

Instructions for plug-in charging, delayed charging, and status feedback.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Information on service, parts, GM parts, and modifications.

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing your own service work and checking various vehicle components.

Headlamp Aiming

Procedure for aiming headlamps if damaged or misaligned.

Bulb Replacement

Instructions for replacing various exterior and interior bulbs.

Electrical System

Information on high voltage devices, wiring, fuses, and circuit breakers.

Wheels and Tires

Details on tire inspection, pressure, rotation, and replacement.

Towing

General towing information, including flatbed and dolly towing procedures.

Appearance Care

Guidelines for cleaning and protecting exterior and interior surfaces.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Importance of maintenance, dealer services, and general driving conditions.

Scheduled Maintenance

Required services checklist for monthly and mileage-based intervals.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of approved fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts for the vehicle.

Maintenance Records

A logbook to record vehicle service dates, odometer readings, and services performed.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Service Parts Identification Label.

Vehicle Data

Capacities and specifications for engine, battery, fluids, and torque.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps to resolve concerns with dealership or Chevrolet, including BBB Auto Line program.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report safety defects to the US and Canadian governments and General Motors.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information on Event Data Recorders (EDR), OnStar, Navigation, and RFID.

OnStarĀ®

Details on OnStar system data recording, navigation system usage, and RFID technology.

Navigation System

Information on storing destinations and deletion instructions for the navigation system.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Explanation of RFID technology usage in vehicles for various functions.

Radio Frequency Statement

FCC and Industry Canada compliance statement for vehicle RF systems.

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