Chevrolet 2012 Volt User Manual

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Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2012
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Battery and Efficiency. . . . . . . . 1-21
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 5-3
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-56
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-65
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
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 . . . . . . . 9-17
Electric Vehicle Operating
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-36
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-42
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-65
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

Chevrolet 2012 Volt Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2012 Volt
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Battery and Efficiency

Driving for Better Energy Efficiency

Tips to maximize energy efficiency and vehicle range through driving style.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

Power Windows

Seats and Restraints

Safety Belts

Comprehensive guide on why safety belts work and how to wear them properly.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Airbag System

Explanation of airbag types, locations, and how they function.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for selecting and securing child restraints for infants and children.

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gauges, and indicators.

Information Displays

Driver Information Center (DIC)

How to operate and interpret the Driver Information Center display.

Vehicle Messages

Infotainment System

Radio

AM-FM Radio

Audio Players

Phone

Overview of phone features, including Bluetooth connectivity and voice recognition.

Bluetooth (Overview)

General information on Bluetooth system capabilities and phone pairing.

Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)

Climate Controls

Automatic Climate Control System

Details on the automatic climate control system and its operation modes.

Climate Touch Screen Controls

Driving and Operating

Driving for Better Energy Efficiency

Tips to maximize energy efficiency and vehicle range through driving style.

Distracted Driving

Information on the dangers of distracted driving and how to avoid it.

Defensive Driving

Loss of Control

If the Vehicle Is Stuck

Vehicle Load Limits

Starting and Stopping the Vehicle

Instructions for starting and stopping the vehicle, including power modes.

Electric Vehicle Operating Modes

Explanation of Electric Mode and Extended Range Mode.

Driver Selected Operating Modes

How to select and use driving modes like Sport and Mountain.

Engine Exhaust

Information and warnings about engine exhaust and carbon monoxide.

Electric Drive Unit

Details on the vehicle's electric drive unit and shift lever operation.

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Explanation of how the ABS system works and its benefits.

Electric Parking Brake

Instructions for applying and releasing the electric parking brake.

Cruise Control

How to set, resume, and use cruise control safely.

Object Detection Systems

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

How to use the rear vision camera system for backing assistance.

Charging

Process for charging the vehicle's high voltage battery via plug-in.

Plug-In Charging

Detailed steps for starting and ending the plug-in charging process.

Vehicle Care

Doing Your Own Service Work

Safety precautions and guidance for performing vehicle maintenance tasks.

Engine Oil

Ensuring proper engine performance and life through engine oil maintenance.

Engine Oil Life System

How the engine oil life system works and when to change the oil.

Cooling System (Engine)

Information on the engine cooling system, checking coolant, and adding coolant.

Cooling System (High Voltage Battery)

Details on the high voltage battery cooling system and coolant checks.

Engine Coolant

Explanation of engine coolant, its properties, and proper usage.

Engine Overheating

Warning indicator for engine overheating and steps to take.

Battery

Tire Pressure Monitor System

How the TPMS works, its warnings, and malfunction indicators.

Tires

General information on tire maintenance, wear, and replacement.

Buying New Tires

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

Jump Starting

Procedures for jump starting the vehicle's 12-volt battery.

Exterior Care

Interior Care

OnStar

OnStar Services

Emergency

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