Chevrolet 2013 VOLT User Manual

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Chevrolet VOLT Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC 1st Edition - 6/25/12
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Battery and Efficiency. . . . . . . . 1-18
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Vehicle Personalisation . . . . . . . 5-50
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Electric Vehicle Operating
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-24
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-29
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-48

Chevrolet 2013 VOLT Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2013 VOLT
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Battery and Efficiency

Covers information about the vehicle's battery system and tips for improving energy efficiency.

Performance and Maintenance

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Details the operation of the vehicle's keys, locks, and remote entry systems.

Door Locks

Vehicle Security

Describes the vehicle's theft-deterrent features, including the alarm system.

Seats and Restraints

Safety Belts

Provides information on the proper use and function of the vehicle's safety belts.

Airbag System

Details the vehicle's airbag system, including types, operation, and safety precautions.

Instruments and Controls

Seat Adjustment

Exterior Lighting

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Provides a comprehensive guide to the meaning and function of all warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument cluster.

Electric Vehicle Operation Modes

Electric Mode

Details how the vehicle operates solely on electric power, producing zero tailpipe emissions.

Extended Range Mode

Explains how the vehicle uses its engine to generate electricity for extended range operation.

Driver Selected Operating Modes

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Tyre Pressure Monitor System

Service and Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance

Provides the vehicle's maintenance schedule, including intervals for service operations.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts