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Starting the Vehicle/ON
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral,
press the brake pedal and then press the
POWER button. A power ON audio cue
will sound.
The vehicle will not shift out of Park and a
Charge Cord Connected message will display
if the vehicle is still plugged in.
When ON, the instrument cluster will display
an active battery or fuel gauge. The engine
will start only if needed.
Stopping the Vehicle/OFF
Shift to Park and then press the POWER button. A power OFF audio cue will sound.
Conditions for Engine Starting
When vehicle power is ON, the engine may start independent of the vehicle being
plugged in or completely charged. Conditions that may cause the engine to start include:
Getting Started
POWER Button
The Volt features an electronic push-button start. The POWER button ashes when
the driver’s door is opened upon entry. Once the vehicle is ON, the button illuminates.
Note: The air conditioning compressor, pumps and fan may run at any time, even when the vehicle is
OFF, to cool or warm the propulsion battery.
Steering Wheel and Seat Adjustment
Before driving, adjust the steering wheel and seat to a comfortable position.
Pull down the lever (A) to unlock the steering
wheel and adjust its position.
Lift the handle (B) under the right-front side of
the seat to slide the seat forward or rearward.
Ratchet the side lever (C) up or down to raise or
lower the seat.
Lift the rear lever (D) to adjust the seatback.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
• Propulsion battery charge is low
• Propulsion battery temperature is hot
or cold
• Cold ambient temperatures (depend-
ing on engine-assisted heating options,
see Vehicle Personalization on page 10)
• Hood is open
• Engine and Fuel Maintenance Modes
(occur only if the engine has had very
limited operation over a long period)
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
A
B
D
C
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