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Chevrolet VOLT 2012 User Manual

Chevrolet VOLT 2012
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Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2012
2012 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Battery and Efficiency. . . . . . . . 1-20
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
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 . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-53
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-62
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
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 . . . . . . . 9-16
Electric Vehicle Operating
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-33

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Chevrolet VOLT 2012 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandChevrolet
ModelVOLT 2012
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's dashboard controls and indicators.

Initial Drive Information

Basic overview of important vehicle features for new drivers.

Safety Belts

Proper usage, types, and safety precautions for seat belts.

Vehicle Features

Details on radio, audio, Bluetooth, cruise control.

Battery and Efficiency

High voltage safety, charging, range, braking.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction, stability, tire monitoring, oil life.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on keys, remote entry systems, and door locking mechanisms.

Doors

Details on the hatch operation and safety warnings.

Vehicle Security

Anti-theft alarm system, arming, disarming procedures.

Exterior Mirrors

Adjusting convex, power, folding, and heated mirrors.

Interior Mirrors

Automatic dimming rearview mirrors and cleaning.

Windows

Operation of power windows, express features, and anti-pinch.

Sun Visors

Using sun visors to block glare.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Proper installation and adjustment of head restraints for occupant safety.

Front Seats

Instructions for adjusting seat position, height, and reclining.

Heated Front Seats

Operation of manual and auto heated seat functions for comfort.

Rear Seats

Information on folding seatbacks and their safety implications.

Safety Belts

Proper usage, types, and safety precautions for seat belts.

Airbag System

Details on airbag types, deployment, and safety precautions.

Passenger Sensing System

How the system detects occupants and controls airbag deployment.

Child Restraints

Guidance on securing children in appropriate restraints for safety.

Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel Overview

Visual guide to the instrument cluster layout and components.

Controls

Operation of steering wheel adjustment and controls, horn, wipers, outlets.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard warning lights, gauges, and indicators.

Information Displays

Details on the center stack display for climate, infotainment, and vehicle settings.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Controls for headlamps, parking lamps, and hazard flashers.

Interior Lighting

Operation of dome lamps, reading lamps, and illumination control.

Lighting Features

Information on entry and exit lighting, and battery protection.

Infotainment System

Introduction

Overview of the audio system features and safe driving practices.

Radio

How to find stations, store presets, and adjust audio settings.

Audio Players

Using CD, MP3, USB, and auxiliary devices.

Phone

Bluetooth connectivity, pairing, voice commands, call management.

Trademarks and License Agreements

Legal information regarding software and audio technologies.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Operation of automatic and manual climate control features.

Air Vents

Using air vents and louvers for optimal airflow direction.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Energy efficiency, driving style, and mode selection.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for starting, stopping, and service mode.

Electric Vehicle Operating Modes

Electric, Extended Range, driver modes.

Engine Exhaust

Safety warnings regarding carbon monoxide.

Electric Drive Unit

Shift lever operation and parking warnings.

Brakes

ABS, parking brake, regenerative braking.

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control and Stability Control systems.

Cruise Control

Operation, setting, resuming, safety.

Object Detection Systems

Parking assist, rear vision camera.

Charging

Plug-in charging process, overrides, status indicators.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Service needs, dealer recommendations, safety.

Vehicle Checks

DIY checks for hood, oil, coolant, etc.

Headlamp Aiming

Factory preset aiming and when service is needed.

Bulb Replacement

Procedures for replacing exterior/interior light bulbs.

Electrical System

High voltage systems, fuses, breakers, wiring.

Wheels and Tires

Tire maintenance, selection, pressure, rotation.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Importance of maintenance, dealer services, benefits.

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended checks by mileage/time intervals.

Special Application Services

Services for severe conditions/commercial use.

Additional Maintenance and Care

Tips to avoid costly future repairs.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Lists approved fluids, parts numbers.

Maintenance Records

Log for service dates and work performed.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

VIN, service parts label, engine code.

Vehicle Data

Capacities, specs for fluids, battery, torque.

Engine Specifications

Engine type, VIN code, drive unit, spark gap.

Customer Information

Customer Information

Steps for satisfaction, resolving concerns.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report defects to government/GM.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

EDR data, purpose, privacy.

OnStar®

OnStar overview, terms, privacy.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Introduction to the OnStar system and its features.

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections.

OnStar Additional Information

Information on transferring service, reactivation, issues.

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