Charging System Light; (12-Volt Battery); Malfunction; Indicator Lamp - Chevrolet 2011 Volt Owner's Manual

If the word ON is lit on the
passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the right front passenger
frontal airbag and the passenger
knee airbag are enabled and may
inflate.
If the word OFF is lit on the airbag
status indicator, it means that the
passenger sensing system has
turned off the right front passenger
frontal airbag and the passenger
knee airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there
are no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or the
passenger sensing system. See
your dealer for service.
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WARNING
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
WARNING (Continued)
have the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness
Light on page 5 18 for more
information, including important
safety information.

Charging System Light

(12-Volt Battery)

The charging system light comes on
briefly when the vehicle is in ON/
RUN, as a check to show the light is
working.
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Instruments and Controls
If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there could be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the 12 volt battery.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio.

Malfunction

Indicator Lamp

A computer system called OBD II
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second
Generation) monitors operation of
the fuel, ignition, and emission
control systems. It ensures that
emissions are at acceptable levels
for the life of the vehicle, helping to
produce a cleaner environment.
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