Chevrolet 2011 Volt Owner's Manual page 145

Charging begins at the start time
and is complete by the departure
time only if sufficient time is allowed
after the charge cord is plugged
in. For example, if the vehicle is
plugged in for only one hour prior to
the departure time, and the battery
is completely discharged, the
vehicle will not be fully charged by
the departure time regardless of the
rate selection.
Electric Rate Plan Selection
Electric rates, or cost per unit, may
vary based on time, weekday/
weekend, and season. During the
day when the demand for electricity
is high, the rates are usually higher
and called Peak rates. At night
when the demand for electricity is
low, the rates are usually lower
and called Off-Peak rates. In some
areas, a Mid-Peak rate is offered.
Contact the utility company to obtain
the rate schedule for your area. The
summer and winter start dates must
be established to use a summer/
winter schedule.
From the Departure Time & Rate
Information screen, press Edit
Electric Rate Schedule.
To edit the Summer/Winter
Schedule:
1. Press Summer/Winter Schedule.
2. Press Edit.
Instruments and Controls
To edit the Yearly Schedule:
1. Press Yearly Schedule.
2. Press Edit.
Summer/Winter Schedule Start
Date Entering
From the Select Electric Rate Plan
screen, press Summer/Winter
Schedule then press Edit.
1. Press Summer Start.
2. Press + or
and day for the start of summer.
3. Press Winter Start.
4. Press + or
and day for the start of winter.
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to set the month
to set the month