Battery - Chevrolet 2011 Volt Owner's Manual

10-24 Vehicle Care

Battery

This vehicle has a high voltage
battery and a standard 12 volt
battery.
If the vehicle is in a crash, the
sensing system may shut down the
high voltage system. When this
occurs, the high voltage battery is
disconnected and the vehicle will
not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE
SOON message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC), will be
displayed. Before the vehicle can be
operated again, it must be serviced
at your dealer.
See If a Crash Occurs under
Collision Damage Repair on
page 13 10 for additional
information. If an airbag has
inflated, see What Will You See
After an Airbag Inflates? on
page 3 31.
Only a trained service technician
with the proper knowledge and tools
should inspect, test, or replace the
high voltage battery. See your
dealer if the high voltage battery
needs service. The dealer has
information on how to recycle
the high voltage battery. There
is also information available at
http://www.recyclemybattery.com.
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even
when fully charged, to keep the high
voltage battery temperature ready
for the next drive. This is important
when outside temperatures are
extremely hot or cold.
A vehicle cover, which can reduce
sun loading on the vehicle and
improve high voltage battery life,
is available from your dealer.
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new 12 volt battery is
needed.
DANGER
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
WARNING
12 volt batteries have acid that
can burn you and gas that can
explode. You can be badly hurt if
you are not careful. See Jump
Starting on page 10 71 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.