Charge Cord - Chevrolet 2013 VOLT Owner's Manual

9-44 Driving and Operating

Charge Cord

A portable charge cord used to
charge the vehicle high voltage
battery is stored under the rear
luggage compartment.
WARNING
There is a risk of electric shock
that may cause personal injury or
death. Do not use the charge
cord if any part of the charge cord
is damaged. Do not open or
remove the charge cord cover.
Service by qualified personnel
only. Connect the charge cord to
a properly earthed outlet with
cords that are not damaged.
The charge cord used to charge the
vehicle is a high-powered electrical
device. During normal operation, the
AC wall plug of the charge cord may
feel warm. The AC wall plug must fit
tightly into an AC outlet that is in
good condition.
WARNING
Using the charge cord with a
worn or damaged AC outlet may
cause burns or start a fire.
Periodically, check the AC wall
plug and charge cord while the
vehicle is charging. If the AC wall
plug feels hot, unplug the charge
cord and have the AC outlet
replaced by a qualified electrician.
Replace the charge cord if the AC
wall plug or cord are damaged.
Do not use an AC outlet that is
worn or damaged.
WARNING
Extension cords, multi-outlet
power strips, surge protectors,
or similar devices could increase
the risk of electrical shock or
other hazards. Do not use these
types of devices with the charge
cable.
Charge Cord Status Indicators
See Charge Cord Status Indicators
in the charge cord user manual.
Charge Level Selection
Charge level selection can be made
using the Select Charge Level
Preference screen on the centre
stack. See Charge Level Selection
under Charging on page 5 27.
WARNING
Using a charge level that exceeds
the electrical circuit or socket
capacity may start a fire or
damage the electrical circuit. Use
the lowest charge level until a
qualified electrician inspects your
electrical circuit capacity. Use the
lowest charge level if the
electrical circuit or socket
capacity is not known.