Charging System Light; (12-Volt Battery); Indicator Lamp; Malfunction Indicator Lamp - Chevrolet Volt 2013 Owner's Manual

system has turned off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and 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.
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,
have the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness
Light on page 5 15 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.
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.
Instruments and Controls
Malfunction

Indicator Lamp

A computer system called OBD II
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second
Generation) monitors operation of
the vehicle. It ensures that
emissions are at acceptable levels
for the life of the vehicle, helping to
maintain a clean environment. The
malfunction indicator lamp comes
on when the vehicle is placed in
Service Only Mode, as a check to
show it is working. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer. See Power Button on
page 9 16 for more information.
If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on, while the engine is in
ON/RUN, this indicates that the
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