Plug-In Charging - Chevrolet Volt 2013 Owner's Manual

Charging

Plug-In Charging

This section explains the process
for charging the vehicle's high
voltage battery. Do not allow the
vehicle to remain in temperature
extremes for long periods without
being driven or plugged in. It is
recommended that the vehicle be
plugged in when temperatures are
below 0°C (32°F) and above 32°C
(90°F) to maximize high voltage
battery life.
When using a 120-volt AC electrical
outlet, it will take approximately
10 hours to charge the vehicle with
the 12 amp AC current setting or
16 hours using the default 8 amp
AC current setting. When using a
240-volt charging station, it will take
approximately four hours to charge
the vehicle. Charge times will vary
with outside temperature.
The charging system may run fans
and pumps that result in sounds
from the vehicle while it is turned
off. Additional unexpected clicking
sounds may be caused by the
electrical devices used while
charging.
While the charge cord is plugged
into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot
be driven.
Charging
Start Charge
1. The charge port door release
button is on the driver door inner
trim panel. With the vehicle in
P (Park), press the button for
one second and release to open
Driving and Operating
the charge port door. The charge
port door can also be opened
using the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2 2.
In cold weather conditions, ice
may form around the charge port
door. The charge port door may
not open on the first attempt.
Remove ice from the area and
repeat attempting to open the
charge port door.
2. Open the rear hatch, lift the load
support floor covering (1), and
remove the charge cord (4). It is
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