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Chevrolet Volt 2013 Getting To Know Manual

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Congratulations on your new Chevrolet Volt.
It's an amazing vehicle, and we're sure you're eager to get behind the wheel and see what it can do.
For a quick introduction to the Volt, review this guide. It provides the basic information needed to charge
it, start it, and hit the road. Complete details can be found in your Owner Manual.
If you have any questions or would like more information about your Volt, contact a Volt Customer
Advisor at 1-877-4-VOLT-INFO (1-877-486-5846).
www.chevrolet.com/volt

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  • Page 1 Congratulations on your new Chevrolet Volt. It’s an amazing vehicle, and we’re sure you’re eager to get behind the wheel and see what it can do. For a quick introduction to the Volt, review this guide. It provides the basic information needed to charge it, start it, and hit the road.

  • Page 2: Instrument Panel Controls

    INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS Turn Signal Lever/ Instrument Driver Instrument Panel Pedestrian-Friendly Cluster/Driver Windshield Information Illumination Alert Button/Exterior Information Wipers Center Controls Control Lamps Control Center Lever Power Mirror Controls/ Fuel Door Charge Cruise Tilt/ Audio Power Window/Rear Release Port Door Control Telescopic Steering...
  • Page 3 Charging Driver’s Climate/ Climate Hazard Status Heated Light Control Passenger’s Warning Indicator Sensor Seat Screen Controls Heated Seat Flashers Power Leaf/Drive Infotainment Disc Electric Power Door Mode Eject System Parking Brake Lock/Unlock Low Tire Pressure StabiliTrak/Traction Control Note: Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the Traction Control Off lights, gauges and indicators of the instrument...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED See More To get started driving your Volt, review the basic information in this guide along with your Owner Manual. To view informative online videos about Volt operations, scan the QR code in this guide with your smartphone. To scan a code: 1.
  • Page 5 GETTING STARTED POWER Button The Volt features an electronic push-button start. The POWER button flashes when the d river’s door is opened upon entry. Once the vehicle is ON, the button illuminates. Note: The air conditioning compressor, pumps and fan may run at any time, even when the vehicle is OFF, to cool or warm the propulsion battery. Starting the Vehicle/ON With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the POWER...
  • Page 6 ELECTRIC AND EXTENDED-RANGE MODES Volt is an electric vehicle with extended range capability. Plug it in, let it charge overnight, and it’s ready to run on a pure electric charge — gas- and tailpipe emissions-free. After that, Volt keeps going, even if you can’t plug it in. Volt uses a range-extending gas engine that produces enough energy to power it for hundreds of miles on a single tank of gas.

  • Page 7: Instrument Cluster

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Simple Configuration shown The instrument cluster features a reconfigurable 7-inch LCD screen that displays a variety of operating information. The Simple Configuration displays basic information for Electric Mode and Extended- Range Mode operation. The Enhanced Configuration displays an additional driver efficiency gauge. (Not available in Mountain or Hold drive modes.) Driver Information Center Use the Driver Information Center controls on the left side of the instrument panel to change the instrument cluster display and access the menus.
  • Page 8 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Electric Mode Display The propulsion battery gauge and electric range estimate are in color and displayed in the foreground when the vehicle is operating in Electric Mode. The fuel gauge is grayed out. Enhanced Configuration shown Extended-Range Mode Display The fuel gauge and fuel range estimate are in color and displayed in the foreground when the vehicle is operating in Extended-...
  • Page 9 EFFICIENCY Driving Style Your driving style plays a large role in the efficiency of the vehicle. Avoid rapid acceleration or deceleration to help maximize energy efficiency and range. Electric range is maximized at 50 mph and below; higher speeds use more energy and significantly reduce range. Efficiency Gauge Press the CONFIG button to select the Enhanced Configuration of the instrument cluster to display the e fficiency gauge. While driving, try to keep the spinning ball in the Efficiency Gauge green and in the center of the gauge. The ball will turn yel- low and move up or down during inefficient acceleration or aggressive braking.
  • Page 10 EFFICIENCY Center Stack Information Displays The center stack touch screen displays Power Flow, Charging and Energy Information. Press the Leaf button on the center stack and then touch the desired tab at the top of the screen to display the desired information.
  • Page 11 To change climate settings such as Auto Defog and engine-assisted heating options, select Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality. See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual. Chevrolet Audio System MyLink...
  • Page 12 SETTINGS, SIGHTS AND SOUNDS Climate Controls Press the CLIMATE button on the center stack to view the Climate Control touch screen. Press the AUTO button on the center stack to have the system operate automatically. The Climate Power gauge on the screen displays the impact of the climate settings on energy consumption.
  • Page 13 CHARGING Battery The Volt is powered by a lithium-ion high voltage battery pack, which holds its charge e fficiently and has no memory effect (so it doesn’t have to be run down completely before recharging). Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charged, to keep the battery temperature ready for the next drive. Start Charging The provided 120-volt portable charge cord is located in the storage compartment under the cargo floor.

  • Page 14: Charging Status

    CHARGING Charging Status The charging status indicator is located on the instrument panel near the windshield. • Solid green with single horn chirp – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is charging • Slow (long pulse) flashing green with double horn chirp – Vehicle is plugged in; battery charging is delayed • Fast (short pulse) flashing green –...

  • Page 15: Mychevrolet And Onstar® Mobile Apps

    CHARGING Home Charging Station Charging equipment with a rating of at least 240Volt/20Amp will provide the fastest charging time to recharge the propulsion battery. Contact your dealer or a Volt Customer Advisor, or go to www.homecharging.spx.com/volt, for more information about an available 240V home charging station.

  • Page 16: Roadside Assistance

    TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 (1-800-243-8872) As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program, which provides roadside service for 5 years/100,000 miles at no expense to you. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive across town or travel the open road.

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