Chevrolet 2013 VOLT Owner's Manual page 193

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
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.
Driving and Operating
2. Open the rear hatch, lift the load
support floor covering (1), and
remove the charge cord (4). It is
located near the tyre sealant and
compressor kit (3). Pull up on
the charge cord handle (4) to
release it from the handle clip.
Lift the charge cord up and
rearward to remove it from the
vehicle. The vehicle plug (2) is
stored as shown.
3. Plug the charge cord into the
electrical outlet. See Electrical
Requirements for Battery
Charging on page 9 45. Verify
the charge cord status. See the
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