Chevrolet 2013 VOLT Owner's Manual page 23

If the vehicle is in a crash, the
sensing system may shut down the
high voltage system. When this
occurs, the high voltage battery is
disconnected and the vehicle will
not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE
SOON message in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) will be
displayed. Before the vehicle can be
operated again, it must be serviced
at your dealer.
See Battery on page 10 18 for
important safety information.
Only a trained service technician
with the proper knowledge and tools
should inspect, test, or replace the
high voltage battery. See your
dealer if the high voltage battery
needs service.
See Battery on page 10 18.
Charging
The high voltage battery can be
charged using a household
electrical outlet. When using a
230-volt AC wall outlet, it will take
approximately six hours to charge
the vehicle with the 10 amp AC
current setting or 11 hours using the
default 6 amp AC current setting.
When using a 230-volt charging
station with 16 amp AC current
capability, it will take approximately
four hours to charge the vehicle.
Charge times will vary with outside
temperature. There are three ways
to program how the vehicle is
charged. See Charging on
page 5 27 for more information.
This section explains the process
for charging the 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 maximise
high voltage battery life.
The charging system may run fans
and pumps that result in sounds
from the vehicle while it is turned
off. Additional unexpected clicking
In Brief
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
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