Driving Information; Driving For Better Energy; Efficiency - Chevrolet Volt 2013 Owner's Manual

9-2 Driving and Operating
Charging
Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Delayed Charging
Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Charging Status
Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Utility Interruption of
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
Electrical Requirements for
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . 9-56
California Fuel
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-56
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Towing
General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60

Driving Information

Driving for Better Energy

Efficiency

Use the following tips to help
maximize energy efficiency and
range.
Driving Style
Efficiency Gauge (Instrument
Cluster)
The ball indicator should be kept
green and in the center of the
gauge.
Inefficient acceleration is indicated
when the ball turns yellow and
travels above the center of the
gauge.
Aggressive braking is indicated
when the ball turns yellow and
travels below the center of the
gauge.
Acceleration/Braking/Coasting
Avoid unnecessary rapid
accelerations and decelerations.
Electric range is maximized at
80 km/h (50 mph) and below. Higher
speeds use more energy and can
significantly reduce electric range.
Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Plan ahead for decelerations and
coast whenever possible. For
example, do not rush to traffic
signals.
Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast.
The vehicle recovers energy while
coasting and braking in D (Drive)
or L (Low).
Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection
Use Normal Mode when possible.
Sport Mode provides more
responsive acceleration than
Normal Mode but can reduce
efficiency.
Use Mountain Mode prior to
climbing long, steep grades in
mountainous areas. Be sure to
engage Mountain Mode before
starting to climb. Mountain Mode