Electric Drive Unit - Chevrolet 2012 Volt Owner's Manual

WARNING
It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the electric drive unit
shift lever is not fully in P (Park)
with the parking brake firmly set.
The vehicle can roll. Do not leave
the vehicle with the propulsion
system on unless you have to.
If you have left the propulsion
system on, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure the vehicle will
not move, even when you are on
level ground, always set the
parking brake and move the shift
lever to P (Park).
Follow the proper steps to be sure
the vehicle will not move. See
Shifting Into Park on page 9 22.

Electric Drive Unit

The vehicle uses an electric drive
unit. The shift lever is on the
console between the seats.
P (Park): This position locks the
front wheels. It is the best position
to use when starting the propulsion
system because the vehicle cannot
move easily.
Driving and Operating
WARNING
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
propulsion system is running
unless you have to. If you have
left the propulsion system
running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure the vehicle will
not move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, always set the
parking brake and move the shift
lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into
Park on page 9 22.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in
P (Park) before starting the
propulsion system. The vehicle has
an electric drive unit shift lock
control system. The regular brake
must be fully applied first and then
the shift lever button pressed before
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