Chevrolet 2012 Volt Owner's Manual page 27

Charging
The high voltage battery can be
charged using a household
electrical outlet. There are three
ways to program how the vehicle
is charged. See Charging on
page 5 31 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 maximize
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
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
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
In Brief
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.
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