Chevrolet 2012 Volt Owner's Manual page 277

WARNING (Continued)
If an extension cord is used
because of limited access to
120V AC power, use the following
safeguards:
The 120V AC outlet should be
GFCI protected.
The extension cord should be:
GFCI protected.
12 or 14 gage, 3 conductor.
Rated for outdoor.
Charge Cord Status Indicators
The charge cord status indicators
illuminate green or flashing red to
identify the charge cord status.
When both indicators are green,
the vehicle can be charged. If any
indicators are flashing red, the
charge cord will not permit vehicle
charging.
A flashing red AC PRESENT (A)
indicates the AC voltage is out of
range.
Flashing red AC PRESENT (A) and
FAULT (B) indicate the AC outlet
does not have a proper safety
ground. Charging is not permitted
for safety reasons. The AC outlet
must be repaired or another outlet
source should be used.
A flashing red FAULT (B) indicates a
charge cord fault. The charge cord
will attempt to reset automatically.
If the flashing red FAULT (B)
continues for more than
30 seconds, unplug the charge
cord from the wall to reset. If the
fault remains, see your dealer for
service.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Driving and Operating
Charge Level Button
WARNING
Using a charge level that exceeds
the electrical circuit or AC outlet
capacity may start a fire or
damage the electrical circuit.
Have a qualified electrician
inspect your electrical circuit and
AC outlet capacity before using
the normal charge level. Use the
reduced charge level if the
electrical circuit or AC outlet
capacity is not known.
Two charge levels are available by
pressing the charge level button.
Select reduced or normal level.
The charge level cannot be
changed when the vehicle plug
is plugged into the charge port on
the vehicle. If the charge level
button is pressed while the vehicle
plug is plugged into the charge
port on the vehicle, the charge
level indicators will flash briefly.
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