System (Abs) - Chevrolet 2011 Volt Owner's Manual

N (Neutral): In this position, the
propulsion system does not connect
with the wheels.
D (Drive): This position is for
normal driving. It provides the
best fuel economy. If more power
is needed for passing, and the
vehicle is:
Going less than 56 km/h
(35 mph), push the accelerator
pedal about halfway down.
Going about 56 km/h (35 mph)
or more, push the accelerator
all the way down.
Notice: If the vehicle seems to
accelerate slowly or not respond
when you go faster, and you
continue to drive the vehicle
that way, you could damage
the electric drive unit. Have the
vehicle serviced right away.
L (Low): This position reduces
vehicle speed without using the
brakes. You can use L (Low) on
hills. It can help control vehicle
speed going down steep mountain
roads along with using the brakes
off and on. You can use L (Low)
on very steep hills, in deep snow,
or in mud.
Notice: Spinning the tires or
holding the vehicle in one
place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage
the electric drive unit. The repair
will not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If you are stuck, do not
spin the tires. When stopping on
a hill, use the brakes to hold the
vehicle in place.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Driving and Operating
Brakes
Antilock Brake

System (ABS)

This vehicle has the Antilock
Brake System (ABS), an advanced
electronic braking system that helps
prevent a braking skid.
When propulsion is active and
the vehicle begins to drive away,
ABS checks itself. A momentary
motor or clicking noise might be
heard while this test is going on,
and it might even be noticed that
the brake pedal moves a little.
This is normal.
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