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Chevrolet Volt 2011 Owner's Manual

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In Brief .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Battery and Efficiency. . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Storage .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 5-4
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-48
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-55
Lighting .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
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Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-71
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-78
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-18
Electric Vehicle Operating
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-34
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-39
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-57
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-3
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-6
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 11-8
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-23
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-24
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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Introduction iii
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem, VOLT,
and the VOLT logo are trademarks
and/or service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries,
affiliates, or licensors.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 20819514 A First Printing
This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
©
2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com
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iv Introduction
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
WARNING
{
These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when
you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.
* : This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
b g : Audio Steering Wheel
Controls or OnStar
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I : Brake System Warning
Light
A : Charge Port Door
" : Charging System (12‐Volt
Battery)
I : Cruise Control f : Electric Parking Brake d : Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps
y : Fault g : First Responder
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
_ : High Voltage j : LATCH System Child
Restraints
[ : Leaf
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power
B : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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2 NOTES
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Sensing System for Passenger
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-11
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-14
Bluetooth
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-14
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Battery and Efficiency
High Voltage Safety
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Total Vehicle Range . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . 1-20
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-21
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
®
OnStar
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
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Instrument Panel
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A. Air Vents on page 8‑8.
B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.
See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals on page 6‑4.
Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
Pedestrian Friendly Alert on page 6‑2.
C. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑38.
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑7.
E. Heated Front Seats on page 3‑6
(If Equipped).
F. Center Stack Display on
page 5‑28.
G. Charging Status Indicator. See
Charging Status Feedback on page 9‑47.
H. Light Sensor. See Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑3.
I. Instrument Panel Storage on
page 4‑1.
J. Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑1.
K. Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑38.
L. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑5.
M. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑19.
N. Cruise Control on page 9‑36.
O. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑6.
P. Horn on page 5‑7.
Q. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑6 (If Equipped).
R. Leaf Button. See Center Stack
Display on page 5‑28.
S. DRIVE MODE Button. See
Driver Selected Operating Modes on page 9‑24.
T. Power Button on page 9‑18.
U. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive
Unit on page 9‑29.
V. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
Navigation System. See Using
the Navigation System on page 7‑36.
W. Electric Parking Brake on
page 9‑32.
X. Power Door Locks on page 2‑9.
Y. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6‑4.
Z. Glove Box on page 4‑1.
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Press the key release button to extend the key. The key can be used for all locks.
K : Press once to unlock the driver
door. Press a second time within five seconds to unlock all doors.
Q : Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑48.
7 : Press and release to locate
the vehicle. Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.
B : Press Q and then press
and hold start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Start on page 2‑7 for more information.
B within five seconds to
A : Press to open the charge
port door. See Plug-In Charging on page 9‑44 for more information.
See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.
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Remote Vehicle Start
This feature starts the heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger from outside the vehicle. Normal operation of the system will return after the vehicle has been turned on. The engine may start to support the climate control operation.
Activating the Remote Start
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press
3. Within five seconds, press and
Q on the RKE transmitter;
the doors will lock.
hold
B until the turn signal
lamps flash or for approximately four seconds. Pressing
during a remote start will turn the feature off.
B again
After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press the POWER
button on the center stack with the brake pedal applied to operate as normal.
O
Canceling Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of the following:
.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold
until the parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Press the POWER O button on
the center stack, with the brake pedal applied, then press the
POWER the vehicle off.
See Remote Start on page 2‑7.
O button again to turn
B
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the door, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key from outside the vehicle. Use the door lock knob or switch from inside the vehicle.
See Door Locks on page 2‑8.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are on the center stack.
K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors.
See Power Door Locks on page 2‑9.
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Hatch
To open the hatch, with all doors unlocked, press the button on the underside of the hatch and lift up.
Always close the hatch before driving. Do not press the button while closing the hatch; it will unlock it again.
See Hatch on page 2‑10.
Windows
The power window switches are on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window.
Press the front of the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.
The driver and passenger windows have an express-down feature and the driver window has express-up.
See Power Windows on page 2‑16.
Seat Adjustment
Seat Position
To adjust the seat position:
1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat cushion to unlock it.
2. Move the seat forward or rearward and release the handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.
See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.
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Height Adjustment
Move the lever up or down to raise or lower the seat.
See “Seat Height Adjuster” under Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.
Reclining Seatbacks
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
To return the seatback to the upright position:
1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑4.
Heated Seats
If available, the controls are on the center stack. To operate, the vehicle must be on.
Press
M or L to heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
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Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest.
See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑6 for more information.
Auto Heated Seats
If available, the controls can be accessed while the vehicle is on by pressing the CLIMATE button on the center stack.
Press the touch screen
M AUTO or
L AUTO button. The button color
will change to green when this feature is on.
When the vehicle is on, this feature will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by the vehicle's interior temperature. The active high, medium, low, or off heated seat level will be indicated by the manual heated seat button lights on the center stack. Use the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack to turn auto heated seats off.
See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑6 for more information.
The heated seats can also be programmed to come on during a remote start. See “Remote Start Auto Heat Seats” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑48 for more information.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.
For more information see Head
Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.
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Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.
.
Safety Belts on page 3‑10.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑13.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑19.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑47.
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, seat‐mounted side impact airbags, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑33 for more information.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑18.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior
Mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position.
See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑14.
Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door.
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To adjust a mirror:
1. Move the selector switch to L (left) or R (right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.
3. Return the selector switch to the center position.
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑14.
When the rear window defogger is activated, the heated mirriors, if equipped, will also come on. See Heated Mirrors on page 2‑14.
Interior
The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature and the indicator light come on each time the vehicle is started. Hold the mirror in the center to adjust it. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑15.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever (A) down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever (A) up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the overhead console.
To operate, press the following buttons:
+ : Press to turn on the dome
lamps.
1 : Press to turn the lamps on
automatically when a door is opened.
* : Press to turn the lamps off,
even when a door is open.
Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps are in the overhead console.
# $ : Press to turn each lamp on
or off.
For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.
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Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal/lane change lever.
O : Turn to operate the exterior
lamps.
O : Turns the exterior lamps off.
AUTO: Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on the exterior light.
; : Turns on the parking lamps,
together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights.
5 : Turns on the headlamps,
together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights.
For more information, see:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑4.
.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper lever is on the side of the steering column. With the vehicle on, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed.
2: Move the lever up to 2 for fast wipes.
1: Move the lever up to 1 for slow wipes.
G : Move the lever up to G for
adjustable interval wipes, then turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
9 : Use to turn the windshield
wipers off.
3 : For a single wipe, briefly move
the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
Windshield Washer
Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑7.
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Climate Controls
Heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled by using the climate control buttons and the climate touch screen.
Climate Control Buttons
A. Temperature Control
B. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats
C. Defrost
D. Climate
E. Auto (Automatic Operation)
F. Rear Window Defogger
G. Manual Fan Control
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In Brief 1-13
See Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1.
Auto Heated Seats are selected using the climate control touch screen. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑6.
A. Driver and Passenger Auto
Heated Seats
B. Air Delivery Mode Controls
C. Auto Recirculation
D. Manual Recirculation
E. Outside Air Temperature
Display
F. Climate Modes: Fan Only, ECO,
Comfort
G. Climate Power Gauge
H. Manual Fan Control
I. Temperature Setting Display
J. Air Conditioning Indicator
K. Heat Status Indicator
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Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
This vehicle's radio is part of the navigation system. See Infotainment on page 7‑1.
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming.
XM Satellite Radio Service
XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service.
For more information refer to:
.
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.).
.
www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
For more information, see Satellite Radio on page 7‑13.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port located in the center stack. External devices such as iPods computers, MP3 players, CD changers, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system.
For more information, see Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑36.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth®system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system, microphone, and controls.
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®
, laptop
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.
See Bluetooth on page 7‑78.
Steering Wheel Controls
For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
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b g : Press to interact with the
available Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation system.
$ i : Press to silence the
vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or to end a current call.
_ SRC ^ : Turn _ or ^ to select a
radio band or audio source.
Turn
_ or ^ to select the next or
previous favorite radio station, CD, DVD track/chapter (with navigation), or MP3 track.
Press SRC to change between radio and CD or DVD.
x −: Press + to increase or − to
+
decrease the volume.
For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑6.
Cruise Control
The cruise control buttons are on the steering wheel.
1 : Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off. An indicator light will turn on or off in the instrument cluster.
[ : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set speed from memory.
RES/+ : Move the thumbwheel up to resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate.
SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down to set a speed and activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate.
See Cruise Control on page 9‑36.
Navigation System
The vehicle has a navigation system that includes information about the radio, audio players, and navigation system.
The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of POIs (Points of Interest), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more.
See Infotainment on page 7‑1 for more information.
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Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are three accessory power outlets:
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Inside the front of the center floor console.
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On the rear of the center floor console.
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Inside the instrument panel storage area.
The power outlets supply power while the vehicle is on, or if the vehicle is in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑21.
Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use.
See Power Outlets on page 5‑8.
Battery and Efficiency
High Voltage Safety Information
WARNING
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Exposure to high voltage can cause shock, burns, and even death. The high voltage components in the vehicle can only be serviced by technicians with special training.
High voltage components are identified by labels. Do not remove, open, take apart, or modify these components. High voltage cable or wiring has orange covering. Do not probe, tamper with, cut, or modify high voltage cable or wiring.
This vehicle has a high voltage battery and a standard 12‐volt battery.
If the vehicle is in a crash, the sensing system may shut down the high voltage system. When this occurs, the high voltage battery is disconnected and the vehicle will not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will be displayed. Before the vehicle can be operated again, it must be serviced at your dealer.
See Battery on page 10‑24 for important safety information. If an airbag has inflated, see What Will
You See After an Airbag Inflates? on page 3‑31.
Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the high voltage battery. See your dealer if the high voltage battery needs service.
See Battery on page 10‑24.
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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 5‑30 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 experienced caused by the electrical devices used while charging.
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 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 2‑3.
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.
2. Open the rear hatch, lift the load support floor covering (A), and remove the charge cord. It is located near the tire sealant and compressor kit (C). Pull up on the charge cord handle (D) to release it from the handle clip (E). Lift the charge cord up
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and rearward to remove it from the vehicle. The vehicle plug (B) is stored as shown.
3. Plug the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See Electrical
Requirements for Battery Charging on page 9‑51. Verify
that the charge cord status indicators are both green. See Charge Cord on page 9‑49 for more information.
4. Then plug in the vehicle plug of the charge cord into the charge port on the vehicle. Verify that the charging status indicator
illuminates on top of the instrument panel and a horn chirp occurs. See Charging
Status Feedback on page 9‑47
for more information.
5. To arm the charge cord theft alert, lock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be disabled by a service technician.
End Charge
1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the charge cord theft alert.
2. Unplug the vehicle plug of the charge cord from the vehicle by squeezing the vehicle plug lever and pull to remove.
3. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet.
4. Before storing the charge cord, have the charge cord face up and wrap the charge cable neatly counterclockwise around the body of the charge cord.
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5. Place the charge cord, face down, into the storage compartment with the front edge (F) of the charge cord body under the clips (G) located in the front of the storage compartment. The vehicle plug (B) should be on the right side of the charge cord.
Push the charge cord handle down until it locks into the handle clip at the rear of the storage compartment.
While the charge cord is plugged into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot be driven.
Fueling
The fuel system on this vehicle requires a refueling process to control evaporative emissions. To refuel the vehicle:
1. Press the fuel door button on the driver door for one second. A WAIT TO REFUEL message displays on the Driver Information Center.
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2. When the READY TO REFUEL message displays, the fuel door on the passenger side will unlock. Push the rearward edge of the fuel door in and release to open the door.
3. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise to remove. While refueling, hang the fuel cap tether from the hook on the inside of the fuel door.
4. After refueling, reinstall the fuel cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks. Close the fuel door.
See Filling the Tank on page 9‑55.
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Total Vehicle Range
Total vehicle range is the remaining distance the vehicle can be driven combining the electric range and fuel range.
See Driving for Better Energy Efficiency on page 9‑2.
Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking takes some of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it back into electrical energy. This energy is then stored back into the high voltage battery system, contributing to increased energy efficiency.
See Regenerative Braking on page 9‑33.
Service
WARNING
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Never try to do your own service on high voltage components. You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work. Service and repair of these high voltage components should only be performed by a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools. See Doing
Your Own Service Work on page 10‑6.
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS)
The Traction Control System limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is on and cannot be turned off.
For more information, see Traction
Control System (TCS) on page 9‑34.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Electronic Stability Control assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is on and cannot be turned off.
For more information, see Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑35.
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Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑13. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early
indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑49.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
This vehicle may have a tire sealant and compressor kit that can be used to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. Significant sidewall damage will require the tire to be replaced.
See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑63 for complete operating information.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Use the SELECT knob to select OIL LIFE on the DIC menu.
2. Press SELECT to start the OIL LIFE reset procedure.
3. The DIC menu will display “Are you sure that you want to reset?” Use SELECT to choose YES to reset oil life or NO to exit and return to the previous menu.
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4. If YES is selected, the DIC menu will display RESET OIL LIFE for a short time and then 100% OIL LIFE will be displayed when OIL LIFE is successfully reset.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑12.
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 reduces 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 reduces electric range and power but may be needed to maintain speeds above 96 km/h (60 mph) when climbing grades of 5% or greater.
Use L (Low) in heavy stop‐and‐go traffic or when traveling downhill. L (Low) requires less brake pedal application and provides a controlled, efficient way to slow the vehicle down.
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Climate Setting
Using the heat and air conditioning systems decreases the energy available for electric driving.
Optimal energy efficiency is achieved with the heat, air conditioning, and fan turned off.
Less energy is used at low fan speeds. When using the fan:
.
Fan Only is the most energy efficient climate setting.
.
ECO is for moderate air conditioning and heater operation and is the next most energy efficient setting.
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Comfort provides the most comfort but is the least energy efficient.
Use the auto heated seat feature instead of climate settings. Heating the seat uses less energy than heating the vehicle interior.
Use remote start when the vehicle is plugged in to attain a comfortable vehicle interior temperature.
In hot weather, avoid parking in direct sunlight or use sunshades inside the vehicle.
Turn off the front and rear window defog/defrost when they are no longer needed.
Avoid driving with the windows open at highway speeds.
Vehicle Charging/Maintenance
Charging
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charged, to keep the battery temperature ready for the next drive. This is important when outside temperatures are extremely hot or cold.
Maintenance
Always keep the tires properly inflated and the vehicle properly aligned.
The weight of excess cargo in the vehicle affects efficiency and range. Avoid carrying more than is needed.
If fuel is not regularly used, consider keeping the fuel tank only one‐third full. Excess fuel weight impacts efficiency and range.
Use premium fuel.
Avoid unnecessary use of electrical accessories. Power used for functions other than propelling the vehicle will reduce EV range.
Using a rooftop carrier will reduce efficiency due to additional weight and drag.
Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-888-811-1926
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This program provides security and convenience in the event of an on-road failure or emergency situation.
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Service is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for the 5 year/ 160 000 km (100,000 mi) coverage period.
See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑6 for more information.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the
and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need.
Online Owner Center
The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more.
Sign up today at:
www.chevyownercenter.com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).
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OnStar
For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription, OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live Advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.
Automatic Crash Response
In a crash, built‐in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.
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How OnStar Service Works
Q : Push this blue button to
connect to a specially trained OnStar Advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions.
] : Push this red emergency
button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar Emergency Advisors.
X : Push this button for hands‐free,
voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for Hands‐Free Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation.
Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact
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