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In Brief . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-4

Vehicle Features. . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16

Battery and Efficiency.... . . . . 1-18

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-17

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-16

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 5-3

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Information Displays . . . . . . . .. . 5-27

Vehicle Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . 5-43

Vehicle Personalization.. . . . . . 5-51

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-59

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 6-4

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 7-1

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 . . . . . . . 9-16

Electric Vehicle Operating

Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26

Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-32

Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-35

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-38

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-60

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Vehicle Care . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Vehicle Checks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68

Towing . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-73

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . .10-77

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . .11-2

Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-14

Technical Data . . . . . . ......... 12-1

Vehicle Identification.. . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1

Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Overview.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Services . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 14-2

OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 14-5

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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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.

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

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23116544 B Second Printing

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.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse savant:

Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170

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.

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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.

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

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 I : LATCH System Child

Restraints

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[ : Leaf

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power

B : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

g : StabiliTrak

Disable

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor i : Traction Control System (TCS)

Disable

Q : Vehicle Ready M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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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 Start . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . 1-4

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-7

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-10

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-13

Climate Controls . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-14

Vehicle Features

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-16

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Universal Remote System . . . 1-17

Battery and Efficiency

High Voltage Safety

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 1-18

Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Total Vehicle Range . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . 1-23

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Electronic Stability

Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-24

Tire Sealant and

Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-24

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-24

Driving for Better Energy

Efficiency ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-25

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 1-27

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27

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Instrument Panel

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1. Air Vents on page 8‑8.

2. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change

Signals on page 6‑3.

Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.

Pedestrian Friendly Alert on page 5‑6.

3. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑41.

4. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑6.

5. Heated Front Seats on page 3‑5 (If Equipped).

6. Center Stack Display on page 5‑27.

7. Charging Status Indicator. See

Charging Status Feedback on page 9‑49.

8. Light Sensor. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑2.

9. Instrument Panel Storage on page 4‑1.

10. Automatic Climate Control

System on page 8‑1.

11. Hood Release. See Hood on

page 10‑6.

12. Driver Information Center (DIC)

Controls. See Driver

Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑41.

13. Instrument Panel Illumination

Control on page 6‑4.

14. Data Link Connector (DLC)

(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑17.

15. Cruise Control on page 9‑35.

16. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5‑5.

17. Horn on page 5‑6.

18. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5‑5 (If Equipped).

19. Leaf Button. See Center Stack

Display on page 5‑27.

20. DRIVE MODE Button. See

Driver Selected Operating Modes on page 9‑22.

21. Power Button on page 9‑16.

22. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive Unit on page 9‑27.

23. Infotainment on page 7‑1.

Navigation System (If Equipped). See the navigation system manual.

24. Electric Parking Brake on page 9‑30.

25. Power Door Locks on page 2‑11.

26. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑3.

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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 RKE transmitter may 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 5‑51.

7 : Press and release to initiate

vehicle locator. Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.

B : Press and release Q and then

immediately 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 2‑8.

B to

A : Press to open the charge port

door. See Plug-In Charging on page 9‑47.

See Keys on page 2‑1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑2.

Remote Start

Use remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is plugged in to maximize electric range by utilizing electricity from the electrical outlet. The engine may start to support the climate control

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operation. Normal operation of the system will return after the vehicle has been turned on.

Activating the Remote Start

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release RKE transmitter; the doors will lock.

3. Immediately, press and hold until the turn signal lamps flash, or for approximately

two seconds. Pressing during a remote start will turn the feature off.

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.

Q on the

B again

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 2‑8.

O button again to turn

Door Locks

Keyless Access

When the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door, the door can be locked and unlocked by pressing the door handle button. When unlocking from the driver door, the first press will unlock only that door; press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑2.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

The RKE transmitter must be within 60 m (195 ft) of the vehicle.

K : Press to unlock. Q : Press to lock.

See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑2.

Key

To unlock or lock the door, turn the key left or right.

Inside the Vehicle

Push down on the door lock knob to lock that door. Pull once on the door handle to unlock the door and again to open the door. Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all doors. See Door Locks on

page 2‑10 and Power Door Locks on page 2‑11.

Power Door Locks

The power door lock switches are on the center stack.

K : Press to unlock. Q : Press to lock.

See Power Door Locks on page 2‑11.

Hatch

Keyless Access: To open the

hatch with the vehicle locked, the RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk. Press the button on the underside of the hatch and lift up. See Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑2.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE): To open the hatch with the vehicle locked, the RKE transmitter must be within 60 m (195 ft) of the vehicle. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE

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transmitter, then press the button on the underside of the hatch and lift. See Hatch on page 2‑13.

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 2‑18.

Remote Window Operation

The vehicle may have remote operating windows that will open all the windows from outside the

vehicle by pressing and holding on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

This feature can be disabled by a dealer technician.

See Power Windows on page 2‑18.

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 3‑3.

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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 3‑3.

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.

Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting,

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and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest.

See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑5.

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 touch screen buttons or the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack to turn auto heated seats off.

See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑5.

The heated seats can also be programmed to come on during a remote start. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑51.

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.

See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

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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 3‑9.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑10.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑11.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑37.

Passenger Sensing System

United States

Canada

The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See

Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑23.

The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑16.

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 2‑16.

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Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door.

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 2‑16.

When the rear window defogger is activated, the heated mirriors, if equipped, will also come on. See Heated Mirrors on page 2‑17.

Interior

Adjustment

Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.

Manual Rearview Mirror

For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind. See

Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑17.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on

when the vehicle is started. See

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑17.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.

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4. Pull the lever 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.

H : 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

There are front and rear reading lamps.

The front reading lamps are in the overhead console.

# $ : Press to turn each lamp on

or off.

The rear reading lamps are in the headliner.

For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑4.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever.

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There are four positions.

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.

See:

Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑2

Windshield Wiper/Washer

With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the lever to select the wiper speed.

HI: Use for fast wipes.

LO: Use for slow wipes.

INT: Move the lever up to INT for

intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.

8 : For a single wipe, briefly move

the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down.

n L : Pull the lever toward you to

spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑6.

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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

1. Temperature Control

2. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats

3. Defrost

4. Climate

5. Auto (Automatic Operation)

6. Rear Window Defogger

7. Manual Fan Control

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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 3‑5.

1. Driver and Passenger Auto Heated Seats

2. Air Delivery Mode Controls

3. Auto Recirculation

4. Manual Recirculation

5. Outside Air Temperature Display

6. Climate Modes: Fan Only, ECO, Comfort

7. Climate Power Gauge

8. Manual Fan Control

9. Temperature Setting Display

10. Air Conditioning Indicator

11. Heat Status Indicator

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Vehicle Features

Steering Wheel Controls

b / g : Press to interact with the

phone or navigation system.

$ / i : Press to mute. Press

again to turn the sound on. Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a current call.

_ SRC ^ : Use to select a radio

band or audio source.

Use

_ or ^ to select the next or

previous favorite radio station, CD track, DVD track/chapter, or MP3 track.

Press SRC to change between radio and CD or DVD.

Press and hold SRC to interact with the navigation system.

x −: Press + to increase or − to

decrease the volume.

See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑5.

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.

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SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down to set a speed and activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate.

See Cruise Control on page 9‑35.

Infotainment System

See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. There is also information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).

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:

Inside the front of the center floor console.

On the rear of the center floor console.

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 9‑19.

Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use.

See Power Outlets on page 5‑7.

Universal Remote System

This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices.

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Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist with programming the Universal Remote system.

See Universal Remote System on page 5‑59.

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Battery and Efficiency

High Voltage Safety Information

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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 10‑22 for important safety information. If an airbag has inflated, see What Will

You See after an Airbag Inflates? on page 3‑21.

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 10‑22.

Charging

The high voltage battery can be charged using a household electrical outlet. When using a 120-volt AC electrical outlet, it will take approximately 10 hours to charge the vehicle with the 12 amp AC current setting or 16 hours using the default 8 amp AC current setting. When using a 240-volt charging station, it will take approximately four hours to charge the vehicle. Charge times will vary with outside temperature. There are three ways to program how the vehicle is charged. See

Programmable Charging on page 5‑29 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

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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 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.

2. Open the rear hatch, lift the load support floor covering (1), and remove the charge cord (4). It is located near the tire sealant and compressor kit (3). Pull up on the charge cord handle (4) to release it from the handle clip.

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Lift the charge cord up and rearward to remove it from the vehicle. The vehicle plug (2) is stored as shown.

3. Plug the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See Electrical

Requirements for Battery Charging on page 9‑54. Verify

the charge cord status. See the charge cord user guide for more information. See Charge Cord on page 9‑53. Select the appropriate charge level using the Select Charge Level Preference screen on the center stack. See “Charge Level Selection” under Programmable Charging on page 5‑29.

4. 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 9‑49

for more information.

5. To arm the charge cord theft alert, lock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. To disable this feature, see “Charge Cord Theft Alert” in Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑51.

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.

3. Close the charge port door by pressing firmly in the center to latch properly.

4. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet.

5. Place the charge cord into the storage compartment.

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Charge Cord

See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑15 for information

regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

A portable charge cord used to charge the vehicle high voltage battery is stored under the rear luggage compartment.

Important Information About Portable Electric Vehicle Charging

Charging an electric vehicle can stress a building’s electrical system more than a typical household appliance.

Before you plug in to any electrical outlet, have a qualified electrician inspect and verify the electrical system (electrical outlet, wiring, junctions, and protection devices) for heavy-duty service at a 12 amp continuous load.

Electrical outlets may wear out with normal usage or be damaged over time, making them unsuitable for electric vehicle charging.

Check the electrical outlet/plug while charging and discontinue use if the electrical outlet/plug is hot, then have the electrical outlet serviced by a qualified electrician.

When outdoors, plug into an electrical outlet that is weather-proof while in use.

Mount the charging cord to reduce strain on the electrical outlet/plug.

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Improper use of portable electric vehicle charge cords may cause a fire, electrical shock, or burns, and may result in damage to property, serious injury, or death.

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Do not use extension cords, multi-outlet power strips, splitters, grounding adaptors, surge protectors, or similar devices.

Do not use an electrical outlet that is worn or damaged, or one that will not hold the plug firmly in place.

Do not use an electrical outlet that is not properly grounded.

Do not use an electrical outlet that is on a circuit with other electrical loads.

See the charge cord user guide.

Charge Cord Status Indicators

See “Charge Cord Status Indicators” in the charge cord user guide.

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Charge Level Selection

Charge level selection can be made using the Select Charge Level Preference screen on the center stack. See “Charge Level Selection” under Programmable Charging on page 5‑29.

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Using a charge level that exceeds the electrical circuit or electrical outlet capacity may start a fire or damage the electrical circuit. Use the lowest charge level until a qualified electrician inspects your electrical circuit capacity. Use the lowest charge level if the electrical circuit or electrical outlet capacity is not known.

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.

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. Complete refueling within 30 minutes of pushing the fuel door button on the driver door. If refueling more than 30 minutes, push the fuel door button again.

4. After refueling, reinstall the fuel cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks. Close the fuel door.

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See Filling the Tank on page 9‑57.

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 in

the high voltage battery system, contributing to increased energy efficiency.

See Regenerative Braking on page 9‑32.

Service

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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 10‑5.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

The TCS limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is on.

To turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/ESC button, located on the overhead

console. appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑48.

Press and release the TCS/ESC button again to turn on traction control.

For more information, see Traction

Control System (TCS) on page 9‑32.

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

The Electronic Stability Control system called StabiliTrak assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is on.

To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the TCS/ESC button located on

the overhead console, until and g illuminate in the

instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑48.

Press and release the TCS/ESC button to turn on both systems.

For more information, see Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑34.

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning light alerts 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 9‑11. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. 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. Maintain the correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑47.

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

This vehicle has 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 10‑60 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

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