Chevrolet Volt 2013 Tips

CHEVROLET VOLT COLD WEATHER TIPS

Getting the Most from your Chevrolet Volt in Cold Weather

As temperatures fall, it’s important to know that your electric range can be aected. Most Volt owners will see an electric range between 25 and 50 miles depending on outside temperature, terrain, and driving technique. During colder

months, the energy needed to warm the vehicle’s cabin and high-voltage battery can cause your electric range to decline. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has

estimated the electric range for a new 2011-2012 Volt at 35 miles and for a new 2013 Volt at 38 miles.

Here are a few tips that can be used to help maximize electric range as the thermometer dips. Volt owners who live in warmer climates can also beneﬁt from these tips.

SMART CABIN HEATING – PRECONDITION WHILE PLUGGED-IN

Take advantage of the power of the grid to heat the cabin and the battery prior to driving. Volt can be remote started using the key fob, MyVolt.com, or the RemoteLink1 App available on compatible smartphones and tablets. Using energy from the grid

to warm the cabin allows you to reserve stored battery energy for driving.

Maximum beneﬁt is provided when using a 240V charger.

KEEPING WARM ON THE ROAD

To maximize your electric range, set the climate mode setting from Comfort to Eco to help reduce the energy used to heat the cabin. If equipped, use the automatic heated seats to keep warm. Engineers say it takes less energy to heat your body through the seat than heating the entire cabin.

THREE T’S TO MAXIMIZE ELECTRIC RANGE

Temperature – Cold weather will adversely impact

electric range, but ecient use of the climate system, pre-warming the vehicle while it is plugged in, and using the heated seats (if equipped) instead of the heater can help reduce the eect of cold outside temperatures on electric range.

Terrain – Going up and down hills is less ecient than driving on ﬂat surfaces. Where possible, avoid hilly routes to maximize electric range.

Technique – Aggressive acceleration and deceleration is not as ecient as gentle and smooth starts and stops. Use the eciency gauge in the instrument cluster to help drive more eciently.

TIRE PRESSURE MAKES A DIFFERENCE

As the outside temperature drops, the air pressure in the tires drops as well. Be sure to check the tire pressure and add more air if needed to maintain the tire pressures at the recommended level. Recommended tire pressure for the Volt is on the label inside the driver’s door opening. Properly

inﬂated tires can help improve electric range and fuel economy.

Minimum recommended pressure: 2011 Volt: 35 PSI and 2012/2013 Volt: 38 PSI.

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ENGINE ASSISTED HEATING (2013 VOLT ONLY)

This feature enables owners to select the outside temperature level at which the gas-powered generator will run to assist heating while driving in Electric Mode. The Engine Assisted Heating options are:

• At Cold Outside Temperatures, below approximately 35°F (2°C). This selection maximizes the battery range and uses a very small amount of gasoline to help power the vehicle during cold temperatures.

• At Very Cold Outside Temperatures, below approximately 15°F (−10°C). This selection uses less gasoline, but has a larger adverse impact on battery range.