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Chevrolet Volt (2016) manual

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    1 Congratulations on your new Chevrolet Volt. www.chevrolet.com/volt It’s an amazing vehicle, and we’re sure you’re eager to get behind the wheel and see what it can do. For a quick introduction to the Volt, review this guide. It provides the basic information needed to charge it, start it, and hit the road. Complete details can be found in y[...]

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    2 Power Mirror Controls/Power Window Controls/ Rear Windows Lock Instrument Panel Illumination Control Turn Signal Lever/ Exterior Lamps Control Regen on Demand Paddle (behind steering wheel) Voice Recognition Controls/ 5-Way Control Audio Volume Buttons (behind steering wheel) Power Button Cruise Control/ Forward Collision Alert/Lane Keep Assist/H[...]

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    3 Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators of the instrument cluster. See In Brief in your Owner Manual. MyLink Infotainment System Climate Controls/Driver’s and Passenger’s Heated Seat Controls Accessory Power Outlet, USB Ports/Auxiliary Input Jack Hazard Warning Flashers Char[...]

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    4 Getting Started Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) The RKE transmitter performs several remote functions and must be inside the vehicle to operate the Volt. Keyless Access With the RKE transmitter within 3 ft. (1 m) of the door, press the button on the door handle to unlock the door. Press it again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors. Key Release Press [...]

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    5 Starting the Vehicle/ON With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the POWER button. A power ON audio cue will sound. The vehicle will not shift out of Park and a Charge Cord Connected message will display if the vehicle is still plugged in. When ON, the instrument cluster will display an active battery or fuel gaug[...]

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    6 Electric and Extended-Range Modes The Volt is an electric vehicle with extended range capability. Plug it in, let it charge and it’s ready to run on pure electricity — gas- and tailpipe emissions-free. After that, the Volt keeps going, even if you can’t plug it in. The Volt uses a range-extending gas engine that produces enough energy to po[...]

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    7 Instrument Cluster The instrument cluster features an LCD screen that can be congured in four different layouts. Classic – Displays basic information on speed, range and other operations. Classic Enhanced – Displays basic informa - tion plus driving efciency and power usage information. Modern – Displays basic information on speed, ra[...]

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    8 Efficiency Driving Style Your driving style plays a large role in the efciency of the vehicle. Avoid rapid acceleration or deceleration to help maximize energy efciency and range. Electric range is maximized at 50 mph and below; higher speeds use more energy and signicantly reduce electric range. Efciency Gauge Use the 5-way control [...]

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    9 Efficiency Climate Settings Optimal efciency is achieved with the climate system off (climate power button indica - tor is not illuminated). If using the climate mode settings, the most efcient operation is in the following order: Fan Only – electric cabin heating/cooling is off (eco and MAX button indicators are not illuminated) eco –[...]

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    10 Settings, Sights and Sounds Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using the infotainment system while driving. Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be customized using the menus on the touch screen. The Vehicle Settings menu may include Climate and Air Quality; Collision/Detection Systems; Comfort and Con[...]

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    11 Settings, Sights and Sounds Siri® Eyes Free Siri Eyes Free allows hands-free access to the voice recognition commands on a compat - ible iPhone®. The cell phone must be paired to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. For more information, visit my.chevrolet.com/learn . To activate Siri Eyes Free, press and hold the Push to Talk button on the steeri[...]

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    12 Charging Battery The Volt is powered by a lithium-ion high voltage battery pack, which holds its charge efciently and has no memory effect (so it doesn’t have to be run down completely before recharging). Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charged, to keep the battery temperature ready for the next drive. Charging Time Using a 120[...]

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    13 Charging Start Charging The provided 120-volt portable charge cord is located in the driver-side storage com - partment in the cargo area. 1. With the vehicle parked, turn off the vehicle and select the Charging screen button at the bottom of the Energy Summary screen. 2. Review the selected Charge Mode and Charge Limit. Select the Limit screen [...]

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    14 Charging End Charging 1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the charge cord theft alert. 2. Unplug the charge cord from the vehicle by squeezing the top latch button. 3. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet. 4. Stow the charge cord. Location-Based Charging Charging settings can be saved for your home location and [...]

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    15 Fueling P arking Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Turn off the vehicle and press the Fuel door release button, located on the driver’s door, for 1 second. The Wait to Refuel message will display on the instrument cluster. 2. When the Ready to Refuel message displays, the fuel door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle will unlock. It will not open [...]

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    16 Roadside Assistance myChevrolet & OnStar RemoteLink® Key Fob Services MyV olt.com Owner Site 1-888-811-1926 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program for 5 years/60,000 miles, whichever occurs rst, at no expense to you. Chevrolet’s Roadside Ass[...]