2011 CHEVROLET VOLT low beam

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Driving and Operating 9-49
When the System Does Not
Seem To Work Properly
The RVC system may not work
properly or display a clear image if:
.The RVC is turned off.
See“Turning the Rear Vision
Camera System On or Off”
earlier in this section.
.It is dark.
.The sun or the beam of
headlamps is shining directly
into the camera lens.
.Ice, snow, mud, or anything else
has built up on the camera lens.
Clean the lens, rinse it with
water, and wipe it with a soft
cloth.
.The back of the vehicle was in
an accident. The position and
mounting angle of the camera
can change or the camera can
be affected. Be sure to have
the camera and its position and
mounting angle checked at your
dealer.
Charging
Plug-In Charging
This section explains the process
for charging the vehicle's 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.

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Headlamp Aiming
The headlamp aiming system has
been preset at the factory.
If the vehicle is damaged in an
accident, the aim of the headlamps
may be affected and adjustment
may be necessary.
It is recommended that a dealer
adjust the headlamps. To re-aim
the headlamps yourself, use the
following procedure.
The vehicle should be properly
prepared as follows:
.The vehicle should be placed so
the headlamps are 7.6 m (25 ft)
from a light‐colored wall.
.The vehicle must have all four
tires on a level surface which is
level all the way to the wall.
.The vehicle should be placed so
it is perpendicular to the wall or
other flat surface.
.The vehicle should not have any
snow, ice, or mud on it.
.The vehicle should be fully
assembled and all other work
stopped while headlamp aiming
is being performed.
.The vehicle should be normally
loaded with a full tank of fuel and
one person or 75 kg (160 lbs)
sitting on the driver seat.
.Tires should be properly inflated.
Headlamp aiming is done with the
vehicle's low-beam headlamps.
The high-beam headlamps will be
correctly aimed if the low-beam
headlamps are aimed properly. To adjust the vertical aim:
1. Open the hood. See
Hood on
page 10‑9 for more information.2. Locate the aim dot on the lens of
the low‐beam headlamp.
3. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the
low‐beam headlamp. Record
the distance.

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4. At the wall, measure fromthe ground upward (A) to
the recorded distance from
Step 3 and mark it.
5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall the width of the
vehicle at the height of the
mark in Step 4.
Notice: Do not cover a headlamp
to improve beam cut-off when
aiming. Covering a headlamp may
cause excessive heat build-up
which may cause damage to
the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam
headlamps and place a
piece of cardboard or something
equivalent in front of the
headlamp not being adjusted.
This allows only the beam of
light from the headlamp being
adjusted to be seen on the flat
surface.
7. Locate the vertical headlamp
aiming screws, which are under
the hood near each headlamp
assembly. 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw
until the headlamp beam
is aimed to the horizontal
tape line. Turn it clockwise or
counterclockwise to raise or
lower the angle of the beam.
9. Make sure that the light from theheadlamp is positioned at the
bottom edge of the horizontal
tape line. The lamp on the
left (A) shows the correct
headlamp aim. The lamp
on the right (B) shows the
incorrect headlamp aim.
10. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp.

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10-34 Vehicle Care
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on
page 10‑37.
For any bulb‐changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{WARNING
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
Headlamps
Driver Side Headlamps
To replace the high/low‐beam
headlamp:
1. Open the hood. See Hood on
page 10‑9.
2. Remove the cover from the back
of the headlamp assembly by
turning it counterclockwise. 3. Remove the bulb socket from
the headlamp assembly by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the socket.
6. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
7. Install the cover in the back of the headlamp assembly by
turning it clockwise.

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Passenger Side Headlamps
To replace the high/low‐beam
headlamp:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood on
page 10‑9.
2. Remove the air cleaner cover. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑16.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly by pulling up to
release the rear two retention
posts from the securing
grommets. Then pull it forward to
remove the remaining retention
post from the securing grommet.
4. Remove the cover from the back
of the headlamp assembly by
turning it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly by turning
it counterclockwise.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the wiring harness connector.
7. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning
it clockwise.
8. Reconnect the wiring harness connector.
9. Install the cover on the back of the headlamp assembly by
turning it clockwise.
10. Install the air cleaner assembly by lowering the three retention
posts into the grommets. 11. Install the engine air
cleaner/filter assembly cover.
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter
on page 10‑16.
Back-Up Lamps
The back-up lamp is in the rear
fascia.
To replace a bulb:
1. Remove the two inboard screws from the aero panel located
under the rear fascia.
2. Push up on the aero panel to locate the bulb socket.

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6. Reinstall the lamp assembly (C)into the fascia by inserting the
left side first.
7. Push the spring clip side into place.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb
Number
Back-Up Lamps 3157K
High/Low‐Beam
Headlamps HIR2 (9012)
License Plate
Lamps 168LL
(W5W)
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact your dealer.
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and
Wiring
{WARNING
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.
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed.
This greatly reduces the chance
of circuit overload and fire caused
by electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
the following in the vehicle:
.Headlamp Wiring
.Windshield Wiper Motor
.Power Windows and other
Power Accessories
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.

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Vehicle Care 10-85
To load a vehicle onto a flatbed
carrier:
1. The vehicle must be on a flatsurface.
2. The front tires must be properly inflated. If necessary, move a
rear tire to the front to replace a
flat or damaged tire.
3. Place the tow chain hooks (B)
into one of the torque box
openings (A) behind the front
wheels.
4. Place a 1.2 m (4 ft) X 102 mm(4 in) X 102 mm (4 in) wood
beam (D) under the front cradle
crossmember (C), and on top
of both tow chains (E) to ensure
the tow chains do not come into
contact with the front fascia (A).
Try to minimize the contact of
the chains with the flexible
air dam (B).5. Ramps (B) are required forthe front fascia (C) to clear the
flatbed (A). The ramp height
should be approximately 102 mm
(4 in). Lower the flatbed onto the
set of ramps.
Notice: If ramps are not used, the
front fascia will come into contact
with the flatbed and may cause
damage. Always use ramps.
6. After the front tires are on the flatbed adjust the flatbed upward
to provide additional clearance
between the air dam, fascia,
and flatbed.

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INDEX i-5
Fuel (cont.)Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 5-28
Requirements, California . . . . . 9-58
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Function Check Electric Drive Unit ShiftLock Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Fuses Engine Compartment
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 10-42, 10-43
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58
Gauges Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Driver Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 Gauges (cont.)
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Hard Drive Device (HDD) . . . . . . 7-26
Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-4
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Headlamps (cont.)
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1
High Voltage Battery Gauge . . . 5-16
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-10
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
Hood, Door, Hatch Open Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13