2011 CHEVROLET VOLT engine

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
10-24 Vehicle Care
Power Steering Fluid
The vehicle is equipped with an
electric power steering system.
No fluid or general maintenance
is required.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When adding windshield washer
fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read
the manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the vehicle
in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use a fluid
that has sufficient protection against
freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
The WASHER FLUID LOW ADD
FLUID message will appear on
the Driver Information Center
(DIC) when the fluid level is low.
SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5‑43 for more information.
Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid
until the tank is full. See Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 10‑10 for reservoir location. Notice
.When using concentrated
washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer's instructions
for adding water.
.Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the solution
to freeze and damage the
washer fluid tank and other
parts of the washer system.
Also, water does not clean
as well as washer fluid.
.Fill the washer fluid tank
only three-quarters full
when it is very cold. This
allows for fluid expansion
if freezing occurs, which
could damage the tank if
it is completely full.
.Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the windshield
washer. It can damage the
windshield washer system
and paint.

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
10-26 Vehicle Care
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir
is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 10‑10 for the location of the
reservoir. There are only two reasons why
the brake fluid level in the reservoir
might go down:
.The brake fluid level goes down
because of normal brake lining
wear. When new linings are
installed, the fluid level goes
back up.
.A fluid leak in the brake
hydraulic system can also
cause a low fluid level. Have
the brake hydraulic system fixed,
since a leak means that sooner
or later the brakes will not
work well.
Do not top off the brake fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a
leak. If fluid is added when the
linings are worn, there will be too
much fluid when new brake linings
are installed. Add or remove brake
fluid, as necessary, only when work
is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
{WARNING
If too much brake fluid is added,
it can spill on the engine
and burn, if the engine is hot
enough. You or others could be
burned, and the vehicle could be
damaged. Add brake fluid only
when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes
on. See Brake System Warning
Light on page 5‑24.

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-27
Checking Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid by looking at the
brake fluid reservoir. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on
page 10‑10.
With the vehicle not running for at
least one minute, the maximum fluid
level (A) is at the top of the reservoir
body. With the vehicle running, the
fluid level should be in the proper
operating range (B) between the
MIN and MAX marks. If it is not,
have the brake hydraulic system
checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake
hydraulic system, make sure the
level, with the vehicle running, is
in the proper operating range (B)
between the MIN and MAX marks.
What to Add
Use only new DOT 3 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11‑6.
Always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it.
This helps keep dirt from entering
the reservoir.
{WARNING
With the wrong kind of fluid in
the brake hydraulic system,
the brakes might not work well.
This could cause a crash. Always
use the proper brake fluid. Notice
.Using the wrong fluid
can badly damage brake
hydraulic system parts.
For example, just a few
drops of mineral-based oil,
such as engine oil, in the
brake hydraulic system can
damage brake hydraulic
system parts so badly that
they will have to be replaced.
Do not let someone put in
the wrong kind of fluid.
.If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces,
the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not
to spill brake fluid on the
vehicle. If you do, wash
it off immediately.

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-35
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.

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
10-38 Vehicle Care
If there is a problem on the road
and a fuse needs to be replaced,
the same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have
the headlamp wiring checked right
away if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and the wiper control is turned off.
After removal of the blockage,
the wiper motor will restart when
the control is then moved to the
desired operating position.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice, may
cause wiper linkage damage.
Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using
the windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow
or ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
To open the fuse block cover, press
the clips at the front and back and
rotate the cover up to the side.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any
electrical component on the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-39
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
A fuse puller is located in the engine
compartment fuse block.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. Mini Fuses Usage
1 Engine Control
Module
–Switched
Power
2 Emissions
3 Not Used Mini Fuses Usage
4 Ignition
Coils/Injectors
5 Empty
6a Empty
6b Rear Defogger
(Lower Grid)
7 Empty
8 Empty
9 Heated Mirrors
10 Air Conditioning
Control Module
11 Traction
Power Inverter
Module
–Battery
12 Cabin Heater Pump
and Valve
13 Empty
14 Empty

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
10-40 Vehicle Care
Mini Fuses Usage15 Traction Power
Inverter Module
and Transmission
Control
Module
–Battery
17 Engine Control
Module
–Battery
22 Left High‐Beam
Headlamp
24 Empty
25 Empty
26 Empty
31 Rechargeable
Energy Storage
System (High
Voltage Battery)
Coolant Pump
32 Sensing Diagnostic
Module
–Run/Crank Mini Fuses Usage
33 Run/Crank for Fuel
System Control
Module/Vehicle
Integration Control
Module
34 Vehicle
Integration Control
Module
–Battery
35 Power Electronics
Coolant Pump
36 Empty
37 Cabin Heater
Control Module
38 Empty
39 Rechargeable
Energy Storage
System (High
Voltage Battery)
Control Module Mini Fuses Usage
40 Front Windshield
Washer
41 Right High‐Beam
Headlamp
46 Empty
47 Empty
49 Empty
50 Rear Vision
Camera
–Run/
Crank (If Equipped)
51 Run/Crank for
ABS/Rechargeable
Energy Storage
System (High
Voltage Battery)/
Charger
52 Engine
Control Module/
Transmission
Control
Module
–Run/Crank

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
10-42 Vehicle Care
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block (Left Side)
The instrument panel fuse block
is on the driver side end of the
instrument panel. To access the
fuses, open the fuse panel door
by pulling out.
To reinstall the door, insert the
bottom tab first, then push the
door back into its original location.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
A fuse puller is located in the engine
compartment fuse block.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. Fuses Usage
F1 Power Outlet
–Top
of IP Storage Bin
F2 Radio
F3 Instrument Cluster
F4 Infotainment Display Fuses Usage
F5 Heating, Ventilation
& Air Conditioning/
Integrated Center
Stack Switches
F6 Airbag (Sensing
Diagnostic Module/
Passenger Sensing
Module)
F7 Data Link
Connector 1/Data
Link Connector 2