2014 CHEVROLET VOLT Owners Manual

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Reconnecting the 12-Volt Black
Negative Cable
With the 12-volt black negative (−)
cable disconnected, the hatch
cannot be opened by pressing the
hatch release button. If the hatch is
closed and latched, reopen it:
1. Use the door key to open thedriver door.
2. Manually unlock and open one of the rear doors.
3. Lower one of the rear seatbacks.
4. Pull the load floor cover forward to access and reconnect the
12-volt battery black negative (−)
cable.
5. After the cable has been connected, open the trunk and
then tighten the cable.
After the battery cable is
reconnected, it is possible that the
vehicle may not operate in Electric
Mode. If this happens, the high
voltage battery may need to be
charged.Electric Drive Unit Shift
Lock Control Function
Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake on
page 9-31.
Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
3. With the vehicle off and the brake not applied, press and
hold the POWER
Obutton for more than five seconds to place
the vehicle in Service Only
Mode. See
Power Button on
page 9-16. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{Warning
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.

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Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set
the electric parking brake.
.To check the electric parking
brake's holding ability: With the
propulsion system active and the
electric drive unit in N (Neutral),
slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do
this until the vehicle is held by
the electric parking brake only.
.To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the propulsion system
active, shift to P (Park). Then
release the electric parking
brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear and cracking.
See the Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-2.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. For proper type and
length, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 11-11.
{Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to touch
the windshield when no wiper
blade is installed could damage
the windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be covered by
your warranty. Do not allow the
wiper arm to touch the windshield.
To replace the windshield wiper
blade:
1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the
windshield.
2. Press the button in the middle ofthe wiper arm connector, and
pull the wiper blade away from
the arm connector.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper blade replacement.

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Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on
page 10-30.
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.
LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.
Headlamps
Driver Side Headlamps
To replace the high/low‐beam
headlamp:
1. Open the hood. See Hood on
page 10-7.
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.

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6. Install the bulb socket by turningit clockwise.
7. Install the cover in the back of the headlamp assembly by
turning it clockwise.
Passenger Side Headlamps
To replace the high/low‐beam
headlamp:
1. Open the hood. See Hood on
page 10-7.
2. Remove the air cleaner cover. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-13. 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. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-13.Back-Up Lamps
The back-up lamp is in the rear
fascia.

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To replace a bulb:
1. Remove the three inboardscrews from the aero panel
located under the rear fascia.
2. Push up on the aero panel to locate the bulb socket.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it
from the bulb assembly.
4. Pull the bulb from the bulb socket.
5. Push a new bulb straight into the bulb socket.
6. Reinstall the bulb socket by lining up the tabs in the lamp
assembly and turn it clockwise
to lock it into place.
7. Replace the three inboard screws from the aero panel.License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Press the spring clip on the rightend of the lamp assembly to the
left to unlock the lamp assembly.
2. Pull down on the lamp assembly to remove it from the fascia.
3. Turn the bulb socket (1)counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly (3).
4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket (1).
5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket (1)
and turn the bulb socket (1)
clockwise to install it into the
lamp assembly (3).
6. Reinstall the lamp assembly (3) into the fascia by inserting the
left side first.

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7. Push the spring clip side intoplace.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb
Number
Back-Up Lamps 3157K
High/Low‐Beam
Headlamps HIR2 (9012)
License Plate
Lamps W5W LL
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.
If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be

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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.
{Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.

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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
A fuse puller is 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 Not Used
6a Empty
6b Empty 7 Empty
8 Empty
9 Heated Mirrors
10 Air Conditioning Control Module
11 Traction Power Inverter Module –
Battery
12 Not Used
13 Cabin Heater Pump and Valve
14 Not Used