
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet VOLT Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7695131) -
2015 - crc - 4/25/14
Driving and Operating 9-33
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) and an Electronic
Stability Control system called
StabiliTrak. These systems help
limit wheel slip and assist the driver
in maintaining control, especially on
slippery road conditions.
TCS activates if it senses that any
of the drive wheels are slipping or
beginning to lose traction. When this
happens, TCS applies the brakes to
the spinning wheels and reduces
engine power to limit wheel spin.
StabiliTrak activates when the
vehicle senses a difference between
the intended path and the direction
the vehicle is actually traveling.
StabiliTrak selectively applies
braking pressure to any of thevehicle wheel brakes to help assist
the driver in keeping the vehicle on
the intended path.
If cruise control is being used and
traction control or StabiliTrak begins
to limit wheel spin, cruise control will
disengage. Cruise control may be
turned back on when road
conditions allow.
Both systems come on
automatically when the vehicle is
started and begins to move. The
systems may be heard or felt while
they are operating or while
performing diagnostic checks. This
is normal and does not mean there
is a problem with the vehicle.
It is recommended to leave both
systems on for normal driving
conditions, but it may be necessary
to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
See
If the Vehicle Is Stuck on
page 9-11 and“Turning the Systems
Off and On” later in this section.The indicator light for both systems
is in the instrument cluster. This
light will:
.Flash when TCS is limiting
wheel spin.
.Flash when StabiliTrak is
activated.
.Turn on and stay on when either
system is not working.
If either system fails to turn on or to
activate, a message displays in the
Driver Information Center (DIC), and
dcomes on and stays on to
indicate that the system is inactive
and is not assisting the driver in
maintaining control. The vehicle is
safe to drive, but driving should be
adjusted accordingly.

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9-34 Driving and Operating
Ifdcomes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
Drive the vehicle. If
dcomes on
and stays on, the vehicle may need
more time to diagnose the problem.
If the condition persists, see your
dealer.
Turning the Systems Off
and On
The button for TCS and StabiliTrak
is on the overhead console.
{Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or
accelerate heavily when TCS is
off. The vehicle driveline could be
damaged.
To turn off only TCS, press and
release the
gbutton. The Traction
Off Light
idisplays in the
instrument cluster. The appropriate
DIC message is displayed. See
Ride Control System Messages on
page 5-47. To turn TCS on again,
press and release the
gbutton. The
Traction Off Light
idisplayed in the
instrument cluster will turn off.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when
the
gbutton is pressed, the system
will not turn off until the wheels stop
spinning. To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,
press and hold the
gbutton until
the Traction Off Light
iand
StabiliTrak Off Light
gcome on and
stay on in the instrument cluster.
The appropriate DIC message is
displayed. See Ride Control System
Messages on page 5-47. To turn
TCS and StabiliTrak on again, press
and release the
gbutton. The
Traction Off Light
iand StabiliTrak
Off Light
gin the instrument cluster
turn off.
Adding accessories can affect the
vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications on
page 10-2.

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Driving and Operating 9-35
Cruise Control
The cruise control lets the vehicle
maintain a speed of about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more without keeping
your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds
below 40 km/h (25 mph).
{Warning
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at
a steady speed. Do not use the
cruise control on winding roads or
in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous
on slippery roads. On such roads,
fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use
cruise control on slippery roads.
With the Traction Control System
(TCS) or Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), the system may begin to
limit wheel spin while you are using cruise control. If this happens, the
cruise control will automatically
disengage. See
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control on
page 9-33. If a collision alert occurs
when cruise control is activated,
cruise control is disengaged. See
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System on page 9-37. When road
conditions allow you to safely use it
again, cruise control can be turned
back on.
If the brakes are applied, cruise
control disengages.
1(On/Off): Press to turn the
cruise control system on and off.
A white indicator comes on in the
instrument cluster when cruise is
turned on.
*(Cancel): Press to disengage
cruise control without erasing the
set speed from memory.
RES/+ (Resume/Accel): If there is
a set speed in memory, move the
thumbwheel up briefly to resume
that speed or hold upward to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
SET/− (Set/Coast): Move the
thumbwheel down briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease speed.
Setting Cruise Control
If
1is on when not in use, SET/- or
RES/+ could get bumped and go
into cruise when not desired. Keep
1off when cruise is not
being used.

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9-36 Driving and Operating
To set a speed:
1. Press
1to turn the cruise
system on.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Move the thumbwheel toward SET/− and release it. The
desired set speed briefly
appears in the instrument
cluster.
4. Remove foot from the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control indicator on the
instrument cluster turns green after
cruise control has been set to the
desired speed. See Instrument
Cluster on page 5-8.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a
desired speed and then the brakes
are applied, the cruise control is
disengaged without erasing the set
speed from memory. Once the
vehicle speed is about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or greater, move the thumbwheel up toward RES/+
briefly. The vehicle returns to the
previously set speed.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated:
.Move the thumbwheel up toward
RES/+ and hold it until the
vehicle accelerates to the
desired speed, then release it.
.To increase the speed in small
increments, move the
thumbwheel up toward RES/+
briefly. For each press, the
vehicle goes about 1 km/h
(1 mph) faster.
The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric
units. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) on page 5-39. The increment
value used depends on the units
displayed. Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated:
.Move the thumbwheel toward
SET/−
and hold until the desired
lower speed is reached, then
release it.
.To slow down in small
increments, move the
thumbwheel toward SET/−
briefly. For each press, the
vehicle goes about 1 km/h
(1 mph) slower.
The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric
units. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) on page 5-39. The increment
value used depends on the units
displayed.
Passing Another Vehicle While
Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, the
vehicle slows down to the previously

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9-52 Driving and Operating
{Warning
Using a charge level that exceeds
the electrical circuit or electrical
outlet capacity may start a fire or
damage the electrical circuit. Use
the lowest charge level until a
qualified electrician inspects your
electrical circuit capacity. Use the
lowest charge level if the
electrical circuit or electrical outlet
capacity is not known.
Utility Interruption of
Charging
For participating customers using
AC charging, this vehicle will
respond to remote requests via
OnStar to limit or completely block
electrical power grid usage for brief
time periods. A utility interruption of
charging may increase AC vehicle
charge times, but will not affect DC
charge times.When electrical grid power is
completely blocked, the vehicle will
delay charging until the utility
interruption has expired. The vehicle
should be left plugged in so that,
when the utility interruption expires,
the vehicle can automatically begin
charging.
Changing the charge mode to
Immediate or performing a delayed
charging override will not disable a
utility interruption.
A pop-up will appear in the center
stack display during the key cycle
following any utility interruption. See
“Charging Override/Interruption
Pop-up”
underProgrammable
Charging on page 5-28.
Text will be displayed on the
instrument cluster indicating that a
utility interruption has occurred. See
Instrument Cluster on page 5-8.
Electrical Requirements
for Battery Charging
This vehicle is capable of being
charged with most standard vehicle
charging equipment complying to
one or more of the following:
.SAE J1772
.SAE J2847-2
.IEC 61851-1
.IEC 61851-22
.IEC 61851-23
.IEC 61851-24
.IEC 62196-1
.IEC 62196-2
.IEC 62196-3
.ISO 15118
The following are the minimum
requirements for circuits used to
charge this vehicle:
.120 volts/15 amps
.240 volts/20 amps

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10-24 Vehicle Care
If available, use the AGM setting on
the charger, to limit charge voltage
to 14.8 volts. Follow the charger
manufacturer's instructions.
{Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
12‐volt batteries have acid that
can burn you and gas that can
explode. You can be badly hurt if
you are not careful. SeeJump
Starting on page 10-69 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt. Up to four weeks
.Plug in the high voltage battery
charge cord if temperatures will
exceed 35°C (95°F) and keep
the 12-volt battery cables
connected.
Four weeks to 12 months
.Discharge the high voltage
battery until two or three bars
remain on the battery range
indicator (Battery symbol) on the
instrument cluster.
.Do not plug in the high voltage
battery charge cord.
.Remove the black negative (−)
cable from the 12-volt battery
and attach a trickle charger to
the battery terminals or keep the
12-volt battery cables connected
and trickle charge from the
underhood remote positive (+)
and negative (−) terminals. See
Jump Starting on page 10-69 for
the location of these terminals.
{Caution
The vehicle is equipped with an
AGM/VRLA 12-volt battery, which
can be damaged by using the
incorrect type of trickle charger.
An AGM/VRLA-compatible
charger must be used, with the
appropriate setting selected.
Follow the trickle charger
manufacturer instructions.
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 the driver door.
2. Manually unlock and open one of the rear doors.
3. Lower one of the rear seatbacks.

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet VOLT Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7695131) -
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Vehicle Care 10-33
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 Not Used
31 Not Used
32 Run/Crank –
Sensing Diagnostic
Module (SDM),
Instrument Cluster,
Passenger Airbag
Display, Automatic
Dimming Inside
Rearview Mirror (If
Equipped) Mini Fuses Usage
33 Run/Crank for Vehicle Integration
Control Module
34 Vehicle Integration Control Module –
Battery
35 Not Used
36 Power Electronics Coolant Pump
37 Cabin Heater Control Module
38 Rechargeable Energy Storage
System (High
Voltage Battery)
Coolant Pump
39 Rechargeable Energy Storage
System (High
Voltage Battery)
Control Module
40 Front Windshield Washer Mini Fuses Usage
41 Right High-Beam Headlamp
46 Empty
47 Empty
49 Empty
50 Run/Crank –Rear
Vision Camera,
Accessory Power
Module
51 Run/Crank for ABS/ Rechargeable
Energy Storage
System (High
Voltage Battery)
52 Engine Control Module/
Transmission
Control Module –
Run/Crank
53 Traction Power Inverter Module –
Run/Crank

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet VOLT Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7695131) -
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Vehicle Care 10-35
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block (Left Side)
The left instrument panel fuse block
is on the left 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 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, Left
(Primary)