2018 CHEVROLET VOLT infotainment

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Information Displays
Power Flows
To view the Power Flow screens,
touch ENERGY on the infotainment
display and then touch FLOW at the
bottom of the infotainment display.
The Power Flow screens indicate
the current operating condition. The
screens show energy flow between
the engine, generator, and high
voltage battery. These components
will be highlighted when they are
active.
Programmable Charging
Important Information About
Portable Electric Vehicle Charging
.Charging an electric vehicle can
stress a building’ s electrical
system more than a typical
household appliance.
. Before you plug into any
electrical outlet, have a qualified
electrician inspect and verify the
electrical system (electrical
outlet, wiring, junctions, and
protection devices) for
heavy-duty service at a 12 amp
continuous load.
. Electrical outlets may wear out
with normal usage or be
damaged over time, making
them unsuitable for electric
vehicle charging.
. Check the electrical outlet/plug
while charging and discontinue
use if the electrical outlet/plug is
hot, then have the electrical
outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician. .
When outdoors, plug into an
electrical outlet that is
weatherproof while in use.
. Mount the charging cord to
reduce strain on the electrical
outlet/plug.
{Danger
Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause
a fire, electrical shock, or burns,
and may result in damage to
property, serious injury, or death.
. Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips,
splitters, grounding
adaptors, surge protectors,
or similar devices.
. Do not use an electrical
outlet that is worn or
damaged, or will not hold
the plug firmly in place.
. Do not use an electrical
outlet that is not properly
grounded.
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.Do not use an electrical
outlet that is on a circuit with
other electrical loads.
Programmable Charge Modes
This vehicle has three
programmable charge modes. To
view the current charge mode status
in the infotainment display, touch
ENERGY in the infotainment display
and then touch CHARGING at the
bottom of the display.
The Charge Start and Charge
Complete time estimates are also
displayed. These estimates are
most accurate when the vehicle is
plugged in and in moderate
temperature conditions. Charge Mode Status
Immediately :
The vehicle starts
charging as soon as it is connected
to an electrical outlet. See Plug-In
Charging 0213.
Delayed Based on Departure
Time : The vehicle estimates the
charging start time considering the programmed departure time for the
current day of the week. Charging
begins at the start time and is
complete by the departure time only
if sufficient time is allowed after the
charge cord is plugged in.
Delayed (Electric Rate and
Departure Time) :
The vehicle
estimates the charging start time
based on the utility rate schedule,
utility rate preference, and
programmed departure time for the
current day of the week. The vehicle
will charge during the least
expensive rate periods to achieve a
full battery charge by the departure
time. Electrical rate information from
the utility company for the charging
location is required for this mode.

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Also, if the selected electric rate
settings result in a very long charge
completion time, the vehicle will
start charging immediately upon
plug-in. For example, if the electric
rate table is set up with all“Peak”
rates and the rate preference is to
charge during “Off-Peak”rates only,
then the vehicle will start charging
immediately upon plug-in.
Charge Limit Preference Selection
The Charge Limit Preference setting
allows the vehicle’s charge level to
be selected so it matches the
capability of the charging location.
If the vehicle consistently stops
charging after plugging in, or if a
circuit breaker continues to trip,
reducing to a lower Charge Limit
Preference may resolve the issue.
The Charge Limit Preference should
be configured to match the electrical
current rating for the electrical outlet
that the charge cord is connected
to. The Charge Limit Preference
settings are:
. Maximum: Limits AC current to
12 amps
. Reduced: Limits AC current to
8 amps
Exact current levels may vary from
the values shown in this manual.
Check the vehicle for the current
available levels.
The Charge Limit Preference setting
resets to the Reduced 8 amp setting
each time the vehicle is driven.
Location Based Charging can be
enabled to maintain Maximum 12 amp setting at a specified Home
location. See
“Location Based
Charging” later in this section.
The Charge Limit Preference setting
can be changed at any time while
the infotainment display is operable.
{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 the
electrical circuit capacity. Use the
lowest charge level if the
electrical circuit or electrical outlet
capacity is not known.
Charge Mode Selection
From the main charging screen,
touch Charge Mode.

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The finish times must be
consecutive. If a finish time does not
follow a start time, the error
message displays“An invalid entry
was found in the data entered.
Please re-enter data.”
Electric Rate Finish Time Editing
It is recommended to have the
vehicle unplugged when editing
electric rate finish time. From the
Edit (Summer, Winter, or Yearly)
Electric Rate Schedule screen,
touch the row to change.
1. Touchyorzto adjust
the time.
2. Touch Off-Peak, Mid-Peak, or Peak to select the
electric rate. 3. Touch
S
3to store changes.
Only the finish time can be edited.
The start time is automatically
populated in the rate table.
Temporary Charge Mode
Override and Cancel
Programmed Delayed Charge
Modes can be temporarily
overridden to an Immediate Charge
Mode for one charge cycle. Also,
the next planned departure time can
be temporarily overridden for one
charge cycle. In addition to the
in-vehicle overrides via the
infotainment display, there are other
ways to temporarily override a
Delayed Charge Mode. See Plug-In
Charging 0213.
Temporary Override of a Delayed
Charge Mode
To temporarily override a Delayed
Charge Mode to Immediate Charge
Mode from inside the vehicle: 1. Touch Temporary Override Options on the main charging
screen.
2. Touch Charge Immediately at
Plug In to temporarily override
to an Immediate Charge Mode.
The Temporary Charge Mode Status
screen will automatically display the
revised charge complete time.
To cancel the temporary override to
Immediate, touch the X next to the
charge mode on the main charging
screen.

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Programmable Charging
Disabled
When the Programmable Charging
system is disabled, the main
charging screen will display“- -:- -”
for the Charge Complete Time. The
Programmable Charging system will
be disabled if the Charge Complete
Time cannot be confidently
estimated. If the Programmable
Charging system is consistently
disabled, see your dealer.
A message displays if the vehicle is
not able to charge.
Energy Information
To view Energy Usage, Energy
Usage Score, and Energy Details,
touch ENERGY on the infotainment display, touch INFO, then touch
hor
k. To reset the values, the high
voltage battery needs to be fully
recharged.
Energy Usage
The Energy Usage screen displays
information for the total of all drive
cycles since the last time the high
voltage battery was fully charged.
This includes:
. Distance traveled in
Electric Mode
. Distance traveled in Extended
Range Mode
. Total distance traveled
. Electric energy used from the
battery .
Total fuel used
. Average fuel economy
The electric equivalent to fuel
economy is MPGe. Touch MPG on
the screen to view. When dashes
are displayed, the maximum limits to
some values have been reached.
The circle graph displays
the percentage of distance traveled
using Electric Mode versus
Extended Range Mode. The
Lifetime fuel economy is a total over
the life of the vehicle and can only
be reset by the dealer. The Energy
Usage information will also appear
automatically on power off when
Retained Accessory Power is
active. This pop-up can be disabled.
See “Energy Summary Pop-up”
under Vehicle Personalization
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malfunction indicator lamp are on
should the vehicle be taken to the
dealer for service.
While climbing the grade with this
message displayed, the vehicle
speed may be reduced until the
engine can recover the battery state
of charge to a normal level. See
“Mountain Mode”underDriver
Selected Operating Modes 0177.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO
XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the
vehicle speed has been limited to
the speed displayed. The limited
speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems,
such as lubrication, thermal,
suspension, Teen Driver if
equipped, or tires.
Vehicle
Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
Infotainment System Audio
System Controls
1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home Page of the infotainment
display.
2. Touch the desired feature to display a list of available
options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Press
SBACK on the center
stack or touch
hon the
infotainment display to return to
the previous menu or exit. Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.
Time and Date
. Language
. Teen Driver
. Valet Mode
. Radio
. Vehicle
. Bluetooth
. Apple CarPlay
. Android Auto
. Voice
. Display
. Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information
. Wi-Fi
Each menu is detailed in the
following information.

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Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock0102.
Language
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
Teen Driver
See “Teen Driver” under“Settings”
in the infotainment manual.
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations, if equipped.
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or
unlock the system. Touch
hto go
back to the previous menu.
Radio
Select and the following may
display:
. Manage Favorites
. Number of Favorites Shown
. Audible Touch Feedback
. Auto Volume
. Maximum Startup Volume
. Audio Cue Volume
Manage Favorites
This allows favorites to be edited.
See “Manage Favorites” in
“Settings” under“Radio” in the
infotainment manual.
Number of Favorites Shown
Select to set the number of favorites
to display.
Select the desired number or select
Auto and the infotainment system
will automatically adjust the number
of favorites shown.
Audible Touch Feedback
This allows Audible Touch
Feedback to be turned on or off. Select Off or On.
Auto Volume
This feature adjusts the volume
based on vehicle speed and
ambient noise.
Select Off, Low, Medium-Low,
Medium, Medium-High, or High.
Maximum Startup Volume
This feature sets the maximum
startup volume. If the vehicle is
started and the volume is greater
than this level, the volume is
adjusted to this level. To set the
maximum startup volume, touch +
or
−to increase or decrease.
Audio Cue Volume
This feature sets the volume of
audio files played at system startup
and shutdown.
Select On, then touch + or −to
increase or decrease the volume.
Vehicle
Select and the following may
display:
. Climate and Air Quality

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Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressing
Kon the
RKE transmitter.
Select All Doors or Driver Door.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the heated seats on
when using remote start on
cold days.
If equipped with Remote Start
Heated Steering Wheel, this feature
will turn on when the Remote Start
Auto Heated Seats turn on.
Select Off or On.
Remote Window Operation
This allows the windows to be
opened when pressing and
holding
Kon the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 032.
Select Off or On. Passive Door Unlock
This allows the selection of what
doors will unlock when using the
door handle touch pad button on the
driver door to unlock the vehicle.
Select All Doors or Driver Door.
Passive Door Lock
This allows passive locking to be
turned on or off and selects
feedback. See
“Passive Locking” in
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 032.
Select Off, On with Horn
Chirp, or On.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert when
the RKE transmitter is left in the
vehicle. This menu also enables
Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert.
Select Off or On.
Bluetooth
Select and the following may
display:
. Pair New Device .
Device Management
. Ringtones
. Voice Mail Numbers
. Text Message Alerts
Pair New Device
Select to pair a new device. See
“Pairing” in“Infotainment Controls”
under “Bluetooth” in the infotainment
manual.
Device Management
Select to connect to a different
phone source, disconnect a phone,
or delete a phone.
Ringtones
Select to change the ring tone for
the specific phone. The phone does
not need to be connected to change
the ring tone.
Voice Mail Numbers
This feature displays the voice mail
number for all connected phones.
To change the voice mail number,
select EDIT. Type a new number,
then select SAVE.