2018 CHEVROLET VOLT charging

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Driving and Operating 161
Utility Interruption ofCharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
California FuelRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 229
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On ElectricalEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your
hands on the steering wheel, and
focus your attention on driving.
. Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices. .
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.

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shift out of P (Park). To prevent
torque lock, set the parking brake
and then shift into P (Park).
If torque lock does occur, your
vehicle may need to be pushed
uphill by another vehicle to relieve
the parking pawl pressure, so you
can shift out of P (Park).
Shifting out of Park
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle
must be on, the brake pedal must
be applied, and the charge cord
must be unplugged.
The vehicle has an electronic shift
lock release system. The shift lock
release is designed to:
.Prevent the vehicle from turning
off unless the shift lever is in
P (Park).
. Prevent moving the shift lever
out of P (Park), unless the
vehicle is on, the brake pedal is
applied, and the charge cord is
unplugged. Parking the vehicle in extreme cold
for several days without the charge
cord connected may cause the
electric drive unit to be locked in
P (Park) until the propulsion system
has warmed sufficiently.
The shift lock is always functional
except in the case of an uncharged
or low charged 12-volt battery (less
than 9 volts).
If the vehicle has an uncharged
12-volt battery or a 12-volt battery
with low voltage, try charging or
jump starting the 12-volt battery.
See
Battery - North America 0253
or Jump Starting - North America
0 306.
If the shift lever cannot be moved
out of P (Park): 1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes.
2. Turn the vehicle on using POWER
O. See Power Button
0 171. 3. Let up on the shift lever and
make sure the shift lever is
pushed all the way into
P (Park).
4. Press the shift lever button.
5. Move the shift lever into the desired gear.
If you still cannot move the shift
lever from P (Park), see your dealer
or a professional towing service.
Parking over Things
That Burn
{Warning
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the
vehicle and ignite. Do not park
over papers, leaves, dry grass,
or other things that can burn.

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LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts
may occur due to tar marks,
shadows, cracks in the road,
temporary or construction lane
markings, or other road
imperfections. This is normal system
operation; the vehicle does not need
service. Turn LKA off if these
conditions continue.Charging
Plug-In Charging
This section explains the charging
of the vehicle's high voltage battery.
Do not allow the vehicle to remain in
extreme temperatures for long
periods without being driven or
plugged in. Plug the vehicle in when
temperatures are below 0 °C (32 °F)
and above 32 °C (90 °F) to
maximize the life of the high voltage
battery.
When using a 120-volt AC electrical
outlet, it will take approximately
13 hours to charge the vehicle with
the 12 amp AC current setting or
19 hours using the default 8 amp
AC current setting. When using a
240-volt charging station, it will take
approximately 4.5 hours to charge
the vehicle. Charge times will vary
with outside temperature. There are
three ways to program how the
vehicle is charged. See
Programmable Charging0123. 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 caused by the
electrical devices used while
charging.
While the charge cord is plugged
into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot
be driven.
Charging
Start Charge
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park). Select the appropriate charge
level using the Charge Limit
Preference screen on the
center stack. See “Charge
Limit Selection” under
Programmable Charging 0123.
Turn the vehicle off.
2. Push the rearward edge of the charge port door in and release
to open the door.

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In cold weather conditions, ice
may form around the charge
port door. Remove ice from the
area before attempting to open
or close the charge port door.
3. Open the rear hatch. Open theleft storage compartment door
and remove the charge cord.
4. Plug the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See Electrical
Requirements for Battery
Charging 0227. Verify the
charge cord status. See
Charge Cord 0220.
5. Plug in the vehicle plug of the
charge cord into the charge
port on the vehicle. Verify that
the charging status indicator
illuminates on top of the
instrument panel and an
audible beep occurs. See
Charging Status Feedback
0215.
6. To arm the charge cord theft alert, lock the vehicle with the
RKE transmitter. To disable this
feature, see “Charge Cord
Theft Alert” inVehicle
Personalization 0137. End Charge
1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the
charge cord theft alert.2. Unplug the vehicle plug of thecharge cord from the vehicle.
3. Close the charge port door by pressing firmly on the rearward
edge of the door surface.
4. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet.
5. Place the charge cord into the storage compartment.

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Delayed Charging
Override
To temporarily override a delayed
charge event, unplug the charge
cord from the charge port and then
plug it back in within five seconds.
A single audible beep will sound
and charging will begin immediately.
To cancel a temporary override,
unplug the charge cord, wait for
10 seconds, and then plug the
charge cord back in. A double
audible beep will sound and
charging will be delayed.
SeeProgrammable Charging 0123
for advanced charge scheduling
options.
Charging Status
Feedback
The vehicle has a Charging Status
Indicator (CSI) at the center of the
instrument panel near the
windshield. When the vehicle is
plugged in and the vehicle power is
off, the CSI indicates the following:
. Short Flashing Green –Vehicle
is plugged in. Battery is not fully
charged. Flash rate increases
from one to four flashes as
battery charges. .
Long Flashing Green –Vehicle
is plugged in. Battery is not fully
charged. Battery charging is
delayed.
. Solid Green –Vehicle is plugged
in. Battery is fully charged.
. Solid Yellow –Vehicle is plugged
in. It is normal for the CSI to turn
yellow for a few seconds after
plugging in a compatible charge
cord. The solid yellow may be
extended depending on the
vehicle and if there is a total
utility interruption via OnStar.
See Utility Interruption of
Charging 0226. This may also
indicate that the charging
system has detected a fault and
will not charge the battery. See
“Charge Cord Status Indicators”
in Charge Cord 0220.
If the vehicle is plugged in and
vehicle power is on, the CSI will
flash or will be solid green,
depending on the charge level. This
also happens during a remote start
if the vehicle is plugged in.

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If the vehicle is plugged in and the
CSI is off, a total utility interruption
using OnStar or a charging fault has
been detected. SeeUtility
Interruption of Charging 0226 or
“Charge Cord Status Indicators” in
Charge Cord 0220.
If equipped, the charge port bezel
light acts as an additional CSI when
the vehicle is plugged in and
charging. It will flash along with the
CSI on the instrument panel. When
the charge port door is open and the
vehicle is not plugged in, the bezel
light stays on solid to light the
charging receptacle. A message displays if the vehicle is
not able to charge.
Following is the vehicle feedback
when the charge cord is plugged in.

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Charging StatusIndicator Sound Action/Reason
Short Flashing Green
(Flash rate increases
from one to four as the
battery charges) One audible beep Charging has begun.
Long Flashing Green Two audible beeps Charging is delayed by Programmable Charging or, if the vehicle is equipped
accordingly, by a total utility interruption via
OnStar. Charging will begin later. SeeUtility
Interruption of Charging 0226.
Solid Green None Charging is complete.
Yellow (Upon Plug-in) None Charge cord is OK and the vehicle is not yet charging.
Yellow (For Extended
Time Period after
Plug-in) None Charge cord is OK, but the vehicle is not
charging. This may be due to a total utility
interruption via Onstar and charging will
begin later. This may also occur if the
vehicle has detected a high voltage
charging system fault.
SeeUtility Interruption of Charging 0226 or
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0114.

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Charging StatusIndicator Sound Action/Reason
Short Flashing Green
(From one to four
flashes depending on
charge level) Two audible beeps Vehicle is charging but will pause/delay at
least once before the charge is complete.
Short Flashing Green
(From one to four
flashes depending on
charge level) or Long
Flashing Green Four audible beeps Insufficient time to fully charge by departure
time due to the selected rate preference.
To increase the battery state of charge at
the departure time perform a delayed
charging override. SeeDelayed Charging
Override 0215.
None (Upon Plug-in) None Charge cord connection should be checked.
None (After Green or
Yellow CSI Indication
Observed) None Charge cord connection should be checked.
If connection is good, this may be due to a
power failure or a total utility interruption via
OnStar and charging will begin later. This
may also occur if the vehicle has detected a
high voltage charging system fault.
SeeUtility Interruption of Charging 0226 or
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0114.