2019 CHEVROLET VOLT battery

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GETTING STARTED
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
The RKE transmitter performs several remote functions and must be inside\
the vehicle to
operate the Volt.
Keyless Access
With the RKE transmitter within 3 ft. (1 m) of the door, press the button on the door handle to unlock the door. Press it again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
Key Release
Press the button on the side of the transmitter to remove the key, which can be used to unlock the driver’s door.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press again to unlock all doors.
Press and hold to lower all windows from outside the vehicle.
To turn the window feature on/off, select Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start > Remote Window Operation.
Lock
Press to lock all doors.

Remote Start
Press the Lock button and then press and hold the button until the turn signal lamps flash to start the vehicle and condition the passenger cabin temperature from outside. The heat-ing or air conditioning system and rear window defogger (if needed) will turn on. Depending on conditions and vehicle personalization settings, the engine may start.
After entering the vehicle, press the brake pedal and then press the POWER button before driving.
Note:
• Press and hold the Remote Start button until the parking lamps turn off to cancel a remote start.
• Only two remote starts are allowed between ignition cycles.
• It’s RECOMMENDED to use this feature when the vehicle is plugged in to allow energy from the wall outlet to assist in getting the cabin to a comfortable temperature and to leave more battery energy for driving.
Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate the vehicle.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to sound the panic alarm.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
POWER BUTTON
The Volt features an electronic pushbutton start. The POWER button flashes when the driver’s door is opened upon entry. Once the vehicle is ON, the butto\
n illuminates.
Note: The air conditioning compressor, pumps and fan may run at any time, even when the vehicle is OFF, to cool or warm the propulsion battery.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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STARTING THE VEHICLE/ON
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the POWER button. A power ON audio cue will sound.
The vehicle will not shift out of Park and a Charge Cord Connected message will display if the vehicle is still plugged in.
When ON, the instrument cluster will display a green READY READY icon on the instrument cluster. The engine will start only if needed.
STOPPING THE VEHICLE/OFF
Shift to Park and then press the POWER button. A power OFF audio cue will sound.
CONDITIONS FOR ENGINE STARTING
When vehicle power is ON, the engine may start independent of the vehicl\
e being plugged in or completely charged. Conditions that may cause the engine t\
o start include:
• Propulsion battery charge is low
• Propulsion battery temperature is hot or cold
• Cold ambient temperatures (depending on engine-assisted heating options\
; see Vehicle Personalization on page 10)
• Hood is open
• Engine and Fuel Maintenance Modes (occur only if the engine has had ver\
y limited operation over a long period)
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
GETTING STARTED
MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT
A. Seat Adjustment Lift the handle to slide the seat.
B. Seat Height Adjustment Ratchet the lever to raise/lower the seat.
C. Seatback Recline Adjustment Lift the lever to move the seatback.
POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENTF
A. Seat Adjustment
Move the control to move or raise/lower the seat.
B. Seatback Adjustment
Move the control to move the seatback.
C. Lumbar Adjustment
Move the control to adjust lumbar support.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
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ELECTRIC AND EXTENDED-RANGE MODES
The Volt is an electric vehicle with extended range capability. Plug it \
in, let it charge and it’s ready to run on pure electricity — gas- and tailpipe emission\
s-free. After that, the Volt keeps going, even if you can’t plug it in. The Volt uses a range\
-extending gas engine that produces enough energy to power it for hundreds of miles on a singl\
e tank of gas.
ELECTRIC MODE
In Electric Mode, the vehicle will not use gasoline or produce tailpipe emissions unless in extreme temperatures. During this primary mode, the vehicle is powered by electrical energy stored in its propulsion battery. It can operate in this mode until the battery is depleted to a predetermined level. The propulsion battery gauge and electric range estimate are highlighted when the vehicle is operating in Electric Mode. The fuel gauge and fuel range are dimmed.
Electric range is affected by colder outside temperatures. During colder\
months, the
energy needed to warm the vehicle’s cabin and propulsion battery can \
cause the vehicle’s electric range to decline. See Driving for Better Energy Ef\
ficiency in the In Brief
section in your Owner’s Manual.
EXTENDED-RANGE MODE
Once the electric charge is depleted, the range-extending gas engine will start to provide power to continue driving the vehicle. The engine ensures that you will not be stranded by a depleted battery. The vehicle determines when the engine needs to run. Engine speed will vary, depending on driving conditions, to optimize efficiency. The engine will not fully charge the propul-sion battery. The vehicle must be plugged in to recharge. The fuel gauge\
and fuel range estimate are highlighted when the vehicle is operating in Extended-Range\
Mode. The propulsion battery gauge is dimmed.
TOTAL VEHICLE RANGE
Total vehicle range is based on the available combined electric and extended range. The displayed electric and fuel ranges are pro-jections based on past vehicle performance and charge/fuel level. The displayed ranges will change based on driving style, outside temperature and climate settings.
The Total Range indicator can be selected in the instrument cluster Information menu.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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EFFICIENCY
DRIVING STYLE
Your driving style plays a large role in the efficiency of the vehicle\
. Avoid rapid accel-eration or deceleration to help maximize energy efficiency and range. \
Electric range is maximized at 50 mph and below; higher speeds use more energy and signifi\
cantly reduce electric range.
EFFICIENCY GAUGE
Use the 5-way control to select the Enhanced instrument cluster that
displays the green ball indicator.
While driving, try to keep the ball in the center of the gauge. The ball will turn
yellow and will move up or down during inefficient acceleration or aggressive braking.
DRIVER-SELECTED OPERATING MODES
Press the MODE button on the center console to scroll through a menu of operating modes for when more performance is needed. After 3 seconds, the highligh\
ted mode will become active.
Normal (Default) – Use in normal driving conditions for efficient operation; is active each time the vehicle is started.
Sport – Use for a sportier driving experi-ence; increases throttle response.
Mountain – Use when planning to drive in mountainous terrain (long grades of 5% or higher); reserves battery power to maintain higher speeds on steep grades.
Hold – Use to preserve electric range for later use. Range-extending operation will engage.
REGEN ON DEMAND™
Regen on Demand temporarily regenerates energy from the vehicle’s momentum and stores it in the high voltage propulsion bat-tery for later use.
To activate Regen on Demand, pull and hold the paddle on the back left side of the steering wheel without pressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
While pulling the paddle, the vehicle will begin to decelerate using regenerative braking. Regen on Demand is deactivated once the paddle is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed.
Note: You should always use your brake pedal if you need to stop immediately.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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CHARGING
BATTERY
The Volt is powered by a lithium-ion high voltage battery pack, which ho\
lds its charge efficiently and has no memory effect (so it doesn’t have to be run\
down completely before recharging). Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charge\
d, to keep the battery temperature ready for the next drive.
CHARGING TIME
Using a 120 volt standard outlet will take approximately 13 hours to cha\
rge the Volt at the 12 amp settings, or 19 hours at the 8 amp default setting. Using a 240 v\
olt charging unit with the 7.2kW on-board charge moduleF will take approximately 2.3 hours to charge. Using a 240 volt charging unit with the 3.6kW on-board charge module wil\
l take approxi-mately 4.5 hours to charge. Charge times will vary with outside temperat\
ure.
PROGRAMMABLE CHARGING
The Volt can be programmed for 3 charging modes: Immediately upon plug-i\
n; Delayed based on departure time; and Delayed (Electric Rate and Departure Time)\
.
Touch the Energy icon on the infotainment screen and then touch the Charging tab to view the current Charge Mode and Charge Limit.
Touch the Charging Options screen button to select a different charge li\
mit or charge mode.
CHARGING STATUS
The Charging Status indicators are located on the instrument panel near \
the windshield and on the illuminated charge port (if available).
Charging Status Indicator
Single tone and flashing indicator – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is charging. Flashes indicate current percentage of battery charge.
1 flash: 0–25% charged
2 flashes: 25–50% charged
3 flashes: 50–75% charged
4 flashes: 75–99% charged
Solid light: 100% charged
Slow (long pulse) flashing green indicator with double tone – Vehicle is plugged in;
battery charging is delayed
Solid green indicator – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is fully charged
Solid yellow indicator – Vehicle is plugged in; not charging
No light – Vehicle is not plugged in, OR there is an issue with the charger or\
outlet
No light and repetitive tones – Issue with the charge cord connection
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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CHARGING
END CHARGING
1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter to disarm the charge cord theft alert.
2. Unplug the charge cord from the vehicle by squeezing the top latch button.
3. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet.
4. Stow the charge cord.
LOCATION-BASED CHARGING
Charging settings can be saved for your home location and the vehicle will automat-ically revert to these settings when parking at its “home” location.
1. From the Energy Home screen, select Charging Options > Location-Based Charging.
2. Select On to enable Location-Based Charging.
3. Select Set Home Location. Your vehicle’s current location will be set\
. Touch OK.
When away from the home location, the Volt will charge immediately when \
plugged in.
HOME CHARGING UNIT
When equipped with the standard 3.6kW on-board charge
module, charging equipment with a rating of at least 240 volts/16 amps will provide the fastest charging time to recharge the propulsion battery.
When equipped with the optional 7.2kW on-board charge moduleF, charging equipment with a rating of at least 240 volts/32 amps will provide the fastest charging time.
For more information about an available 240V home charging unit, contact your Chevrolet dealer.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
MYCHEVROLET MOBILE APP
CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER
1-888-811-1926 \
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the C\
hevrolet Roadside Assistance program for 5 years/60,000 miles, whichever occurs fi\
rst, at no expense to you. Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is s\
taffed by a team of trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a\
service provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat tire and lock-outs) or ma\
ke arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Volt Authorized Chevrole\
t dealer.
OnStar Roadside Assistance
If you have a current OnStar Safety & Security plan, push the blue OnStar button or red Emergency button to get the help you need. An OnStar advisor will use GPS technol\
ogy to pinpoint your vehicle location and contact the nearest service provid\
er.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner’s Manual.
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Download the myChevrolet app to your compatible smartphone (or device)\
and, if your vehicle is properly equipped, you can search for charging stations, send\
remote com-mands, check the current battery charge level and initiate charging of y\
our Volt.
The app is available on select Apple and Android devices. Service availa\
bility, features and functionality vary by vehicle, device and data plan. Device data con\
nection required. Visit onstar.com for more details. Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s app store.
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the Chevrolet Owner Center.\
Check out personalized information, including an online Owner’s Manual and help\
ful how-to videos, track your service history and warranty status, manage your OnStar and C\
onnected Services vehicle plans, review your current Vehicle Diagnostics report (\
active service required) and more. Create an account today at my.chevrolet.com.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your ve\
hicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions. All information contained in this guide is ba\
sed on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright \
2018 General Motors. All rights reserved.
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