2019 CHEVROLET VOLT Tires

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Service and Maintenance 323
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Normal12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (2)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)@@@
Change electric drive unit fluid.@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
Drain and fill engine, power electronics, and high
voltage battery cooling systems. (4)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)@
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (7)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts.@ @

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Service and Maintenance 325
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (2)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)@@@
Change electric drive unit fluid.@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
Drain and fill engine, power electronics, and high
voltage battery cooling systems. (4)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)@
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (7)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts.@ @
Footnotes—Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Severe
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
passenger compartment air filter replacement may be needed if
driving in areas with heavy traffic,
poor air quality, high dust levels,
or environmental allergens.
Passenger compartment air filter
replacement may also be needed if
there is reduced airflow, windowfogging, or odors. Your GM dealer
can help determine when to replace
the filter.

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Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs
of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see Interior Care 0314 and
Exterior Care 0309.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear. .
Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
. Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned
and kept in good condition to
provide a clear view.
. Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
. Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and
replace them when needed.

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340 Customer Information
Coverage
Services are provided for the
duration of the vehicle’s powertrain
warranty.
In the U.S., anyone driving the
vehicle is covered. In Canada, a
person driving the vehicle without
permission from the owner is not
covered.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
General Motors North America and
Chevrolet reserve the right to make
any changes or discontinue the
Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notification.
General Motors North America and
Chevrolet reserve the right to limit
services or payment to an owner or
driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
Services Provided
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest
service station. .
Lock-Out Service: Service to
unlock the vehicle if you are
locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar.
For security reasons, the driver
must present identification
before this service is given.
. Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest certified Volt or ELR
dealer for warranty service, or if
the vehicle was in a crash and
cannot be driven. Assistance is
not given when the vehicle is
stuck in the sand, mud, or snow.
Emergency towing may be
covered during the Extended
Vehicle (EV) warranty.
. Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with the tire
sealant and compressor kit.
If the tire has been separated
from the wheel, has damaged
sidewalls, or has a large
puncture, the tire is too severely
damaged for the tire sealant and
compressor kit to be effective
and the vehicle will have to be
towed. It is the owner's responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not
covered by the warranty.
. Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: If your trip is
interrupted due to a warranty
event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed within the
Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are reasonable
and customary hotel, meals,
rental car, or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer,
up to 500 mi.
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
. Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws.
. Legal fines.
. Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices.
Service is not provided if a vehicle
is in an area that is not accessible
to the service vehicle or is not a

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IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . 191
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 233
Additional Information OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 245
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 74
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 69
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Passenger Status Indicator . . . .113
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 210
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 182
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

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362 Index
Assistance Systems forParking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 202
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . 150
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
B
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Battery - North America . . . . 255, 299
Battery Gauge High Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 258
Brake
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . .116
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . 185
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 168 Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 262
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .236, 255, 299, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2 Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 99
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Charging
Delay Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . 228
Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Programmable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Utility Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Charging Status Screens . . . . . . . 216
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 114
Check
Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children . . . . . 81
Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 95
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Climate Control Systems Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

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366 Index
J
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 31
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 274
Lamps Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 144
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 210
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 212
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 118
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 146
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . .116
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . .117
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . 120
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 121
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 144 Lights (cont'd)
Hold Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Mountain Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . .112
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Service Electric Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Sport Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Vehicle Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 121
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274

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Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 74
Pedestrian Safety Signal . . . . . . . 102
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements, California . . . . . . 237
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Power
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Indicator Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 171
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 65
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 347
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 341
Programmable Charging . . . . . . . . 123
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Proposition
65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .236, 255, 299,
Back Cover
Propulsion Power Messages . . . 136
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 345
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Ready Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 202
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 307
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Reimbursement Program,
GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 80
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 346
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Requirements Electrical Battery Charging . . . 228
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284