Page 23 of 373

Chevrolet VOLT Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12163007) - 2019 - CRC - 11/5/18
22 In Brief
Charging
This section explains the process
for charging the high voltage battery.
Do not allow the vehicle to remain in
temperature extremes 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 high voltage battery life.
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, if the vehicle is equipped
with a 7.2kw on-board charge
module, it will take approximately
2.3 hours to charge the vehicle.
When using a 240-volt charging
station, if the vehicle is equipped
with a 3.6kw on-board charge
module, it will take approximately
4.5 hours to charge the vehicle.
Charge times will vary with outside
temperature. There are three waysto program how the vehicle is
charged. See
Programmable
Charging 0123.
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 Portable Cord
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. 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 the
left storage compartment door
and remove the charge cord.
4. Plug the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See Electrical
Requirements for Battery
Charging 0228. Verify the
charge cord status. See
Charge Cord 0221.
Page 33 of 373

Chevrolet VOLT Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12163007) - 2019 - CRC - 11/5/18
32 Keys, Doors, and Windows
within 1 m (3 ft). See“Keyless
Access Operation” later in this
section.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 031.
K:Press once to unlock the driver
door or all doors depending on the
vehicle personalization. Press a
second time within five seconds to
unlock all doors. See
Vehicle Personalization 0137.
The hazard warning lamps will flash
twice each time
Kis pressed and
the alarm system will be disarmed.
See Vehicle Alarm System 046.
If equipped, pressing and holding
K
will remotely open all of the
windows, if enabled.
See Power Windows 050 and
Vehicle Personalization 0137.
Q:Press to lock all doors. The
hazard warning lamps will flash
once and the alarm system will be
armed. The turn signal indicators
may flash and/or the horn may
sound on the second press to
indicate locking. See Vehicle Alarm
System 046.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock and then the
driver door will immediately unlock if
the feature is enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0137.
If the passenger door is open when
Qis pressed, all doors lock.
7: Press and release to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps
flash and the horn chirps three
times. Press and hold
7for
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signal lamps flash for
30 seconds, or until
7is pressed
again, or the vehicle is started.
/: Press and releaseQand then
immediately press and hold
/for at
least four seconds to start the
vehicle's heating or air conditioning
systems and rear window defogger
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Start
0 38.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system lets
you lock and unlock the doors and
access the hatch without removing
the RKE transmitter from your
pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
RKE transmitter should be within
1 m (3 ft) to lock and unlock the
Page 216 of 373

Chevrolet VOLT Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12163007) - 2019 - CRC - 11/5/18
Driving and Operating 215
Charging
Start Charge1. Place the vehicle in P (Park). Select the appropriate charge
level using the Portable Cord
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.
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 the
left storage compartment door
and remove the charge cord.
4. Plug the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See Electrical
Requirements for Battery
Charging 0228. Verify the
charge cord status. See
Charge Cord 0221.5. 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
0216.
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.