oil change CHEVROLET VOLT 2014 1.G Owners Manual

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Introduction v
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
b/g:Audio Steering Wheel
Controls or OnStar®
I: Brake System Warning
Light
": Charging System (12-Volt
Battery)
I: Cruise Control
f: Electric Parking Brake
d:Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
y:Fault
g:First Responder
.: Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses
3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
_: High Voltage
I:LATCH System Child
Restraints
[: Leaf
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
O:Power
B:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
g: StabiliTrak®Disable
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
i:Traction Control System (TCS)
Disable
Q: Vehicle Ready
M:Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief 1-25
.To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold
the TCS/ESC button located on
the overhead console, until
i
andgilluminate in the
instrument cluster and the
appropriate DIC message is
displayed. See Ride Control
System Messages on page 5-51.
.Press and release the TCS/ESC
button to turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-33.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-12.
The warning light will remain on until
the tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10-48.Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Select OIL LIFE on the DIC menu.
2. Press SELECT to start the OIL LIFE reset procedure.
3. The DIC menu will display “Are
you sure that you want to reset?”
Use SELECT to choose YES to
reset oil life or NO to exit and
return to the previous menu.
4. If YES is selected, the DIC menu will display RESET OIL LIFE for
a short time and then 100% OIL
LIFE will be displayed when the
oil life system is successfully
reset.

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5-12 Instruments and Controls
1.Battery Gauge (High Voltage) on
page 5-14.
2. Vehicle Ahead Indicator on
page 5-24.
3. Fuel Gauge on page 5-15.
4. Service Electric Parking Brake
Light on page 5-22.
5. Security Light on page 5-27.
6. Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light on page 5-25.
7. Charging System Light (12-Volt
Battery) on page 5-18.
8. Engine Oil Pressure Light on
page 5-26.
9. High-Beam On Light on
page 5-27.
10. Second Row Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light. See
Safety Belt Reminders on
page 5-16.
11. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
on page 6-3.
12. Compass on page 5-14. 13.
Speedometer on page 5-14.
14. Cruise Control Light on
page 5-28.
15. Electric Parking Brake Light on
page 5-22.
16. Door, Hood, or Hatch Open
Light on page 5-28.
17. Low Fuel Warning Light on
page 5-27.
18. Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light on page 5-22.
19. Electric Drive Unit Positions. SeeElectric Drive Unit on
page 9-28.
20. Driver Efficiency Gauge on
page 5-15.
21. Brake System Warning Light
on page 5-21.
22. Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light. See Safety Belt
Reminders on page 5-16.
23. Airbag Readiness Light on
page 5-17. 24.
Total Vehicle Range on
page 5-15.
25. Vehicle Ready Light on
page 5-27.
26. Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) Light on page 5-24.
27. StabiliTrak
®OFF Light on
page 5-25.
28. Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5-43.
29. Traction Off Light on
page 5-24.
30. Sport Mode Light on
page 5-23, Mountain Mode
Light on page 5-23, and Hold
Mode Light on page 5-23.
31. Lamps On Reminder on
page 5-27.
32. Odometer on page 5-14.
33. Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5-19.

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5-44 Instruments and Controls
DIC Menu Items
At the main DIC menu:
1. Turn the SELECT knob to scrollthrough the possible DIC menus.
2. Press the center of the SELECT knob when a menu item is
highlighted to enter that menu.
3. Continue to turn and press the SELECT knob to scroll through
and select the available menu
items:
}:Trip A
x:Trip B
::Oil Life
v:Tire Pressure
{:Vehicle Messages
z:Units
y: Tutorial Mode
{:Power Gauge
3: Following Distance Indication
u:Turn-by-Turn Trip A and Trip B
The trip displays show fuel used,
average fuel economy, and distance
traveled since the last trip reset.
Reset the trip data by pressing and
holding the SELECT button when
either Trip A or Trip B is displayed.
Oil Life
This displays the percentage of
remaining oil life. The lower
the percentage, the closer the
vehicle is to needing an oil change.
When the oil life is depleted, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message displays. Change the oil
as soon as possible. Additional
maintenance is also recommended
in the Maintenance Schedule. See
Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-2
andEngine Oil on
page 10-9.
The oil life must be reset after each
oil change. Avoid accidental
resetting of the Engine Oil Life
System. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil change. To reset the Engine Oil Life System,
see
Engine Oil Life System on
page 10-12. The system is reset
when 100% displays.
Tire Pressure
The display will show a vehicle with
the approximate pressures of all
four tires. Tire pressure is displayed
in either kilopascals (kPa) or in
pounds per square inch (psi).
If a low or high tire pressure is
detected, a message is displayed
advising to check the tire pressure
in the specified tire. See Tire
Pressure on page 10-47 andTire
Messages on page 5-53.
If the tire pressure display shows
dashes instead of a value, there
may be a problem with the vehicle.
See your dealer for service.
Vehicle Messages
Turn the SELECT knob to scroll
through any active warning
messages. Press SELECT to review
the messages.

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5-48 Instruments and Controls
Stop and turn off the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so to avoid
severe damage. This message
clears when the engine has cooled
to a safe operating temperature.
ENGINE RUNNING DUE TO
TEMPERATURE
This message displays when the
high voltage battery is charged but
the engine has to come on because
of the outside temperature or high
voltage battery temperature.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the
engine oil needs to be changed.
After changing the engine oil, the
Engine Oil Life System must be
reset. SeeEngine Oil Life System
on page 10-12 andDriver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5-43 for information on how to
reset the system. See Engine Oil on
page 10-9 andMaintenance
Schedule on page 11-2.
OIL PRESSURE LOW —TURN
VEHICLE OFF
This message displays if low oil
pressure levels occur. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible
and do not operate it until the cause
of the low oil pressure has been
corrected. Check the oil as soon as
possible and have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
Fuel System Messages
CLOSE FUEL DOOR
This message displays when the
fuel door is open and the vehicle is
moving.
ENGINE NOT AVAILABLE
ADD FUEL
This message displays when the
engine is not available due to
running out of fuel. The vehicle can
continue to be driven in Electric
Mode until the battery is depleted,
but will have reduced acceleration. When this message is displayed,
refuel the vehicle. See
Out of Fuel/
Engine Unavailable on page 9-25.
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when the
vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as
soon as possible.
READY TO REFUEL
This message displays when the
fuel system is depressurized and
the vehicle can be refueled.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message displays when the
fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the
fuel cap.
WAIT TO REFUEL
This message displays when the
fuel system is pressurized and you
must to wait to refuel the vehicle.

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Driving and Operating 9-57
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is
not available, one bottle of Fuel
System Treatment PLUS, part
number 88861013, added to the fuel
tank at every engine oil change, can
help. Fuel System Treatment PLUS
is the only gasoline additive
recommended by General Motors.
It is available at your dealer.
Filling the Tank
{Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
.To help avoid injuries to you
and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the fuel
pump island.
.Turn off the engine when
refueling.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away
from fuel.
.Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended.
.Do not reenter the vehicle
while pumping fuel.
.Keep children away from the
fuel pump and never let
children pump fuel.
.Fuel can spray out if the fuel
cap is opened too quickly.
This spray can happen if the
tank is nearly full, and is
more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly and
wait for any hiss noise to stop
then unscrew the cap all
the way. The fuel system on this vehicle
requires a refueling process to
control evaporative emissions. To
refuel the vehicle:
1. Press the fuel door button on the
driver door for one second.
A WAIT TO REFUEL message
displays on the Driver
Information Center.

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Vehicle Care 10-9
1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank andPressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10-17.
2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-13.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10-9.
4. High Voltage Battery Coolant Reservoir and Pressure Cap.
See Cooling System (Engine) on
page 10-14 orCooling System
(High Voltage Battery) on
page 10-15 orCooling System
(Power Electronics and Charger
Modules) on page 10-16.
5. Engine Cover.
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10-9.
7. Power Electronics Coolant Reservoir and Pressure Cap.
See Cooling System (Engine) on
page 10-14 orCooling System
(High Voltage Battery) on
page 10-15 orCooling System
(Power Electronics and Charger
Modules) on page 10-16. 8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
“Brake Fluid” underBrakes on
page 10-20.
9. High Voltage Cables (Orange Color).
10. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 10-69.
11. Power Electronics Module.
12. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid on
page 10-20.
13. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 10-69.
14. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-31.Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
.Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
.Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System on page 10-12.
.Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.

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10-12 Vehicle Care
See the manufacturer's warnings
about the use and disposal of oil
products.
Used oil can be a threat to the
environment. If you change your
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil
from the filter before disposal. Never
dispose of oil by putting it in the
trash or pouring it on the ground,
into sewers, or into streams or
bodies of water. Recycle it by taking
it to a place that collects used oil.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system
that indicates when to change the
engine oil and filter. This is based
on a combination of factors which
include engine revolutions, engine
temperature, and miles driven.
Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change is
indicated can vary considerably. For
the oil life system to work properly,
the system must be reset every time
the oil is changed.When the system has calculated
that oil life has been diminished, it
indicates that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message comes on.
Change the oil as soon as possible
within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
It is possible that, if driving under
the best conditions, the oil life
system might indicate that an oil
change is not necessary for up to
two years. The engine oil and filter
must be changed at least once
every two years and, at this time,
the system must be reset. Your
dealer has trained service people
who will perform this work and reset
the system. It is also important to
check the oil regularly over the
course of an oil drain interval and
keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the oil must be
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)
since the last oil change.
Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.
How to Reset the Engine Oil
Life System
Reset the system whenever the
engine oil is changed so that the
system can calculate the next
engine oil change. To reset the
system:
1. Select OIL LIFE on the
DIC menu.
2. Press SELECT to start the OIL LIFE reset procedure.
3. The DIC menu will display “Are
you sure that you want to reset?”
Use SELECT to choose YES to
reset oil life or NO to exit and
return to the previous menu.
4. If YES is selected, the DIC menu will display RESET OIL LIFE for
a short time and then 100% OIL
LIFE will be displayed when the
oil life system is successfully
reset.

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Vehicle Care 10-13
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message comes back on when the
vehicle is started, the engine oil life
system has not reset. Repeat the
procedure.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 10-8 for the location of the
engine air cleaner/filter.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Filter
Inspect the air filter at the scheduled
maintenance intervals and replace it
at the first oil change after each
80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval. See
Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-2 for more information.
If driving in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect the air filter at each engine
oil change.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Filter
To inspect the air filter, remove it
from the engine air cleaner/filter
assembly and lightly shake to release loose dust and dirt. If the air
filter remains covered with dirt, a
new air filter is required.
1. Retaining Clips
2. Air Duct Clamp
3. Electrical Connector
To inspect or replace the air filter:
1. Open the hood. See
Hood on
page 10-7. 2. Locate the engine air cleaner/
filter assembly on the passenger
side of the engine compartment.
See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 10-8.
3. Disconnect the air duct by loosening the air duct clamp (2).
4. Disconnect the electrical connector (3).
5. Lift the retaining clips (1) from the engine air cleaner/filter
assembly.
6. Turn and tilt the air cleaner cover slightly upward and slide it out.
Remove the air filter.
How to Reinstall the Engine
Air Filter
1. Install the air filter into theengine air cleaner/filter
assembly. The outer air filter
seal must be fitted properly in
the engine air cleaner/filter
assembly.

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Vehicle Care 10-17
Engine Coolant
The engine cooling system in the
vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL
engine coolant. The coolant needs
to be replaced every 5 years or
240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever
occurs first.
The following explains the cooling
system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
problem with engine overheating,
seeEngine Overheating on
page 10-19.
What to Use
{Warning
Adding only plain water or some
other liquid to the cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water
and other liquids, can boil before
the proper coolant mixture will.
The coolant warning system is set
for the proper coolant mixture.
With plain water or the wrong
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
mixture, the engine could get too
hot but you would not get the
overheat warning. The engine
could catch fire and you or
others could be burned. Use a
50/50 mixture of deionized water
and DEX-COOL coolant.
Use a 50/50 mixture of deionized
water and DEX-COOL coolant.
If using this mixture, nothing else
needs to be added. This mixture:
.Gives freezing protection down
to −37°C (−34°F), outside
temperature.
.Gives boiling protection up to
129°C (265°F), engine
temperature.
.Protects against rust and
corrosion.
.Will not damage aluminum parts.
.Helps keep the proper engine
temperature.
{Caution
If improper coolant mixture,
inhibitors, or additives are used in
the vehicle cooling system, the
engine could overheat and be
damaged. Too much deionized
water or clean drinkable water
can freeze and crack engine
cooling parts. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Use only the proper
mixture of engine coolant for the
cooling system. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-10.
Never dispose of engine coolant by
putting it in the trash, pouring it
on the ground, or into sewers,
streams, or bodies of water. Have
the coolant changed by an
authorized service center, familiar
with legal requirements regarding