headlamp CHEVROLET VOLT 2016 2.G User Guide

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198 Driving and Operating
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, the FCA system may
help to avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps. FCA also lights an amber
visual alert if following another
vehicle much too closely.
FCA detects vehicles within a
distance of approximately 60 m
(197 ft) and operates at speeds
above 40 km/h (25 mph).
{Warning
FCA is a warning system and
does not apply the brakes. When
approaching a slower-moving or
stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly,
or when following a vehicle too
closely, FCA may not provide a
warning with enough time to help
avoid a crash. FCA does not warn
of pedestrians, animals, signs,(Continued)
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guardrails, bridges, construction
barrels, or other objects. Be ready
to take action and apply the
brakes. For more information, see
Defensive Driving0163.
FCA can be disabled with the FCA
steering wheel control.
Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
FCA warnings will not occur unless
the FCA system detects a vehicle
ahead. When a vehicle is detected,
the vehicle ahead indicator will
display green. Vehicles may not be
detected on curves, highway exit
ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility;
or if a vehicle ahead is partially
blocked by pedestrians or other objects. FCA will not detect another
vehicle ahead until it is completely
in the driving lane.
{Warning
FCA does not provide a warning
to help avoid a crash, unless it
detects a vehicle. FCA may not
detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA
sensor is blocked by dirt, snow,
or ice, or if the windshield is
damaged. It may also not detect a
vehicle on winding or hilly roads,
or in conditions that can limit
visibility such as fog, rain,
or snow, or if the headlamps or
windshield are not cleaned or in
proper condition. Keep the
windshield, headlamps, and FCA
sensors clean and in good repair.

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The LKA and LDW systems
may not:. Provide an alert or enough
steering assist to avoid a
lane departure or crash.
. Detect lane markings under
poor weather or visibility
conditions. This can occur if
the windshield or
headlamps are blocked by
dirt, snow, or ice, if they are
not in proper condition, or if
the sun shines directly into
the camera.
. Detect road edges.
. Detect lanes on winding or
hilly roads.
If LKA only detects lane markings
on one side of the road, it will
only assist or provide an LDW
alert when approaching the lane
on the side where it has detected
a lane marking. Even with LKA
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vehicle. Always keep your
attention on the road and
maintain proper vehicle position
within the lane, or vehicle
damage, injury, or death could
occur. Always keep the
windshield, headlamps, and
camera sensors clean and in
good repair. Do not use LKA in
bad weather conditions.
{Warning
Using LKA on slippery roads
could cause loss of control of the
vehicle and a crash. Turn the
system off.
How the System Works
The LKA camera sensor is on the
windshield ahead of the rearview
mirror.
To turn LKA on and off, press
A
on the steering wheel.
When on,Ais green if LKA is
available to assist and provide LDW
alerts. It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel and
display
Aas amber if the vehicle
approaches a detected lane marking
without using a turn signal in that
direction. It may also provide an
LDW alert by flashing
Aamber
as the lane marking is crossed.
Additionally, there will be three
beeps on the right or left, depending
on the lane departure direction.
The LKA system does not
continuously steer the vehicle.
If LKA does not detect active driver
steering, an alert and chime may be
provided. Move the steering wheel
to dismiss.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 226
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 226
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Lifting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 234
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 235
Cooling System (Engine) . . . . . 236
Cooling System (High Voltage Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Cooling System (Power Electronics and Charger
Modules) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 242
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Battery - North America . . . . . . 245
Electric Drive Unit Shift Lock
Control Function Check . . . . . 247
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 247
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 248
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 250
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Electrical System Overload . . . 252
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 263
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 279
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

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Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs
0 251.
For any bulb-changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.
Headlamps
High-Beam Headlamps and Turn Signal Lamps
1. High-Beam Headlamp
2. Turn Signal Lamp
To replace a high-beam headlamp
or turn signal lamp:
1. Open the hood. See Hood
0 230.
2. Remove the cover from the back of the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the headlamp assembly by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket.

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5. Install the new bulb in thesocket.
6. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
7. Install the cover in the back of the headlamp assembly by
turning it clockwise.
Taillamps
Taillamp, Turn Signal, and Reverse
Lamps
1. Reverse Lamp
2. Turn Signal Lamp
3. Brake Lamp
To replace rear lamp bulbs:
1. Open the hatch. 2. Remove the two Torx
®screws
and the other screw that
secure the taillamp housing
3. Pull the taillamp housing away from the rear of the vehicle to
remove.
4. Select the connector for the desired bulb on the back of the
taillamp housing.
5. Turn the connector counterclockwise to remove it
from the taillamp assembly.
6. Remove the bulb from the taillamp assembly. Hold the
connector and pull on the bulb
to disconnect it from the wiring
harness.
7. Install a new bulb into the wiring connector.
8. Reinstall the connector by inserting it into the taillamp
housing and turning clockwise.
9. Reinstall the taillamp housing by aligning the two pins on the
back of the housing with the
rubber anchors in the sheet
metal. Be sure to align the ribs on the housing with the
corresponding pin in the sheet
metal.
10. Push until the housing fits securely in place and is
fastened at all three locations.
11. Reinstall the two Torx
®screws.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Press the spring clip on the right end of the lamp assembly
to the left to unlock the lamp
assembly.

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Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed. This
greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
the following in the vehicle:
.Headlamp Wiring
. Windshield Wiper Motor
. Power Windows and other
Power Accessories
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and the wiper control is turned off.
After removal of the blockage, the
wiper motor will restart when the
control is then moved to the desired
operating position.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice, may
cause wiper damage. Always clear
ice and heavy snow from the
windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
To open the fuse block cover, press
the clips at the side and back and
pull the cover up.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.

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A fuse puller is in the engine
compartment fuse block.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuses Usage
F01 Empty
F02 Empty
F03 Non walk home
F04 Engine control module
F05 Aeroshutter
F06 Traction power inverter module 1
F07 Traction power inverter module 2
F08 Engine control module
F09 Air conditioning control module
F10 Vehicle integration control module
F11 Electric brake boost Fuses
Usage
F12 Rechargeable energy storage
system
F13 Cabin heater control module
F14 Coolant heater control module
F15 Emissions
F16 Ignition coils
F17 Engine control module
F18 Empty
F19 Empty
F20 Electric brake boost
F21 Front wiper
F22 Antilock brake system pump
F23 Front windshield wiper
F24 Empty
F25 Empty
F26 Empty Fuses
Usage
F27 Antilock brake system module
F28 Left power window
F29 Rear window defogger
F30 Heated mirrors
F31 Empty
F32 Variable functions
F33 Empty
F34 Horn
F35 Coolant rechargeable energy
storage system
F36 Right high-beam headlamp
F37 Left high-beam headlamp
F38 Empty
F39 Empty
F40 Empty
F41 Miscellaneous run, crank

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FusesUsage
F42 Run, crank 3
F43 Empty
F44 Voltage current temperature module
run, crank
F45 Heated steering wheel
F46 Vehicle integration control module run,
crank
F47 Empty
F48 Empty
F49 Empty
F50 Empty
F51 Empty
F52 Engine control module/Traction
power inverter
module Fuses
Usage
F53 Left cooling fan
F54 Right cooling fan
F55 Electric pump
F56 Empty
F57 Empty
Relays Usage
K01 Empty
K02 Empty
K03 Engine control module
K04 Empty
K05 Empty
K06 Empty
K07 Empty
K08 Empty
K09 Empty
K10 Empty Relays
Usage
K11 Empty
K12 High-beam headlamps
K13 Empty
K14 Run, crank
K15 Rear window defogger
K16 Horn PCB relay
K17 Empty
K18 Empty
K19 Coolant pump PCB relay
K20 Empty
K21 Empty
K22 Front washer
K23 Empty

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Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire
clearance to the body and
chassis.
{Warning
Never use oil or grease on studs
or the threads of the wheel nuts.
The wheel nuts might come loose
and the wheel could fall off,
causing a crash.
{Warning
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause
the wheel to become loose and(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
even come off. This could lead to
a crash. Be sure to use the
correct wheel nuts. If you have to
replace them, be sure to get new
GM original equipment
wheel nuts.
Caution
Improperly tightened wheel nuts
can lead to brake pulsation and
rotor damage. To avoid expensive
brake repairs, evenly tighten the
wheel nuts in the proper
sequence and to the proper
torque specification. Used Replacement Wheels
{Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used
one is dangerous. How it has
been used or how far it has been
driven may be unknown. It could
fail suddenly and cause a crash.
When replacing wheels, use a
new GM original equipment
wheel.
Tire Chains
{Warning
Do not use tire chains. There is
not enough clearance. Tire chains
used on a vehicle without the
proper amount of clearance can
cause damage to the brakes,
suspension, or other vehicle
parts. The area damaged by the
tire chains could cause loss of
control and a crash.
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322 Service and Maintenance
.To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
. Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping. .
Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0324 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed. Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.
Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
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