CHEVROLET VOLT 2016 2.G Owners Manual

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Charging StatusIndicator Sound Action/Reason
None Repeated audible beeps To disable this feature, see “Charge Power
Loss Alert” inVehicle Personalization
0 138.
To stop this alert, do one of the following:
. Unplug the charge cord.
. Press
Kon the RKE transmitter.
. Press and hold
7on the RKE
transmitter, then press again to stop the
panic alarm.
. Press the horn pad. Electricity has been interrupted before
charging was complete. Repeated beeps
will stop if power is restored within
90 seconds.
None Three audible beeps Charge port door is open.
Charge Cord
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol means Warning: Risk
of electrical shock.
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 341. A portable charge cord used to
charge the vehicle high voltage
battery is stored in the left storage
compartment in the rear cargo area.

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1. Wall Plug
2. Status Indicators
3. Vehicle Plug
4. Release Button
Important Information about
Portable Electric Vehicle Charging
.Charging an electric vehicle can
stress a building’ s electrical
system more than a typical
household appliance.
. Before plugging into any
electrical outlet, have a qualified
electrician inspect and verify the
electrical system for heavy-duty
service at a 12 amp
continuous load. .
Electrical outlets may wear out
with normal usage or may be
damaged over time, making
them unsuitable for electric
vehicle charging.
. Check the electrical outlet/plug
while charging and discontinue
use if the electrical outlet/plug is
hot, then have the electrical
outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician.
. When outdoors, plug into an
electrical outlet that is
weatherproof.
. Mount the charging cord to
reduce strain on the electrical
outlet/plug.
{Danger
Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause
a fire, electrical shock, or burns,
and may result in damage to
property, serious injury, or death.
(Continued)
Danger (Continued)
.Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips,
splitters, grounding
adaptors, surge protectors,
or similar devices.
. Do not use an electrical
outlet that is worn or
damaged, or will not hold
the plug firmly in place.
. Do not use an electrical
outlet that is not properly
grounded.
. Do not use an electrical
outlet that is on a circuit with
other electrical loads.
{Warning
When using electric products,
basic precautions should always
be followed, including the
following:
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Warning (Continued)
.Read all the safety warnings
and instructions before
using this product. Failure to
follow the warnings and the
instructions may result in
electric shock, fire, and/or
serious injury.
. Never leave children
unattended near the vehicle
while the vehicle is charging
and never allow children to
play with the charge cord.
. If the plug provided does
not fit the electrical outlet,
do not modify the plug.
Arrange for a qualified
electrician to inspect the
electrical outlet.
. Do not put fingers into the
electric vehicle connector.
Caution
.To reduce the risk of fire,
installations shall comply
with the requirements of
National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 (USA),
Canadian Electrical Code
CSA 22.1 and IEC 60364 –
Electrical installations in
buildings, depending on the
region in which the unit is
being installed. The installer
shall comply with any
additional local
requirements mandated by
the country and/or
municipality.
. Do not use this product if
the flexible power cord or
the electric vehicle cable is
frayed, has broken
insulation, or shows any
other signs of damage.
. For Canada only: Not for
use in commercial garages.
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
.Do not use this product if
the enclosure or the vehicle
plug is broken, cracked,
open, or shows any other
indication of damage.
. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate electrical
outlet that is properly
installed in accordance with
all local codes and
ordinances. Do not modify
the plug provided with the
product. If the plug does not
fit the electrical outlet, have
a proper electrical outlet
installed by a qualified
electrician. If ground is
missing, the charge cord
indicators will indicate an
electrical system fault and
the vehicle may not charge.

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Charge Cord Status Indicators
After plugging in the charge cord, it
will perform a quick self test.
Verify the charge cord status. When
the
Oindicator is lit solid green,
the charge cord is ready to charge
the vehicle.
The charge cord utilizes a
combination of the
OandP
indicators to display the status of
the charge cord per the following
table.

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OPSymbol Fault/Condition/Event
OSolid Green(Off (No Light)@No faults: The charge cord is receiving power from the
electrical outlet and is ready to supply it to the vehicle.
nFlashing GreenOSolid RedR pb
Electrical Outlet/Plug Fault: The charge cord has detected
that the electrical outlet/plug overheated. Electrical outlets
may wear out with normal usage or be damaged over time,
making them unsuitable for electric vehicle charging. Do not
use an electrical outlet that is worn, damaged, or one that
will not hold the plug firmly in place. Use another electrical
outlet or have the electrical outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician. Reset the charge cord by unplugging the charge
cord from the electrical outlet and re-plugging it.
(Off (No Light)OSolid RedR o
Electrical System Fault: The charge cord has detected a
missing or improper ground within the building's electrical
system. Do not use an electrical outlet that is not properly
grounded. Use another electrical outlet or have a qualified
electrician inspect and verify the building's electrical system.

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OPSymbol Fault/Condition/Event
(Off (No Light)nFlashing RedRb
Vehicle Fault: The charge cord ground-fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) has tripped. Ensure that there is no physical damage
to the charge cord, and that the vehicle plug is seated
completely and making a good connection. Reset the charge
cord by unplugging from the electrical outlet and re-plugging
it. If the fault remains, see an authorized dealer for service.
OSolid GreennFlashing RedR m
Charge Cord Fault: The charge cord has detected a potential
problem with the charge cord. Reset the charge cord by
unplugging from the electrical outlet and re-plugging it. If the
fault remains, see an authorized dealer for service.

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If no status indicators are lit, ensure
the electrical outlet is powered.
Charge Limit Selection
Charge level selection can be made
using the Charge Limit Preference
screen on the center stack. See
“Charge Limit Selection”under
Programmable Charging 0118.
{Warning
Using a charge level that exceeds
the electrical circuit or electrical
outlet capacity may start a fire or
damage the electrical circuit. Use
the lowest charge level until a
qualified electrician inspects the
electrical circuit capacity. Use the
lowest charge level if the
electrical circuit or electrical outlet
capacity is not known.
Grounding Instructions
This product must be grounded.
If this product should malfunction or
break down, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with
a cord that has an equipment
grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
{Warning
Improper connection of the
charge cord ground may cause
electrical shock. Check with a
qualified electrician if there is
doubt as to whether the product is
properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the
product. If it will not fit the
electrical outlet, have a proper
electrical outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
Mounting Instructions
1. Identify an appropriate location
for the charge cord.
2. Locate a mounting support, such as a wall stud.
The appropriate height for
mounting the charge cord is
91 cm (36 in) from the floor.

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3. Mark and drill the mountingholes in a wall stud or suitable
structure. Stay away from any
power source.
Space the holes 18.7 cm (7 3/
8 in) apart.
4. Install the mounting screws in the wall surface leaving the
head of the screws 5 mm (3/
16 in) from the surface.5. Securely mount the chargecord on to the screws.
6. Connect the wall plug to the electrical outlet.
7. Connect the vehicle plug to the charge port.
Lock Feature
A lock can be added to the vehicle
plug for additional security.
FCC Notice
This unit has systems that operate
on a radio frequency that complies
with Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and with ICES-003E of
Industry Canada.
FCC rules, ICES-003E of Industry
Canada, and EMC Directive 2004/
108/EC.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
.The device may not cause
interference.

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.The device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
Changes or modifications to any of
these systems by other than an
authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
Utility Interruption of
Charging
If using AC charging, this vehicle
will respond to remote requests
through OnStar to limit or
completely block electrical power
grid usage for brief time periods.
A utility interruption of charging may
increase AC vehicle charge times.
When electrical grid power is
completely blocked, the vehicle will
delay charging until the utility
interruption has expired. The vehicle
should be left plugged in so that the
vehicle can automatically begin
charging. Changing the charge mode to
Immediate or performing a delayed
charging override will not disable a
utility interruption.
A pop-up will appear in the center
stack display during the key cycle
following any utility interruption. See
“Charging Interrupted or Overridden
Pop-Up”
underProgrammable
Charging 0118.
A message will display on the
instrument cluster indicating that a
utility interruption has occurred. See
Instrument Cluster 0100.
Charging Station
Troubleshooting
If the vehicle does not charge after
being plugged in to a residential
240-volt charging station:
1. Verify that the charge mode is set to Immediate.
2. Verify that the charging station’s circuit breaker has not
been tripped.
3. Plug the portable charge cord into the wall outlet, verify that
the indicator light on the charge cord is solid green, and
connect it to the vehicle. See
“Charge Cord Status
Indicators”
inCharge Cord
0 210.
4. If the vehicle charges with the portable charge cord, there
may be a problem with the
charging station. Try to charge
the vehicle with a different
240-volt charging station, such
as a public station. If both
attempts charge the vehicle,
contact the charging station
manufacturer.
Electrical Requirements
for Battery Charging
This vehicle is capable of being
charged with most standard vehicle
charging equipment complying with
one or more of the following:
.SAE J1772
. SAE J2847-2
. IEC 61851-1
. IEC 61851-22
. IEC 61851-23

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.IEC 61851-24
. IEC 62196-1
. IEC 62196-2
. IEC 62196-3
. ISO 15118
The following are the minimum
requirements for circuits used to
charge this vehicle:
. 120 volts/15 amps
. 240 volts/20 amps
Charging equipment with a rating of
at least 240 volts/20 amps will
provide the fastest charging time
and best charging efficiency to
recharge the high voltage battery.
240 volt/40 amp circuits provide
flexibility for future vehicle charging
needs. Always follow the charging
equipment installation instructions.
Contact your dealer for more
information.Caution
Do not use portable or stationary
backup generating equipment to
charge the vehicle. This may
cause damage to the vehicle's
charging system. Only charge the
vehicle from utility supplied
power.
Fuel
Use of the recommended fuel is an
important part of the proper
maintenance of this vehicle. When
driving in the U.S. and Canada, to
help keep the engine clean and
maintain optimum vehicle
performance, we recommend using
TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines.
See www.toptiergas.com for a list of
TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines.
Use regular unleaded gasoline
meeting ASTM specification D4814
with a posted octane rating of 87 or
higher. Do not use gasoline with an