CHEVROLET VOLT 2019 Owner's Manual

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If the light does not come on, have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally,
the indicator light turns off.
If the light is on and not flashing, the
TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system have been disabled.
If the light is on and flashing, the
TCS and/or the StabiliTrak/ESC
system is actively working.
SeeTraction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0186.
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
The engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on briefly when
the vehicle is started. If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light then goes off.
If the light comes on and stays on
while driving, the vehicle may have
a problem with the cooling system.
Stop and turn off the vehicle to
avoid damage to the engine.
A warning chime sounds when this
light is on.
See
Engine Overheating 0252 for
more information.
Tire Pressure Light
If equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this light
comes on briefly when the vehicle is
started. It provides information
about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of
the tires are significantly
underinflated.
A message in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) may also display. Stop
as soon as possible, and inflate the
tires to the pressure value shown on
the Tire and Loading Information
label. See
Tires0272.
When the Light Flashes First and
Then Is On Steady
This indicates that there may be a
problem with the TPMS. The light
flashes for about one minute and
stays on steady until the vehicle is
off. This sequence repeats each
time the vehicle is started. See Tire
Pressure Monitor System 0280.

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Engine Oil Pressure Light
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
low can also damage the engine.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check
the oil level as soon as possible.
Add oil if required, but if the oil
level is within the operating range
and the oil pressure is still low,
have the vehicle serviced. Always
follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
The oil pressure light should come
on briefly as the vehicle is started.
If it does not come on have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.If the light comes on and stays on, it
means that oil is not flowing through
the engine properly. The vehicle
could be low on oil and might have
some other system problem. See
your dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
The low fuel warning light comes on
briefly when the vehicle is started.
This light also comes on when the
fuel level is low. When fuel is added,
the light should go off. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced.
Security Light
The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system. See
Immobilizer Operation
0 47.

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Vehicle Ready Light
The vehicle ready light comes on
whenever the vehicle is ready to be
driven.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0144.
IntelliBeam Light
This light comes on when the
IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is
enabled.
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0142.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use. See
Exterior Lamp Controls 0142.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light is white
when the cruise control is on and
ready, and turns green when the
cruise control is set and active. See
Cruise Control 0188.
Adaptive Cruise Control Light
This light comes on when Adaptive
Cruise Control (if equipped) is
active. See Adaptive Cruise Control
0 191.

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Door Ajar Light
This light comes on when a door is
open or not securely latched.
Information Displays
Power Flows
To view the Power Flow screen,
touch Energy on the infotainment
display and then select Energy on
the top left. Touch Flow on the
upper left of the display.
If the Flow button is not visible, click
on More
kon the left side of the
screen and select Flow.
The Power Flow screen indicates
the current operating condition. The
screen shows energy flow between
the engine, generator, and high
voltage battery. These components
will be highlighted when they are
active.
Programmable Charging
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 (electrical
outlet, wiring, junctions, and
protection devices) 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.

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.When outdoors, plug into an
electrical outlet that is
weatherproof while in use.
. 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.
. 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.
(Continued)
Danger (Continued)
.Do not use an electrical
outlet that is on a circuit with
other electrical loads.
Charge Mode Status
Charge Mode Status Screen with
Quick Access Turned On
To view the current charge mode
status in the infotainment display,
touch Energy in the infotainment
display and then touch Charging at
the top of the display.
Portable Cord Limit and Charge
Overrides displays may not be
displayed if quick access to these
options is not turned on. To turn
quick access for these options on or off, go to the Charging Options
button and press on Portable Cord
Limit or Delayed Charging (then
Charge Overrides) and select Quick
Access.
The charge start and charge
complete time estimates are also
displayed. These estimates are
most accurate when the vehicle is
plugged in and in moderate
temperature conditions.
Charging Options
To view or change charging options,
touch Charging Options on the
Charge Mode Status screen.
Portable Cord Limit
The Portable Cord Limit setting
allows the vehicle’s charge level to
be selected so it matches the
capability of the charging location.
If the vehicle consistently stops
charging after plugging in, or if a
circuit breaker continues to trip,
reducing the Portable Cord Limit
may resolve the issue.

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The Portable Cord Limit should be
configured to match the electrical
current rating for the electrical outlet
that the charge cord is connected
to. The Portable Cord Limit
settings are:
.Reduced: Limits AC current to
8 amps
. Maximum: Limits AC current to
12 amps
. Quick Access: When this is on,
the setting is shown on the
Charge Mode Status screen and
Portable Cord Limit can be
accessed from the Charge Mode
Status screen. Exact current levels may vary from
the values shown in this manual.
Check the vehicle for the current
available levels.
The Portable Cord Limit setting
resets to the Reduced 8 amp setting
each time the vehicle is driven.
Location Based Charging can be
enabled to maintain the Maximum
12 amp setting at a specified Home
location. See
“Location Based
Charging” later in this section.
The Portable Cord Limit setting can
be changed at any time while the
infotainment display is operable.
{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.
Displayed Charge Times
This feature determines how the
charge times are displayed on the
Charge Mode Status screen. The
selections for Home and Away can
be different when location based
charging is turned on.
Location Based Charging
This feature allows charging
settings to be customized when the
vehicle is at home or away from
home. The charge mode and charge
level preference will update based
on vehicle location. See “Portable
Cord Limit” earlier in this section.
The charging customization settings
will be the saved home profile
settings at home and will charge
upon plug in when away from home.

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Dashes display on the screen when
GPS is unavailable.
To use location based charging, a
home location must first be stored.
To store a home location:1. From the Home Page, touch Energy.
2. Touch Charging.
3. Touch Charging Options.
4. Touch Set Home Location.
5. A pop-up will confirm the setting and the compass will be
lit. In addition, Set Home
Location will change to Update
Home Location. To turn location based charging on
or off:
1. Follow Steps 1–4 under “Location Based Charging” to
get to the Location Based
Charging screen.
2. Touch On or Off.
To update the home location: 1. Follow Steps 1–4 under “Location Based Charging” to
get to the Location Based
Charging screen.
2. Select Update Home Location.
3. Select one of the following:
Update : Use when the vehicle is
parked in a new location.
Cancel : Use to cancel this
operation and make no changes.
Remove : Use to remove the stored
home location from the vehicle. This
will turn the feature off because
there will be no home location
stored.
The charge level preference at the
home location is stored for up to
90 days. After 90 days, a notification will display on the screen and the
charge level preference will need to
be reset for the next 90 days.
Delayed Charging
Departure Times
To edit the departure time:
1. From the Delayed Charging screen, touch Departure Times.

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3. Touch the day to change.
4. Touch
yorzto change the
hours and minutes.
5. Touch
yorzto change am
or pm.
6. Touch
Sto store changes and
return to the previous screen.
Charge Overrides
Delayed Charging can be
temporarily overridden to an
immediate charge for one charge
cycle. Also, the next planned
departure time can be temporarily
overridden for one charge cycle. In
addition to the in-vehicle overrides
via the infotainment display, there are other ways to temporarily
override a delayed charge mode.
See
Plug-In Charging 0214.
To temporarily override a delayed
charge mode to Charge Now: 1. Touch Charging Options on the main charging screen.
2. Touch Delayed Charging.
3. Touch Charge Overrides.
4. Touch Charge Now.
The Charge Mode Status screen will
automatically display the revised
charge complete time.
The vehicle starts charging as soon
as it is connected to an electrical
outlet. See Plug-In Charging 0214.
If quick access for Charge
Overrides is on and vehicle is
plugged in, the Charge Overrides
button will be shown on the Charge
Mode Status screen and can also
be used to access the Charge
Overrides. If Charge Overrides is off
and the vehicle is plugged in, then
Charge Now will be shown on the
Charge Mode Status screen. To cancel the temporary override,
select Off on the Charge Overrides
screen.
To temporarily override the next
planned departure time:
1. Touch Charging Options on the main charging screen.
2. Touch Delayed Charging.
3. Touch Charge Overrides.
4. Touch Next Departure Time.
5. Touch
yorzto change the
Next Departure Time.
6. Touch Save to confirm a temporary override of the Next
Departure Time.
The main charging screen will
automatically display the revised
departure time and charge
complete time.
The temporary departure time
override can only be updated for the
day of the Next Planned Departure
Time. The vehicle will not accept a
temporary departure time that is
before the present time of day.

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To cancel the temporary override of
the Next Departure Time, select Off
on the Charge Overrides screen.
Utility Rate Charging
The vehicle estimates the charging
start time based on the utility rate
schedule, utility rate preference, and
programmed departure time for the
current day of the week. The vehicle
will charge during the least
expensive rate periods to achieve a
full battery charge by the departure
time. Utility rate information from the
utility company for the charging
location is required for this mode.
Select one of the following:
Charge Rate Preference
Touch one of the following options
to select the Charge Rate
Preference:
.Off-Peak Only: The vehicle will
only charge during Off-Peak rate
periods.
. Mid-Peak, Off-Peak: The vehicle
will charge during Off-Peak and/
or Mid-Peak rate periods only
and will select when to charge to
minimize the total cost of the
charge.
. Peak, Mid-Peak, Off-Peak: The
vehicle can charge during any
rate period to satisfy the next
planned departure time.
However, it will select when to
charge to minimize the total cost
of the charge.
Charging begins at the start time
and is complete by the departure
time only if sufficient time is allowed
after the charge cord is plugged in.
For example, if the vehicle is
plugged in for only one hour prior to
the departure time, and the battery
is completely discharged, the vehicle will not be fully charged by
the departure time regardless of the
rate selection.
Also, if the selected utility rate
settings result in a very long charge
completion time, the vehicle will
start charging immediately upon
plug-in. For example, if the utility
rate table is set up with all Peak
rates and the rate preference is to
charge during Off-Peak rates only,
then the vehicle will start charging
immediately upon plug-in.
Charge Completion
When the cost would be the same,
based on utility rates, the earliest or
latest possible time for a charge to
complete can be selected. For
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12 am to 6 am and only three hours
of charge are needed, Earliest
Possible would start charging at 12
am and Latest Possible would start
charging at 3 am. Use the Earliest
Possible setting to charge as soon
as possible. Use the Latest Possible
setting to optimize energy usage.
To edit the Charge Completion:1. From the Utility Rate Charging screen, touch Charge
Completion.
2. Select Earliest Possible or Latest Possible.
Rate Schedule Type
Utility rates, or cost per unit, may
vary based on time, weekday/
weekend, and season. During the
day when the demand for electricity
is high, the rates are usually higher
and are called Peak rates. At night
when the demand for electricity is
low, the rates are usually lower and
are called Off-Peak rates. In some
areas, a Mid-Peak rate is offered. Contact the utility company to obtain
the rate schedule for your area. The
summer and winter start dates must
be established to use a summer/
winter schedule.
To edit the Rate Schedule Type:
1. From the Charge Mode Status screen, touch Charging
Options.
2. Select Rate Schedule Type from the Utility Rate Charging
screen.
To edit the Yearly schedule type:
1. Select Yearly.
2. Touch
SEdit Utility Rate
Schedule. To edit the Summer/Winter
Schedule type:
1. Select Summer/Winter.
2. Touch
SUtility Season Dates.
3. Touch Summer.
4. Touch
yorzto set the
month and day for the start of
summer.
5. Touch Winter.
6. Touch
yorzto set the
month and day for the start of
winter.
7. Touch
Sto save changes.
Weekday or Weekend Schedule
Editing
To edit the weekday or weekend
schedule: 1. From the Utility Rate Charging screen, touch Weekday
Schedule or Weekend
Schedule.