Chevrolet 2011 Volt User manual

Congratulations on your new Chevrolet Volt.

It’s an amazing vehicle, and we’re sure you’re eager to get behind the wheel and see what it can do.

For a quick introduction to the Volt, review this guide. It provides the basic information needed to charge

it, start it, and hit the road. Complete details can be found in your Owner Manual.

For additional information, please visit www.chevrolet.com/volt. To speak with a Volt Customer

Advisor, call 1-877-4-VOLT-INFO.

Driver

Information

Center Controls

Instrument Panel

Illumination

Control

Turn Signal Lever/

Pedestrian Friendly

Alert Lever/Exterior

Lamps Control

Audio

Steering

Wheel

Controls

Cruise

Control

Fuel Door

Release

INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS

Brake System

Safety Belt Reminder

REAR Seat Safety

Belt Reminder

Airbag Readiness

High Beam Headlamps

Engine Oil Pressure

12V Charging System

Engine Coolant

Temperature

Security

Service Electric Parking

Brake

Electric Parking Brake Set

Cruise Control

Door, Hood or Hatch Open

PARK

Low Fuel

Antilock Brake System

Lights On Reminder

Low Tire Pressure

StabiliTrak/Traction Control

Check Engine

Instrument

Cluster/Driver

Information

Center

Windshield

Wipers

Lever

Power Mirror

Controls/Power Window

Switches/Rear Door

Safety Lock Switch

Charge

Port

Release

Tilt/

Telescopic

Steering

Wheel Lever

Note: Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges

and indicators of the instrument cluster, as well as what to do to ensure safety and prevent damage

to your vehicle.

See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

Center

Stack

Display

Leaf/Drive

Mode

Power

Button

Infotainment

System

Climate

Controls/

Heated Seats

Charging

Status

Indicator

Hazard

Warning

Flashers Button

Electric

Parking Brake

Switch

Light

Sensor

Power Door

Lock/Unlock

Switch

CD/DVD

Eject

GETTING STARTED

To get started driving your Volt, review the basic information in this guide along

with your Owner Manual. To view informative online videos about Volt operations,

scan the QR code in this guide with your smart phone. To scan a code:

1. Use the QR Code Reader on your smart phone or download a free reader to

your smart phone from your phone’s app store.

2. Start the reader.

3. Hold the phone over the code and shoot. Some phones will recognize the code

automatically.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

The RKE transmitter performs several remote functions and must be in the vehicle to

operate the Volt.

Key Release

Press the top button to extend the key,

which can be used to unlock the driver’s

door.

Unlock

Press to unlock the driver’s door or

all doors.

Lock

Press to lock all doors.

Charge Port Door

Press to open the charge port door.

Remote Start

Press the Lock button and then press

and hold the button to start the vehicle

and condition the passenger cabin

temperature from outside. The heating or

air conditioning system and rear window

defogger (if needed) will turn on. Depend-

ing on conditions, the engine may start.

After entering the vehicle, press the brake

pedal and then press the POWER

button before driving.

Note:

– Press and hold the Remote Start button

again to cancel a remote start.

– Only two remote starts are allowed

between ignition cycles.

– It’s RECOMMENDED to use this

feature when the vehicle is plugged in

to allow energy from the wall outlet to

assist in getting the cabin to a comfort-

able temperature and to leave more

battery energy for driving.

Panic Alarm

Press and release to locate the vehicle.

Press and hold for three seconds to sound

the panic alarm.

See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

Getting

Started

Basics

Sample

GETTING STARTED

POWER Button

The Volt features an electronic push-button start. The POWER button flashes when the

driver’s door is opened upon entry. Once the vehicle is ON, the button illuminates.

Note: The air conditioning compressor, pumps and fan may run at any time, even when the vehicle is

OFF, to cool or warm the propulsion battery.

Conditions for the Engine Starting

When vehicle power is ON, the engine may start to provide energy for heating and

cooling, independent of the vehicle being plugged in or completely charged. Some other

conditions that may also cause the engine to start include:

Starting the Vehicle/ON

With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the

brake pedal and then press the POWER

button. A power ON audio cue will sound.

The vehicle will not shift out of Park and will

display a Charge Cord Connected message

if the vehicle is still plugged in.

When ON, the instrument cluster will display an

active battery or fuel gauge. The engine will only

start if needed.

Stopping the Vehicle/OFF

Shift to Park and then press the POWER

button. A power OFF audio cue will sound.

– Propulsion battery charge is low

– Propulsion battery temperature is hot or cold

– Cold ambient temperatures

– Hood is open

– Engine and Fuel Maintenance

Modes (Occur only if the engine has

had very limited operation over a

long period)

See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

Seat and Steering Wheel Adjustment

Before driving, adjust the seat and steering wheel to a comfortable position.

Pull down the lever (A) to unlock the steering

wheel and adjust its position.

Lift the handle (B) under the right-front side of

the seat to slide the seat forward or rearward.

Ratchet the side lever (C) up or down to raise

or lower the seat.

Lift the rear lever (D) to adjust the seatback.

See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.

ELECTRIC AND EXTENDED-RANGE MODES

Volt is an electric vehicle with extended range capability. Plug it in, let it charge overnight,

and it's ready to run on a pure electric charge — gas- and tailpipe emissions-free. After

that, Volt keeps going, even if you can't plug it in. Volt uses a range-extending gas engine

that produces enough energy to power it for hundreds of miles on a single tank of gas.

Electric Mode

In Electric Mode, the Volt will not use gasoline or produce tailpipe emissions. During this

primary mode, the Volt is powered by electrical energy stored in its propulsion battery.

It can operate in this mode until the battery is depleted to a predetermined level.

Extended-Range Mode

Once the initial electric charge is depleted, the range-extending gas engine will start to

generate enough power to continue driving the vehicle. The engine ensures that you will

not be stranded by a depleted battery. The vehicle determines when the engine needs to

run. Engine speed will vary, depending on driving conditions, to optimize efficiency. The

engine will not fully charge the propulsion battery. The vehicle must be plugged in to

recharge.

Total Vehicle Range

The Total Range indicator displays the

total distance that can be driven, based on

the combined electric and extended range,

before recharging or refueling the vehicle.

The displayed electric and fuel ranges

are projections based on past vehicle

performance and charge/fuel level. The

displayed ranges will change based on

current driving style and climate settings.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

The instrument cluster features a reconfigurable 7-inch LCD screen that displays a variety

of operating information.

The Simple Configuration displays basic information for Electric Mode and Extended-

Range Mode operation.

The Enhanced Configuration displays an additional driver efficiency gauge.

Driver Information Center

Use the Driver Information Center controls on the left side of the instrument panel to

change the instrument cluster display and access the menus.

CONFIG

Press to select the Simple or Enhanced

instrument cluster display configuration.

SELECT

Turn the knob to scroll through the menus.

Press it to select a highlighted item.

BACK

Press to move back or exit a menu.

See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

Simple Configuration shown

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Electric Mode Display

The propulsion battery gauge and electric

range estimate are in color and displayed

in the foreground when the vehicle is

operating in Electric Mode. The fuel gauge

is grayed out.

Enhanced Configuration shown

The fuel gauge and fuel range estimate

are in color and displayed in the fore-

ground when the vehicle is operating in

Extended-Range Mode. The propulsion

battery gauge is grayed out.

Enhanced Configuration shown

Extended-Range Mode Display

To view a tutorial about the unique

features of the instrument cluster, with

the vehicle in Park, turn the SELECT

knob until Tutorial Mode is high-

lighted. Press the knob to select it.

See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

Enhanced Configuration shown

Cluster Tutorial

Configurable

Cluster

Display

Driver

Information

Center

EFFICIENCY

Driving Style

Your driving style plays a large role in the efficiency of the vehicle. Avoid rapid acceleration

or deceleration to help maximize energy efficiency and range. Electric range is maximized

at 50 mph and below. Higher speeds use more energy and significantly reduce electric

range.

Press the CONFIG button to select

the Enhanced Configuration of the

instrument cluster to display the

efficiency gauge.

While driving, try to keep the spinning ball

in the Efficiency Gauge green and in the

center of the gauge. The ball will turn yel-

low and move up or down during inefficient

acceleration or aggressive braking. The

ball stops spinning when the vehicle stops.

Efficiency Gauge

Operating Modes

Press the DRIVE MODE button on the center stack to scroll through a menu of operating

modes when more performance is needed. After three seconds, the highlighted mode will

become active. At the next start, the vehicle will default to Normal mode.

Normal (Default)

Use when possible in normal driving

conditions for efficient operation; active

each time the vehicle is started.

Sport

Use when more responsive acceleration is

desired; reduces efficiency.

Mountain

Engage prior to entering mountainous

terrain (long grades of 5% or higher);

reduces efficiency but provides power to

maintain higher speeds on steep grades.

Climate Settings

Optimal efficiency is achieved with the heat, air conditioning and fan turned off.

When using the climate mode settings, the most efficient operation is in the following

order: FAN ONLY, ECO, COMFORT.

Use the heated seats (if equipped) to reduce the demand on the cabin heating system.

Heating the seats uses less energy than heating the vehicle interior.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

EFFICIENCY

Center Stack Information Displays

The 7-inch LCD touch screen in the center stack displays Power Flow, Charging and

Energy Information.

Press the Leaf button on the center

stack and then touch the desired tab at

the top of the screen to display the

desired information.

Power Flow

The Power Flow screens show the power

flow between the propulsion battery, elec-

tric drive unit and engine. Each component

is highlighted when it is active.

Charging

The Charging screens show the charge

mode status. The vehicle has three

programmable charge modes:

– Immediately upon plug-in

– Delayed based on departure time

– Delayed based on electric rates and

departure time

Charge complete times are estimates and

most accurate at moderate temperatures.

Energy Information

The Energy Info screens show the energy

use (Electric Mode and Extended-Range

Mode) since the last time the vehicle was

fully recharged, energy efficiency over the

last drive cycle, and efficiency tips to

improve energy use.

See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

Power Flow screen

Charging screen

Energy Info screens

Leaf

Button

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