2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 137

Instruments and Controls 5-31 charge by the departure time. Electrical rate information from the utility company for the charging location is required for this mode. Also, if the selected electric rate settings result in a very long charge completion time, the vehicle will start charging immediately upon plug-in. For example, if the electric 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 Level Selection The Charge Level Preference setting allows the customer to select their vehicle's charge level so it matches the capability of their charging location. If the vehicle consistently stops charging after plugging in, or if a circuit breaker continues to trip, reducing to a lower Charge Level Preference may resolve the issue. Delayed Departure Time: The vehicle estimates the charging start time considering the programmed departure time for the current day of the week. 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. Delayed Rate and Departure Time: The vehicle estimates the charging start time based on the utility rate schedule, utility rate preference, and the 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