2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 155

Instruments and Controls 5-49 Propulsion Power Messages PROPULSION POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the propulsion power is reduced and can affect the ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but maximum acceleration and speed may be reduced. If this message stays on when the malfunction indicator lamp is on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible. This message can display when driving in mountainous terrain without using Mountain Mode or by not entering Mountain Mode soon enough to build a sufficient battery charge reserve before climbing steep grades. This is normal operation to protect the high voltage battery. Only if both the PROPULSION POWER IS REDUCED message and the malfunction indicator lamp are on should the vehicle be taken to the dealer for service. While climbing the grade with this message displayed, the vehicle speed may be reduced until the engine can recover the battery state of charge to a normal level. See "Mountain Mode" under Driver Selected Operating Modes on page 9‑22. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays when there is a problem detected with the StabiliTrak system. The vehicle is safe to drive, but the StabiliTrak system is not operational. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑34 for information on resetting the system. SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem detected with the Traction Control System (TCS). The vehicle is safe to drive, but the TCS is not operational. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑33 for information on resetting the system. Ride Control System Messages LOW TRACTION This message displays when the Antilock Brake System (ABS) is active and is working to assist the driver with control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. STABILITRAK OFF This message displays when StabiliTrak is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly.