2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 188

9-2 Driving and Operating Charge Cord ...9-54 Utility Interruption of Charging ...9-55 Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging ...9-55 Driving Information Driving for Better Energy Efficiency Use the following tips to help maximize energy efficiency and range. Acceleration/Braking/Coasting Avoid unnecessary rapid accelerations and decelerations. Electric range is maximized at 80 km/h (50 mph) and below. Higher speeds use more energy and can significantly reduce electric range. Use cruise control when appropriate. Plan ahead for decelerations and coast whenever possible. For example, do not rush to traffic signals. Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast. The vehicle recovers energy while coasting and braking in D (Drive) or L (Low). Fuel Fuel ...9-56 Gasoline Specifications ...9-57 California Fuel Requirements ...9-57 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...9-57 Fuel Additives ...9-58 Filling the Tank ...9-59 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...9-61 Driving Style Efficiency Gauge (Instrument Cluster) The ball indicator should be kept green and in the center of the gauge. Inefficient acceleration is indicated when the ball turns yellow and travels above the center of the gauge. Aggressive braking is indicated when the ball turns yellow and travels below the center of the gauge. Towing General Towing Information ...9-61 Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment ...9-62