2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 203

Driving and Operating STOPPING THE VEHICLE/OFF: To turn the vehicle off, push the POWER O button with the vehicle in P (Park). Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active until the driver door is opened. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑19. When turning off the vehicle, if the vehicle is not in P (Park), the vehicle will go to ACC/ ACCESSORY and display the message SHIFT TO PARK in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Electric Drive Unit Messages on page 5‑46. If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the vehicle is moving. After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location. 3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the vehicle off by pushing the POWER O button. 4. Set the parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake on page 9‑31. 9-17 Starting and Stopping the Vehicle Starting Procedure Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The propulsion system will not start in any other position. Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving or the electric drive unit could be damaged. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. Notice: If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the vehicle operates. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9‑62. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in the vehicle. Press the brake pedal and push and release the POWER O button. If the RKE transmitter is not in the vehicle or something is interfering with the transmitter, a message { WARNING Turning off the vehicle while moving may disable the airbags. While driving, only shut the propulsion system off in an emergency. If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, and must be shut off while driving, press and hold the POWER O button for longer than two seconds, or press twice in five seconds.