2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 204

9-18 Driving and Operating driver door upon entry, when the vehicle is ready to be driven, and when the vehicle is turned off. The instrument cluster displays an active fuel or battery gauge, along with an audio startup cue, when the vehicle is ready to be driven. This could take up to 15 seconds at extremely cold temperatures. The engine will only start if needed. If the vehicle did not start, the instrument cluster will display a screen with inactive fuel and battery gauges. See Starting and Stopping the Vehicle on page 9‑17. Restarting Procedure If the vehicle must be restarted while it is still moving, move the shift lever to N (Neutral) and press the POWER O button twice without pressing the brake pedal. The propulsion system will not restart in any other position. . displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑47. If the vehicle will not start due to a low RKE transmitter battery, the vehicle can still be driven. See "Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery" in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑2. Computers determine when the engine needs to run. The engine may start, if required, when the propulsion system is on. Some vehicle conditions that force the engine to run: . There are cold ambient temperatures. The hood is open or not completely latched. The high voltage battery has a low charge. The engine is needed to maintain the high voltage battery temperature. The engine needs to run for maintenance. . . . See Maintenance Modes on page 9‑25. A chime will sound if the driver door is opened while the vehicle is in ON/ RUN. Always press the POWER O button to turn the vehicle off before exiting. A Welcome, Ready, and Good-bye audio message will be heard in the vehicle and animated on the instrument cluster when opening the