2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 27

In Brief See Filling the Tank on page 9‑59. 1-21 Total Vehicle Range back into the high voltage battery system, contributing to increased energy efficiency. See Regenerative Braking on page 9‑32. Service 2. When the READY TO REFUEL message displays, the fuel door on the passenger side will unlock. Push the rearward edge of the fuel door in and release to open the door. 3. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise to remove. While refueling, hang the fuel cap tether from the hook on the inside of the fuel door. Complete refueling within 30 minutes of pushing the fuel door button on the driver door. If refueling more than 30 minutes, push the fuel door button again. 4. After refueling, reinstall the fuel cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks. Close the fuel door. { WARNING Total vehicle range is the remaining distance the vehicle can be driven combining the electric range and fuel range. See Driving for Better Energy Efficiency on page 9‑2. Never try to do your own service on high voltage components. You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work. Service and repair of these high voltage components should only be performed by a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑5. Regenerative Braking Regenerative braking takes some of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it back into electrical energy. This energy is then stored