2011 Chevrolet Volt Owner's Manual - Page 128

5-8 Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. The washer and wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached. When the windshield wiper lever is released, additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been activated. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑24 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10‑31. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. If the wiper motor overheats, the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and the wiper control is turned off. See Electrical System Overload on page 10‑37. Wipe Parking If the vehicle is turned off, while the wipers are on 1, 2, or G, they will stop immediately. If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to off before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield. If the vehicle is turned off during a windshield wash, the wipers will stop when they reach the base of the windshield. Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are three accessory power outlets: . Inside the front of the center floor console. On the rear of the center floor console. Inside the instrument panel storage area. . . { WARNING In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. The power outlets supply power while the vehicle is on, or if the vehicle is in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑22.