2011 Chevrolet Volt Owner's Manual - Page 324
2011 Chevrolet Volt Manual
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9-22 Driving and Operating See Maintenance Modes on page 9‑28. 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. 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. 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 are: . . Shifting Into Park { WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the propulsion system on, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake on page 9‑35 for more information. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the vehicle off. Stopping Procedure For information on how to turn the vehicle off, see Power Button on page 9‑18. 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. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following features will operate for up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened: ... . Audio System Power Windows Accessory Power Outlets . .