2011 Chevrolet Volt Owner's Manual - Page 397

Vehicle Care Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the electric parking brake. . 10-31 Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑7. Notice: Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield. To replace the windshield wiper blade: 1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield. 2. Press the button in the middle of the wiper arm connector, and pull the wiper blade away from the arm connector. 3. Remove the wiper blade. 4. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 for wiper blade replacement. To check the electric parking brake's holding ability: With the propulsion system active and the electric drive unit in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the electric parking brake only. To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the propulsion system active, shift to P (Park). Then release the electric parking brake followed by the regular brake. . Contact your dealer if service is required.