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Section	Page
2011 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Start	11
Door Locks	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Heated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	16
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	17
Exterior Lighting	17
Windshield Wiper/Washer	18
Climate Controls	19
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	21
Portable Audio Devices	21
Bluetooth®	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Cruise Control	23
Navigation System	23
Power Outlets	23
Battery and Efficiency	24
High Voltage Safety Information	24
Charging	24
Fueling	27
Total Vehicle Range	28
Regenerative Braking	28
Service	29
Performance and Maintenance	29
Traction Control System (TCS)	29
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	29
Tire Pressure Monitor	29
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	30
Engine Oil Life System	30
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency	31
Roadside Assistance Program	33
OnStar®	33
Keys, Doors and Windows	37
Keys and Locks	38
Keys	38
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	39
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	39
Remote Start	44
Door Locks	46
Power Door Locks	47
Delayed Locking	47
Automatic Door Locks	47
Lockout Protection	47
Safety Locks	48
Doors	48
Hatch	48
Vehicle Security	49
Anti-theft Alarm System	49
Immobilizer	50
Immobilizer Operation	50
Exterior Mirrors	51
Convex Mirrors	51
Power Mirrors	51
Folding Mirrors	52
Heated Mirrors	52
Interior Mirrors	52
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	52
Windows	52
Power Windows	53
Sun Visors	55
Seats and Restraints	57
Head Restraints	58
Front Seats	60
Seat Adjustment	60
Reclining Seatbacks	60
Heated Front Seats	62
Rear Seats	64
Safety Belts	66
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	69
Lap-Shoulder Belt	75
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	79
Safety Belt Extender	79
Safety System Check	79
Safety Belt Care	80
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	80
Airbag System	81
Where Are the Airbags?	83
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	84
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	86
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	86
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	87
Passenger Sensing System	89
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	94
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	94
Airbag System Check	96
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	96
Child Restraints	97
Older Children	97
Infants and Young Children	99
Child Restraint Systems	101
Where to Put the Restraint	103
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	105
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	113
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	113
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	116
Storage	119
Storage Compartments	119
Instrument Panel Storage	119
Glove Box	119
Floor Console Storage	119
Umbrella Storage	120
Additional Storage Features	120
Cargo Cover	120
Instruments and Controls	121
Instrument Panel Overview	124
Controls	126
Steering Wheel Adjustment	126
Steering Wheel Controls	126
Horn	127
Windshield Wiper/Washer	127
Power Outlets	128
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	129
Instrument Cluster	129
Speedometer	135
Odometer	135
Trip Odometer	135
Compass	136
Battery Gauge (High Voltage)	136
Fuel Gauge	136
Driver Efficiency Gauge	137
Total Vehicle Range	137
Safety Belt Reminders	138
Airbag Readiness Light	139
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	140
Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery)	141
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	141
Brake System Warning Light	144
Electric Parking Brake Light	145
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	145
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	146
Sport Mode Light	146
Mountain Mode Light	146
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	147
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	147
Tire Pressure Light	147
Engine Oil Pressure Light	148
Low Fuel Warning Light	148
Security Light	149
High-Beam On Light	149
Lamps On Reminder	149
Cruise Control Light	149
Door, Hood, or Hatch Open Light	150
Information Displays	151
Center Stack Display	151
Power Flows	151
Charging	153
Energy Information	161
Clock	162
Driver Information Center (DIC)	163
Vehicle Messages	165
Battery and Charging Messages	165
Brake System Messages	166
Cruise Control Messages	166
Door Ajar Messages	166
Drive Mode Messages	167
Electric Drive Unit Messages	167
Engine Cooling System Messages	167
Engine Oil Messages	168
Fuel System Messages	168
Key and Lock Messages	168
Lamp Messages	169
Object Detection System Messages	169
Propulsion Power Messages	170
Ride Control System Messages	170
Airbag System Messages	171
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages	171
Service Vehicle Messages	171
Starting the Vehicle Messages	172
Tire Messages	172
Vehicle Speed Messages	173
Washer Fluid Messages	173
Vehicle Personalization	173
Universal Remote System	180
Universal Remote System Programming	180
Universal Remote System Operation	183
Lighting	185
Exterior Lighting	185
Exterior Lamp Controls	185
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	186
Flash-to-Pass	186
Pedestrian Friendly Alert	186
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	187
Hazard Warning Flashers	188
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	188
Interior Lighting	189
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	189
Dome Lamps	189
Reading Lamps	189
Lighting Features	189
Entry Lighting	189
Exit Lighting	190
Battery Power Protection	190
Infotainment System	191
Introduction	192
Infotainment	192
Theft-Deterrent Feature	193
Overview	193
Radio	200
AM-FM Radio	200
Satellite Radio	206
Radio Reception	207
Multi-Band Antenna	208
Audio Players	208
CD/DVD Player	208
MP3	213
Hard Drive Device (HDD)	216
Auxiliary Devices	228
Navigation	229
Using the Navigation System	229
Maps	234
Navigation Symbols	237
Destination	241
OnStar® Destination Download	254
Configure Menu	256
Global Positioning System (GPS)	264
Vehicle Positioning	265
Problems with Route Guidance	266
If the System Needs Service	266
Ordering Map DVDs	266
Database Coverage Explanations	267
Voice Recognition	267
Phone	275
Bluetooth	275
Climate Controls	293
Climate Control Systems	293
Automatic Climate Control System	293
Air Vents	301
Driving and Operating	303
Driving Information	304
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency	304
Defensive Driving	306
Drunk Driving	306
Control of a Vehicle	307
Braking	307
Steering	308
Off-Road Recovery	310
Loss of Control	310
Driving on Wet Roads	311
Highway Hypnosis	312
Hill and Mountain Roads	312
Winter Driving	313
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	315
Vehicle Load Limits	316
Starting and Operating	320
New Vehicle Break-In	320
Power Button	320
Starting and Stopping the Vehicle	322
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	324
Shifting Into Park	324
Shifting out of Park	325
Parking over Things That Burn	326
Electric Vehicle Operating Modes	326
System Operation	326
Electric Mode	327
Extended Range Mode	327
Driver Selected Operating Modes	328
Out of Fuel/Engine Unavailable	330
Maintenance Modes	330
Engine Exhaust	332
Running the Vehicle While Parked	333
Electric Drive Unit	334
Brakes	335
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	335
Electric Parking Brake	337
Regenerative Braking	339
Ride Control Systems	339
Traction Control System (TCS)	339
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	341
Cruise Control	342
Object Detection Systems	345
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	345
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	348
Charging	351
Plug-In Charging	351
Delayed Charging Override	354
Charging Status Feedback	354
Charge Cord	356
Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging	358
Fuel	359
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	360
California Fuel Requirements	360
Fuels in Foreign Countries	360
Fuel Additives	361
Filling the Tank	362
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	364
Towing	364
General Towing Information	364
Conversions and Add-Ons	365
Add-On Electrical Equipment	365
Vehicle Care	367
General Information	369
California Proposition 65 Warning	369
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	369
Accessories and Modifications	370
Lifting the Vehicle	371
Vehicle Checks	374
Doing Your Own Service Work	374
Hood	375
Engine Compartment Overview	376
Engine Oil	378
Engine Oil Life System	381
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	382
Cooling System (Engine)	384
Cooling System (High Voltage Battery)	385
Cooling System (Power Electronics and Charger Modules)	386
Engine Coolant	387
Engine Overheating	389
Power Steering Fluid	390
Washer Fluid	390
Brakes	391
Brake Fluid	392
Battery	394
Propulsion System Start Check	395
Electrical Drive Unit Shift Lock Control Function Check	396
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	396
Wiper Blade Replacement	397
Headlamp Aiming	398
Bulb Replacement	400
Halogen Bulbs	400
Headlamps	400
Back-Up Lamps	401
License Plate Lamp	402
Replacement Bulbs	403
Electrical System	403
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	403
Electrical System Overload	403
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	404
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left Side)	408
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right Side)	409
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	411
Wheels and Tires	414
Tires	414
Winter Tires	415
Tire Sidewall Labeling	415
Tire Designations	416
Tire Terminology and Definitions	417
Tire Pressure	420
Tire Pressure Monitor System	421
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	423
Tire Inspection	427
Tire Rotation	427
When It Is Time for New Tires	428
Buying New Tires	429
Different Size Tires and Wheels	431
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	431
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	433
Wheel Replacement	433
Tire Chains	435
If a Tire Goes Flat	435
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	437
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	444
Jump Starting	445
Towing	450
Towing the Vehicle	450
Recreational Vehicle Towing	453
Appearance Care	455
Exterior Care	455
Interior Care	459
Floor Mats	462
Service and Maintenance	463
General Information	463
Scheduled Maintenance	464
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	468
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	468
Maintenance Replacement Parts	469
Maintenance Records	470
Technical Data	473
Vehicle Identification	473
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	473
Service Parts Identification Label	473
Vehicle Data	474
Capacities and Specifications	474
Engine Drive Belt Routing	475
Customer Information	477
Customer Information	477
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	477
Customer Assistance Offices	479
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	480
Online Owner Center	480
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	481
Roadside Assistance Program	482
Scheduling Service Appointments	484
Courtesy Transportation Program	484
Collision Damage Repair	486
Service Publications Ordering Information	488
Trademarks and License Agreements	489
Open Source Information	500
Reporting Safety Defects	500
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	500
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	501
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	501
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	502
Event Data Recorders	502
OnStar®	503
Navigation System	503
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	503
Radio Frequency Statement	504
Index	505
Index_A	505
Index_B	505
Index_C	506
Index_D	507
Index_E	508
Index_F	508
Index_G	509
Index_H	509
Index_I	510
Index_J	510
Index_K	510
Index_L	510
Index_M	511
Index_N	512
Index_O	512
Index_P	512
Index_R	513
Index_S	513
Index_T	515
Index_U	515
Index_V	515