2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 211

Driving and Operating Hold Mode will not change normal vehicle acceleration or braking performance. Press the DRIVE MODE button to select Hold Mode. Press the DRIVE MODE button again to return to Normal Mode and it becomes active after three seconds. The Hold light comes on when Hold Mode is selected. See Hold Mode Light on page 5‑22. Each time the vehicle is started, it will return to Normal Mode. propulsion power, that the engine is not available, and the need for fuel or service. Once the vehicle is refueled, or the malfunction is corrected, the engine will start the next time the vehicle is turned on to perform a self test, and DIC messages will not be displayed. Once the engine starts successfully, normal operation will continue in either Electric or Extended Range Mode. The engine will stop running after the self test is completed, and based on the current mode of operation. See Fuel System Messages on page 5‑46 and Service Vehicle Messages on page 5‑50. 9-25 there is a charge to power the vehicle. When EMM is needed, the EMM Request screen appears on the center stack display at vehicle start. Out of Fuel/Engine Unavailable If the vehicle runs out of fuel, or the engine will not start due to a malfunction, the vehicle can continue to be driven in Electric Mode. The vehicle will have less responsive acceleration. DIC messages indicate reduced Maintenance Modes Engine Maintenance Mode (EMM) Engine Maintenance Mode (EMM) runs the engine to keep it in good working condition after approximately six weeks of no or very limited engine operation. EMM will force the engine to run, even if If Yes is selected, EMM will begin. The engine will run for a set amount of time without turning off. During EMM, a DIC message displays to show the EMM percentage complete. If No is selected, the EMM Request screen will appear when the vehicle is next started. The EMM request can be delayed for only one day. If the EMM request was delayed for one day, EMM will automatically start the engine at the next vehicle