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10-36 Fuses F10 Vehicle Care Usage Body Control Module 1/Body Control Module Electronics/Keyless Entry/Power Moding/ Center High Mounted Stoplamp/ License Plate Lamps/Left Daytime Running Lamp/Left Parking Lamps/ Hatch Release Relay Control/ Washer Pump Relay Control/Switch Indicator Lights Body Control Module 4/Left Headlamp Empty Empty Empty Fuses F15 Usage Power Outlet (Inside Floor Console/Rear of Floor Console) Empty Empty Empty Usage Retained Accessory Power Relay for Power Outlets Empty Empty Empty Usage Empty Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right Side) The right instrument panel fuse block is on the right side end of the instrument panel. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling out. To reinstall the door, insert the bottom tab first, then push the door back into its original location. F16 F17 F18 Relays R1 R2 R3 R4 Diodes DIODE F11 F12 F13 F14

Section	Page
2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
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	13
Seat Adjustment	13
Heated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	19
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Vehicle Features	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Cruise Control	22
Infotainment System	23
Power Outlets	23
Universal Remote System	23
Battery and Efficiency	24
High Voltage Safety Information	24
Charging	24
Fueling	26
Total Vehicle Range	27
Regenerative Braking	27
Service	27
Performance and Maintenance	28
Traction Control System (TCS)	28
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	29
Engine Oil Life System	29
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency	29
Roadside Assistance Program	32
OnStar®	32
Keys, Doors, and Windows	33
Keys and Locks	33
Keys	33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	34
Remote Start	40
Door Locks	42
Power Door Locks	43
Delayed Locking	43
Automatic Door Locks	44
Lockout Protection	44
Safety Locks	44
Doors	45
Hatch	45
Vehicle Security	46
Vehicle Alarm System	46
Immobilizer	47
Immobilizer Operation	47
Exterior Mirrors	48
Convex Mirrors	48
Power Mirrors	48
Folding Mirrors	48
Heated Mirrors	49
Interior Mirrors	49
Manual Rearview Mirror	49
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	49
Windows	50
Power Windows	50
Sun Visors	52
Seats and Restraints	53
Head Restraints	54
Front Seats	55
Seat Adjustment	55
Reclining Seatbacks	56
Heated Front Seats	57
Rear Seats	59
Safety Belts	61
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	62
Lap-Shoulder Belt	63
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	66
Safety Belt Extender	67
Safety System Check	67
Safety Belt Care	67
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	68
Airbag System	68
Where Are the Airbags?	70
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	72
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	73
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	73
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	74
Passenger Sensing System	75
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	79
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	80
Airbag System Check	80
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	81
Child Restraints	81
Older Children	81
Infants and Young Children	83
Child Restraint Systems	86
Where to Put the Restraint	87
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	89
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	96
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	96
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	98
Storage	103
Storage Compartments	103
Instrument Panel Storage	103
Glove Box	103
Floor Console Storage	104
Umbrella Storage	106
Additional Storage Features	106
Cargo Cover	106
Instruments and Controls	107
Instrument Panel Overview	109
Controls	111
Steering Wheel Adjustment	111
Steering Wheel Controls	111
Horn	112
Pedestrian Friendly Alert	112
Windshield Wiper/Washer	112
Power Outlets	113
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	114
Instrument Cluster	114
Speedometer	119
Odometer	119
Trip Odometer	119
Compass	119
Battery Gauge (High Voltage)	120
Fuel Gauge	120
Driver Efficiency Gauge	120
Total Vehicle Range	121
Safety Belt Reminders	121
Airbag Readiness Light	122
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	123
Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery)	124
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	124
Brake System Warning Light	126
Electric Parking Brake Light	127
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	127
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	127
Sport Mode Light	128
Mountain Mode Light	128
Hold Mode Light	128
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	129
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning Light	129
Traction Off Light	129
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	130
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	130
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	130
Tire Pressure Light	131
Engine Oil Pressure Light	131
Low Fuel Warning Light	131
Security Light	132
Vehicle Ready Light	132
High-Beam On Light	132
Lamps On Reminder	132
Cruise Control Light	132
Door, Hood, or Hatch Open Light	133
Information Displays	134
Center Stack Display	134
Power Flows	134
Charging	136
Energy Information	146
Clock	147
Driver Information Center (DIC)	147
Vehicle Messages	150
Battery and Charging Messages	150
Brake System Messages	151
Cruise Control Messages	151
Door Ajar Messages	151
Drive Mode Messages	151
Electric Drive Unit Messages	152
Engine Cooling System Messages	152
Engine Oil Messages	152
Fuel System Messages	152
Key and Lock Messages	153
Lamp Messages	154
Object Detection System Messages	154
Propulsion Power Messages	155
Ride Control System Messages	155
Airbag System Messages	156
Security Messages	156
Service Vehicle Messages	156
Starting the Vehicle Messages	157
Tire Messages	157
Vehicle Reminder Messages	158
Vehicle Speed Messages	158
Vehicle Personalization	158
Universal Remote System	166
Universal Remote System Programming	166
Universal Remote System Operation	169
Lighting	171
Exterior Lighting	171
Exterior Lamp Controls	171
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	171
Flash-to-Pass	172
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	172
Automatic Headlamp System	173
Hazard Warning Flashers	173
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	174
Interior Lighting	174
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	174
Dome Lamps	175
Reading Lamps	175
Lighting Features	176
Entry Lighting	176
Exit Lighting	176
Battery Power Protection	176
Infotainment System	177
Introduction	177
Infotainment	177
Climate Controls	179
Climate Control Systems	179
Automatic Climate Control System	179
Air Vents	186
Driving and Operating	187
Driving Information	188
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency	188
Distracted Driving	190
Defensive Driving	191
Drunk Driving	191
Control of a Vehicle	191
Braking	191
Steering	192
Off-Road Recovery	193
Loss of Control	193
Driving on Wet Roads	194
Highway Hypnosis	194
Hill and Mountain Roads	195
Winter Driving	195
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	197
Vehicle Load Limits	198
Starting and Operating	202
New Vehicle Break-In	202
Power Button	202
Starting and Stopping the Vehicle	203
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	205
Shifting Into Park	205
Shifting out of Park	206
Parking over Things That Burn	207
Electric Vehicle Operating Modes	207
System Operation	207
Electric Mode	207
Extended Range Mode	208
Driver Selected Operating Modes	208
Out of Fuel/Engine Unavailable	211
Maintenance Modes	211
Engine Exhaust	213
Running the Vehicle While Parked	214
Electric Drive Unit	214
Brakes	216
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	216
Electric Parking Brake	217
Regenerative Braking	218
Ride Control Systems	219
Traction Control System (TCS)	219
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	220
Cruise Control	222
Object Detection Systems	224
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	224
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	227
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	229
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	231
Charging	234
Plug-In Charging	234
Delayed Charging Override	236
Charging Status Feedback	236
Charge Cord	240
Utility Interruption of Charging	241
Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging	241
Fuel	242
Gasoline Specifications	243
California Fuel Requirements	243
Fuels in Foreign Countries	243
Fuel Additives	244
Filling the Tank	245
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	247
Towing	247
General Towing Information	247
Conversions and Add-Ons	248
Add-On Electrical Equipment	248
Vehicle Care	249
General Information	250
California Proposition 65 Warning	250
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	250
Accessories and Modifications	251
Lifting the Vehicle	251
Vehicle Checks	253
Doing Your Own Service Work	253
Hood	254
Engine Compartment Overview	256
Engine Oil	257
Engine Oil Life System	260
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	260
Cooling System (Engine)	262
Cooling System (High Voltage Battery)	263
Cooling System (Power Electronics and Charger Modules)	264
Engine Coolant	264
Engine Overheating	267
Washer Fluid	267
Brakes	268
Brake Fluid	269
Battery	271
Electric Drive Unit Shift Lock Control Function Check	272
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	273
Wiper Blade Replacement	274
Headlamp Aiming	274
Bulb Replacement	275
Halogen Bulbs	275
LED Lighting	275
Headlamps	275
Back-Up Lamps	276
License Plate Lamp	277
Replacement Bulbs	278
Electrical System	278
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	278
Electrical System Overload	278
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	279
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left Side)	283
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right Side)	284
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	287
Wheels and Tires	288
Tires	288
All-Season Tires	289
Winter Tires	289
Summer Tires	290
Tire Sidewall Labeling	290
Tire Designations	291
Tire Terminology and Definitions	292
Tire Pressure	295
Tire Pressure Monitor System	296
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	297
Tire Inspection	300
Tire Rotation	301
When It Is Time for New Tires	302
Buying New Tires	302
Different Size Tires and Wheels	304
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	304
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	306
Wheel Replacement	306
Tire Chains	308
If a Tire Goes Flat	308
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	309
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	317
Jump Starting	317
Towing	322
Towing the Vehicle	322
Recreational Vehicle Towing	325
Appearance Care	327
Exterior Care	327
Interior Care	330
Floor Mats	334
Service and Maintenance	335
General Information	335
Maintenance Schedule	337
Special Application Services	343
Additional Maintenance and Care	343
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	346
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	346
Maintenance Replacement Parts	348
Maintenance Records	349
Technical Data	353
Vehicle Identification	353
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	353
Service Parts Identification Label	353
Vehicle Data	354
Capacities and Specifications	354
Engine Drive Belt Routing	356
Customer Information	357
Customer Information	357
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	357
Customer Assistance Offices	359
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	360
Online Owner Center	360
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	361
Roadside Assistance Program	361
Scheduling Service Appointments	363
Courtesy Transportation Program	364
Collision Damage Repair	365
Service Publications Ordering Information	367
Open Source Information	368
Reporting Safety Defects	369
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	369
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	369
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	370
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	370
Event Data Recorders	370
OnStar®	371
Infotainment System	372
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	372
Radio Frequency Statement	372
OnStar	373
OnStar Overview	373
OnStar Services	374
Emergency	374
Security	374
Navigation	374
Connections	376
Diagnostics	377
OnStar Additional Information	377
Index	383
Index_A	383
Index_B	383
Index_C	384
Index_D	385
Index_E	385
Index_F	386
Index_G	387
Index_H	387
Index_I	387
Index_J	388
Index_K	388
Index_L	388
Index_M	389
Index_N	389
Index_O	389
Index_P	390
Index_R	390
Index_S	391
Index_T	392
Index_U	393
Index_V	393