2015 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 13

CHARGING Battery The Volt is powered by a lithium-ion high voltage battery pack, which holds its charge efficiently and has no memory effect (so it doesn't have to be run down completely before ­ recharging). Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charged, to keep the battery temperature ready for the next drive. Start Charging The provided 120-volt portable charge cord is located in the storage compartment under the cargo floor. 1. With the vehicle parked, select the Charging screen button at the top of the Energy Summary screen on the center stack. 2. Review the selected Charge Mode. Select the Level screen button if an increased charging level is desired. Use the reduced charge level until a qualified electrician inspects your electrical circuit capacity, or if the electrical circuit or socket capacity is not known. Once the charge level is selected, turn off the vehicle. Note: The charge level selection returns to the reduced level each time the vehicle is driven. 3. Plug the charge cord into an electrical outlet. DO NOT PLUG INTO AN EXTENSION CORD. Charge cord indicators should be green. Where possible, secure the charge cord to the wall. 4. Press and release the rear edge of the charge port door, located just in front of the driver's door, to open the door. Plug the charge cord into the charge port. 5. The Charge Status Indicator on top of the instrument panel will illuminate green and the ­ horn will chirp when properly connected. 6. Periodically check the electrical outlet/plug while charging. Discontinue use if the electrical outlet/ plug is hot and have the electrical outlet serviced by a qualified electrician. If the vehicle is locked with the RKE ­ trans­ mitter, the charge cord theft alert is armed automatically after 30 seconds. Note: When the theft alert is armed, the alarm will sound when the plug is disconnected from the locked vehicle. To change charge cord theft alert options, press the CONFIG button on the ­ center stack. Use the TUNE/MENU knob to select Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience > Charge Cord Theft Alert. To temporarily override a delayed charge event, press the Change Charge Mode button on the RKE transmitter. It will begin charging immediately. See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual. 13