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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
Charging
Basics
The provided 120-volt portable charge cord is
located in the storage compartment under the
cargo floor.
1. 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.
2. Press the
Charge port door release
button, located on the driver’s door or RKE
transmitter, for one second.
3. Review Charging screen on the center stack
for selected Charge Mode. Select the Change
Charge 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 electri-
cal circuit or socket capacity is not known.
Note: The Charge Level selection returns to the
reduced level each time the vehicle is driven.
4. Plug the charge cord into the vehicle’s charge
port located just in front of the driver’s door.
5. The charging indicator on top of the instru-
ment panel will illuminate green and the horn
will chirp when properly connected.
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, unplug the cord from the charge port
and then plug it back in within five seconds.
It will begin charging immediately.
Note: DO nOT USE An ExTEnSIOn
CORD WhEn ChARGInG ThE VEhICLE.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
