
Black plate (14,1)
Holden Volt Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Holden-7337564) - 2014 -
CRC - 11/8/13
9-14
Driving and Operating
Computers determine when the
engine needs to run. The engine
may start, if required, when the
propulsion system is on. Some
vehicle conditions that force the
engine to run:
.
There are cold ambient
temperatures.
.
The bonnet is open or not
completely latched.
.
The high voltage battery has a
low charge.
.
The engine is needed to
maintain the high voltage battery
temperature.
.
The engine needs to run for
maintenance.
See
.
A chime will sound if the driver door
is opened while the vehicle is in ON/
RUN. Always press the POWER
O
button to turn the vehicle off before
exiting.
Stopping Procedure
For information on how to turn the
vehicle off, see
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
The following features will operate
for up to 10 minutes or until the
driver door is opened:
.
Audio System
.
Accessory Power Outlets
Power windows will operate for up
to 10 minutes or until any door is
opened.
Shifting Into Park
1. Hold the brake pedal down and
set the parking brake. See
Electric Parking Brake on
page 9-25
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park)
by pushing the lever all the way
toward the front of the vehicle.
3. Turn the vehicle off.
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Propulsion System On
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Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the propulsion
system running. It could overheat
and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
propulsion system is running.
If you have left the propulsion
system running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
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