5
GETTING STARTED
POWER Button
The Volt features an electronic push-button start. The POWER
button flashes when the
driver’s door is opened upon entry. Once the vehicle is ON, the button illuminates.
Note: The air conditioning compressor, pumps and fan may run at any time, even when the vehicle is
OFF, to cool or warm the propulsion battery.
Conditions for the Engine Starting
When vehicle power is ON, the engine may start independent of the vehicle being plugged
in or completely charged. Conditions that may cause the engine to start include:
Starting the Vehicle/ON
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the
brake pedal and then press the POWER
button. A power ON audio cue will sound.
The vehicle will not shift out of Park and will
display a Charge Cord Connected message
if the vehicle is still plugged in.
When ON, the instrument cluster will display an
active battery or fuel gauge. The engine will start
only if needed.
Stopping the Vehicle/OFF
Shift to Park and then press the POWER
button. A power OFF audio cue will sound.
• Propulsion battery charge is low
• Propulsion battery temperature is hot or cold
• Cold ambient temperatures
(depending on
engine-assisted heating options; see Vehicle
Personalization on page 11)
• Hood is open
• Engine and Fuel Maintenance Modes
(occur only if the engine has had
very limited operation over a long
period)
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Seat and Steering Wheel Adjustment
Before driving, adjust the seat and steering wheel to a comfortable position.
Pull down the lever (A) to unlock the steering
wheel and adjust its position.
Lift the handle (B) under the right-front side of
the seat to slide the seat forward or rearward.
Ratchet the side lever (C) up or down to raise or
lower the seat.
Lift the rear lever (D) to adjust the seatback.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
A
C
D
B
