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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 out-
let. Charge cord indicators should be green.
Note: A reduced charging level is available on the
portable charge cord when the electrical current is
limited. Also, do not use an extension cord. See
your Owner Manual.
2. Press the Charge port door release
button, located on the driver’s door or RKE
transmitter, for one second.
3. Plug the charge cord into the vehicle’s
charge port located just in front of the
driver’s door. Squeeze the plug button on
the charge cord to use the flashlight to help
illuminate the charge port if needed.
4. 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 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.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
