This comprehensive PDF file contains the complete, original owner’s manual for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt. As a key model year in the second generation of the Volt, the 2017 version offered significant improvements in electric-only range, efficiency, and interior refinement. Because of its highly advanced, dual-powertrain nature, this detailed guide is absolutely essential for owners to safely maximize the vehicle’s efficiency, understand its unique charging requirements, and perform the necessary preventative maintenance to keep this complex PHEV running smoothly.
The manual covers the following key topics in detail:
- Plug-In Hybrid Operation and Charging: The most critical section for Volt owners. It provides detailed, step-by-step instructions on safely charging the high-voltage battery using either the standard 120-volt portable cord or a dedicated 240-volt charging station. It thoroughly explains the various driving modes (Normal, Sport, Mountain, and Hold) and how to maximize the impressive 53-mile electric range before the gas engine seamlessly engages.
- Driver-Focused Tech and Instruments: A full breakdown of the dual digital displays. It explains the customizable driver information center behind the steering wheel (including the crucial “efficiency leaves” gauge), the central touchscreen interface (featuring Chevrolet MyLink with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility), and every warning light specific to the high-voltage system.
- Vehicle Overview and Comfort: A detailed introduction to the Volt’s refined interior. It covers the operation of the automatic climate control (and how it impacts electric range), the heated seats and steering wheel, and the unique seating configuration (accommodating up to five passengers with the addition of the middle rear seating position).
- Safety Systems: Essential details on safety features, including proper seatbelt usage, the comprehensive ten-airbag system, and the correct installation of child safety seats. It also covers advanced driver-assistance features like the available Lane Keep Assist, Forward Collision Alert, and automatic braking systems.
- Specialized Vehicle Care and Maintenance: Extremely specific guidance for maintaining a dual-powertrain vehicle. It includes instructions for checking vital fluids on the 1.5L range-extending gas engine, maintaining the specialized low-rolling-resistance tires, deciphering the complex under-hood and interior fuse box diagrams, and handling roadside emergencies (including vital safety warnings regarding the high-voltage orange cables and battery pack).
Whether you need to figure out how to program your home charging schedule, understand how to engage the “Regen on Demand” paddle, or locate the correct fuse for the infotainment system, this manual is a vital resource for mastering your 2017 Chevrolet Volt.
Language: English
Format: PDF
