Chevrolet VOLT 2012 User Manual

1 2011 & 2012 Chevrolet Volt GM Service Technical College provides First Responder Guides (FRG) and Quick Reference (QR) Sheets free of charge to

10 The Chevrolet Volt is an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) that uses an electric propulsion system to drive the vehicle. Stored electrical

11 There are two separate electrical systems, low voltage and high voltage. The low voltage system is similar to a conventional vehicle. The high

12 The Volt is equipped with eight air bags to protect the occupant in front, rear, side and rollover crashes for 360° of protection. The Volt is on

13 The contactors within the high voltage battery are commanded open whenever one or more airbags deploy. This interrupts the 360 volt electrical sys

14 Chevrolet Volt vehicles use 360 volts which may be higher than you have encountered - they MUST be approached with caution. DC Voltage Classificati

15 Color coding identifies the different levels. Orange identifies high voltage cables. Voltage Classifications The Chevrolet Volt has two voltage

16 High Voltage Labels The Chevrolet Volt features a series of high voltage labels that enable quick identification of potential electrical hazards.

17 The emergency / service personnel warning label is affixed at the front of the engine compartment and provides specific procedures for emergency pe

18 High Voltage Labels & First Responder Tags The First Responder cable cut tag is wrapped around the low voltage positive battery cable and is

19 GM has implemented the labels shown here to help First Responders safely disable the vehicle in an emergency situation. The cable cut tag is yell

2 The intent of this guide is to provide information to help you respond to emergency situations involving Chevrolet Volt vehicles in the safest mann

20 To Disable the 12V Power Important: Cut through the red positive low voltage cable on each side of the tag to remove a section of the cable to ens

21 The Manual Service Disconnect (MSD) may also be removed to further ensure the high voltage system is disabled within the battery. The MSD physic

22 DANGER: Do NOT cut the orange high voltage 360 volt cables. Cutting these cables can result in serious injury or death. No matter what disable

23 DO NOT CUT HERE. The Volt battery has 360 volt electrical potential at all times. It is inside the center tunnel and under the rear seat area. Veh

24 High Strength Steel The Volt has been designed to protect the occupant(s) during a collision. The body structure is nearly 80% high strength steel

25 First Responder Considerations Approaching a vehicle that is plugged in Upon arriving at a location with a Volt plugged in for charging, you should

26 © Copyright 2010, General Motors L.L.C., all rights reserved Conclusion General Motors is committed to making your job as safe as possible. We ar

3 Vehicle Identification The Chevrolet Volt badging is one method of identifying the vehicle. The vehicle's logo is located on the right-front an

4 Vehicle Identification (continued) A unique Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) instrument panel cluster assists in identifying the Chevrolet Volt. Ener

5 The Chevrolet Volt propulsion system is composed of the following components and systems: • High voltage battery • Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) low vo

6 The high voltage battery, also known as the drive motor battery, is a system of many components that operate together to provide the energy required

7 Power Inverter Module Power Electronics Accessory Power Module The power inverter module is located on the drivers side of the engine compartment an

8 The Chevrolet Volt features an onboard high voltage charging system that recharges the high voltage battery. The system utilizes a unique cord to

9 The 4ET50 transmission is a fully automatic, front-wheel drive transaxle, variable-speed, electronic controlled transmission. The transmission con