Cooling Systems
3 qt
2.8 L
Applies to: Power Electronics
Owner’s manual specs
2012 Chevrolet Volt Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt, copied from Chevrolet’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.
From the manufacturer’s manuals. Every figure here is copied from the manufacturer's own manual, with a link to the page it came from. Where a manual is unclear or contradicts itself, we leave the figure out.
Fluids & capacities
Cooling Systems
6.6 qt
6.2 L
Applies to: High Voltage Battery
Cooling Systems
7.7 qt
7.3 L
Applies to: Engine
Engine Cooling System
Premix DEX-COOL (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456). See Engine Coolant on page 10‑18.
Applies to: Engine Cooling System
Engine Oil with Filter
3.7 qt
3.5 L
Applies to: with filter
Oil life & reset procedures
Engine oil life system reset
Before you start
- Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change.
Steps
- Use the SELECT knob to select OIL LIFE on the DIC menu.
- Press SELECT to start the OIL LIFE reset procedure.
- The DIC menu will display “Are you sure that you want to reset?” Use SELECT to choose YES to reset oil life or NO to exit and return to the previous menu.
- If YES is selected, the DIC menu will display RESET OIL LIFE for a short time and then 100% OIL LIFE will be displayed when OIL LIFE is successfully reset.
- Lift the retaining clips (A) from the engine air cleaner/filter assembly.
- Turn and tilt the air cleaner cover slightly upward and slide it out. Remove the air filter.
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned.
when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
Fuse box locations & fuse chart
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Where to find it
Engine Compartment Fuse Block A fuse puller is located in the engine compartment fuse block.
open the fuse block cover, press the clips at the front and back and rotate the cover up to the side.
Diagrams in the manual
What each fuse protects
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | Powertrain | p.10-37 |
| 6 | — | Empty | p.10-37 |
| 7 | — | Empty | p.10-35 |
| 8 | — | Empty | p.10-35 |
| 16 | — | AIR Solenoid (PZEV Only) | p.10-36 |
| 17 | — | Engine Control Module - Battery | p.10-35 |
| 18 | — | Empty | p.10-36 |
| 19 | — | Power Window - Front | p.10-36 |
| 20 | — | Empty | p.10-36 |
| 21 | — | Antilock Brake System Electronic Control Unit | p.10-36 |
| 22 | — | Left High‐Beam Headlamp | p.10-35 |
| 23 | — | Charge Port Door | p.10-36 |
| 24 | — | Empty | p.10-35 |
| 25 | — | Empty | p.10-35 |
| 26 | — | Not Used | p.10-35 |
| 27 | — | AIR Pump (PZEV Only) | p.10-36 |
| 28 | — | Empty | p.10-37 |
| 29 | — | Empty | p.10-37 |
| 30 | — | Antilock Brake System Motor | p.10-37 |
| 31 | — | Not Used | p.10-35 |
| 33 | — | Run/Crank for Vehicle Integration Control Module | p.10-35 |
| 34 | — | Vehicle Integration Control Module - Battery | p.10-35 |
| 35 | — | Not Used | p.10-35 |
| 36 | — | Power Electronics Coolant Pump | p.10-35 |
| 37 | — | Cabin Heater Control Module | p.10-35 |
| 40 | — | Front Windshield Washer | p.10-36 |
| 41 | — | Right High‐Beam Headlamp | p.10-36 |
| 42 | — | Cooling Fan - Right | p.10-37 |
| 43 | — | Front Wipers | p.10-37 |
| 44 | — | Charger | p.10-37 |
| 45 | — | Empty | p.10-37 |
| 46 | — | Empty | p.10-36 |
| 47 | — | Empty | p.10-36 |
| 48 | — | Cooling Fan - Left | p.10-37 |
| 49 | — | Empty | p.10-36 |
| 53 | — | Traction Power Inverter Module - Run/Crank | p.10-36 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left Side)
Where to find it
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left Side) The left instrument panel fuse block is on the left side end of the instrument panel.
open the fuse panel door by pulling out.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right Side)
Where to find it
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right Side) The right instrument panel fuse block is on the right side end of the instrument panel.
open the fuse panel door by pulling out.
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Where to find it
Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is on the left side of the rear compartment behind a removable cover.
Open the latch to remove the cover and access the fuse block.
Diagrams in the manual
More fuse pages in the manual
Diagrams and printed legends we can’t host. Check the box name printed on a diagram before counting positions.
Not on this page
- Maintenance schedule: The manual gives different answers by configuration, so we've left them out.