Top 10 Useful Chevy Volt Hidden Features

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Just bought a Chevy Volt or renting out for a weekend? Find the top 10 useful hidden features on the Chevrolet Volt. Some of these are more useful than others, but all are interesting tips or tricks that you may not know about the Volt. I got over some hidden storage compartments, infotaiment features, hidden menus, accessory mode and so much more!
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@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you learned something new about your Chevy Volt! If so, give the video a like to help the channel out. Check out my channel for a lot more car content.

@jasondailey9402 3 жыл бұрын

As a car guy who's owned a 2017 Volt for more than a year now, I am surprised by how many of these I didn't know...

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found something new!

@quietmindastrology 3 жыл бұрын

same!

@RB-es1vx Жыл бұрын

@SimpleCarGuy bmw i3 rex or chevy volt? Which one is faster?

@The8BitGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Neat. I learned a few things. I have a 2019 so the infotainment system is a little different. But I had no idea where the special key detection place was. I knew where it was in the Gen-1, but never the gen-2. Also didn't know about the keyfob rolling down the windows.

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

I'm very happy to hear that you've learned a few things. I've been watching your channel for a few years now and have learned a lot. Never knew old computer could be so interesting and I loved your videos on the i3 as well! Thanks for watching!

@matthewlibanio8227 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know until last month the Volt can play MP4 files via USB. The quality is so good and sound is too!

@anydaynow01 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, also there is an actual key hole under the right side of the handle. The cover can be popped off using the key in the key fob, I kind of wish he went over that also.

@mattycheeze4131 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes when I’m lonely I will shave 🪒 one leg so it feels like I’m sleeping with a woman. 🛌

@MyAutomotiveAdvocate 8 ай бұрын

I did not know those spaces were for umbrella's, though now that totally makes sense lol

@cheekypasta55 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I knew pretty much all of these. But I didn't know about the dead keyfob starting thing. That was helpful. Thanks.

@Dogsnark 13 күн бұрын

I just got a 2018 Volt Premier and am discovering how much I have to learn about it. This video was helpful. Thanks!

@jrlc1 3 жыл бұрын

I used to turn on the car to roll the windows up. Definitely didn't know that. Thanks!!

@rickstokes2239 3 жыл бұрын

The tire kit will ruin your tire. I recommend getting a full sized spare for road trips. Good video!

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@davidhoffman6904 Жыл бұрын

That was great. So surprising to learn about the accessory mode, and that you can operate the windows remotely. Thank you.

@DS-mz7dy 3 жыл бұрын

Some great tips that I did not know of, thanks! I also found one that i did not know of after 3 years of ownership. If you are on the energy screen, just swipe up from the bottom of the screen, you get your saved radio buttons, swipe up again and it shows all of them!

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome tip! Thanks!

@dougpeng3093 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your very informative video. I have a 2017 Chevy Volt just like your video but learned a lot

@ergodoy7741 3 жыл бұрын

You can also watch MP4 videos in the car using a USB drive. Only in Park and only smaller drives. I use a 356MB drive to play Wall-E. :)

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Is it FAT32? I think the limit is like 4gbs. Thanks for sharing.

@mrpig286 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure you can change the drive type to fat32 on large drives. I did that with a 1tb drive for my cruze, had my entire music collection on it. It took forever to index though, the only downfall.

@dperreno 4 ай бұрын

Wow! I've owned a Volt for 4 years now and you pointed out several new features that I didn't know about. Thanks!

@leftyla 2 жыл бұрын

This is super helpful! My god.... There are so many times I've walked to my car to find all my windows open!! NOw I know! lol

@michaelparks3106 2 жыл бұрын

I had a 2014 and now a 2019 so I knew some of these, but learned some new ones as well, thanks!

@litchlynn2560 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the vid!

@tgc4204 Жыл бұрын

Never knew about this for my 2017 Volt. Thanks for sharing.

@N30NGEMINI 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I just learned so much about my car :) thanks!

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Very happy to hear that!

@TT-rw4uc 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips!!

@anydaynow01 3 жыл бұрын

Some of these features are pretty cool! Thanks for pointing them out, I'm definitely using the mega clock function.

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@utah133 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a 2019. I traded in a 2013 Volt. This was informative! The second gen car is quite a bit different and I have a new learning curve.

@filmsbycynthia 3 жыл бұрын

I learned some things, thanks! But the compressor is great to use without the "goo." It's easy to inflate the tires with it.

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Great point, was going to show it if it wasn’t for the 15f weather!

@filmsbycynthia 3 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleCarGuy Understood. Great video. Everything was presented very well and not too slow. Love it!

@zrandy 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and very informative!

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sveilien 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 2019 3 days ago, thanks for the tips!

@SimpleCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@billwood4182 2 жыл бұрын

Good info. Thanks

@tawumpas 3 жыл бұрын

Just purchased mine. First drive was today. Glad I watched!

@RhythmAssistedPoetry 2 жыл бұрын

What have you thought after the last 9 months?

@tawumpas 2 жыл бұрын

@@RhythmAssistedPoetry Honestly a happy purchase. I am not sure about Caravan though lol

@y4sm33n 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, great video. I’m excited to try them on my car.

@SimpleCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@brenyz5013 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@WallyST675 3 жыл бұрын

I just noticed the automatic ventilation during phone calls yesterday. Good video, thanks!

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@how-topi9898 2 жыл бұрын

My 2018 GMC Terrain does it and I can't stand it because my AC basically shuts off when I'm on calls. I knew it because of the loudness. After watching this video, I'm glad to know it's a setting I can turn off! It gets so hot in Florida even one minute with AC is unacceptable... so thanks-- 2 years later 😁

@stanislavzybanov5988 10 ай бұрын

WOW, really useful tricks, thanks!

@mwatkins0590 2 жыл бұрын

the air compressor works great and you should definitely use it. the tire sealant though yes will make your tire not very fixable anymore.

@TechProGabe 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid

@Endoe.McKronic 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@calcifer9098 3 жыл бұрын

wow never knew about using the end call button to pause music! 🤦‍♂️ that will be so useful for me, thank you

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@2012Zyle 3 жыл бұрын

It only mutes. It doesn’t pause unfortunately. I wish there was a pause button included in the car

@calcifer9098 3 жыл бұрын

@@2012Zyle agreed, the mute button is helpful but pause would be better

@joemamaurmama 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really digging my 2018 Volt. It's my third Volt. Very well done on your video. The only thing that I'm wondering about is when you said that the tire fix stuff will ruin your tire. Anyway, thanks for the insights!

@SimpleCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Great car and thanks for watching. What I meant with the fix a flat thing is that if you put the liquid in there, it will stick to the tire and the rim which causes issues down the line and the tire shop will hate you when they have to replace it due to the mess. It can also freeze if you live in the cold climate and make your tire not balanced anymore.

@janshuster1426 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of mileage do you get on it?

@ajh6354 11 ай бұрын

I was going to give you a like, but then I saw Justin Bieber on your radio screen. Just kidding. Learned a few things here. Getting my 2017 back tomorrow from the dealer. Battery Energy Control Module. I have put 107,000 miles on my car without putting any money into it other than oil changes. Love this car.

@ilovemyevo556 2 жыл бұрын

great vid i learned some stuff but the goo doens't ruin your tires.

@tehfaz 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! I can't believe some of this isn't in the user manual lol. My jaw definitely hit the floor when he went to the volume buttons on the steering wheel.

@daveriley6310 Жыл бұрын

I just bought my 4th Volt, and have played a role in getting Volts for three other people. One of the things I warn them about beforehand is the truly awful owner's manual. These are the worst of any car I have owned, which is nearly one hundred. That's bad news for someone like me who makes it a practice to read the entire manual for cars, airplanes, outboards, motorcycles, etc. to have as complete an understanding as I can of the things I am operating.

@MRelemint 3 жыл бұрын

My 2016 which I got in late Nov 2015 didn’t come with anything under the back flooring. Curious if that was a dealer thing or from the manufacture.

@stephanfilm5684 3 жыл бұрын

My is the same year and month of delivery. I have the inflation kit. Surprised yours doesn’t. I was shocked that the car has no spare which but me in the ass when a parking garage tore the sidewall of my tire at midnight on a Friday. Took me three hours to find a spare. After that I bought a spare for a Chevy Cruze off eBay for $75 and got a jack kit and a spare tire cover off Amazon. Keep it in the back all the time now.

@Bear39224 Жыл бұрын

The window down feature on your fob only works on the Premier edition not on a standard Volt.

@flamingspinach Жыл бұрын

That's odd, because I'm pretty sure the Volt in the video is a standard LT trim (you can tell by the five straight spokes on the wheels).

@user-mz3jy3tw9h 5 ай бұрын

How about the umbrella holder built into each front door. Owned my G2 Volt for years and only realized it recently.

@freshandsaltyjohnny Жыл бұрын

I saw some people in their videos that had the maps displaying on the gauge cluster, any ideas how to get that on there? I mean if it's a newer volt thing like a 2019 thing then i'm ok with not having it.

@carloshernandez8198 6 ай бұрын

Mine is a 16’. Scroll through your gauge display settings to switch the view to navigation mode, however the maps in these cars are from the year it was produced and completely outdated. You’re better off using the maps from CarPlay

@Dogsnark Жыл бұрын

I want one!

@michaelalbert6421 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t seem to figure out how to change the date for my vehicle. It will only allow me to set time. How can I figure this out

@r.deeblanche6939 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved my 2017 66,000 miles 64-66 miles per charge Volt…right up until the night my teenage son absolutely totaled it. It had a great death in its last act. My son only jammed his left wrist.

@frankalbergo4056 Жыл бұрын

If he were my kid and he totaled my Volt, he would be joining the Volt !

@rgeraldalexander4278 2 жыл бұрын

How do you get out of accessory mode?

@cttesla 2 жыл бұрын

Impressed with 5-0 mile range are you getting with 15° lol. My wife's drops down to 35 miles . One useful feature is making it so engine doesn't assist with heat on cold weather .

@ComedianKevinChristopher 2 жыл бұрын

I've had my volt for 4 years now didn't know about the three button push, the window role down, or dead key ignition trick

@spartacusyoya 3 ай бұрын

So how do you get the electric motor to engage with the petrol motor(and vice versa) on the highway? This would involve engaging the generator to provide energy to the electric motor.

@disruptIT 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know the window rolling down trick. or the rolling it up without turning the car on.

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear you learned something new!

@nameajdhd2720 4 ай бұрын

Where can u check the rpm

@dillzilla4454 Жыл бұрын

4:20 "enough for you to change the lane" if 3 blinks is enough then you aren't using your turn signals properly.

@daant6876 Жыл бұрын

How does the vault handle in the snow?

@freemiumbestbuy Жыл бұрын

you're safe in the vault

@shaulgussman9526 Жыл бұрын

I see it that it snows where you have the car. How good is in snow conditions.

@RB-es1vx Жыл бұрын

If you could only have 1 car, would you get bmw i3 rex or chevy volt?

@SimpleCarGuy Жыл бұрын

BMW i3 100%, but I like quirky, weird cars.

@RB-es1vx Жыл бұрын

@@SimpleCarGuy any advantages the Volt has over the i3? The drive? Comfort?

@marilynbennett9868 3 жыл бұрын

Learned some things of the 2017 Volt I've had a year. Does anybody know why my USB drive will only play the songs randomly and will not go in the order on the drive? I've switched it out of shuffle, but it doesn't work.

@michaelcavalier8750 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2018 and have found that the best way to organize music using a USB drive is to use m3u play lists. I use a 512GB drive, mostly with aif (high quality) audio files, with some lightly compressed (about 4:1) mp3 files. I have found that the system still gets lost at times though. Usually, restarting the car fixes the issue.

@marilynbennett9868 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelcavalier8750 Thank you for the detailed info.

@modernthinker129 2 жыл бұрын

Is it a good car overall have you had any major issues ??

@SimpleCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

This was my friend's car. He hadn't had any issues at all.

@renekanzler9896 3 жыл бұрын

How can I alter my radio station list?

@spin999 3 жыл бұрын

If anyone knows this answer I went from Sirius radio to regular but the Sirius stations are still in the presets so I have like 40 blank stations

@2012Zyle 3 жыл бұрын

Uh oh. I just used the goo on my tire. Am I going to have to buy a new one?? :(

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

You definitely should, unless you have AAA and don’t mind waiting :)

@mrpig286 2 жыл бұрын

I put that stuff in a tire years ago with no issues. Just be sure to follow the instructions on it and drive the car at slower speed right afterwards so it coats the inside of the tire evenly.

@fleur-narcotiq 2 ай бұрын

How to switch off the sound of a belt fastening reminder? Who knows?

@surf2257 3 жыл бұрын

I discovered the 4 windows down with 8''of snow on top :(.

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, that sucks!!

@randomvideotosee 2 жыл бұрын

the Honda Clarity lets you put the windows down with the remote too....but you can't put them up with the remote haha

@vernonashby3357 2 ай бұрын

You can turn this feature off in settings in the winter

@anitabunting1535 Жыл бұрын

How do I heat my 2017 Chevy Volt??

@freemiumbestbuy Жыл бұрын

press the max button

@stevematson4808 3 жыл бұрын

How about a phone usb plug that doesn't charge a phone on the 2017 model Volt?

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Why would you want a cable that doesn’t charge the phone? I’m confused.

@jonchapman1601 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem.... I plan to take a look at replacing it.

@stevematson4808 3 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleCarGuy simple indeed.

@stevematson4808 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonchapman1601 i was quoted around 350. I considered testing it with a small light bulb just to see if it could supply a small amount of power and if it could I would make some kind of isolater and filter. A good excuse to buy a small pocket oscilloscope.

@JRSmith-sc6lv Жыл бұрын

...My 2014 Volt has a gas tank problem...it only gets 80 miles of GAS RANGE when the gas tank is full. Anyone else have this problem? Is there a way to fix this?

@alfredorangel8881 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2018 Chevy Volt Lt and there’s a battery on my dashboard with a right sign turned on. It just turned on. What does that mean? Hell

@alfredorangel8881 3 жыл бұрын

Help *

@robertpinder2307 3 жыл бұрын

Phone battery level?

@alfredorangel8881 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertpinder2307 on the actual dashboard. But I see what you meant

@aaahhhchew8028 2 жыл бұрын

My mom has had this for 4 years and just the other day I showed her the button beside the shifter that is the parking button.

@NLtakesTheHedgehog 3 жыл бұрын

4:38 “Full pass!”

@freemiumbestbuy Жыл бұрын

The goo doesn't ruin your tires. Tire change workers tell you that because they don't want to deal with teh mess.

@BulletProofBreast Жыл бұрын

I always find it annoying that they only give you 3 clicks on a lane change. Definitely not enough time for a safe lane change most of the time

@arlyn8211 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, cool video! I'm working with a company who manufactures EV car accessories, chargers and adapters. Do you have an email we can reach you for a collab?

@BLAXAMUXA 2 жыл бұрын

Чтобы музыку послушать не надо включать полмашины

@Harrison2253 4 ай бұрын

The “all windows down feature” sucks ! They should at least make this optional. I have come out to my Volt in the morning after it’s rained during the night to discover the interior is soaked ! Or it was full of snow ! Not good ! It’s a dumb feature if it’s not optional I’d rather not have it otherwise it’s potential for harm far outweighs the convenience

@vernonashby3357 2 ай бұрын

You can turn it off in settings

@Harrison2253 2 ай бұрын

@@vernonashby3357 not on my 2012

@noelleonard2498 3 жыл бұрын

The hidden feature is the 53 mile range for a vehicle you payed 25 grand for. A sucker born every day

@SimpleCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Plus a full tank of gas..

@anydaynow01 3 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleCarGuy A gas tank that doesn't require you to cross your fingers that a charging station is working and available on a road trip! 75km is more than enough for daily driving and charging at night, and the ICE range extender is very convenient for the 5% of the time I actually need the extra range like on a road trip.

@looncraz 3 жыл бұрын

53 mile EV range, ~400 mile total range, only ~8 gallons of fuel used. With my driving, the car will almost be paying for itself in fuel savings compared to my Volvo S80.

@ShawnErroneous 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't heard any other model owners challenging a volt to a cross country cannonball run. (and anyone who pays full price for a brand new car is definitely a sucker.)

@wendyscott8425 2 жыл бұрын

Well, this sucker has had my 2017 Volt since the end of 2016, and I love it. I paid full price, even more than $25,000, but to me, it was worth every penny. I fill up with gas once a year when the car automatically starts burning what's in the tank. The car gets 55 MPG when it uses the gas, which only happens when I drive more than 53 miles or when it's using up the old gas annually. Most of all, I love that I don't spew any crap into the air when I'm driving around town. Our town is in the Central Valley of California, an area that has quite enough pollution, thank you very much. At least I'm not contributing to it, and unless I get hit by one of the crazy drivers around here, I plan on keeping it till I die. I'm an old lady, and I love that I can plug it in at home and don't have to go near a gas station except for once a year unless I drive a long distance, which is rare these days.