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Black plate (98,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
7-98 Infotainment System
The Phone Book feature also has a
search menu that can be accessed
by pressing that option screen
button. Once the Search menu
displays, turn the TUNE/MENU
knob to scroll through the list, then
press the TUNE/MENU button to
select the desired list item. These
lists are saved in alphabetical order.Press the TUNE/MENU knob or
press the appropriate search line
to obtain the numbers of the listed
persons or places that have been
saved.
Call Lists
The Call Lists selection from the
Phone Menu screen can be used
to show a list of incoming calls,
outgoing calls, and missed calls.
1. Press the CONFIG button.
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob
until Phone displays. Press the
MENU knob or press the Phone
screen button to display other
options.

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Infotainment System 7-99
2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob,then press this knob or press
either Incoming Calls, Outgoing
Calls, or Missed Calls.
Once one of these options has been
selected, a pop-up menu displays.
A list of persons and places will
display for the selected option.
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob,
then press this knob or press
the appropriate screen button to
select someone on that list. A menu
displays showing the phone number
for that person.
Accepting or Declining an
Incoming Call
When an incoming call is received,
the audio is muted and a ring tone
sounds.
Accepting a Call
Press the appropriate screen button
for the Answer option on the screen
to answer the call.
Declining a Call
Select the Decline option on the
screen.

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
Climate Controls 8-3
Climate Touch Screen Controls
A. Driver and Passenger Auto Heated Seats
B. Air Delivery Mode Controls
C. Auto Recirculation
D. Manual Recirculation
E. Outside Air Temperature Display F. Climate Modes: Fan Only, ECO,
Comfort
G. Climate Power Gauge
H. Manual Fan Control
I. Temperature Setting Display
J. Air Conditioning Indicator
K. Heat Status Indicator Climate Control Touch Screen
The climate mode, fan, air delivery,
recirculation, and auto heated
seats are controlled by pressing
the CLIMATE button on the center
stack and viewing information in
the center stack display.
Climate Mode Operation
There are three climate mode
settings: Fan Only, ECO, and
Comfort. These settings adjust the
impact the climate control system
has on the vehicle's electric range
or fuel economy.
To select a climate mode:
1. Press CLIMATE on the center
stack.
2. Press the climate mode button on the touch screen. The climate
mode will be lit.

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8-4 Climate Controls
Fan Only Mode:The air
conditioning and electric heat are
turned off. As long as
0is not
selected, the climate control settings
may not have a noticeable effect
on the vehicle electric range and
fuel economy.
When in Fan Only mode, the
AUTO indicator light will be off.
When AUTO is selected in Fan
Only mode, the mode will change
to either ECO or Comfort.
When in Fan Only mode, the air
conditioning system may turn on
automatically if the high voltage
battery is being cooled. The climate
control system could blow cold air. This is normal. To prevent cold air
from blowing into the interior, turn
off the fan control and select the
vent mode and manual recirculation
mode, and close the air vents.
When in Fan Only mode,
if Auto Defog is enabled, the air
conditioning and electric heat
may turn on when high humidity
conditions exist. See
“Climate
and Air Quality” underVehicle
Personalization on page 5‑53
for more information on the
Auto Defog selection. The air
conditioning may also run
if
0is selected.
ECO Mode: The vehicle air
conditioning and electric heat are
controlled to balance comfort with
fuel economy. As long as
0is not
selected, the vehicle electric range
or fuel economy will decrease less
than in Comfort mode, but will result
in moderate comfort. Comfort Mode:
The vehicle air
conditioning and electric heat are
controlled to reach the best comfort
level based on the temperature
setting selected. In this mode,
vehicle electric range or fuel
economy will decrease depending
on the amount of energy required
to reach the best comfort levels.
Climate Power Gauge
When the climate mode is changed,
the Climate Power gauge displays
the impact that user setting changes
have on energy consumption.
The higher the reading, the more
energy is being used.

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Climate Controls 8-5
Air Conditioning/Heat StatusIndicators
The air conditioning/heat status
displays when the air conditioning
or electric heat is being used.
The air conditioning and electric
heat could be on at the same time
when dehumidification is required
in ECO or Comfort modes.
In Fan Only mode, occasionally
the air conditioning and/or heating
status will be on if the Auto Defog
function is enabled and high
humidity is detected. See “Climate
and Air Quality” underVehicle
Personalization on page 5‑53,
for details on enabling or disabling
the Auto Defog function. The air conditioning may also run
if
0is selected, regardless of the
climate mode.
Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery mode,
and recirculation to heat or cool the
vehicle to the selected temperature.
When the AUTO indicator light is
on, the system is in full automatic
operation. If the air delivery mode,
fan speed, or recirculation setting is
adjusted, the AUTO indicator turns
off and the selected settings display.
For automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. An initial setting of 23°C (74°F)
is recommended. Allow the
system time to stabilize. Adjust
the temperature as needed.Q/R(Temperature Control):
Press to increase or decrease
the temperature.
Auto Defog: The system will
monitor high humidity inside the
vehicle. When high humidity is
detected, the climate control system
may adjust to outside air supply and
turn on the air conditioner or the
heater. The fan speed may slightly
increase to help prevent fogging.
When high humidity is no longer
detected, the system will return
to its prior operation. To turn Auto
Defog off or on, see “Climate
and Air Quality” underVehicle
Personalization on page 5‑53.

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
8-6 Climate Controls
Manual Operation
A(Fan Control):Press the
fan control buttons or the touch
screen fan control, to increase or
decrease the fan speed. The fan
speed setting displays. Pressing
either button cancels automatic
fan control and the fan can be
controlled manually. Press AUTO
to return to automatic operation.
Press the fan down button
repeatedly to turn off the fan
and the climate control system.
If the fan is manually turned off
while in ECO or Comfort mode,
the display will automatically change
to Fan Only mode. When the fan is
turned back on either by manually
increasing fan speed or pressing
the AUTO button, the climate
mode will revert back to ECO
or Comfort mode. Air Delivery Mode Control:
Press CLIMATE to select the
Climate touch screen. Press the
air delivery mode touch screen
button to change the direction of
the airflow. The selected air delivery
mode button is lit. Pressing any
of the air delivery buttons cancels
automatic air delivery control and
the direction of the airflow can be
controlled manually. Press AUTO
to return to automatic operation.
To change the current mode,
select one of the following:
Y(Vent):
Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
\(Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel
outlets and the floor outlets.
[(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets.
-(Defog): Air is directed to the
windshield and floor outlets. Clears
the windows of fog or moisture.
0(Defrost): Air is directed to
the windshield. The windshield is
cleared of fog or frost more quickly.
Selecting
0will disable automatic
control and the AUTO button
indicator will not be lit.
Selecting
0again will return to the
previous climate settings.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
If
0is selected in Fan Only or
ECO mode, air conditioning or
electric heat may turn on and have
a noticeable effect on vehicle
electric range and fuel economy.

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Climate Controls 8-9
Sensors
Solar Sensor
The solar sensor is located on top
of the instrument panel, near the
windshield, where it monitors solar
intensity.
The climate control system
uses the sensor information to
adjust the temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery
mode for best comfort.
Do not cover the sensor; otherwise
the automatic climate control system
may not work properly.Humidity Sensor
The humidity sensor is near the
base of the inside rearview mirror.
The climate control system uses
the sensor information to adjust the
temperature and recirculation for
best comfort.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor
The outside air temperature sensor
is located behind the front grille
of the vehicle. The vehicle uses
the sensor information to display
outside air temperature. The climate
control system uses the information
to adjust the climate system
operation.
Air Vents
Use the louvers on the air vents to
change the direction of the airflow.
Use the thumbwheels near each
vent to open and close off the
airflow.
Operation Tips
.Keep all outlets open whenever
possible for best system
performance.
.Keep the path under all seats
clear of objects to help circulate
the air inside the vehicle more
effectively.
.Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.

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Driving and Operating 9-19
on. The flashing light will eventually
time out. The POWER
Obutton
light is on steady when in ON/RUN
power mode. When the vehicle is
turned off, the POWER
Obutton
light will turn off.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter must be in the vehicle
for the system to operate. If the
vehicle will not start, place the RKE
transmitter in the transmitter slot.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2‑3.
ON/RUN: This position is for
driving and starting. With the vehicle
off, and the brake pedal applied,
pressing the POWER
Obutton once
will place the vehicle in ON/RUN.
The instrument cluster displays an
active fuel or battery gauge, along
with an audio startup cue, when
the vehicle is ready to be driven.
This could take up to 15 seconds
at extremely cold temperatures. The engine will only start if needed.
If the vehicle did not start, the
instrument cluster will display a
screen with inactive fuel and battery
gauges. See
Starting and Stopping
the Vehicle on page 9‑20.
Service Only Mode
This power mode is available for
service and diagnostics, and to
verify the proper operation of
the MIL as may be required for
emission inspection purposes.
With the vehicle off, and the brake
pedal not applied, pressing and
holding the POWER
Obutton for
more than 5 seconds will place
the vehicle in Service Only Mode.
The instruments and audio systems
will operate as they do in ON/RUN,
but the vehicle will not be able to be
driven. The propulsion system will
not start in Service Only Mode. STOPPING THE VEHICLE/OFF:
To turn the vehicle off, push the
POWER
Obutton with the vehicle
in P (Park). Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) will remain active
until the driver door is opened.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑22. When turning
off the vehicle, if the vehicle is not
in P (Park), the vehicle will go to
ACC/ACCESSORY and display the
message SHIFT TO PARK in the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Electric Drive Unit Messages
on page 5‑47.
In an emergency, if the vehicle must
be stopped while driving:
1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the
brakes repeatedly. This may
deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.

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Driving and Operating 9-21
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter must be in the vehicle.
Press the brake pedal and push
and release the POWER
Obutton.
If the RKE transmitter is not in the
vehicle or something is interfering
with the transmitter, a message
displays in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Key and Lock
Messages on page 5‑48.
If the vehicle will not start due
to a low RKE transmitter battery,
the vehicle can still be driven.
See “Starting the Vehicle with
a Low Transmitter Battery” in
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2‑3.
A Welcome, Ready, and Good‐bye
audio message will be heard in
the vehicle and animated on the
instrument cluster when opening
the driver door upon entry, when
the vehicle is ready to be driven,
and when the vehicle is turned off. The instrument cluster displays an
active fuel or battery gauge, along
with an audio startup cue, when
the vehicle is ready to be driven.
This could take up to 15 seconds
at extremely cold temperatures.
The engine will only start if needed.
If the vehicle did not start, the
instrument cluster will display
a screen with inactive fuel and
battery gauges. See
Starting and
Stopping the Vehicle on page 9‑20.

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9-26 Driving and Operating
Driver Selected Operating
Modes
While driving in Electric or Extended
Range Mode, additional operating
modes can be selected.
Press the DRIVE MODE button to
display selectable drive modes in
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Continue pressing to scroll through
the modes.
Highlight either the Mountain
or Sport Mode, then release
the DRIVE MODE button.
After three seconds, the new
drive mode will become active.
Pressing the DRIVE MODE
button again will return to Normal
Mode, and become active after
three seconds.At next start, the vehicle will default
to the Normal Mode. Drive modes
can then be selected again as
desired.
During some conditions, certain
drive modes may be unavailable.
The unavailable mode is grayed
out in the DIC menu and cannot
be selected.
If in Sport or Mountain Mode,
either may become unavailable and
the vehicle will return to Normal
Mode. The indicator light goes
off and a DIC message displays.
See
Propulsion Power Messages on
page 5‑50.