air conditioning CHEVROLET VOLT 2011 Owner's Manual

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
Introduction v
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer
to the Index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
bg: Audio Steering Wheel
Controls or OnStar®
I: Brake System Warning
Light
A: Charge Port Door
":Charging System
(12‐Volt Battery)
I: Cruise Control
f: Electric Parking Brake
d:Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
y:Fault
g:First Responder
.: Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses
3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
_: High Voltage
j:LATCH System Child
Restraints
[: Leaf
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
O:Power
B:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
M:Windshield Washer Fluid

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1-4 In Brief
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may
or may not be on your specific
vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter will work up to 60 m
(195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Press the key release button to
extend the key. The key can be
used for all locks.
K:Press once to unlock the driver
door. Press a second time within
five seconds to unlock all doors.
Q: Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can
be personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑53.
7: Press and release to locate
the vehicle. Press and hold for
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. Press again to cancel the
panic alarm.
B: PressQand then press and
hold
Bwithin five seconds to
start the vehicle's heating or air
conditioning systems and rear
window defogger from outside the
vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Start on page 2‑8 for
more information.
A: Press to open the charge
port door. See Plug-In Charging on
page 9‑49 for more information.
See Keys on page 2‑2 andRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2‑3.

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In Brief 1-5
Remote Start
This feature starts the heating or
air conditioning systems and rear
window defogger from outside the
vehicle. Normal operation of the
system will return after the vehicle
has been turned on. The engine
may start to support the climate
control operation.
Activating the Remote Start
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at thevehicle.
2. Press
Qon the RKE transmitter;
the doors will lock.
3. Within five seconds, press and hold
Buntil the turn signal
lamps flash or for approximately
four seconds. Pressing
Bagain
during a remote start will turn the
feature off. After entering the vehicle during a
remote start, press the POWER
O
button on the center stack with the
brake pedal applied to operate as
normal.
Canceling Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and hold
B
until the parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Press the POWERObutton on
the center stack, with the brake
pedal applied, then press the
POWER
Obutton again to turn
the vehicle off.
See Remote Start on page 2‑8.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the door, use
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter or the key from outside
the vehicle. Use the door lock knob
or switch from inside the vehicle.
SeeDoor Locks on page 2‑10.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are
on the center stack.
K:Press to unlock the doors.
Q:Press to lock the doors.

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1-14 In Brief
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
See Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑1.
Auto Heated Seats are selected
using the climate control touch
screen. See Heated Front Seats on
page 3‑6.

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1-26 In Brief
Climate Setting
Using the heat and air conditioning
systems decreases the energy
available for electric driving.
Optimal energy efficiency is
achieved with the heat, air
conditioning, and fan turned off.
Less energy is used at low fan
speeds. When using the fan:
.Fan Only is the most energy
efficient climate setting as long
as
0is not selected.
.ECO is for moderate air
conditioning and heater
operation and is the next most
energy efficient setting as long
as
0is not selected.
.Comfort provides the most
comfort but is the least energy
efficient.Use the auto heated seat feature
instead of climate settings. Heating
the seat uses less energy than
heating the vehicle interior.
Use remote start to heat or cool
the interior when the vehicle is
plugged in to maximize the electric
range by utilizing electricity from the
electrical outlet.
In hot weather, avoid parking in
direct sunlight or use sunshades
inside the vehicle.
Turn off the front and rear window
defog/defrost when they are no
longer needed.
Avoid driving with the windows open
at highway speeds.Vehicle Charging/Maintenance
Charging
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even
when fully charged, to keep the
battery temperature ready for the
next drive. This is important when
outside temperatures are extremely
hot or cold. Maintenance
Always keep the tires properly
inflated and the vehicle properly
aligned.
The weight of excess cargo in the
vehicle affects efficiency and range.
Avoid carrying more than is needed.
If fuel is not regularly used, consider
keeping the fuel tank only one‐third
full. Excess fuel weight impacts
efficiency and range.
Use premium fuel.
Avoid unnecessary use of electrical
accessories. Power used for
functions other than propelling the
vehicle will reduce EV range.
Using a rooftop carrier will reduce
efficiency due to additional weight
and drag.

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2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows
7(Panic Alarm):Press and
release one time to locate the
vehicle. The exterior lamps flash
and the horn chirps three times.
Press and hold for three seconds
to sound the panic alarm. The horn
sounds and the turn signals flash for
30 seconds. Press again to cancel
the panic alarm.
B(Remote Start): PressQand
then press and hold
Bwithin
five seconds to start the vehicle's
heating or air conditioning systems
and rear window defogger from
outside the vehicle using the RKE
transmitter. See Remote Start on
page 2‑8 for more information.
The auto heated seats, if equipped,
can be programmed to come
on when the vehicle is remotely
started. See Vehicle Personalization
on page 5‑53 for more information.
Also see “Auto Heated Seats” under
Heated Front Seats on page 3‑6.
A(Charge Port Door): Press
to open the charge port door.
See Plug-In Charging on page 9‑49
for more information.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters
programmed to this vehicle
will work. If a transmitter is lost
or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed through
your dealer. When the replacement
transmitter is programmed to this
vehicle, all remaining transmitters
must also be reprogrammed.
Any lost or stolen transmitters
will no longer work once the
new transmitter is programmed.
Each vehicle can have up to
five transmitters matched to it. Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter
A new transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle
when there is one recognized
transmitter. For vehicles sold
in Canada, two recognized
transmitters are required to program
a new transmitter. To program,
the vehicle must be off and all
of the transmitters, both currently
recognized and new, must be in
the vehicle.
1. Place the recognized
transmitter(s) in the cupholder.
2. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key lock
cylinder on the outside of the
driver door and turn the key to
the unlock position five times
within 10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays READY FOR
REMOTE #2, 3, 4 OR 5.

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2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows
Remote Start
This feature starts the heating or
air conditioning systems and rear
window defogger from outside the
vehicle. Use remote start to heat or
cool the interior when the vehicle
plugged in to maximize the electric
range by utilizing electricity from the
electrical outlet. Normal operation
of the system will return after the
vehicle has been turned on.
B(Remote Start):This button is
on the RKE transmitter.
During remote start:
.The climate control system
will typically default to the last
climate settings. If Fan Off or
Fan Only were selected, the
air conditioning or heat will turn
on as needed. See Automatic
Climate Control System on
page 8‑1 for more information.
.If the vehicle has heated
seats, and this feature has
been enabled through vehicle
personalization, the heated
seats will turn on during
colder outside temperatures.
See“Remote Start Heated
Seats” underHeated Front
Seats on page 3‑6 andVehicle
Personalization on page 5‑53
for additional information.
.The rear defogger will turn
on during colder outside
temperatures.
.Selecting1during colder
outside temperatures before
shutting the vehicle off will
help windshield clearing.
.Shutting the vehicle off in ECO
Mode without
1selected will
minimize the impact to electric
range. Shutting the vehicle off
in other modes will maximize
heating or air conditioning.
.The engine may start to provide
energy for heating and cooling,
independent of the vehicle being
plugged in or completely
charged.
.Vehicle range may decrease
if the vehicle is not plugged
into an electrical outlet. If the
vehicle is plugged in, much of
the energy needed to support
this feature will be provided from
the utility, not from the high
voltage battery.
Laws in some communities
may restrict the use of features
that remotely start the engine.
For example, some laws may
require a person using the remote
start feature to have the vehicle in
view when doing so. Check local
regulations for any requirements
on remote starting of vehicles.

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Instruments and Controls 5-51
SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL
This message displays when there
is a problem detected with the
Traction Control System (TCS).
The vehicle is safe to drive, but the
TCS is not operational. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 9‑37
for information on resetting the
system.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG
This message displays if there is
a problem with the airbag system.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for
service.
Anti-theft Alarm System
Messages
SERVICE THEFT ALARM
This message displays if there is a
problem with the alarm. See your
dealer for service.
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is
a problem with the theft-deterrent
system. See your dealer for service.
Service Vehicle Messages
ENGINE MAINTENANCE XXX%
COMPLETE
This message displays when
the Engine Maintenance Mode is
running. See “Engine Maintenance
Mode” underMaintenance Modes
on page 9‑28.
ENGINE NOT AVAILABLE
SERVICE SOON
This message displays when the
engine is not available due to a
malfunction that will not allow the
engine to start. The vehicle can
continue to be driven in Electric
Mode until the battery is depleted,
but will have reduced acceleration.
When this message is displayed,
the vehicle should be taken to
your dealer for service as soon as
possible. See Out of Fuel/Engine
Unavailable on page 9‑28.
SERVICE AC SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a
problem with the air conditioning
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
SERVICE HEATER SOON
This message displays if there is
a problem with the heater system.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for
service.

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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.