keyless CHEVROLET VOLT 2012 1.G User Guide

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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 5‑56 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 9‑48 for
more information.
Keyless Access Operation
With the keyless access system,
you can lock and unlock the doors
and access the hatch without
removing the RKE transmitter from
your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc.
The RKE transmitter should be
within 1 m (3 ft) of the door or hatch
being opened. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the driver door handle, pressing the
lock/unlock button on the driver door
handle will unlock the driver door.
If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, all
passenger doors will unlock.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:.It has been more than
five seconds since the first
lock/unlock button press.
.Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed.
The vehicle can be customized to
always unlock all doors on the first
lock/unlock button press.

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Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the door handle, pressing the lock/
unlock button on that door handle
will unlock all doors. Pressing the
lock/unlock button will cause all
doors to lock if any of the following
occur:
.After the lock/unlock button was
used to unlock all doors.
.After any vehicle door has
opened and all doors are now
closed.
Keyless Hatch Opening
Press the button on the underside of
the hatch and lift up to open if the
RKE transmitter is within range and
the doors are locked. If the doors
are unlocked, the transmitter is not
required to open the hatch.
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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.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 and“Remote Start
Auto Heated Seats” under
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑56 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. Engine Assisted
Heating operation, if available,
can be personalized. See
“Engine Assisted Heating” under
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑56.
.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.
With the remote start feature, the
RKE transmitter functions will have
an increased range of operation.
However, the range may be less
while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System on page 2‑2
for additional
information.

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During a remote start, conditions in
which a remote start may be
canceled include:
.Vehicle propulsion system or
high voltage battery fault
conditions.
.Low engine oil pressure.
.Engine coolant temperature that
is too high.
Door Locks
{WARNING
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
.Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. The chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash is increased if the
doors are not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
safety belts properly and the(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
.Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when slowing or stopping the
vehicle. Lock the doors to
help prevent this from
happening. Keyless Access:
The RKE
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the door being opened.
To unlock the door from the driver
door, press the lock/unlock button
on the door handle. Press again
within five seconds to unlock all
passenger doors.

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To lock the doors, press the lock/
unlock button if:
.More than five seconds have
passed.
.The lock/unlock button was used
to unlock all doors.
.All doors are closed.
To unlock all doors from the
passenger door, press the lock/
unlock button on the door handle.
To lock the doors, press the lock/
unlock button if:
.The lock/unlock button was used
to unlock all doors.
.All doors are closed.
The Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first lock/unlock press from the
driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑56. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE):
The RKE transmitter must be within
60 m (195 ft) of the vehicle.
K:
Press to unlock.
Q:Press to lock.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2‑3.
Key: To unlock or lock the door,
turn the key left or right.
Inside the Vehicle: Pull up or push
down on the door lock knob. Pull
once on the door handle to unlock
the door and a second time to open
the door. Push the power door lock
switch. See Power Door Locks on
page 2‑12.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are
on the center stack.
K(Unlock): Press to unlock the
doors.
Q(Lock): Press to lock the doors.

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Doors
Hatch
{WARNING
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven in Extended
Range Mode with the hatch open,
or with any objects that pass
through the seal between the
body and the hatch. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven in
Extended Range Mode with the
hatch open:
.Do not operate in Mountain
Mode if driving with the
hatch open.
.Close all of the windows.(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
.Fully open the air outlets on
the instrument panel.
.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See
Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑1.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9‑30.
Keyless Access with Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE): To open the
hatch with the doors locked, the
RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the trunk. Press the
button on the underside of the hatch
and lift up.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE):
The RKE transmitter must be within
60 m (195 ft) of the vehicle. Unlock
the doors with the RKE transmitter,
then press the button on the
underside of the hatch and lift up.
Use the inside pull handle to lower
and close the hatch.
Always close the hatch before
driving. Do not press the button
while closing the hatch; it will
unlatch again.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
it impossible to steal.
Anti-theft Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
Arming the System
To arm the system, close all of the
windows and doors and then:
.PressQon the RKE transmitter.
.Or, lock the vehicle using the
power door lock switch in the
center stack if Unlocked Door
Anti Lock Out is turned off. See
“Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out”
underVehicle Personalization on
page 5‑56 for more information.
The alarm automatically arms after
about 30 seconds. Pressing
Qon the RKE transmitter
a second time will bypass the
30-second delay and immediately
arm the system.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, pressKon
the RKE transmitter, or if the vehicle
has the keyless access system,
approach the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter.
Turning off the System Alarm
If there is an attempt to open the
doors, hatch, or hood without first
pressing
Kon the RKE transmitter,
the system alarm will be activated.
The exterior lamps will flash and the
horn will sound for about
30 seconds.

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Remote Window Operation
The vehicle may have remote
operating windows that will open all
the windows from outside the
vehicle by pressing and holding
K
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
This feature can be disabled by a
dealer technician.
Window Lockout
The rear window lockout switch is
on the driver door. This feature
prevents the rear passenger
windows from operating, except
from the driver position.
Press
o{to activate the rear
window lockout switch. The LED
light (A) comes on when activated.
Press
o {again to deactivate the
lockout switch.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window, or to extend along the rod,
if available.

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Storage 4-1
Storage
Storage Compartments
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . 4-1
Umbrella Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Storage
Compartments
Instrument Panel Storage
There is a storage compartment on
top of the instrument panel that
includes an auxiliary power outlet.
Inside is a transmitter slot for the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on
page 2‑3.
Glove Box
Open the glove box by lifting up on
the lever.
Floor Console Storage
Inside the front of the floor console
is an auxiliary power outlet (C) and
a jack for auxiliary input devices (B).
Cords can be routed in the
pass‐thru (A). See Auxiliary Devices
on page 7‑18.
The console has cupholders and a
storage area.

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Key and Lock Messages
When programming new Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters,
DIC messages display. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2‑3 for more
information.
NO REMOTE DETECTED
This message displays when the
RKE transmitter is not detected
while attempting to start the vehicle.
The transmitter battery may be
weak. See “Starting the Vehicle with
a Low Transmitter Battery” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2‑3 for
more information.
NO REMOTE DETECTED,
PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART
This message displays if the RKE
transmitter is no longer detected in
the vehicle. Press the brake pedal
and the POWER
Obutton to restart the vehicle, or press the POWER
O
button without pressing the brake
pedal to turn the vehicle off. If the
vehicle is turned off and a valid
transmitter is not available, the
vehicle will not restart.
REMINDER: KEY LEFT IN
VEHICLE
This message displays when
leaving the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter still inside.
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays when the
battery in the RKE transmitter needs
to be replaced.
SERVICE KEYLESS START
SYSTEM
This message displays when the
keyless start system needs service.
Take the vehicle to your dealer.
Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
ON OR OFF
A message will display when the
automatic light control has been
turned on or off.
CHECK LAMP or LAMP
FAILURE
Depending on the lamp, one of
these messages may display. See
Bulb Replacement on page 10‑29.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays if the turn
signal has been left on. Turn off the
turn signal.