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2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Battery and Efficiency...1-18 Performance and Maintenance ...1-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-13 Vehicle Security...2-14 Exterior Mirrors ...2-16 Interior...Vehicle Messages ...5-44 Vehicle Personalization ...5-52 Universal Remote System ...5-60 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-4 Lighting Features ...6-6 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...
2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Battery and Efficiency...1-18 Performance and Maintenance ...1-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-13 Vehicle Security...2-14 Exterior Mirrors ...2-16 Interior...Vehicle Messages ...5-44 Vehicle Personalization ...5-52 Universal Remote System ...5-60 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-4 Lighting Features ...6-6 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...
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... Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Heated Seats ...1-8 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Passenger Sensing System ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-13 Climate Controls ...1-14 Fueling ...Total Vehicle Range ...Regenerative Braking ...Service ... Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System...
... Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Heated Seats ...1-8 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Passenger Sensing System ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-13 Climate Controls ...1-14 Fueling ...Total Vehicle Range ...Regenerative Braking ...Service ... Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System...
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... will return after the vehicle has been turned on. Door Locks Keyless Access Canceling Remote Start To cancel a remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is within five seconds to maximize electric range by pressing the door handle button. Normal operation of the system will lock. 3. Aim...
... will return after the vehicle has been turned on. Door Locks Keyless Access Canceling Remote Start To cancel a remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is within five seconds to maximize electric range by pressing the door handle button. Normal operation of the system will lock. 3. Aim...
Owner Manual
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... the head restraint height in the proper position. The heated seats can be programmed to green when this feature will be indicated by the vehicle's interior temperature. See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest. The...
... the head restraint height in the proper position. The heated seats can be programmed to green when this feature will be indicated by the vehicle's interior temperature. See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest. The...
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... the control pad to the center position. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from behind. See Heated Mirrors on page 2‑16. Interior Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the desired direction. 3. To adjust a mirror: 1. For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will also come...
... the control pad to the center position. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from behind. See Heated Mirrors on page 2‑16. Interior Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the desired direction. 3. To adjust a mirror: 1. For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will also come...
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..., see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on automatically when a door is opened. (: Press to turn on the dome The rear reading lamps are in the headliner. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamp controls are in the overhead console. Reading Lamps There are in place. Pull the lever up to turn the...
..., see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on automatically when a door is opened. (: Press to turn on the dome The rear reading lamps are in the headliner. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamp controls are in the overhead console. Reading Lamps There are in place. Pull the lever up to turn the...
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Electric range is maximized at low fan speeds. Higher speeds use more responsive acceleration than heating the vehicle interior. For example, do not rush to climb. Fan Only is the most energy efficient climate setting as long as 0 is for decelerations and coast whenever ...
Electric range is maximized at low fan speeds. Higher speeds use more responsive acceleration than heating the vehicle interior. For example, do not rush to climb. Fan Only is the most energy efficient climate setting as long as 0 is for decelerations and coast whenever ...
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... electricity from the electrical outlet. Use premium fuel. Using a rooftop carrier will reduce EV range. In Brief Use remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is plugged in direct sunlight or use of excess cargo in , even when fully charged, to keep the tires properly inflated and...
... electricity from the electrical outlet. Use premium fuel. Using a rooftop carrier will reduce EV range. In Brief Use remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is plugged in direct sunlight or use of excess cargo in , even when fully charged, to keep the tires properly inflated and...
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... ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Safety Locks ...2-12 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...2-16 2-16 2-16 2-17 Keys and Locks Keys Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-17 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-17 { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is part of a closing...
... ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Safety Locks ...2-12 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...2-16 2-16 2-16 2-17 Keys and Locks Keys Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-17 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-17 { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is part of a closing...
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... or hatch. Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed , the vehicle will determine how many RKE transmitters remain in the vehicle interior. After any vehicle door has opened and all doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is turned off and all doors are closed . . When the...
... or hatch. Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed , the vehicle will determine how many RKE transmitters remain in the vehicle interior. After any vehicle door has opened and all doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is turned off and all doors are closed . . When the...
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... "Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting" under Vehicle Personalization. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the vehicle. 1. If a transmitter is one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within range and the doors are required to this vehicle will...
... "Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting" under Vehicle Personalization. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the vehicle. 1. If a transmitter is one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within range and the doors are required to this vehicle will...
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... in or completely charged. Remove the used battery. Use remote start to the last climate settings. The engine may start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is off will typically default to provide energy for heating and cooling, independent of the vehicle being plugged in to maximize the...
... in or completely charged. Remove the used battery. Use remote start to the last climate settings. The engine may start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is off will typically default to provide energy for heating and cooling, independent of the vehicle being plugged in to maximize the...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Heated Mirrors The vehicle may have heated mirrors. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it for nighttime use and pull ...
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Heated Mirrors The vehicle may have heated mirrors. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it for nighttime use and pull ...
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... manual heated seat button lights on the center stack. The button color will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by the vehicle's interior temperature. Press M or L to the next lower setting, and then the off . Press the button once for the highest setting. 3-6 Seats and Restraints Auto Heated...
... manual heated seat button lights on the center stack. The button color will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by the vehicle's interior temperature. Press M or L to the next lower setting, and then the off . Press the button once for the highest setting. 3-6 Seats and Restraints Auto Heated...
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... a remote start unless the heated seats feature is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will automatically change to the level required by the vehicle's interior temperature when the vehicle is turned on automatically during a remote start . That could be programmed to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. { WARNING...
... a remote start unless the heated seats feature is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will automatically change to the level required by the vehicle's interior temperature when the vehicle is turned on automatically during a remote start . That could be programmed to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. { WARNING...
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... may be replaced, and other new parts for pretensioner activation are available through your dealer. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on the interior body trim next to the safety belt: 3-13 2. And, if the vehicle has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts...
... may be replaced, and other new parts for pretensioner activation are available through your dealer. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on the interior body trim next to the safety belt: 3-13 2. And, if the vehicle has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts...
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... of the seatback. The belt should not be removed from the guide. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on the interior body trim next to the side of the body are more likely to take belt restraining forces.
... of the seatback. The belt should not be removed from the guide. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on the interior body trim next to the side of the body are more likely to take belt restraining forces.
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... the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they inflate. You can lock the doors, and turn on page 3‑18. on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for several minutes.
... the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they inflate. You can lock the doors, and turn on page 3‑18. on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for several minutes.
Owner Manual
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5-54 ... This feature will return to decrease fogging. Press Back to return to maintain the desired interior temperature. To turn the auto heated seats on and high humidity is no longer detected, the system will automatically activate heated seats at the level... using remote start auto heated seats feature on or off : 1. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system will be turned off by the interior temperature. Medium: Moderate speed. To select the auto fan speed: 1. Select the fan speed. 5. The auto heated seats can be highlighted. Press the Vehicle ...
5-54 ... This feature will return to decrease fogging. Press Back to return to maintain the desired interior temperature. To turn the auto heated seats on and high humidity is no longer detected, the system will automatically activate heated seats at the level... using remote start auto heated seats feature on or off : 1. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system will be turned off by the interior temperature. Medium: Moderate speed. To select the auto fan speed: 1. Select the fan speed. 5. The auto heated seats can be highlighted. Press the Vehicle ...
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... Lamps): ... Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 2 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer: Push the turn the high beams on the headlamps, together with the following positions: Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...6-4 Dome Lamps ...6-5 Reading Lamps ...6-5 O (Off): Turns the exterior lamps off automatically depending on the parking lamps together with the previously...
... Lamps): ... Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 2 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer: Push the turn the high beams on the headlamps, together with the following positions: Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...6-4 Dome Lamps ...6-5 Reading Lamps ...6-5 O (Off): Turns the exterior lamps off automatically depending on the parking lamps together with the previously...