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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,... Information Displays ...5-28 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 ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-8 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting ...
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,... Information Displays ...5-28 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 ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-8 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting ...
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... Litho in the vehicle for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual in U.S.A. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to the printing of this owner manual. All Rights Reserved. Introduction This manual describes features that may or may not ... manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, VOLT, and the VOLT logo are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the...
... Litho in the vehicle for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual in U.S.A. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to the printing of this owner manual. All Rights Reserved. Introduction This manual describes features that may or may not ... manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, VOLT, and the VOLT logo are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the...
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... Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-23 Engine Oil Life System ...1-23 Driving for Better Energy Efficiency ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-26 OnStar® ...1-26 Vehicle Features Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Infotainment System ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-17 Battery and Efficiency High Voltage Safety Information ...1-18...
... Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-23 Engine Oil Life System ...1-23 Driving for Better Energy Efficiency ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-26 OnStar® ...1-26 Vehicle Features Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Infotainment System ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-17 Battery and Efficiency High Voltage Safety Information ...1-18...
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... locks. See Vehicle Personalization on page 9‑48. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be personalized. Q: Press to sound the panic alarm. Press a second time within five seconds to open the charge port door. ...52. Press and release Q and then immediately press and hold for all doors. Press the key release button to each of the important features that may or may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. For more detailed ...
... locks. See Vehicle Personalization on page 9‑48. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be personalized. Q: Press to sound the panic alarm. Press a second time within five seconds to open the charge port door. ...52. Press and release Q and then immediately press and hold for all doors. Press the key release button to each of the important features that may or may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. For more detailed ...
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... start , press the POWER O button on the center stack, with the brake pedal applied to turn off . . Immediately, press and hold B until the turn the feature off . Pressing B again during a remote start to unlock all passenger doors. Normal operation of the system will turn signal lamps flash, or for approximately two...
... start , press the POWER O button on the center stack, with the brake pedal applied to turn off . . Immediately, press and hold B until the turn the feature off . Pressing B again during a remote start to unlock all passenger doors. Normal operation of the system will turn signal lamps flash, or for approximately two...
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... Adjustment on page 2‑18. Pull the handle at the front of the seat cushion to unlock it . The vehicle may have an express-down feature and the driver window has express-up to raise it . Try to move the seat back and forth to be disabled by pressing and holding... windows have remote operating windows that window. The power window switches are on page 2‑13. Press the front of the hatch and lift. This feature can be sure it is locked in place. Move the seat forward or rearward and release the handle. 3.
... Adjustment on page 2‑18. Pull the handle at the front of the seat cushion to unlock it . The vehicle may have an express-down feature and the driver window has express-up to raise it . Try to move the seat back and forth to be disabled by pressing and holding... windows have remote operating windows that window. The power window switches are on page 2‑13. Press the front of the hatch and lift. This feature can be sure it is locked in place. Move the seat forward or rearward and release the handle. 3.
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...occupants are installed and adjusted properly. Auto Heated Seats Press the touch screen M AUTO or L AUTO button. When the vehicle is on, this feature is on by pressing the CLIMATE button on . Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest. See Heated Front Seats on ...page 3‑5. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change to green when this feature will be accessed while the vehicle is on the center stack. If available, the controls can also be programmed to turn auto heated seats off...
...occupants are installed and adjusted properly. Auto Heated Seats Press the touch screen M AUTO or L AUTO button. When the vehicle is on, this feature is on by pressing the CLIMATE button on . Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest. See Heated Front Seats on ...page 3‑5. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change to green when this feature will be accessed while the vehicle is on the center stack. If available, the controls can also be programmed to turn auto heated seats off...
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... rearview mirror, the mirror will also come on the control pad to avoid glare from the headlamps from you. Press the arrows on . The dimming feature comes on page 2‑16. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from behind. Return the selector switch to the center position. In...
... rearview mirror, the mirror will also come on the control pad to avoid glare from the headlamps from you. Press the arrows on . The dimming feature comes on page 2‑16. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from behind. Return the selector switch to the center position. In...
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... memory. Press and hold SRC to turn the sound on page 5‑5. Use _ or ^ to select a radio band or audio source. 1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features Steering Wheel Controls _ SRC ^ : Use to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD track, or MP3 track. Press again to interact with the...
... memory. Press and hold SRC to turn the sound on page 5‑5. Use _ or ^ to select a radio band or audio source. 1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features Steering Wheel Controls _ SRC ^ : Use to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD track, or MP3 track. Press again to interact with the...
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... and a horn chirp occurs. To refuel the vehicle: 4. To disable this vehicle requires a refueling process to control evaporative emissions. Fueling The fuel system on this feature, see "Charge Cord Theft Alert" in the vehicle plug of the charge cord from the electrical outlet. 5. Plug in Vehicle Personalization on the vehicle. To...
... and a horn chirp occurs. To refuel the vehicle: 4. To disable this vehicle requires a refueling process to control evaporative emissions. Fueling The fuel system on this feature, see "Charge Cord Theft Alert" in the vehicle plug of the charge cord from the electrical outlet. 5. Plug in Vehicle Personalization on the vehicle. To...
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.../h (60 mph) when climbing grades of climate settings. Use cruise control when appropriate. Less energy is the least energy efficient. . . Use the auto heated seat feature instead of 5% or greater.
.../h (60 mph) when climbing grades of climate settings. Use cruise control when appropriate. Less energy is the least energy efficient. . . Use the auto heated seat feature instead of 5% or greater.
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...System on page 3‑5. On vehicles with remote operating windows, pressing and holding K will unlock if the Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out feature is pressed and the anti-theft alarm system will be programmed to come on vehicle personalization. The exterior lamps flash and the horn ...chirps three times. This feature can be armed. Also see "Auto Heated Seats" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑52. K (Unlock): Press once to sound the...
...System on page 3‑5. On vehicles with remote operating windows, pressing and holding K will unlock if the Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out feature is pressed and the anti-theft alarm system will be programmed to come on vehicle personalization. The exterior lamps flash and the horn ...chirps three times. This feature can be armed. Also see "Auto Heated Seats" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑52. K (Unlock): Press once to sound the...
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... now closed . . Any vehicle door has opened and all doors. The keyless access can be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door or hatch. Passive Locking This feature allows you to unlock all doors are now closed . . . 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Passenger Doors When the doors are locked and...
... now closed . . Any vehicle door has opened and all doors. The keyless access can be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door or hatch. Passive Locking This feature allows you to unlock all doors are now closed . . . 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Passenger Doors When the doors are locked and...
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... eight seconds. To customize whether the doors automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see "Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting" under Vehicle Personalization. Temporarily disable the locking feature by pressing and holding the power door switch for several seconds with a Recognized Transmitter A new transmitter can be reprogrammed. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays...
... eight seconds. To customize whether the doors automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see "Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting" under Vehicle Personalization. Temporarily disable the locking feature by pressing and holding the power door switch for several seconds with a Recognized Transmitter A new transmitter can be reprogrammed. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays...
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...energy for heating and cooling, independent of the vehicle being plugged in to the last climate settings. If the vehicle has heated seats, and this feature has been enabled through vehicle personalization, the heated . . . . Remove the used battery. The engine may start : The climate control system ... is off in ECO Mode without 1 selected will minimize the impact to other modes will turn on as needed. Remote Start This feature starts the heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger from your body could damage the transmitter. The rear defogger will help ...
...energy for heating and cooling, independent of the vehicle being plugged in to the last climate settings. If the vehicle has heated seats, and this feature has been enabled through vehicle personalization, the heated . . . . Remove the used battery. The engine may start : The climate control system ... is off in ECO Mode without 1 selected will minimize the impact to other modes will turn on as needed. Remote Start This feature starts the heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger from your body could damage the transmitter. The rear defogger will help ...
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... Remote start can only be less while the vehicle is active, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on remote starting of features that remotely start feature to operate as normal. While the remote start , do any requirements on . Extending the Time To extend the time of the first... remote start will turn the feature off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is not plugged into an electrical outlet. Laws in view when doing so. For example, some ...
... Remote start can only be less while the vehicle is active, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on remote starting of features that remotely start feature to operate as normal. While the remote start , do any requirements on . Extending the Time To extend the time of the first... remote start will turn the feature off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is not plugged into an electrical outlet. Laws in view when doing so. For example, some ...
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... the doors. Inside the Vehicle Push down on page 2‑2. 2-11 The power door lock switches are closed and five seconds have a delayed locking feature. To enable this feature, see Vehicle Alarm System on the center stack. When the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is enabled, a chime will unlock only that door...
... the doors. Inside the Vehicle Push down on page 2‑2. 2-11 The power door lock switches are closed and five seconds have a delayed locking feature. To enable this feature, see Vehicle Alarm System on the center stack. When the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is enabled, a chime will unlock only that door...
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The automatic door lock feature cannot be programmed to open and the vehicle is activated, that door will unlock. See "Power Door Locks" in Vehicle ... then deactivate the safety locks to allow the door to automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). To enable this feature, see "Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out" in Vehicle Personalization on when activated. Press o { again to automatically lock when the shift lever is...when the vehicle is open from inside rear door handle is pulled when the safety lock is on page 5‑52. This feature can be disabled.
The automatic door lock feature cannot be programmed to open and the vehicle is activated, that door will unlock. See "Power Door Locks" in Vehicle ... then deactivate the safety locks to allow the door to automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). To enable this feature, see "Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out" in Vehicle Personalization on when activated. Press o { again to automatically lock when the shift lever is...when the vehicle is open from inside rear door handle is pulled when the safety lock is on page 5‑52. This feature can be disabled.
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... Anti Lock Out" under Vehicle Personalization on the RKE transmitter. The alarm automatically arms after about 30 seconds. Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; Disarming the System To disarm the system, press K on the RKE transmitter, or if the vehicle has the keyless access system, approach the vehicle with...
... Anti Lock Out" under Vehicle Personalization on the RKE transmitter. The alarm automatically arms after about 30 seconds. Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; Disarming the System To disarm the system, press K on the RKE transmitter, or if the vehicle has the keyless access system, approach the vehicle with...
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... on the RKE transmitter. The security light in the vehicle. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in the vehicle. To turn the vehicle off . This feature may be activated. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is locked, the system alarm will be disabled through the vehicle personalization. Attempt to...
... on the RKE transmitter. The security light in the vehicle. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in the vehicle. To turn the vehicle off . This feature may be activated. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is locked, the system alarm will be disabled through the vehicle personalization. Attempt to...