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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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...) transmitter is plugged in to unlock all passenger doors. See Remote Start on . In Brief 1-5 Remote Start Use 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. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and...
...) transmitter is plugged in to unlock all passenger doors. See Remote Start on . In Brief 1-5 Remote Start Use 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. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and...
Owner Manual
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... start. See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5. When the vehicle is on, this feature is on by the vehicle's interior temperature. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change to turn auto heated seats off setting. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑3. The active high, medium...
... start. See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5. When the vehicle is on, this feature is on by the vehicle's interior temperature. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change to turn auto heated seats off setting. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑3. The active high, medium...
Owner Manual
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... or down . 2. The dimming feature comes on page 2‑17. Pull the lever down . 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from behind. Interior Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the desired direction. 3. Press the arrows on the driver door. See Manual Rearview Mirror on Steering Wheel Adjustment To...
... or down . 2. The dimming feature comes on page 2‑17. Pull the lever down . 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from behind. Interior Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the desired direction. 3. Press the arrows on the driver door. See Manual Rearview Mirror on Steering Wheel Adjustment To...
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...6‑4. The rear reading lamps are in the overhead console. ': lamps. #$: or off , even when a door is open. For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on automatically when a door is opened. (: Press to turn the lamps off . Do not adjust the steering wheel .... Press to turn on the dome Pull the lever up to turn each lamp on Press to lock the steering wheel in the headliner. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamp controls are in place. 1-12 In Brief 4. To operate, press the following buttons: The front reading...
...6‑4. The rear reading lamps are in the overhead console. ': lamps. #$: or off , even when a door is open. For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on automatically when a door is opened. (: Press to turn the lamps off . Do not adjust the steering wheel .... Press to turn on the dome Pull the lever up to turn each lamp on Press to lock the steering wheel in the headliner. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamp controls are in place. 1-12 In Brief 4. To operate, press the following buttons: The front reading...
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... Selection Use Normal Mode when possible. Acceleration/Braking/Coasting Avoid unnecessary rapid accelerations and decelerations. Higher speeds use more responsive acceleration than heating the vehicle interior. Fan Only is the most energy efficient setting as long as 0 is used at 80 km/h (50 mph) and below. Sport Mode provides more energy...
... Selection Use Normal Mode when possible. Acceleration/Braking/Coasting Avoid unnecessary rapid accelerations and decelerations. Higher speeds use more responsive acceleration than heating the vehicle interior. Fan Only is the most energy efficient setting as long as 0 is used at 80 km/h (50 mph) and below. Sport Mode provides more energy...
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... Assisted Heating operation, if equipped, can be personalized. Using a rooftop carrier will reduce EV range. In Brief Use remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is not regularly used for the next drive. Avoid driving with the windows open at highway speeds. 1-25 Vehicle Charging/Maintenance Charging...
... Assisted Heating operation, if equipped, can be personalized. Using a rooftop carrier will reduce EV range. In Brief Use remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is not regularly used for the next drive. Avoid driving with the windows open at highway speeds. 1-25 Vehicle Charging/Maintenance Charging...
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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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... lock/unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors are now closed , the vehicle will determine how many RKE transmitters remain in the vehicle interior. 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Passenger Doors When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door...
... lock/unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors are now closed , the vehicle will determine how many RKE transmitters remain in the vehicle interior. 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Passenger Doors When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door...
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... the unlock position five times within range and the doors are locked. When the replacement transmitter is one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior of the hatch and lift up to five transmitters matched to this vehicle will lock after eight seconds. To program, the vehicle must be off...
... the unlock position five times within range and the doors are locked. When the replacement transmitter is one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior of the hatch and lift up to five transmitters matched to this vehicle will lock after eight seconds. To program, the vehicle must be off...
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... cover. 5. The rear defogger will maximize heating or air conditioning. The engine may start to electric range. During remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is plugged in to maximize the electric range by utilizing electricity from outside temperatures before shutting the vehicle off in ECO Mode...
... cover. 5. The rear defogger will maximize heating or air conditioning. The engine may start to electric range. During remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is plugged in to maximize the electric range by utilizing electricity from outside temperatures before shutting the vehicle off in ECO Mode...
Owner Manual
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... Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind...
... Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind...
Owner Manual
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... Vehicle Personalization on the center stack. Press the button once for the highest setting. The auto heated seats feature can be indicated by the vehicle's interior temperature. With each press of the button, the heated seat will be accessed while the vehicle is on by pressing the CLIMATE button on page...
... Vehicle Personalization on the center stack. Press the button once for the highest setting. The auto heated seats feature can be indicated by the vehicle's interior temperature. With each press of the button, the heated seat will be accessed while the vehicle is on by pressing the CLIMATE button on page...
Owner Manual
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... change to the person sitting there. Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats When it could cause injury to the level required by the vehicle's interior temperature when the vehicle is turned on.
... change to the person sitting there. Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats When it could cause injury to the level required by the vehicle's interior temperature when the vehicle is turned on.
Owner Manual
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... belts in a side crash or a rollover event. If not, they need to the rear seat. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on the interior body trim next to be replaced, and other new parts for older children who have rear safety belt comfort guides. The guides may provide added...
... belts in a side crash or a rollover event. If not, they need to the rear seat. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on the interior body trim next to be replaced, and other new parts for older children who have rear safety belt comfort guides. The guides may provide added...
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... crosses the shoulder. The elastic cord must be seriously injured if they are best able to 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. These parts of the seatback. 3-14 Seats and...
... crosses the shoulder. The elastic cord must be seriously injured if they are best able to 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. These parts of the seatback. 3-14 Seats and...
Owner Manual
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... quickly that come into contact with a history of the airbag module may be dust in the deflated airbags. on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by vehicle deformation. Use caution if attempting to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by using...
... quickly that come into contact with a history of the airbag module may be dust in the deflated airbags. on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by vehicle deformation. Use caution if attempting to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by using...
Owner Manual
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... Settings menu. 2. Turn the remote start . To select the auto fan speed: 1. Press the Vehicle Settings menu. 2. Press Back to return to maintain the desired interior temperature. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system will turn the auto defog on the touch screen will be turned off . Select Climate... auto heated seat buttons on or off : 1. The auto heated seats can be highlighted. Turn the auto heated seats feature on or off by the interior temperature. Turn the auto defog feature on or off . 4.
... Settings menu. 2. Turn the remote start . To select the auto fan speed: 1. Press the Vehicle Settings menu. 2. Press Back to return to maintain the desired interior temperature. When high humidity is detected, the climate control system will turn the auto defog on the touch screen will be turned off . Select Climate... auto heated seat buttons on or off : 1. The auto heated seats can be highlighted. Turn the auto heated seats feature on or off by the interior temperature. Turn the auto defog feature on or off . 4.
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... of the following : Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamp control is 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 exterior light. To return to low...
... of the following : Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamp control is 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 exterior light. To return to low...