2012 CHEVROLET VOLT remote control

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2012
2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the instrument panelstorage and remove the
rubber mat.
2. Extend the key blade and placethe blade into the slot.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and the POWER
Obutton
on the center stack. See Power
Button on page 9‑18 for
additional information. Replace the transmitter battery as
soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Notice:
When replacing the
battery, do not touch any of the
circuitry on the transmitter. Static
from your body could damage the
transmitter.
To replace the battery:
1. Extend the key blade and open the battery cover on the back of
the unit.
2. Remove the used battery. Avoid touching the circuit board to
other components.
3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down toward
the base.
4. Reassemble the battery cover.
5. Check the operation of the transmitter with the vehicle.
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 is
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 the fan is off
or if Fan Only was selected, the
air conditioning or heat will turn
on as needed. See Automatic
Climate Control System on
page 8‑1 for more information.

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2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Activating the Remote Start
To heat or cool the passenger
compartment using 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.
Remote start will automatically shut
off after 10 minutes unless a time
extension is done.
While the remote start is active, the
parking lamps will turn on and
remain on.
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. The remote start can be initiated
two separate times between driving.
For each remote start, the
passenger compartment will be
heated or cooled for 10 minutes.
Extending the Time
To extend the time of the first
remote start, repeat the steps for
activating remote start. Remote start
can only be extended one time
between driving.
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.
Conditions in Which Remote
Start May Not Work
Conditions in which a remote start
may not occur include:
.An open hood.
.Vehicle propulsion system fault
conditions, including an
emission control system
malfunction.
.High voltage battery fault
conditions.
A second remote start or extension
will not occur if the fuel level is low.

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2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows
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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5-2 Instruments and Controls
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-50
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-51
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Object Detection SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
Propulsion Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-53
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-54
Starting the Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Vehicle Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-55
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-55
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-56
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . 5-65
Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68

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Instruments and Controls 5-51
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.

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Instruments and Controls 5-57
Selecting a Menu Option
Touch any one of the available
menu options on the touch screen
to select the option. A checkmark
next to the option indicates the
selected option.
Turning a Function On or Off
Touch the screen where the
available function is listed to turn it
on or off. A checkmark next to the
function indicates that the function
is on.Entering the
Personalization Menu
Press the Vehicle Settings menu on
the touch screen.
The Vehicle Settings menu features
may include:
.Climate and Air Quality
.Comfort and Convenience
.Languages
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Locking, Unlocking,
Starting
.Return to Factory Settings
Climate and Air Quality
Select the Climate and Air Quality
menu to display:
.Auto Fan Speed
.Auto Heated Seats
.Remote Start Auto Heated Seats
.Auto Defog
.Engine Assisted Heating
.Engine Assisted Heating
(Plugged‐In)

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Auto Fan Speed
This feature sets the automatic fan
speed to maintain the desired
interior temperature. This selection
is available on vehicles with the
automatic climate control system.
Choose a blower setting:
High:Increased speed.
Medium: Moderate speed.
Low: Reduced speed.
To select the auto fan speed:
1. Press the Vehicle Settings menu.
2. Select Climate and Air Quality.
3. Select Auto Fan Speed.
4. Select the fan speed.
5. Press Back to return to the previous menu. Auto Heated Seats
When enabled, the auto heated seat
buttons on the touch screen will be
highlighted. This feature will
automatically activate heated seats
at the level required by the interior
temperature. The auto heated seats
can be turned off by using the
heated seat buttons on the center
stack.
To turn the auto heated seats on
or off:
1. Press the Vehicle
Settings menu.
2. Select Climate and Air Quality.
3. Turn the auto heated seats feature on or off.
4. Press Back to return to the previous menu. Remote Start Auto Heated Seats
When on, this feature will turn the
heated seats on when using remote
start.
To turn the remote start auto heated
seats on or off:
1. Press the Vehicle
Settings menu.
2. Select Climate and Air Quality.
3. Turn the remote start auto heated seats feature on or off.
4. Press Back to return to the previous menu.
Auto Defog
When on and high humidity is
detected, the climate control system
will adjust the outside air, air
conditioner, or heat to decrease
fogging. The fan speed may
increase. When high humidity is no
longer detected, the system will
return to previous operation.

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Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will automatically unlock when the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
The available options are:
.All Doors
.Driver Door
.OFF
To select how the doors will
automatically unlock:
1. Press the Vehicle Settings menu.
2. Select Power Door Locks.
3. Select Auto Door Unlock.
4. Select how the doors will automatically unlock.
5. Press Back to return to the previous menu. Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking until the
door is closed. If this feature is
turned on, the Delayed Door Lock
menu will not be available.
To turn the unlocked door anti lock
out feature on or off:
1. Press the Vehicle
Settings menu.
2. Select Power Door Locks.
3. Select Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out.
4. Turn the unlocked door anti lock out feature on or off.
5. Press Back to return to the previous menu.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the
locking of the doors. To override the
delay, press the power door lock
switch on the center stack. To turn the delayed door lock
feature on or off:
1. Press the Vehicle
Settings menu.
2. Select Power Door Locks.
3. Select Delayed Door Lock.
4. Turn the delayed door lock feature on or off.
5. Press Back to return to the previous menu.
Remote Locking, Unlocking,
Starting
Select Remote Locking, Unlocking,
Starting and the following will be
displayed:
.Remote Lock Feedback
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
.Door Unlock or Remote Door
Unlock
.Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder
.Passive Door Unlock
.Passive Door Lock