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STARTING THE VEHICLE/ON
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the POWER button. A power ON audio cue will sound.
The vehicle will not shift out of Park and a Charge Cord Connected message will display if the vehicle is still plugged in.
When ON, the instrument cluster will display a green READY READY icon on the bottom of the screen. The engine will start only if needed.
STOPPING THE VEHICLE/OFF
Shift to Park and then press the POWER button. A power OFF audio cue will sound.
CONDITIONS FOR ENGINE STARTING
When vehicle power is ON, the engine may start independent of the vehicl\
e being plugged in or completely charged. Conditions that may cause the engine t\
o start include:
GETTING STARTED
POWER BUTTON
The Volt features an electronic push-button start. The POWER button flashes when the driver’s door is opened upon entry. Once the vehicle is ON, the butto\
n illuminates.
Note: The air conditioning compressor, pumps and fan may run at any time, even when the vehicle is OFF, to cool or warm the propulsion battery.
STEERING WHEEL AND SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Before driving, adjust the steering wheel and seat to a comfortable posi\
tion.
Pull down the lever (A) to unlock the steering wheel and adjust its position.
Lift the handle (B) under the right-front side of the seat to slide the seat forward or rearward.
Ratchet the side lever (C) up or down to raise or lower the seat.
Lift the rear lever (D) to adjust the seatback.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
• Propulsion battery charge is low
• Propulsion battery temperature is hot or cold
• Cold ambient temperatures (depending on engine-assisted heating options; see Vehicle Personalization on page 10)
• Hood is open
• Engine and Fuel Maintenance Modes (occur only if the engine has had very limited operation over a long period)
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
B
CD
A
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
CLIMATE SETTINGS
There are 3 climate mode settings. Each setting impacts the vehicle’s\
electric range or fuel economy. The mode settings below are listed from most to least effi\
cient.
Fan Only – Turn off the eco and MAX modes (button indicators are off). The \
air condi-tioning and electric heating are turned off.
eco – Press the eco button (green button indicator) for limited air conditioning or
electric heating, balancing comfort with energy use.
MAX – Press the MAX button (amber button indicator) to have the air conditioning or electric heating cool/heat the cabin as quickly as possible but also use\
more energy.
MAXIMUM DEFROST
To defrost the windshield and rear window as quickly as possible (uses the most energy):
1. Press MAX.
2. Press MAX MAX Defrost.
3. Press Rear Window Defogger.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
1. Select Fan Only, eco, or MAX.
2. Press AUTO.
3. Set the temperature.
If fan speed, air delivery, or recirculation is manually adjusted, automatic operation for that function is turned off.
AUTO HEATED SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
Use the heated seats and heated steering wheel (if equipped) to reduce\
the demand on the vehicle’s heating system and use less energy.
To turn the auto heated seats on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Clim\
ate and Air Quality. The auto heated seats will turn on based on the vehicle’s in\
terior temperature.
To turn the remote start auto heated seats and steering wheel on or off,\
go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Note: Under certain conditions, the engine will start to ensure full heat and defrost capability.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Fan Control
MAX Defrost
MA X
Driver’s Heated Seat Button
Defrost
AUTO Automatic Operationeco Mode
Recirculation ModeTemperature Control
Rear Window Defogger
Air Delivery Controls
Power On/Off
MAX Mode Passenger’s Heated Seat Button
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
F Optional equipment
BLUETOOTH SYSTEM
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paire\
d with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. Not all devices will support all functions. Th\
e pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving.
To pair a Bluetooth phone using voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel; after the beep, say “Pair Phone,” or use th\
e infotainment screen to select Settings > Bluetooth > Pair Device. Follow the pairing \
instructions.
To activate Voice Pass-Thru for access to voice recognition commands (i\
.e. Siri® Eyes Free or Voice Command) on a paired, compatible cell phone, press a\
nd hold the
Push to Talk button on the steering wheel until a tone sounds.
APPLE CARPLAY™ AND ANDROID AUTO™
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability may be available through a comp\
atible
smartphone. If available, a Projection icon will appear on the home page of the infotainment display.
1. No app is required for Apple CarPlay. Download the Android Auto app to y\
our phone from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect your compatible phone by plugging the phone USB cable into a USB\
data port. Use your device’s factory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket cables may \
not work.
3. The Projection icon will change to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, depending on the phone. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto may launch automatically upo\
n USB
connection. If not, touch the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the \
home page.
ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE AND WI-FI®
With OnStar 4G LTE and Wi-Fi, up to 7 devices (smartphones, tablets and\
laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet through the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi\
hotspot.
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, press the white OnSta\
r Voice Command button on the overhead console, wait for the prompt, and then sa\
y “Wi-Fi settings.” The information will be displayed on the screen.
For assistance, press the blue OnStar button or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
WIRELESS CHARGING FOR MOBILE DEVICESF
The Wireless Charging system is located under the center console armrest\
. To check mobile device compatibility, visit my.chevrolet.com/learn. See your phone retailer for required accessories or charging adapters.
1. The vehicle must be ON.
2. Remove all objects from the charging pocket.
3. Place the mobile device upright, facing the rear seats, in the charging pocket.
4. The charging symbol will display on the info-tainment screen. If not charging, remove the device for 3 seconds and rotate it 180 degrees before inserting it again.
For more information, visit my.chevrolet.com/learn or call 1-855-478-7767.
See your Infotainment System Manual.