2018 CHEVROLET VOLT air conditioning

Chevrolet VOLT Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Introduction 3
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner ’s
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
9:
Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System (12-Volt
Battery)
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
g: First Responder
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer

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/:Press and releaseQand then
immediately press and hold
/for at
least four seconds to start the
vehicle's heating or air conditioning
systems and rear window defogger
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Start
0 38.
See Keys 030 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 032.
Remote Start
Use remote start to heat or cool the
interior when the vehicle is plugged
in to maximize electric range by
utilizing electricity from the electrical
outlet. The engine may start to
support the climate control
operation. Normal operation of the
system will return after the vehicle
has been turned on.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and releaseQon the
RKE transmitter. 2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
3. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press
POWER
Owith the brake
pedal applied to operate as
normal.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start run time can be
extended.
Canceling Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
. Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Press POWER
Owith the brake
pedal applied, then press
POWER
Oagain to turn the
vehicle off.
See Remote Start 038.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
.
Use the key. The driver door key
cylinder is covered with a cap.
See Door Locks 040.
. Press
QorKon the RKE
transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 32.
To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
. Press
QorKon the power door
lock switch.
. Push down the manual lock
knob on the driver door to lock
all doors. Push down the manual
lock knob on a passenger door
to lock only that door.
. Pull once on the door handle to
unlock the door and again to
open the door. Press the power
door lock switch to lock or
unlock all doors.

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engage Mountain Mode before
starting to climb. Mountain Mode
reduces electric range and power
but may be needed to maintain
speed on steep grades.
Use Hold Mode on a trip where it is
expected that all of the electric
charge will be depleted. Use Hold
Mode mainly during highway or high
speed driving to maximize both EV
miles and fuel efficiency.
Use L (Low) in heavy stop-and-go
traffic or when traveling downhill.
L (Low) provides increased
regenerative braking when the
accelerator pedal is released,
reducing brake pedal application
and regenerating electrical energy.
Climate Setting
Using the heat and air conditioning
systems decreases the energy
available for electric driving.
Optimal energy efficiency is
achieved with the heat, air
conditioning, and fan turned off.Less energy is used at low fan
speeds. When using the fan:
.
Fan Only is the most energy
efficient climate setting as long
as
0is not selected.
. Use eco for moderate air
conditioning and heater
operation. This is the next most
energy efficient setting as long
as
0is not selected.
. MAX provides the most comfort
but is the least energy efficient.
If equipped, use the heated seat
feature and the heated steering
wheel instead of climate settings.
Heating the seat and steering wheel
uses less energy than heating the
vehicle interior.
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. Engine Assisted Heating,
if equipped, can be personalized
while plugged in. See
“Engine
Assist Heat Plugged In” under
Vehicle Personalization 0137.
In hot weather, avoid parking in
direct sunlight or use sunshades
inside the vehicle.
Turn off the front and rear window
defog/defrost when they are no
longer needed.
Avoid driving with the windows open
at highway speeds.
Vehicle Charging/Maintenance
Charging
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even
when fully charged, to keep the
battery temperature ready for the
next drive and prolong battery life.
This is important when outside
temperatures are extremely hot
or cold.
Maintenance
Always keep the tires properly
inflated and the vehicle properly
aligned.

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32 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft). See“Keyless
Access Operation” later in this
section.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions, such as those
previously stated, can impact the
performance of the transmitter.
K: Press once to unlock the driver
door or all doors depending on the
vehicle personalization. Press a
second time within five seconds to
unlock all doors.
See Vehicle Personalization 0137.
The hazard warning lamps will flash
twice each time
Kis pressed and
the alarm system will be disarmed.
See Vehicle Alarm System 046.
For remote operating windows,
pressing and holding
Kwill open all
of the vehicle's windows. See Power
Windows 049. This feature can be
enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0137.
Q:Press to lock all doors. The
hazard warning lamps will flash
once and the alarm system will be
armed. The turn signal indicators
may flash and/or the horn may
sound on the second press to
indicate locking. See Vehicle Alarm
System 046.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock and then the
driver door will unlock if the feature is enabled through vehicle
personalization. See
Vehicle
Personalization 0137..
7:Press and release to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps
flash and the horn chirps three
times. Press and hold for
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash for 30 seconds.
Press again to cancel the panic
alarm.
/: Press and releaseQand then
immediately press and hold
/for at
least four seconds to start the
vehicle's heating or air conditioning
systems and rear window defogger
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Start
0 38.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system lets
you lock and unlock the doors and
access the hatch without removing
the RKE transmitter from your
pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The

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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.
/:This button is on the RKE
transmitter.
During remote start:
. The climate control system will
typically default to the last
climate setting. If the fan is off or
if eco and MAX are not selected,
the air conditioning or heat will
turn on as needed. See
Automatic Climate Control
System 0153.
. If equipped with heated seats,
and the vehicle personalization
setting is enabled, the remote
start auto heated seats may also come on. See
Heated Front
Seats 056, and Vehicle
Personalization 0137.
. If equipped the heated steering
wheel may also come on. See
Heated Steering Wheel 0100.
. The rear window defogger will
turn on during colder outside
temperatures.
. Selecting
1during colder
outside temperatures before
shutting the vehicle off will help
windshield clearing.
. Shutting the vehicle off in eco
mode without
1selected will
minimize the impact to electric
range. Shutting the vehicle off in
other modes will maximize
heating or air conditioning.
. The engine may start to provide
energy for heating and cooling,
independent of the vehicle being
plugged in or completely
charged. Engine Assisted
Heating operation, if available,
can be personalized. See “Engine Assist Heat Plugged In”
under
Vehicle Personalization
0 137.
. Vehicle range may decrease if
the vehicle is not plugged into
an electrical outlet. If the vehicle
is plugged in, much of the
energy needed to support this
feature will be provided from the
electrical outlet, not from the
high voltage battery.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of features that
remotely start the engine. For
example, some laws may require a
person using the remote start
feature to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local
regulations for any requirements on
remote starting of vehicles.
The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 031.

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Energy Usage Score
The Energy Usage Score screen
provides an estimate of the factors
that influence energy usage since
the last full charge of the high
voltage battery. A positive score is
desired to reach the vehicle’s
electric and fuel economy rating.
.Technique includes accelerating
and braking.
. Terrain includes road conditions,
such as hills, rain, and snow and
may be affected by wind and tire
pressure.
. Climate Settings includes how
the heating and air conditioning
are used. .
Outside Temperature includes
the effect that hot or cold air has
on vehicle aerodynamics.
. Score is the sum of the
individual scores.
The individual scores provide an
understanding of how electric and
fuel economy are different from
day-to-day, even when traveling the
same route.
All values are reset after a complete
charge and may not be stable until
approximately 16 km (10 mi) have
been driven.
Energy Details
The Energy Details screen displays
how energy is being used since the
last time the high voltage battery was fully charged. It includes
Driving and Accessories, Climate
Settings, and Battery Conditioning.
The circle graph displays
these percentages. The total energy
used displays at the bottom of the
screen.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC is displayed in the
instrument cluster. It shows the
status of many vehicle systems.
worx:
Press to go to the
previous or next selection.

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154 Climate Controls
1. Manual Fan Control Knob
2. MAX Defrost
3. Defrost/Defog
4. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
5. Recirculation
6. eco Climate Mode Button
7. Temperature Control Knob
8. Driver and Passenger HeatedSeats (If Equipped)
9. MAX Climate Mode Button
10. Power Button
11. Air Delivery Mode Controls 12. Rear Window Defogger
Climate Mode Operation
There are three climate mode
settings: Fan Only, eco, and MAX.
These settings adjust the impact the
climate control system has on the
vehicle's electric range or fuel
economy.
To select a climate mode,
press eco.
Fan Only Mode :
To select this
mode, turn off both eco and MAX
mode. The air conditioning and
electric heat are turned off. As long as
0MAX is not selected, the
climate control settings may not
have a noticeable effect on the
vehicle electric range and fuel
economy.
When in Fan Only mode, the AUTO
indicator light will be on. When
AUTO is selected in Fan Only
mode, the mode will change to
either eco or MAX.
When in Fan Only mode, the air
conditioning system may turn on
automatically if the high voltage
battery is being cooled. The climate
control system could blow cold air.
This is normal. To prevent cold air
from blowing into the interior, turn off
the fan control and select the vent
mode and manual recirculation
mode, and close the air vents.
When in Fan Only mode, if Auto
Defog is enabled, the air
conditioning and electric heat may
turn on when high humidity
conditions exist. See “Climate and
Air Quality” underVehicle
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information on the Auto Defog
selection. The air conditioning may
also run if
0MAX is selected.
eco Mode : Press eco to select this
mode and the indicator will be lit.
The air conditioning and electric
heat are controlled to balance
comfort with fuel economy. As long
as
0MAX is not selected, the
vehicle electric range or fuel
economy will decrease less than in
MAX mode, but will result in
moderate comfort.
MAX Mode : Press MAX to select
this mode and the indicator will be
lit. The air conditioning and electric
heat are controlled to reach the best
comfort level based on the
temperature setting selected. In this
mode, vehicle electric range or fuel
economy will decrease depending
on the amount of energy required to
reach the best comfort levels.
The air conditioning and electric
heat could be on at the same time
when dehumidification is required in
eco or MAX modes. The air conditioning may also run if
0MAX is selected, regardless of
the climate mode.
Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery mode, air
conditioning, and recirculation to
heat or cool the vehicle to the
selected temperature.
When AUTO is lit, all four functions
operate automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and the
setting is displayed. Functions not
manually set will continue to be
automatically controlled, even if the
AUTO indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. An initial setting of 23 °C (74 °F) is
recommended. Allow the
system time to stabilize. Adjust
the temperature as needed.
Manual Operation
O: Press to turn the climate control
system on and off.
A: Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. The fan
speed setting appears on the
display screen. Manually adjusting
the fan speed cancels automatic fan
control. Press AUTO to return to
automatic operation. Press
Oto turn
off the fan and the climate control
system.
If the power is turned off while in
eco or MAX mode, the display will
automatically change to Fan Only
mode. If the fan speed is increased
or AUTO is pressed, the climate
mode will revert back to eco or
MAX mode.
Temperature Control : Turn the
knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
temperature setting.
Air Delivery Mode Control : Press
0,dorcor a combination of
the buttons to change the direction
of the airflow. The indicator light in
the button will turn on. The current
mode appears in the display screen.