2020 CHEVROLET VOLT turn signal

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6 Introduction
1.Air Vents 0167.
2. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0132.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0128.
3. Instrument Cluster 094.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 118.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 087.
5. Charging Status Feedback
0218.
Automatic Headlamp System
0 131.
Indicator Light and Solar
Sensor (ILSS). See “Sensors”
under Automatic Climate
Control System 0163.
6. Infotainment System. See AM-FM Radio 0140.
Heated Front Seats 035 (If
Equipped).
7. Automatic Climate Control
System 0163.
8. Storage Compartments 081. 9. Shift Lever. See
Electric Drive
Unit 0187.
10. Electric Parking Brake 0192.
11. Power Outlets 090.
12. Hazard Warning Flashers
0131.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0194.
Driver Selected Operating
Modes 0186.
13. Power Button 0182.
14. Steering Wheel Controls 085
(If Equipped).
15. Horn 086.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment
085 (Out of View).
17. Steering Wheel Controls 085
(If Equipped).
18. Regen on Demand (Out of View). See Regenerative
Braking 0194.
19. Cruise Control 0196.
Heated Steering Wheel 086 (If
Equipped). Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System
0204 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0211
(If Equipped).
20. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
0255.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Service
Vehicle Soon Light 0102.
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0128.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0132.

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8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
The key that is part of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can
be used for all locks.
To remove the key, press the button
near the bottom of the transmitter,
and pull the key out. Never pull the
key out without pressing the button.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically, clean the key with a
brush or a pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0316.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0326.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 322.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
range: .
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
. Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
. If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
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” following.
The transmitter functions may work
up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.

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Other conditions can impact the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System08.
Q:Press to lock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound on the
second press to indicate locking.
See Vehicle Personalization 0121.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors will lock and the
driver door will immediately unlock,
if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0121. If the passenger door is open when
Qis pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 22.
K:Press to unlock the driver door.
Press unlock again within
five seconds to unlock all doors.
The RKE transmitter can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first button press. See Vehicle
Personalization 0121.
The turn signal indicators may flash
to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0121.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 22.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps
three times.
Press and hold
7for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for about
30 seconds or until
7is pressed
again or the vehicle is started.
/: 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 15.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
the doors and liftgate to be locked
and unlocked without pressing the
RKE transmitter button. The RKE
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the liftgate or door being opened.
If the vehicle has this feature, there
will be a button on both outside front
door handles.
Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first unlock/lock button press
from the driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0121.

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Keyless Unlocking/Locking
from the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the driver door handle, pressing the
lock/unlock button on the driver door
handle will unlock the driver door.
If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, all
passenger doors will unlock. Pull
the door handle to unlatch the door.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:.
It has been more than
five seconds since the first lock/
unlock button press.
. Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed.
See Vehicle Personalization 0121.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking
from Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the door handle, pressing the
lock/unlock button on that door
handle will unlock all doors.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
.
The lock/unlock button was used
to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed. Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking
of Exterior Door Handles and
Liftgate
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the
exterior door handles and liftgate
can be disabled and enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
QandKon the RKE transmitter at
the same time for approximately
three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash four times quickly to
indicate access is disabled. Using
any exterior handle to unlock the
doors or open the liftgate will cause
the turn signal lamps to flash four
times quickly, indicating access is
disabled. If disabled, disarm the
alarm system before starting the
vehicle.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
QandKon the RKE transmitter at
the same time for approximately
three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash twice quickly to
indicate access is enabled.

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Passive Locking
The Keyless Access system will
lock the vehicle several seconds
after all doors are closed, if the
vehicle is off and at least one RKE
transmitter has been removed from
the interior or none remain in the
interior.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the
doors may lock with the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle. Do
not leave the RKE transmitter in an
unattended vehicle.
To customize doors to automatically
lock when exiting the vehicle, see
Vehicle Personalization0121.
Temporary Disable of Passive
Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking
by pressing and holding
Kon the
interior door switch with a door open
for at least four seconds, or until
three chimes are heard. Passive locking will then remain disabled
until
Qon the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle is
started.
Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and
an RKE transmitter is left in the
vehicle, the horn will chirp three
times after all doors are closed.
To turn on or off see Vehicle
Personalization 0121.
Remote No Longer In Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open,
and then all doors are closed, the
vehicle will check for RKE
transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter is not detected, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) will
display NO REMOTE DETECTED
and the horn will chirp three times.
This occurs only once each time the
vehicle is driven.
See Vehicle Personalization 0121. Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touch pad on the
underside of the liftgate glass and
lift up to open if the RKE transmitter
is within 1 m (3 ft) and the doors are
locked. If the doors are unlocked,
the transmitter is not required to
open the liftgate. See
Liftgate021.
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak
transmitter battery, see Door Locks
0 17.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed
so that lost or stolen transmitters no
longer work. Any remaining
transmitters will need to be
reprogrammed. Each vehicle can
have up to eight transmitters
matched to it.

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handle and turn the key to the
unlock position five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays REMOTE
LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN
and then press POWER
O.
The DIC will again show
REMOTE LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time, all
previously known transmitters
will no longer work with the
vehicle. Remaining transmitters
can be relearned during the
next steps.
The DIC should now show
READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
4. Open the center console andtake out the small tray,
if equipped. Place the
transmitter in the backup
location with the buttons
facing down.
5. Press POWER
Oto start the
vehicle. When the transmitter is
learned, the DIC will show that
it is ready to program the next
transmitter. 6. Remove the transmitter from
the backup location and press
KorQ.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and
hold POWER
Ofor 12 seconds
to exit programming mode.
7. Put the key back into the RKE transmitter.
8. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 017.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
While trying to start the vehicle,
if the transmitter battery is weak or if
there is interference with the signal,
the DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED or USE
TRANSMITTER POCKET TO
START. The DIC may also display
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.

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/:This button is on the RKE
transmitter.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear defog may
come on during remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light does not
come on during a remote start.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
If the vehicle is low on energy, do
not use the remote start feature.
The vehicle may run out of energy.
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 08.Remote Starting the Vehicle
To remote start the vehicle:
1. Press and release
Qon 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 start the
vehicle and operate as normal.
Remote start will automatically shut
off after 20 minutes unless a time
extension is done.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on. Remote start run
time can be extended.
Extending Vehicle Run Time
The vehicle run time can also be
extended by another 20 minutes,
if after 30 seconds and during the
first 20 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are
repeated while the vehicle is
running. This provides a total of
40 minutes. The remote start can only be
extended once.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a single start with an extension,
are allowed between ignition cycles
using POWER
O.
For additional remote starts, turn the
vehicle on with the transmitter in the
vehicle.
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.

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Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Close the liftgate, then turn offthe vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
. Use the Keyless Access
system.
. With a door open, press the
inside
Q.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm. Pressing
Qon
the RKE transmitter a second
time will bypass the 30-second
delay and immediately arm the
alarm system. The vehicle alarm system will not
arm if the doors are locked with
the key.
If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not
started, or the door is not unlocked
by pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
activated.
If a door or the liftgate is opened
without first disarming the system,
the turn signals will flash and the
horn will sound for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.
Disarming the System
Do one of the following to disarm
the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated:
. Press
Kon the RKE transmitter.
. Unlock the vehicle using the
Keyless Access system. .
Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
. Lock the vehicle after all
occupants have left the vehicle.
. Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter.
Unlocking the driver door with the
key will not disarm the system or
turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed on the RKE
transmitter and the horn chirps and
the lights flash three times, an alarm
occurred previously while the alarm
system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 322.