Chevrolet Volt 2017 Owner's Manual page 38

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 0 157.
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 0 54, and Vehicle
Personalization 0 141.
If equipped the heated steering
wheel may also come on. See
Heated Steering Wheel 0 96.
The rear window defogger will
turn on during colder outside
temperatures.
1
Selecting during colder
outside temperatures before
shutting the vehicle off will help
windshield clearing.
Shutting the vehicle off in eco
1
mode without selected 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 0 141.
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
Keys, Doors, and Windows
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 0 30.
Starting the Vehicle
To heat or cool the passenger
compartment using remote start:
1. Press and release
RKE transmitter; the doors
will lock.
2. Immediately press and hold
until the turn signal lamps
flash, or for at least
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