Chevrolet 2013 VOLT Owner's Manual page 150

8-6 Climate Controls
air delivery control and the direction
of the airflow can be controlled
manually. Press AUTO to return to
automatic operation.
To change the current mode, select
one of the following:
(Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
(Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel
outlets and the floor outlets.
(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets.
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(Demist): Air is directed to the
windscreen and floor outlets to clear
the windows of mist or moisture.
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(Defrost): Air is directed to the
windscreen. The windscreen is
cleared of mist or frost more quickly.
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Selecting will disable automatic
control and the AUTO button
indicator will not be lit.
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Select again to return to the
previous climate settings.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windscreen before
defrosting.
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If is selected in Fan Only or
ECO mode, air conditioning or
electric heating may turn on and
have a noticeable effect on vehicle
electric range and fuel economy.
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AUTO (Auto Recirculation):
Press to allow the system to
automatically choose the air supply
mode for best comfort, efficiency,
and demisting. Air is recirculated or
outside air is pulled into the vehicle.
The touch screen button is lit.
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(Manual Recirculation):
Press to recirculate air inside the
vehicle; press it again to select
outside air. When selected, the
touch screen button lights up to
indicate that air is being
recirculated. This helps to quickly
cool the air inside the vehicle or
prevent outside air and odours from
entering.
Pressing this button cancels
automatic recirculation. Press AUTO
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or AUTO to return to automatic
operation; recirculation runs
automatically as needed.
Manual recirculation mode is not
available when in Defrost or Defog
modes.
WARNING
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the
air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
or (Manual Heated Seats): If
available, the controls are on the
centre console. To operate, the
vehicle must be on.