Chevrolet 2013 VOLT Owner's Manual page 157

engage Mountain Mode before
starting to climb. Mountain Mode
reduces electric range and power
but may be needed to maintain
speeds above 96 km/h (60 mph)
when climbing grades of 5% or
greater.
Use L (Low) in heavy stop-and-go
traffic or when travelling downhill.
L (Low) requires less brake pedal
application and provides a
controlled, efficient way to slow the
vehicle down.
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 ( / /MIN) is the
most energy efficient climate
0
setting as long as
selected.
#
ECO ( / /ECO) is for
moderate air conditioning and
heater operation and is the next
most energy efficient setting as
0
long as is not selected.
#
Comfort ( / /MAX) provides
the most comfort but is the least
energy efficient.
Use the auto heated seat feature
instead of climate settings. Heating
the seat uses less energy than
heating the vehicle interior.
Use remote start to heat or cool the
interior when the vehicle is plugged
in to maximise the electric range by
utilising electricity from the electrical
outlet.
Driving and Operating
Engine Assisted Heating operation,
if equipped, can be personalised.
See Vehicle Personalisation on
page 5 50 for more information.
In hot weather, avoid parking in
is not
direct sunlight or use sunshades
inside the vehicle.
Turn off the front and rear window
demist/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. This is important when
outside temperatures are extremely
hot or cold.
Maintenance
Always keep the tyres properly
inflated and the vehicle properly
aligned.
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