2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 184

8-6 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: Press CLIMATE to select the Climate touch screen. Press the air delivery mode touch screen button to change the direction of the airflow. The selected air delivery mode button is lit. Pressing any of the air delivery buttons cancels automatic 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: 0 (Defrost): Air is directed to the windshield. The windshield is cleared of fog or frost more quickly. Selecting 0 will disable automatic control and the AUTO button indicator will not be lit. Selecting 0 again will return to the previous climate settings. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. If 0 is selected in Fan Only or ECO mode, air conditioning or electric heat may turn on and have a noticeable effect on vehicle electric range and fuel economy. AUTO h (Auto Recirculation): Press to allow the system to automatically choose the air supply mode for best performance in terms of comfort, efficiency, and defogging. Air is recirculated or outside air is pulled into the vehicle. The touch screen button is lit. h (Manual Recirculation): Press to alternate between recirculating air inside the vehicle or pulling in 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 odors from entering. Pressing this button cancels automatic recirculation. Press AUTO or AUTO h to return to automatic operation; recirculation runs automatically as needed. Manual recirculation mode is not available when in Defrost or Defog modes. Y (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (Bi-Level): [ (Floor): floor outlets. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets. Clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. Air is directed to the - (Defog): M / L (Manual Heated Seats): If available, the controls are on the center stack. To operate, the vehicle must be on. Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. For more information, see Heated Front Seats on page 3‑5.