2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 41

Keys, Doors, and Windows Engine Assisted Heating operation, if available, can be personalized. See "Engine Assisted Heating" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑52. . 2-9 Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2. 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 feature will be provided from the electrical outlet, not from the high voltage battery. Activating the Remote Start To heat or cool the passenger compartment using remote start: 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release Q on the RKE transmitter; the doors will lock. 3. Immediately, press and hold B until the turn signal lamps flash, or for approximately two seconds. Pressing B again during a remote start will turn the feature off. Remote start will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done. While the remote start is active, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press the POWER O button on the center stack with the brake pedal applied to operate as normal. The remote start can be initiated two separate times between driving. For each remote start, the passenger compartment will be heated or cooled for 10 minutes. Extending the Time To extend the time of the first remote start, repeat the steps for activating remote start. Remote start can only be extended one time between driving. 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. Canceling Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do any of the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold B until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. .