2011 Chevrolet Volt Owner's Manual - Page 314

9-12 Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . WARNING (Continued) For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑30. To conserve energy, run the vehicle for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the vehicle off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, start the vehicle. The engine may start to charge the 12‐volt battery. Turn off unnecessary accessories to conserve energy. Clear away snow from around the base of the vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there. Open a window about 5 cm (2 in) on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air. Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. Adjust the climate control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control Systems in the Index. (Continued) Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror. . . . { WARNING Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. (Continued) . .