instrument panel CHEVROLET BOLT EV 2017 Owner's Manual

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Power Mirror Controls/Power Window Controls/Rear Windows Lock
Exterior/Interior Lamp Controls
Turn Signal Lever/ IntelliBeam Control
Regen on Demand Paddle (behind steering wheel)
Audio Volume Buttons (behind steering wheel)
Voice Recognition/Driver Information Center Controls
Power Button
Cruise Control/Forward Collision Alert/Lane Keep Assist/Heated Steering Wheel Controls
Instrument Panel
BRAKE Brake System
Safety Belt Reminder
2 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder
Airbag Readiness
IntelliBeam Lighting
12V Charging System
Vehicle Ahead
Lane Keep Assist Warning
Security
Service Vehicle Soon
PARK Electric Parking Brake Set
Cruise Control
Door Ajar
Instrument Cluster/Driver Information Center
Windshield Wipers Lever
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel Lever (on steering column)
Audio Favorite Stations Buttons
Symbols

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Efficiency
Electric Range
Electric range is affected by colder outside temperatures. During colder months, the
energy needed to warm the vehicle’s cabin and propulsion battery can cause the vehicle’s electric range to decline. See Driving for Better Energy Efficiency in the Driving and Operating section in your Owner Manual.
Driving Style
Your driving style plays a large role in the efficiency of the vehicle. Avoid rapid acceleration or deceleration to help maximize energy efficiency and range. Electric range is maximized at 50 mph and below; higher speeds use more energy and significantly reduce electric range.
Efficiency Gauges
Use the 5-way control to select an instru-ment cluster layout that displays the green efficiency bar, ball or ring indicator.
While driving, try to keep the bar or ring green, or the ball in the center of the gauge, depending on the cluster theme selected. The bar or ring will turn yellow or the ball will move up or down during inefficient acceleration or aggressive braking.
Sport Mode
Press the MODE button on the center of the instrument panel to select the Normal or Sport driving mode.
Normal (Default)
Use in normal driving conditions for efficient operation. This mode is active each time the vehicle is started.
Sport
Use when more performance is needed. This mode increases throttle response. The Sport indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
Regen on Demand™
Regen on Demand temporarily regenerates energy from the vehicle’s momentum and stores it in the high voltage propulsion bat-tery for later use.
To activate Regen on Demand, pull and hold the left paddle on the back of the steering wheel without pressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
While pulling the paddle, the vehicle will begin to decelerate using regenerative braking. Regen on Demand is deactivated once the paddle is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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Charging
Battery
The Bolt EV is powered by a lithium-ion high voltage battery pack, which holds its charge efficiently and has no memory effect (so it doesn’t have to be run down completely before recharging). Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charged, to keep the battery temperature ready for the next drive.
Charging Time
Charging rates and times vary depending on outside temperature and remaining charge.
When using a 120-volt electrical outlet, it will charge at a rate of 4 EV miles per hour with the 12-amp setting (approximately 50 hours total to charge the vehicle).
When using a 240-volt charging station, it will charge at a rate of 12 EV miles per hour at a 16-amp level (approximately 19 hours total), and at a rate of 25 EV miles per hour at a 32-amp level (approximately 9½ hours total to charge the vehicle).
Using a public DC Fast Charging station with the available Fast Charge port, it will charge to achieve 90 EV miles in 30 minutes at an 80kW power level from a depleted battery.
Programmable Charging
There are 3 programmable charging modes: Immediately upon plug-in; delayed based on Departure time; and delayed based on Electric Rate and Departure Time.
Touch the Energy icon on the touchscreen and then touch the Charging icon to view the current Charge Mode and Charge Limit.
Touch the Charge Limit toggle button to select a different charge level.
Touch the desired Charge Mode box to select a different charge mode.
Charging Status
The Charging Status indicators are located on the instrument panel near the windshield and on the illuminated charge port (if available).
Single tone and flashing indicator – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is charging. Flashes indicate current percentage of battery charge.
1 flash: 0–25% charged
2 flashes: 25–50% charged
3 flashes: 50–75% charged
4 flashes: 75–99% charged
Solid light: 100% charged
Slow (long pulse) flashing green indicator with double tone – Vehicle is plugged in;
battery charging is delayed
Solid green indicator – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is fully charged
Solid yellow indicator – Vehicle is plugged in; not charging
No light – Vehicle is not plugged in OR there is an issue with the charger or outlet
No light and repetitive tones – Issue with the charge cord connection
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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Charging
Start Charging
The provided 120-volt portable charge cord is located under the storage floor in the cargo area and can be used to charge the vehicle when a 240V charging station is not available.
1. With the vehicle parked, turn off the vehicle and select the Charging button at the
bottom of the Energy Summary screen.
2. Review the selected Charge Mode and Charge Limit. Select the Charge Limit toggle button if an increased charging limit is desired. Use the 8-amp charge limit until a qualified electrician inspects your home’s electrical circuit capacity, or if the electrical circuit or outlet capacity is not known.
Note: The charge level selection returns to the 8-amp setting each time the vehicle is driven.
3. Plug the charge cord into an electrical
outlet. DO NOT PLUG INTO AN EXTENSION CORD. Charge cord indicators should be green. Where possible, secure the charge cord to the wall.
4. Press and release the rear edge of the charge port door, located just in front of the driver’s door, to open it. Plug the charge cord into the charge port.
5. The Charge Status indicator on top of the instrument panel will illuminate green and a tone will sound when properly connected.
6. Periodically check the electrical outlet/plug while charging. Discontinue use if the electrical outlet/plug is hot and have the electrical outlet serviced by a qualified electrician.
If the vehicle is locked with the RKE trans-mitter, the charge cord theft alert is armed
automatically after 30 seconds.
Note: When the theft alert is armed, the alarm will sound when the plug is disconnected from the vehicle. To change charge cord theft alert options, go to Energy in the Vehicle Settings menu.
To temporarily override a delayed charge event, remove and reconnect the charge cord to the vehicle within 5 seconds. It will begin charging immediately.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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DC Charging (if equipped)
DC charging stations are typically found in public locations.
Charging Time
Using a DC charging station, it will take approximately 30 minutes to recharge a deplet-ed battery to 90 miles of EV range. Charge times will vary with outside temperature. Charging will continue to 100%, but at a slower rate. At 100% state of charge, the vehicle may continue to draw power to condition the battery if needed. Once battery condition-ing is complete, the vehicle will stop the charge session.
Start DC Charging
1. With the vehicle parked and turned off, push and release the rear edge of the charge port door, located just in front of the driver’s door, to open the door.
2. Unlatch and lower the DC charging dust cover on the charge port.
3. Plug the charge cord into the vehicle’s charge port.
4. Follow the steps on the charging station to start charging. The electric parking brake will automatically apply and the DC plug will be locked and cannot be disconnected while charging is active.
5. The Charge Status Indicator on top of the instrument panel will illuminate green and the horn will chirp when properly connected.
Note: To change the horn chirp setting, go to Charging Alerts in the Vehicle Settings menu.
If the vehicle is locked with the RKE transmitter, the charge cord theft alert is armed
automatically after 30 seconds.
End DC Charging
1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the charge cord theft alert.
2. When the vehicle is fully charged, it will stop charging and the plug will be unlocked. To stop charging at any time, use the controls on the charging station or touch the Stop button on the Battery Information screen on the vehicle touchscreen.
3. When the Charge Status Indicator is solid green or off, unplug the charge cord from the vehicle.
4. Close the DC charging dust cover and close the charge port door.
5. Disengage the electric parking brake before driving the vehicle.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.