climate control CHEVROLET BOLT EV 2017 User Guide

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Radio Settings
To manage the radio features, see
“Radio Settings”underSettings
0 177.
Vehicle
Select and the following may
display:
.
Climate and Air Quality
. Comfort and Convenience
. Collision / Detection Systems
. Lighting
. Power Door Locks
. Remote Lock / Unlock / Start
Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following may
display:
. Auto Fan Speed
. Auto Heated Seats
. Auto Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This feature will set the maximum
auto fan speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High. Auto Heated Seats
When set to On, the heated seats
will automatically come on when the
vehicle is started. See
Automatic
Climate Control System 0184.
Select Off or On.
Auto Defog
When set to On, the front defog will
automatically come on when the
vehicle is started. See Automatic
Climate Control System 0184.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may
display:
. Chime Volume
. Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.
Select + or −to adjust the volume. Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off. See
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0107.
Select Off or On.
Collision / Detection Systems
Select and the following may
display:
. Forward Collision System
. Front Pedestrian Detection
. Park Assist
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert
. Lane Change Alert
Forward Collision System
This feature will turn on or off the
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB).
The Off setting disables all FCA and
FAB functions. With the Alert and
Brake setting, both FCA and FAB
are available. The Alert setting
disables FAB. See Forward
Automatic Braking (FAB) 0224.
Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.

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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Automatic Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Maintenance
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Air Conditioning Regular Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Climate Control
Systems
Automatic Climate
Control System
The climate control buttons on the
center stack and the touch screen
are used to adjust the heating,
cooling, and ventilation.
Climate Control Buttons
1. Defrost/Defog
2. Air Delivery Mode Controls
3. Max Defrost
4. Manual Fan Control Buttons 5. Temperature Control Knob
6. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
7. Rear Window Defogger
Climate Touch Screen Controls
1. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped)
2. Climate On-Off
3. Recirculation
4. Heat & A/C (Air Conditioning) Power
5. Fan Speed and Temperature Status

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Climate Control Touch Screen
The heated seats, if equipped,
climate on/off, recirculation, heat,
and air conditioning can be
controlled by touching Climate
Settings on the infotainment display.
A selection can then be made on
the climate settings page.
Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, electric heating, and
recirculation to heat or cool the
vehicle to the selected temperature.
When AUTO is lit, all five functions
operate automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and the
selected setting is displayed or the
indicator is lit. Functions not
manually set will continue to be
automatically controlled, even if the
AUTO indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:1. Press AUTO. 2. Set the temperature. An initial
setting of 22 °C (72 °F) is
recommended. Allow the
system time to stabilize. Adjust
the temperature as needed.
Manual Operation
ON : Touch to turn the climate
control system on and off.
The climate control system will turn
on when any climate control button
is pressed on the center stack or
touched on the touch screen. To
turn the system off, touch ON again
or lower the fan speed until off.
When the climate control system is
turned on again, it will use the
previous climate control settings. To
change the setting, press the button
again.
DorC: Press the buttons to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
The fan speed setting appears on
the infotainment display. Manually
adjusting the fan speed cancels
automatic fan control. Press AUTO
to return to automatic operation.
Touch ON to turn off the fan and the
climate control system. Temperature Control :
Turn the
knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
temperature setting.
Air Delivery Mode Control :
Press
c,d, or0on the
center stack to change the direction
of airflow. Any combination of the
three buttons can be selected. The
selected air delivery mode button
indicator is lit.
Pressing any button cancels
automatic air delivery control and
the direction of the airflow can be
controlled manually. Press AUTO to
return to automatic operation.
0: Air is directed to the
windshield.
d: Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
c: Air is directed to the floor
outlets.
0MAX : Air is directed to the
windshield and the fan runs at a
higher speed. Fog or frost is cleared
from the windshield more quickly.

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When the button is pressed again,
the system returns to the previous
mode setting.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
L:Touch to turn on
recirculation.
An indicator light comes on. Air is
recirculated to quickly cool the
inside of the vehicle or to reduce the
entry of outside air and odors. Using
the recirculation mode for extended
periods may cause the windows to
fog. If this happens, select the
defrost mode.
Using air conditioning and
recirculation together for long
periods of time may cause the air
inside the vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening,
after the air in the vehicle has
cooled, turn the recirculation
mode off. Touching this button cancels
automatic recirculation. Press AUTO
to return to automatic operation;
recirculation runs automatically as
needed.
vHEAT & A/C :
Touch to turn the
air conditioning and heater on when
the fan is on.
Auto Defog : The system will
monitor high humidity inside the
vehicle. When high humidity is
detected, the climate control system
may adjust to outside air supply and
turn on the air conditioner or the
heater. The fan speed may slightly
increase to help prevent fogging.
When high humidity is no longer
detected, the system will return to
its prior operation. To turn Auto
Defog off or on, see “Climate and
Air Quality” underVehicle
Personalization 0142.
Auto Heated Seats : If equipped,
when the vehicle is on, this feature
will automatically activate the
heated seats at the level required by
the vehicle’ s interior temperature. In
auto mode, the AUTO text is
displayed without any indications. Use the manual heated seat buttons
on the infotainment display to turn
auto heated seats off. Once this
feature is turned off, the auto heated
seats will be activated the next time
the vehicle is turned on.
In manual mode, the controls can
be accessed while the vehicle is on
by touching
(orMwith three level
indicators high, medium, low or off
on the infotainment display. If the
passenger seat is unoccupied, the
auto heated seats feature will not
activate that seat.
See Heated Front Seats 058 and
Vehicle Personalization 0142.
Rear Window Defogger
K:Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on.
The defogger only works when the
vehicle is on. The defogger will turn
off if the vehicle is turned off.

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Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other
material from the inside of the
front windshield and rear window
with a razor blade or anything
else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Remote Start : The climate control
system may be started by using the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. The climate control
system will default to an appropriate
heating or cooling mode. See
Remote Start 039.
The rear window defogger turns on
if it is cold outside.
Sensors
Indicator Light and Solar
Sensor (ILSS)
The ILSS is on top of the instrument
panel, near the windshield, where it
monitors solar intensity.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort.
Do not cover the sensor; otherwise
the automatic climate control system
may not work properly. Humidity Sensor
The humidity sensor is near the
base of the inside rearview mirror.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature and recirculation for
best comfort.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor
The outside air temperature sensor
is behind the front grille of the
vehicle. The vehicle uses the sensor
information to display outside air
temperature. The climate control
system uses the information to
adjust the climate system operation.

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Air Vents
Adjustable air vents are in the
center and on the side of the
instrument panel.
Move the slats to change the
direction of the airflow. The center
air vent does not close completely.
Move the slats to change the
direction of the airflow.
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windshield and the
driver and passenger side door
windows, and in the footwells.
These are fixed and cannot be
adjusted.Operation Tips
.
Keep all outlets open whenever
possible for best system
performance.
. Keep the path under all seats
clear of objects to help circulate
the air inside the vehicle more
effectively.
. Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
. Do not attach any devices to the
air vent slats. This restricts
airflow and may cause damage
to the air vents.

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Maintenance
Air Intake
The air intake at the base of the
windshield under the hood must be
kept clear to allow the flow of air
into the vehicle. Clear away any ice,
snow, or leaves.
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter reduces the dust, pollen,
and other airborne irritants from
outside air that is pulled into the
vehicle.Replace the filter as part of routine
scheduled maintenance.
1. Open the glove box.
2. Pull the damper and push the
side wall to unlock the stopper.
3. Lower the glove box completely.
4. Hold the right side of the filtercover, and then pull and
remove it.
5. Install the new air filter.
6. Reinstall the filter cover.
7. Reconnect the glove box damper.
8. Reinstall the glove box.
See your dealer if additional
assistance is needed.

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Air Conditioning Regular
Operation
To ensure continuous efficient
performance, operate the air
conditioning for a few minutes once
a month. The air conditioning will
not operate if the outside
temperature is too low.
Caution
Damage caused by improper
refrigerant usage could lead to
costly repairs and may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Refrigerant systems should only
be serviced by qualified
personnel. Always use the correct
refrigerant.
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Performing service work to the
climate control system could
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Warning (Continued)
to the vehicle. Climate control
systems are serviced by qualified
personnel only.
Service
All vehicles have a label underhood
that identifies the refrigerant used in
the vehicle. The refrigerant system
should only be serviced by trained
and certified technicians. The air
conditioning evaporator should
never be repaired or replaced by
one from a salvage vehicle.
It should only be replaced by a new
evaporator to ensure proper and
safe operation.
During service, all refrigerants
should be reclaimed with proper
equipment. Venting refrigerants
directly to the atmosphere is harmful
to the environment and may also
create unsafe conditions based on
inhalation, combustion, frostbite,
or other health-based concerns.

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Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your
hands on the steering wheel, and
focus your attention on driving.
.Do not use a mobile phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on mobile phones or
other electronic devices. .
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a mobile
phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the Infotainment section for
more information on using that
system, including pairing and using
a mobile phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the safety belt.
. Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.
. Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.
. Focus on the task of driving.

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norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and
differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on
specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistanceto the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which all
passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
provide the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
are not necessary on a regular
basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the
vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to
the left or right, depending on the
crown of the road and/or other road
surface variations such as troughs
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, the tires and wheels may need
to be rebalanced. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.