horn CHEVROLET BOLT EV 2018 Get To Know Guide

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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 st\
ation is not available.
1. With the vehicle parked, turn off the vehi-cle 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 Charging 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 the Energy Settings menu.
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 Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, 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 the Energy 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’s 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 with at least 80 kW of available power, it w\
ill take approxi-mately 30 minutes to recharge a depleted battery to an estimated 90 mile\
s 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 p\
ower to condition the battery if needed. Once battery conditioning is complete, the vehicl\
e will stop the charging session.
START DC CHARGING
1. With the vehicle parked and turned off, push and release the rear edge o\
f the charge port door, located just in front of the driver’s door, to open the do\
or.
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 di\
sconnected while charging is active.
5. The Charging Status Indicator on top of the instrument panel will illumi\
nate green and the horn will chirp when properly connected.
Note: To change the horn chirp setting, go to the Energy Settings menu.
If the vehicle is locked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitt\
er, 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 th\
eft alert.
2. When the vehicle is fully charged, it will stop charging and the plug wi\
ll be unlocked. To stop charging at any time, use the controls on the charging station o\
r touch the Stop button on the Battery Information screen on the vehicle touchscreen\
.
3. When the Charging Status Indicator is solid green or off, unplug the cha\
rge 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’s Manual.