ECO mode CHEVROLET BOLT EV 2018 User Guide

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96 Seats and Restraints
2. Secure the child restraint in theright front seating position with
the vehicle belts.
See Securing Child Restraints
(With the Seat Belt in the Rear
Seat) 099 orSecuring Child
Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Front Seat) 0101.
3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and back
and forth. There should be no
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement for proper
installation.
Sedan Models 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower
anchors. If the child restraint
does not have lower
attachments or the desired
seating position does not have
lower anchors, secure the child
restraint with the top tether and
the seat belts. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer
instructions and the
instructions in this manual.
1.1. Find the lower anchors
for the desired seating
position.
1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
For rear outboard seating
positions, if the head
restraint interferes with
the proper installation of
the child restraint, the
head restraint may be
removed. See “Head
Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” at the end
of this section.
When installing a
rear-facing child restraint,
it may be necessary to
move the front seat
forward to properly install
the child restraint per the
child restraint
manufacturer instructions. 1.3. Attach and tighten the
lower attachments on the
child restraint to the lower
anchors.
2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that
the top tether be attached,
attach and tighten the top
tether to the top tether anchor,
if equipped. Refer to the child
restraint instructions and the
following steps:
2.1. Find the top tether
anchor.
2.2. Remove the cargo cover before installing the top
tether. Place the cargo
cover in its original
location after installing
your child restraint when
the head restraint is
removed.
2.3. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according
to your child restraint
instructions and the
following instructions:

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Instruments and Controls 115
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
20 amp rating.
Certain accessory power plugs may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and could
overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see
your dealer.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included with
the equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0252.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.
Wireless Charging
The vehicle may have a wireless
charging pocket outside the armrest
of the center console. The system
operates at 145 kHz and wirelessly
charges one Qi compatible mobile
device. The power output of the
system is capable of charging at a
rate up to 3 amp (19.5W), as
requested by the compatible mobile
device. See Radio Frequency
Statement 0342.
To check for mobile phone or other
device compatibility:
. In the U.S., see
www.my.chevrolet.com/learn. .
In Canada, see
www.gmtotalconnect.ca.
. Or, see your dealer for details.
{Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted
pacemaker or other medical
devices. If you have one, it is
recommended to consult with
your doctor before using the
wireless charging system.
The vehicle must be on, in Service
Mode, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active. The
wireless charging feature may not
correctly indicate charging when the
vehicle is in RAP. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0206.
The operating temperature is −20 °C
(−4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the
charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to
35 °C (95 °F) for the mobile phone.

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120 Instruments and Controls
Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster
The cluster layout can be changed.
There are three display
configurations to choose from:
Classic, Modern, and Enhanced.
Use the steering wheel control to
move between the different display
zones and scroll through the
different displays. See“Layout”
under “Cluster Menu” following.
. Classic configuration displays
the speedometer with a
simplified battery gauge and
efficiency light.
. Modern configuration displays
the speedometer with a battery
gauge and efficiency gauge.
. Enhanced configuration displays
the speedometer with battery
gauge, efficiency ring, and
power gauge.
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area
in the center of the instrument
cluster.
Use the right steering wheel control
to open and scroll through the
different items and displays.
Press
oto access the cluster
applications. Use
worxto scroll
through the list of available
applications. Press
Vto select the
application, then press
pto enter
the application menu. Exit the menu
by pressing
o.
Not all applications will be available
on all vehicles. Cluster Menu Applications
.
Vehicle info. This is where the
Driver Information Center (DIC)
displays can be viewed. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0141.
. Audio
. Phone
. Onstar Navigation
. Layout
. Options
Audio
In the main view of the Audio
application, press
worxto scroll
through radio stations or move to
the next/previous track of a USB/
Bluetooth device that is connected
to the vehicle. Press
Vto select the
Audio app, then press
pto enter
the Audio menu. In the Audio menu
browse for music, select from the
favorites, or change the audio
source.

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158 Infotainment System
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the
operation of the center stack
controls and the infotainment
system.
. Set up the audio by presetting
favorite stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the
speakers.
. Set up phone numbers in
advance so they can be called
easily by pressing a single
control or by using a single voice
command if equipped with
Bluetooth phone capability.
See Defensive Driving 0194.
To play the infotainment system with
the vehicle off, see Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0206.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
The infotainment system has an
electronic security system installed
to prevent theft. The infotainment system only works
in the vehicle in which it was first
installed, and cannot be used in
another vehicle.
Overview
1. Infotainment Display:
.Display for Play/Reception/
Menu information.
2. Volume Knob: .Turn the volume knob to
adjust the volume. 3.
O:
. Press and hold to enter the
Clean Screen Mode. The
radio will be in a low power
mode with the infotainment
display turned off.
. Press to cancel the Clean
Screen Mode or to mute/
unmute the audio when the
system is on.
4.
{:
. Press to go to the
Home Page.
. Press and hold to launch
Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, if equipped.
5.
gord:
. Radio: Press to seek the
previous or next strongest
station or channel.
. USB/Music/Pictures: Press
to go to the previous or next
content. Press and hold to
fast rewind or fast forward.

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.Bluetooth music can be played
only when a Bluetooth device
has been connected. To play
Bluetooth music, connect the
Bluetooth phone to the
infotainment system.
. If the Bluetooth device is
disconnected while playing
music, the music is
discontinued. The audio
streaming function may not be
supported in some Bluetooth
phones. Only one function can
be used at a time between the
Bluetooth hands-free phone
function or the Phone music
function. For example,
if switching to Bluetooth
hands-free phone mode while
playing Phone music, the music
streaming function will be
discontinued.
. For Bluetooth music to play, the
music must be played at least
once from the music player
mode of the mobile phone or
Bluetooth device after
connecting as a stereo headset.
After being played at least once, the music player will be
automatically played upon
entering play mode, and it will be
automatically stopped when the
music player mode ends. If the
mobile phone or Bluetooth
device is not in the waiting
screen mode, some devices may
not automatically play in
Bluetooth music play mode.
Playing Bluetooth Music
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Audio, then Source on the screen.
3. Touch Bluetooth to select the connected Bluetooth device
music play mode.
Pause Touch
jduring playback.
Touch
ragain to resume
playback.
Playing the Next Music Touch
dto play the next music. Playing the Previous Music
Touch
gwithin two seconds of
playback time to play the
previous music.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current Music Touch
gafter two seconds of
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward Hold
gordduring playback
to rewind or fast forward.
Release
gordto resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing Files Randomly Touch
Zduring playback.
Touch
Zagain to return to
normal playback.
Playing Files Repeatedly
1. Touch
"during playback.
2. Touch the desired option. .Repeat All: Plays all files
repeatedly.
. Repeat Song: Plays a
current file repeatedly.

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Infotainment System 175
OnStar System
OnStar with 4G LTE
If equipped with OnStar 4G LTE, up
to seven devices, such as
smartphones, tablets, and laptops,
can be connected to high-speed
Internet through the vehicle’s built-in
Wi-Fi hotspot.Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to connect to an
OnStar Advisor for assistance. See
www.onstar.com for a detailed
instruction guide, vehicle availability,
details, and system limitations.
Services and apps vary by make,
model, year, carrier, availability, and
conditions. 4G LTE service is
available in select markets. 4G LTE
performance is based on industry
averages and vehicle systems
design. Some services require a
data plan.
Phone
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Bluetooth wireless technology
establishes a wireless link between
two devices supported with
Bluetooth. After the initial pairing,
the two devices can connect
automatically when turned on.
Bluetooth allows wireless
transmission of information among
Bluetooth phones, PDAs, or other
devices within close range by using
2.45 GHz frequency short-distance
wireless telecommunication
technologies. Within this vehicle,
users can make hands-free calls,
transmit hands-free data, and play
audio streaming files by connecting
a mobile phone with the system.
.
There may be restrictions on
using Bluetooth wireless
technology in some locations.

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Infotainment System 181
Android Auto
1. TouchT.
2. Touch Settings and find Android Auto.
3. Select On or Off.
Even if Projection is set to Off,
connecting the device and touching
Projection on the Home Page will
display a pop-up message:
. For Apple CarPlay function:
“While active, Apple CarPlay will
be displayed on this screen.”
. For Android Auto function:
“While active, Android Auto will
be displayed on this screen.”
When the device is first connected,
the device projection privacy
consent pop-up message will be
displayed.
. Touch Continue to activate the
projection feature.
. Touch Disable and the device is
charging only. If Android Auto is not activated,
make sure the mobile phone’s USB
connection mode is set to MTP.
If the device has not previously
been paired, the consent pop-up will
display when touching continue.
Teen Driver
If equipped, this allows multiple
keys to be registered for beginner
drivers, to encourage safe driving
habits. When the vehicle is started
with a Teen Driver key, it will
automatically activate certain safety
systems, allow setting of some
features, and limit the use of others.
The Report Card will record vehicle
data about driving behavior that can
be viewed later. When the vehicle is
started with a registered key, the
Driver Information Center (DIC)
displays a message that Teen Driver
is active.
To access:
1. Touch Settings on the Home Page, then touch Teen Driver. 2. Create a Personal Identification
Number (PIN) by choosing a
four-digit PIN. Re-enter the PIN
to confirm. To change the PIN,
select Change PIN.
The PIN is required to:
. Register or unregister keys.
. Change Teen Driver settings.
. Change or clear the Teen
Driver PIN.
. Access or delete Report
Card data.
Register keys to activate:
Any vehicle key can be registered,
up to a maximum of eight keys.
Label the key to tell it apart from the
other keys. 1. Start the vehicle.
2. The vehicle must be in P (Park).
3. From the Settings menu, select Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN.

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Climate Controls 187
Climate Control Display
The heated seats, if equipped,
climate on/off, recirculation, heat,
and air conditioning can be
controlled by touching Climate
Settings on the infotainment
Home Page.
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 climate control
display. To turn the system off,
touch ON again.
DorC: Press the buttons to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
The fan speed setting appears on
the climate control 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.
When the button is pressed again,
the system returns to the previous
mode setting.

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188 Climate Controls
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 0143.
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 indicators
automatically show the level setting
required.
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 climate control display. If the
passenger seat is unoccupied, the
auto heated seats feature will not
activate that seat.
See Heated Front Seats 060 and
Vehicle Personalization 0143.
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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Driving and Operating 193
Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 197
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 198
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 199
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 203
Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Starting and Stopping theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Electric Vehicle Operating
Modes
Driver Selected Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Electric Drive Unit
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 213
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 215
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . 215
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 221
Assistance Systems forParking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 222
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . 231
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . 233
Charging
When to Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Delayed Charging Override . . . 239
Charging Status Feedback . . . 240
Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Utility Interruption of Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On ElectricalEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252