USB CHEVROLET BOLT EV 2018 Owner's Manual

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In Brief 17
Climate Controls
The climate control buttons on the
center stack and on the climate
control display are used to adjust
the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Center Stack Climate Controls
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 DefoggerClimate Control Display
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
See Automatic Climate Control
System 0186.
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
Volume Knob : Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
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.
{: Press to go to the Home Page.
Press and hold to launch Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto,
if equipped.
gord: For radio and SirusXM,
press to seek the previous or next
strongest station or channel. For
USB content, press to go to the
previous or next content or press
and hold to fast rewind or fast
forward music.
See Overview 0158.

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Satellite Radio
If equipped, a SiriusXM satellite
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
Refer to:
.www.siriusxm.com or call
1-888-601-6296 (U.S.).
. www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio 0164.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
auxiliary input and two USB ports in
the center console for data and
charging. If equipped, there are two
USB charge ports in the rear of the
center console. External devices
such as iPods, MP3 players, and
USB storage devices may be
connected.
See Auxiliary Devices 0172 and
USB Port 0166.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phone to make and receive
hands-free calls using the vehicle
audio system and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phone must be paired with the
in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it
can be used in the vehicle. Not all
phones will support all functions.
See Bluetooth 0175.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
g:If equipped with OnStar or a
Bluetooth system, press to interact
with those systems.
See OnStar Overview 0346 or
Bluetooth 0175.
c:Press to decline an incoming
call or end a current call. Press to
mute or unmute the infotainment
system when not on a call.
worx: Press to go to the
previous or next selection.

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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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Personalization Menu
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.Time and Date
. Rear Seat Reminder
. Language (Language)
. Teen Driver
. Radio Settings
. Vehicle
. Devices
. Device Remote Access
. Bluetooth Phone
. Apple CarPlay
. Android Auto
. KeyPass
. USB Auto Launch
. Wi-Fi
. Display Settings
. Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Audible Touch Feedback .
Text Scroll
. Software Information
Each menu is detailed in the
following information.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock 0114.
Rear Seat Reminder
This message displays under
certain conditions indicating there
may be an item or passenger in the
rear seat. Check before exiting the
vehicle.
This feature allows for a chime and
a message when the rear door has
been opened before or during
operation of the vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Language (Language)
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
Teen Driver
See Teen Driver 0181.
Radio Settings
To manage the radio features, see
“Radio Settings” underSettings
0 180.
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.

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Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the heated seats on
when using remote start on
cold days.
Select Off or On.
Passive Door Unlock
This allows the selection of what
doors will unlock when using the
button on the outside driver door
handle to unlock the vehicle.
Select All Doors or Driver
Door Only.
Passive Door Lock
This allows passive locking to be
turned on or off and selects
feedback.
Select Off, On with Horn
Chirp, or On.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert when
the RKE transmitter is left in the
vehicle. This menu also enables
Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert.
Select Off or On.Devices
This shows status of the connected
device.
Touch Add Device if a device needs
to be added.
Device Remote Access
This will allow devices to control
system functionality and
access data.
Select Off or On.
Bluetooth Phone
This allows the connected Bluetooth
phone to be configured. See
“Bluetooth Phone”inSettings 0180.
. My Number
. Privacy
. Sort Contacts
. Resync Device Contacts
My Number
This displays the phone number of
the connected Bluetooth device. Privacy
This allows call alerts to appear on
the infotainment display.
Select Off or On.
Sort Contacts
Touch to sort by first or last name.
Resync Device Contacts
This resyncs the contacts on the
phone.
Apple CarPlay
This feature allows Apple devices to
be connected to the infotainment
system through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
Android Auto
This feature allows Android devices
to be connected to the infotainment
system through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
KeyPass
Select and the following may
display:
.
KeyPass

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.Manage KeyPass Devices
KeyPass
This feature allows smartphones to
be connected to the vehicle. See
KeyPass 045.
Select to turn Off or On.
Manage KeyPass Devices
Select to manage smartphones.
Smartphones must be on for this
feature to be accessed.
USB Auto Launch
This allows Android and Apple
CarPlay devices to automatically
connect when plugged into the
USB port.
Select Off or On.
Wi-Fi
Select and the following may
display:
. Wi-Fi
. Manage Wi-Fi Networks Wi-Fi
This feature allows for a connection
to available protected Wi-Fi
networks in range of the vehicle to
be turned off or on.
Select Off or On.
Manage Wi-Fi Networks
Select to manage a list of available
protected networks. Wi-Fi must be
set to On for this feature to be
accessed.
Display Settings
Select and the following choices will
display:
.
Blue Sky
. Sunset Orange
. Black Eclipse
Choose one of these options to
change the display settings.
Rear Camera
Select and the following may
display:
. Symbols .
Guidelines
Symbols
Select to turn Off or On.
Guidelines
Select to turn Off or On.
Return to Factory Settings
Select and the following may
display:
. Reset Vehicle Settings
. Clear All Private Data
. Restore Radio Settings
Reset Vehicle Settings
This allows vehicle settings to be
reset.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Clear All Private Data
This allows all private information
from the vehicle to be cleared.
Select Continue or Cancel.

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Infotainment System 157
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 158
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 165
Audio Players
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Introduction
Read the following pages to
become familiar with the features.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for
too long or too often while using
any infotainment feature can
cause a crash. You or others
could be injured or killed. Do not
give extended attention to
infotainment tasks while driving.
Limit your glances at the vehicle
displays and focus your attention
on driving. Use voice commands
whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-in
features intended to help avoid
distraction by disabling some
functions when driving. These
functions may gray out when they
are unavailable. Many infotainment
features are also available through
the instrument cluster and steering
wheel controls.

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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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Using Icon View
TouchT.
Icon view may vary depending on
vehicle options.
Audio : Touch to select AM, FM,
SXM (if equipped), AUX, or USB/
iPod/Bluetooth Audio.
Phone : Touch to activate the
phone features. See Bluetooth
0 175.
Projection : Touch to access
supported devices when connected.
See USB Port 0166. Settings :
Touch to access the
Personalization menu. See Vehicle
Personalization 0143.
Gallery : Touch to view a picture.
See “Gallery” under“Selecting a
Function” following.
OnStar : Touch to use the OnStar
function. See OnStar Overview
0 346.
Camera : Touch to access the Rear
Vision Camera. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 222.Selecting a Function
Audio
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Audio, then Source. .Touch AM to select AM
radio.
. Touch FM to select FM
radio.
. Touch SXM to select
SiriusXM radio (if
equipped). .
Touch iPod to select iPod
music.
. Touch USB1 to select
USB1 music.
. Touch USB2 to select
USB2 music.
. Touch Bluetooth to select
Bluetooth music.
. Touch AUX to select
auxiliary sound input.
If the playback source (iPod/USB/
AUX/Bluetooth) is not connected to
the infotainment system, this
function is not available.
Audio source availability may vary
depending on the region.
The infotainment system can only
support two USB devices for the
front USB ports.
Phone
To operate Bluetooth Hands-Free
function, connect the Bluetooth
phone to the infotainment system.
1. Touch
T.

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2. Touch Phone, then touch5on
the infotainment display,
or press
gon the steering
wheel controls.
Settings
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Settings, then select an item from the menu and adjust
the settings by selecting from
the available options. See
Settings 0180.
Gallery
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Gallery, then touch
'
menu to view picture files
contained in the USB storage
device.
Software Updates
Over-the-Air Software Updates
If equipped, the infotainment system
can download and install select
software updates over a wireless
connection. The system will prompt for certain updates to be
downloaded and installed. There is
also an option to check for updates
manually.
To manually check for updates,
touch Settings on the Home Page,
followed by Software Information,
and then System Update. Follow the
on-screen prompts. Steps for
downloading and installing updates
may vary by vehicle.
Downloading Over-the-Air vehicle
software updates requires Internet
connectivity, which can be accessed
through the vehicle’
s built-in OnStar
4G LTE connection, if equipped and
active. If required, data plans are
provided by a third party. Optionally,
a secure Wi-Fi hotspot such as a
compatible mobile device hotspot,
home hotspot, or public hotspot can
be used. Applicable data rates may
apply.
To connect the infotainment system
to a secured mobile device hotspot,
home hotspot, or public hotspot,
touch Settings on the Home Page,
followed by Wi-Fi, and then Manage
Wi-Fi Networks. Select the appropriate Wi-Fi network, and
follow the on-screen prompts.
Download speeds may vary.
On most compatible mobile devices,
activation of the Wi-Fi hotspot is in
the Settings menu under Mobile
Network Sharing, Personal Hotspot,
Mobile Hotspot, or similar.
Availability of Over-the-Air vehicle
software updates varies by vehicle
and country. For more information
on this feature, see
www.my.chevrolet.com/learn.