audio CHEVROLET BOLT EV 2018 Owner's Manual
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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 16
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 18 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 21
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 21
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Battery and Efficiency
High Voltage Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . 28
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 29 Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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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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18 In Brief
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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Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
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.
oorp: Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster.
@: Press to select a highlighted
menu option.
yFAV or FAVz: Press to display
a list of favorites and select the next
or previous favorite when listening
to the radio.
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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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Energy Settings
To view and change the Energy
Settings, touch Energy and then
touch Energy Settings. Use the
arrows to scroll through the list.
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.Location Based Charging: This
feature allows the charging
settings to be remembered at
the saved GPS coordinates for
the home location. See “Location
Based Charging” in
Programmable Charging 0131. .
Hill Top Reserve : Select Off,
On, On - Home Only, or On -
Away Only. See “Hill Top
Reserve” inRegenerative
Braking 0215.
. Energy Summary Pop-up : Set
the energy summary pop-up
feature to On or Off.
. Charge Status Feedback : Set
the charge status feedback
feature to Horn Chirps or Off.
. Charge Cord Theft Alert : This
feature allows the theft alert to
sound when there is an attempt
to remove the portable charge
cord and the system is armed.
Set the charge cord theft alert
feature to On or Off.
. Charge Power Loss Alert :
This feature allows an alert to
sound when the vehicle is
charging and loses power at the
electrical outlet. Set the charge
power loss alert feature to On
or Off. .
Radio Power Down : This
allows for automatic
conservation of high voltage
battery power based on level of
battery charge.
Select Off, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%,
or 10%. When the selected high
voltage battery power level is
reached, a message will show
on the infotainment display
asking if the radio should enter
Low Power Mode. Touch Yes
or No.
Low Power Mode
To enter Low Power Mode manually:
1. Press and hold
O. A message
will show on the infotainment
display asking if the radio
should enter Low Power Mode.
2. Touch Yes. The screen will turn off, and the audio will pause.
3. Press
Oagain to turn the
radio on.
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.Brakes
. Ride Control Systems
. Driver Assistance Systems
. Cruise Control
. Lighting and Bulb Replacement
. Wiper/Washer Systems
. Doors and Windows
. Seat Belts
. Airbag Systems
. Engine and Transmission
. Tire Pressure
. Battery
Propulsion Power
Messages
PROPULSION POWER IS
REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's propulsion power is
reduced. Reduced propulsion power
can affect the vehicle's ability to
accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction
in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may
be reduced the next time the vehicle
is driven. The vehicle may be driven
while this message is on, but
maximum acceleration and speed
may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays
repeatedly, the vehicle should be
taken to your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO
XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the
vehicle speed has been limited to
the speed displayed. The limited
speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems,
such as lubrication, thermal,
suspension, Teen Driver if
equipped, or tires.
Vehicle
Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
{:
Press to access the
Home Page.
T: Touch to access the Icon view.
Y: Drag the scroll bar to navigate
the list.
0 :Touch to exit or return to the
previous screen or menu.
To access the menu:
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch the menu item to select it.
Each of the menus is detailed in the
following information.
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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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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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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.