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Chevrolet BOLT EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11434431) - 2018 - crc - 2/14/18
ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 32
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 108
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 157
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 193
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 321
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 332
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 342
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

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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 7
1.Air Vents 0190.
2. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0154.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0150.
3. Instrument Cluster 0118.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 141.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0111.
5. Charging Status Feedback
0240.
Automatic Headlamp System
0 153.
Indicator Light and Solar
Sensor (ILSS). See “Sensors”
under Automatic Climate
Control System 0186.
6. Infotainment System. See AM-FM Radio 0162.
Heated Front Seats 060 (If
Equipped).
7. Automatic Climate Control
System 0186. 8.
Storage Compartments 0105.
9. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive
Unit 0208.
10. Electric Parking Brake 0213.
11. Power Outlets 0114.
12. Hazard Warning Flashers
0153.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0217.
Driver Selected Operating
Modes 0208.
13. Power Button 0204.
14. Steering Wheel Controls 0109
(If Equipped).
15. Horn 0110.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0109 (Out of View).
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0109
(If Equipped).
18. Regen on Demand (Out of View). See Regenerative
Braking 0215.
19. Cruise Control 0219. Heated Steering Wheel
0110
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0225 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0233
(If Equipped).
20. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
0276.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Service
Vehicle Soon Light 0126.
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0150.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0154.

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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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SeeAssistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0222.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlet can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a mobile phone or MP3
player. The accessory power outlet
only works with the vehicle
turned on.
The vehicle has an accessory
power outlet on the lower center
stack below the climate control.
Open the cover to access and
replace when not in use.
See Power Outlets 0114.
Battery and Efficiency
High Voltage Safety
Information
{Warning
Exposure to high voltage can
cause shock, burns, and even
death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can
only be serviced by technicians
with special training.
High voltage components are
identified by labels. Do not
remove, open, take apart,
or modify these components.
High voltage cable or wiring has
orange covering or labels. Do not
probe, tamper with, cut, or modify
high voltage cable or wiring.
This vehicle has a high voltage
battery and a standard 12-volt
battery. If the vehicle is in a crash, the
sensing system may shut down the
high voltage system. When this
occurs, the high voltage battery is
disconnected and the vehicle will
not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE
SOON message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will be
displayed. Before the vehicle can be
operated again, it must be serviced
at your dealer.
{Warning
Damage to the high voltage
battery or high voltage system
can create a risk of electric shock,
overheating, or fire.
If the vehicle is damaged from a
moderate to severe crash, flood,
fire, or other event, the vehicle
should be inspected as soon as
possible. Until the vehicle has
been inspected, store it outside at
least 15 m (50 ft) from any
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Vehicle Load Limits0200. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 285.
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency
Use the following tips to help
maximize energy efficiency and
range.
In colder temperatures, while these
efficiency tips will help, the electric
vehicle driving range may be lower
due to higher energy usage. Acceleration/Braking/Coasting
Avoid unnecessary rapid
accelerations and decelerations.
Electric range is maximized at
89 km/h (55 mph) and below. Higher
speeds use more energy and can
significantly reduce electric range.
Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Plan ahead for decelerations and
coast whenever possible. For
example, do not rush to traffic
signals.
Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast.
The vehicle recovers energy while
coasting and braking in D (Drive)
or L (Low).
Climate Setting
Using the heat and air conditioning
systems decreases the energy
available for electric driving.
Optimal energy efficiency is
achieved with the heat, air
conditioning, and fan turned off.
Operating with the climate control
system off is the most energy
efficient climate setting.
Use the heated seat feature instead
of climate settings. Heating the seat
uses less energy than heating the
vehicle interior.
Use remote start to heat or cool the
interior when the vehicle is plugged
in to maximize the electric range by
utilizing electricity from the electrical
outlet.
In hot weather, avoid parking in
direct sunlight or use sunshades
inside the vehicle.
Turn off the front and rear window
defog/defrost when they are no
longer needed.
Avoid driving with the windows open
at highway speeds.
Vehicle Charging/Maintenance
Charging
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even
when fully charged, to keep the
battery temperature ready for the

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40 Keys, Doors, and Windows
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear defog may
come on during remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light does not
come on during a remote start.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
If the vehicle is low on energy, do
not use the remote start feature.
The vehicle may run out of energy.
The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System033.Remote Starting the Vehicle
To remote start the vehicle:
1. Press and release
Qon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
3. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press
POWER
Owith the brake
pedal applied to start the
vehicle and operate as normal.
Remote start will automatically shut
off after 20 minutes unless a time
extension is done.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on. Remote start run
time can be extended.
Extending Vehicle Run Time
The vehicle run time can also be
extended by another 20 minutes,
if after 30 seconds and during the
first 20 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while the vehicle is
running. This provides a total of
40 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a single start with an extension,
are allowed between ignition cycles
using POWER
O.
For additional remote starts, turn the
vehicle on with the transmitter in the
vehicle.
Canceling Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
. Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Press POWER
Owith the brake
pedal applied, then press
POWER
Oagain to turn the
vehicle off.

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Clock
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu.
This can also be changed by
touching the clock, then touch
8to
go to the Time and Date
Settings menu.
D: Press to access the
Home Page.
T: Touch to access the Icon View.
Y: Drag the scroll bar to navigate
the list.
RorQ: Touch to set up
items.
0: Touch to exit or return to the
previous screen or menu.
Setting the Time
When Auto Set is enabled, the time
cannot be manually set.
1. Press
D, then touchT.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then touch Set Time. 4. Touch + or
−to adjust the
value.
5. Touch
RorQto adjust
AM or PM for 12 hour format.
6. Touch
0.
Setting the Date
1. PressD, then touchT.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then touch Set Date.
4. Touch + or −to adjust the
value.
5. Touch
0.
Auto Set
1. PressD, then touchT.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then touch Auto Set.
4. Select from the available options.
5. Touch
0.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. PressD, then touchT.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Time and Date, then touch Set Time.
4. Select 12 hr or 24 hr format.
5. Touch
0.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlet can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a mobile phone or MP3
player. The accessory power outlet
only works with the vehicle
turned on.
The vehicle has an accessory
power outlet on the lower center
stack below the climate control.
Open the cover to access and
replace when not in use.

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Battery Gauge (High
Voltage)
Enhanced Battery Gauge
This displays the high voltage
battery state of charge. The value in
the center is an estimate of how far
the vehicle can be driven on the
remaining charge as estimated from
driving habits and conditions
learned over several days.
The Max and Min values above and
below the display indicate the
longest and shortest possible range
as estimated from current vehicle
conditions and climate settings. The mileage estimate and Max and
Min numbers are affected by climate
control system usage. Estimated
range may increase or decrease
based upon changes in climate
control energy consumption.
A trend bar on the far left indicates
how recent vehicle conditions and
climate settings are affecting the
learned range prediction.
When the high voltage battery state
of charge is very low the estimated
range value in the center will
change to Low. Max and Min ranges
will no longer be displayed.
Additional alerts may display and a
sound may also be heard at low
state of charge.
Driver Efficiency Gauge
Modern Efficiency Gauge Shown,
Classic Similar
This gauge is a guide to driving in
an efficient manner.
Efficient Driving
. Classic layout: Keep the gauge
and leaf green.
. Modern layout: Keep the ball
green and in the center of the
gauge.
. Enhanced layout: Keep the outer
ring of the speedometer green.

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This screen displays how energy is
being used since the last time the
high voltage battery was fully
charged. It includes Driving and
Accessories, Climate Settings, and
Battery Conditioning. The circle
graph displays these percentages.
Energy Used and Distance Traveled
are also displayed on the screen.
Energy Usage Score
This screen provides an estimate of
the factors that influence energy
usage since the last full charge of
the high voltage battery. A positive
Score is desired to reach the
vehicle’s optimal energy usage
rating.
.Technique includes accelerating
and braking. .
Terrain includes road conditions,
such as hills, rain, and snow and
may be affected by wind and tire
pressure.
. Climate Settings includes how
the heat and air conditioning
are used.
. Outside Temperature includes
the effect that hot or cold air has
on vehicle aerodynamics.
. Score is the sum of the
individual scores.
The individual scores provide an
understanding of how energy usage
is different from day to day, even
when traveling the same route.
All values are reset after a complete
charge and may not be stable until
approximately 16 km (10 mi) have
been driven. Efficiency History
With Efficiency History, a bar graph
shows the average amount of
energy that has been used over the
last 50 km or 50 mi. The Present
bar provides the average energy
efficiency for the current 5 km
or 5 mi.
Touch Reset to clear the
history data.