ABS CHEVROLET BOLT EV 2019 User Guide

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conditions where the driver has
quickly and forcefully applied the
brake pedal in an attempt to quickly
stop or slow down the vehicle. The
stability system hydraulic brake
control module increases brake
pressure at each corner of the
vehicle until the ABS activates.
Minor brake pedal pulsation or
pedal movement during this time is
normal and the driver should
continue to apply the brake pedal as
the driving situation dictates. The
Brake Assist feature will
automatically disengage when the
brake pedal is released or brake
pedal pressure is quickly
decreased.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature
will activate when the vehicle is
stopped on a moderate to steep
grade to help prevent it from rolling
in an unintended direction. After the
brake pedal has been released and
before the accelerator pedal has
been pressed, HSA uses brakingpressure to hold the vehicle
stationary. If HSA is holding the
vehicle, a DIC message displays.
HSA will not activate in a forward
drive gear when facing downhill,
or in R (Reverse) when facing uphill.
Regenerative Braking
Some braking energy from the
moving vehicle is turned back into
electrical energy. This energy is
then stored back into the high
voltage battery system, increasing
energy efficiency.
Regen on Demand
Regen on Demand allows increased
deceleration by pressing and
holding the steering wheel paddle.
It works in D (Drive) and L (Low).
The accelerator pedal can be used
to manage deceleration while using
Regen on Demand.
Cruise control will turn off and the
brake lamps may come on when
this feature is activated.
If the vehicle is in D (Drive) and is
brought to a complete stop while the
Regen on Demand paddle is held,
the vehicle will not creep forward
when the paddle is released. The
accelerator pedal must be pressed
to move the vehicle forward. See
“One-Pedal Driving”
underElectric
Drive Unit 0210.
If the vehicle is on a steep grade,
the brake pedal must be used to
hold the vehicle.

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264 Vehicle Care
Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts
with new, approved replacement
parts. If this is not done, the brakes
may not work properly. The braking
performance expected can change
in many other ways if the wrong
replacement brake parts are
installed or if parts are improperly
installed.
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir
is filled with GM approved DOT 3
brake fluid as indicated on the
reservoir cap. SeeUnderhood
Compartment Overview 0260 for
the location of the reservoir. Checking Brake Fluid
With the vehicle in P (Park) on a
level surface, the brake fluid level
should be between the minimum
and maximum marks on the brake
fluid reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in the reservoir may
go down:
.
Normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are installed, the
fluid level goes back up.
. A fluid leak in the brake
hydraulic system. Have the
brake hydraulic system fixed.
With a leak, the brakes will not
work well.
Always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap and the area around
the cap before removing it.
Do not top off the brake fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
If fluid is added when the linings are
worn, there will be too much fluid
when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done
on the brake hydraulic system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes
on. See
Brake System Warning
Light 0127.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time
which degrades the effectiveness of
the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid
at the specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0323.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 3
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
container. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0328.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injury. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.

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266 Vehicle Care
A vehicle cover, which can reduce
sun loading on the vehicle and
improve high voltage battery life, is
available from your dealer.
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new 12-volt battery is
needed. The vehicle has an
Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt
battery. Installation of a standard
12-volt battery will result in reduced
12-volt battery life.
When using a 12-volt battery
charger on the 12-volt AGM battery,
some chargers have an AGM
battery setting on the charger.
If available, use the AGM setting on
the charger, to limit charge voltage
to 14.8 volts.
{Warning
WARNING:Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
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Warning (Continued)
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer.WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0256 and the back
cover.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting -
North America 0306 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt. Up to Four Weeks
.
Plug in the charge cord.
Four Weeks to 12 Months
. Discharge the high voltage
battery until two or three bars
remain on the battery range
indicator (Battery symbol) on the
instrument cluster.
. Do not plug in the charge cord.
. Remove the black negative (−)
cable from the 12-volt battery
and attach a trickle charger to
the battery terminals or keep the
12-volt battery cables connected
and trickle charge from the
underhood remote positive (+)
and negative (−) terminals. See
Jump Starting - North America
0306 for the location of these
terminals.
Caution
The vehicle is equipped with an
AGM/VRLA 12-volt battery, which
can be damaged by using the
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2. Shift the transmission toP (Park). See Shifting Into Park
0 208.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions for preparing the
vehicle and dolly for towing.
6. Release the parking brake.
7. Turn the vehicle off.
8. Open the hood.
9. Wait two minutes.
10. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal connector from the
12-volt battery.
11. Close and latch the hood.
Caution
Towing the vehicle from the rear
could damage it. Also, repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Never have the
vehicle towed from the rear.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Use a de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, and have the
locks greased after using.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish,
wash it often and out of direct
sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based,
acidic, or abrasive cleaning
agents as they can damage the
vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic
parts. If damage occurs, it would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Approved cleaning
products can be obtained from
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Index 359
IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 254
Additional Information OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . 186
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Air Conditioning Regular Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 78
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 73
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 125
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 232
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Antenna
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 214 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

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364 Index
Lamps (cont'd)Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 232
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 234
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 128
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
LATCH System Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 156
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Lights
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 127
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 127
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 154
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . 124
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Service Vehicle Soon . . . . . . . . . 127
Sport Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Vehicle Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Locks (cont'd)
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
M
MaintenanceAir Conditioning RegularOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 323 Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Messages Propulsion Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Mirror Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51