reset CHEVROLET BOLT EV 2021 User Guide

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calculated based on the various vehicle
speeds recorded since the last reset of this
value. The average speed can be reset by
pressing and holding
Vwhile this display is
active.
Timer : This display can be used as a timer.
To start the timer, press
Vwhile this
display is active. The display will show the
amount of time that has passed since the
timer was last reset. To stop the timer,
press
Vbriefly while this display is active
and the timer is running. To reset the timer
to zero, press and hold
Vwhile this display
is active.
Follow Distance Indicator : The current
follow time to the vehicle ahead is displayed
as a time value on this page.
Blank Page : The Blank Page display allows
for no information to be displayed in the
cluster info display areas.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the
status of the vehicle or some action that
may be needed to correct a condition.
Multiple messages may appear one after
another. The messages that do not require
immediate action can be acknowledged and
cleared by pressing
V. The messages that
require immediate action cannot be cleared
until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken seriously;
clearing the message does not correct the
problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see your
dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Ride Control Systems
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Propulsion and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Propulsion Power Messages
PROPULSION POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle's
propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in
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.
Under certain conditions 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.
This message is commonly displayed when
the high voltage battery charge level is low.
The vehicle is limiting power to maximize
range.
This message can display when the vehicle
is parked during extreme cold conditions
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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. Restore Radio Settings
This allows radio settings preferences to be
restored to the default.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Audible Touch Feedback
Select to turn Off or On.
Text Scroll
Select to turn Off or On.
Software Information
Select and the following may display:
.Open Source
.Software Update
.Update Preference
Open Source
Select to view the infotainment system
current software information.
Software Update
This allows the ability to search for available
vehicle software updates when Internet
connectivity is available through the
vehicle’s built in OnStar connection,
if equipped, or a secure Wi-Fi hotspot, such
as a mobile hotspot, home or public
network. Applicable data rates may apply.

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.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 0148.
To play the infotainment system with the
ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0158.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
If equipped, ANC reduces engine noise in the
vehicle’s interior. ANC requires the
factory-installed audio system, radio,
speakers, amplifier (if equipped), induction
system, and exhaust system to work
properly. Deactivation is required by your
dealer if related aftermarket equipment is
installed.
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 Power
Off Mode. The radio will be in a
power off mode with the climate
control and clock display.
.Press to cancel the Power Off 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.
Operation
Turning On/Off Automatically
When the vehicle is on, the infotainment
system turns on automatically.
When the vehicle is off and the driver door
of the vehicle is opened, the infotainment
system turns off automatically.
If
Ois pressed and held when the vehicle is
off, the infotainment system will turn on.
The system will turn off automatically after
approximately 10 minutes.
Full Screen Clock
.Touch the time display on the screen to
display a full screen of the clock.

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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.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Listening to AM-FM Radio
1. TouchT.
2. Touch Audio, then Source.
3. Touch FM or AM. The most recently listened to AM or FM radio station is
displayed. RDS (Radio Data System) function is only
available in countries that support this
function.
Searching for Stations Automatically
Pressgordto automatically search for
an available station with good reception.
If RDS is supported, it will tune to the
station and may include additional
information such as time, station
identification, and program information.
Searching for Stations Directly
1. Touch Tune.
2. Using the keypad, enter the desired station number.
Touching the period between digits is not
necessary. The radio will add it
automatically at the correct location.
Favorite Preset Operation
Saving Favorites 1. Select the band.
2. Select the desired station.
3. Touch
qor touch and hold the favorite
in the Favorites list to overwrite. 4. To delete it from the Favorites list, touch
q, or swipe the station from the list on
the right.
Up to 15 radio stations can be saved in the
Favorites list.
Listening to Favorites Directly 1. Touch Favorites to see the list of favorites.
2. Touch the desired station.
The steering wheel controls can also be used
to select favorites. See Steering Wheel
Controls 072.
Using the AM or FM Radio Tab
Current Station Information
1. Touch Browse Audio.
2. Touch Current Station Information to display the station information.
AM or FM Stations 1. Touch Browse Audio.
2. Touch AM Stations or FM Stations. The AM List or FM List is displayed.
FM Categories 1. Touch Browse Audio.
2. Touch FM Categories.

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transmitter key is no longer
registered and a confirmation
message displays.
If a Teen Driver transmitter key and a
non-Teen Driver transmitter key are both
present at start up, the vehicle will
recognize the non-Teen Driver transmitter
key to start the vehicle. The Teen Driver
settings will not be active.
Manage Settings
Use the PIN to change the following
settings:
Audio Volume Limit : Allows a maximum
radio volume to be set. Turn the audio
volume limit On or Off, and if equipped,
choose the maximum level for the audio
volume.
Teen Driver Speed Warning : Allows for
setting a visual and audible warning when a
certain speed is exceeded. The speed
warning is selectable from 64 km/h
(40 mph) to 120 km/h (75 mph). The speed
warning does not limit the speed of the
vehicle.
Teen Driver Speed Limiter (If Equipped) :
Allows the maximum speed of the vehicle to
be limited to 137 km/h (85 mph). When the
speed limiter is turned On and the vehicle is started with a Teen Driver key, the DIC
displays a message that the top speed is
limited to 137 km/h (85 mph).
When Teen Driver is Active:
.The radio will mute when the driver seat
belt is not fastened, and in some vehicles,
when the right front passenger seat belt
is not fastened. The audio from any
device paired to the vehicle will also be
muted.
.Certain electronic devices placed on the
front passenger seat could cause the
passenger sensing system to falsely sense
an unbuckled front passenger and mute
the radio. See
Passenger Sensing System
0 44.
.Some safety systems, such as Automatic
Emergency Braking, if equipped and
supported, cannot be turned off.
.The gap setting for the Forward Collision
Alert, if equipped, cannot be changed.
Report Card
The vehicle owner must secure the driver’s
consent to record certain vehicle data when
the vehicle is driven with a registered Teen
Driver key. There is one Report Card per
vehicle. Data is not recorded when Teen
Driver is not active. The Report Card data is collected from the
time Teen Driver is activated or the last
time the Report Card was reset. The
following items may be recorded:
.Distance Driven
–the total distance
driven.
.Maximum Speed –the maximum vehicle
speed recorded.
.Overspeed Warnings –the number of
times the speed warning setting was
exceeded.
.Forward Collision Alerts –the number of
times the driver was notified when
approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly
and at potential risk for a crash.
.Forward Collision Avoidance Braking –the
number of times the vehicle detected that
a forward collision was imminent and
applied the brakes. Also referred to as
Automatic Emergency Braking.
.Stability Control –the number of events
which required the use of electronic
stability control.
.ABS Active –the number of Antilock
Brake System activations.
.Tailgating Alerts –the number of times
the driver was alerted for following the
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.Traction Control–the number of times
the Traction Control System activated to
reduce wheel spin or loss of traction.
.Wide Open Throttle –the number of
times the accelerator pedal was pressed
nearly all the way down.
Delete Report Card Data
Data is saved for all trips until the data is
deleted using the PIN or until the maximum
count is exceeded. Each item will report a
maximum of 1,000 counts. The distance
driven will report a maximum of 64,374 km
(40,000 mi).
To delete Report Card data, do one of the
following:
.From the Report Card display, select
Reset.
.Select Clear All Teen Keys/PIN from the
Teen Driver menu. This will also
unregister any Teen Driver keys and
delete the PIN.
Forgotten PIN
See your dealer to reset the PIN.
Trademarks and License
Agreements
FCC Information
See Radio Frequency Statement 0271.
"Made for iPod," and "Made for iPhone,"
mean that an electronic accessory has been
designed to connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified
by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device
or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance. iPhone, iPod, iPod
classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
If you decide to continue service after your
trial, your selected subscription plan will
automatically renew thereafter. You will be
charged at then-current rates. Fees and taxes
apply. Please see the SiriusXM Customer
Agreement at siriusxm.com for complete
terms and how to cancel, which includes
calling SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349. All fees
and programming are subject to change.
Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, taxes, one
time activation fee, and other fees may
apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All
fees and programming subject to change.
Subscriptions subject to Customer
Agreement available at www.siriusxm.com.
SiriusXM service is only available in the
48 contiguous United States and Canada.
In Canada: Some deterioration of service
may occur in extreme northern latitudes.
This is beyond the control of SiriusXM
Satellite Radio.

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Driving Information
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 will be lower due to higher
energy usage including energy spent
heating the cabin.
The Range Impacts screen estimates the
influence of the main factors impacting
vehicle range. After charging is complete,
this information is reset. See“Range
Impacts” under. See Energy Information
0 97.
Acceleration/Braking/Coasting
Avoid rapid accelerations and decelerations.
Electric range is maximized at 89 km/h
(55 mph) and less.
Use cruise control when appropriate.
Plan ahead for decelerations and coast
whenever possible. Do not rush to traffic
signals, and do not shift to N (Neutral) to
coast. The vehicle recovers more energy while
coasting and braking in L (Low) than in D
(Drive) mode.
Using the steering wheel paddle during
deceleration recovers more energy. See
Regenerative Braking
0165.
Terrain and Vehicle Speed
Higher speeds and grade changes use more
energy and can significantly reduce electric
range.
Climate Setting
Using the heat and air conditioning systems
decreases the energy available for electric
driving.
Optimal energy efficiency is achieved when
the heat, air conditioning, and fan are
turned off.
Use the heated seat feature instead of
climate control system. 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.
Keep the inside of the windows clean to
reduce fogging, and turn off the front
defroster and rear defogger when they are
not needed.
Avoid driving with the windows open at
highway speeds.
Use the Enhanced Battery Gauge on the
Instrument Cluster to view the effect of
climate control settings on your estimated
range. See
Battery Gauge (High Voltage)
0 82.
Outside Temperature
On colder days, it is best to plug in the
vehicle overnight, and then remote start the
vehicle.
Allow the vehicle to warm up for
20 minutes before driving.
If possible, use a level 2 (240 volt) high
power charge station for best results. This
allows the interior of the vehicle and high
voltage battery to warm to optimal
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Shifting out of Park
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be
on, the brake pedal must be applied, and
the charge cord must be unplugged.
This vehicle is equipped with an electric
drive unit. The shift lock release button is
designed to prevent inadvertent shifting out
of P (Park) unless the ignition is on, the
brake pedal is applied, and the shift lock
release button is pressed.
Parking the vehicle in extreme cold for
several days without the charge cord
connected may cause the vehicle not to
start. The vehicle will need to be plugged in
to allow the high voltage battery to be
warmed sufficiently.The shift lock is always functional except in
the case of an uncharged or low charged
12-volt battery (less than 9 volts).
If the vehicle has an uncharged 12-volt
battery or a 12-volt battery with low
voltage, try charging or jump starting the
12-volt battery.
To shift out of P (Park):
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Press POWER
Oto start the vehicle.
3. Verify that the vehicle is unplugged and the vehicle ready light is on.
4. Press the shift lock release button on the side of the shift lever.
5. Move the shift lever into the desired position.
6. The P indicator will turn white and the gear indicator on the shift lever will turn
red when the vehicle is no longer in
P (Park).
7. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center position.
Extended Parking
It is best not to park with the vehicle
running. If the vehicle is left running, be
sure it will not move and there is adequate
ventilation.
See Shifting Into Park 0158.
If the vehicle is left parked and running with
the RKE transmitter outside the vehicle, it
will continue to run for up to an hour.
If the vehicle is left parked and running with
the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle, it will
continue to run for up to two hour.
The timer will reset if the vehicle is taken
out of P (Park) while it is running.
Electric Vehicle Operating
Modes
Driver Selected Operating Modes
Sport Mode
Sport Mode provides more responsive
acceleration than Normal Mode, but can
reduce efficiency. When the SPORT indicator
is not on, the vehicle is in Normal Mode.

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OPSymbol Fault/Condition/Event
OSolid Green(Off (No Light)@No Faults: The charge cord is receiving power from the electrical outlet
and is ready to supply it to the vehicle.
nFlashing GreenOSolid RedR pb
Electrical Outlet/Plug Fault: The charge cord has detected that the
electrical outlet/plug overheated. Electrical outlets may wear out with
normal usage or may be damaged over time, making them unsuitable for
electric vehicle charging. Do not use an electrical outlet that is worn,
damaged, or one that will not hold the plug firmly in place. Use another
electrical outlet or have the electrical outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician. Reset the charge cord by unplugging the charge cord from the
electrical outlet and re-plugging it.
(Off (No Light)OSolid RedR o
Electrical System Fault: The charge cord has detected a missing or
improper ground within the building's electrical system. Do not use an
electrical outlet that is not properly grounded. Use another electrical outlet
or have a qualified electrician inspect and verify the building's electrical
system.
(Off (No Light)nFlashing RedRb
Vehicle Fault: The charge cord ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) has
tripped. Ensure that there is no physical damage to the charge cord, and
that the vehicle plug is seated completely and making a good connection.
Reset the charge cord by unplugging it from the electrical outlet and
re-plugging it. If the fault remains, see an authorized dealer for service.

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OPSymbol Fault/Condition/Event
OSolid GreennFlashing RedR m
Charge Cord Fault: The charge cord has detected a potential problem with
the charge cord. Reset the charge cord by unplugging it from the electrical
outlet and re-plugging it. If the fault remains, see an authorized dealer for
service.
If no status indicators are lit, ensure the
electrical outlet is powered.
Charge Level Selection
Charge level selection can be made using
the Charge Mode tab on the Charging
screen on the infotainment display. See
“Portable Cord Limit Selection” under
Programmable Charging 090.
{Warning
Using a charge level that exceeds the
electrical circuit or electrical outlet
capacity may start a fire or damage the
electrical circuit. Use the lowest charge
level until a qualified electrician inspects
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
the electrical circuit capacity. Use the
lowest charge level if the electrical circuit
or electrical outlet capacity is not known.
Grounding Instructions
The charge circuit must be grounded. If this
charge circuit should malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the
risk of electric shock. This product is
equipped with a cord that has an equipment
grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
{Warning
Improper connection of the charge cord
ground may cause electrical shock. Check
with a qualified electrician if there is
doubt as to whether the charge circuit is
properly grounded. Do not modify the
plug provided with the product. If it will
not fit the electrical outlet, have a proper
electrical outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.