wheel CHEVROLET BOLT EV 2021 User Guide
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Modern English Cluster Shown, Others and Metric Similar
1.Speedometer 081
2. Driver Efficiency Gauge 082
3. Driver Information Center (DIC) 099
4. Battery Gauge (High Voltage) 082
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.
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Sport Mode Light
This light comes on when Sport Mode is
selected.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
After the vehicle is started, this light turns
off and stays off if LKA has not been turned
on or is unavailable.
If equipped, this light is white if LKA is
turned on, but not ready to assist. This light
is green if LKA is turned on and is ready to
assist.LKA may assist by gently turning the
steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a
detected lane marking. The LKA light is
amber when assisting.
This light flashes amber as a Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) alert, to indicate that the
lane marking has been crossed.
LKA will not assist or alert if the turn signal
is active in the direction of lane departure,
or if LKA detects that you are accelerating,
braking, or actively steering.
See
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0179.
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
If equipped, this indicator will display green
when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber
when you are following a vehicle ahead
much too closely.
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
If equipped, this indicator will display amber
when a nearby pedestrian is detected in
front of the vehicle.
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
0 176.
Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly while starting
the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the system is
working normally, the indicator light then
turns off.
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The traction off light comes on when the
Traction Control System (TCS) has been
turned off by pressing and releasing the
TCS/StabiliTrak button.
This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come
on when StabiliTrak is turned off.
If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited.
Adjust driving accordingly.
StabiliTrak OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while starting
the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
This light comes on when the StabiliTrak
system is turned off. If StabiliTrak is off, the
Traction Control System (TCS) is also off.
If StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the system
does not assist in controlling the vehicle.
Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems,
and the warning light turns off.See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0166.
Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak Light
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is started.
If the light does not come on, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the indicator
light turns off.
If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS,
and potentially the StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control system have been disabled.
If the indicator/warning light is on and
flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak/ESC
system is actively working.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is started. It provides
information about tire pressures and
the TPMS.
When the Light is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of the tires
are significantly underinflated.
A message in the Driver Information Center
(DIC) may also display. Stop as soon as
possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure
value shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label.
When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On
Steady
This indicates that there may be a problem
with the TPMS. The light flashes for about
one minute and stays on steady until the
vehicle is off. This sequence repeats each
time the vehicle is started.
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3. PressOagain to turn the radio on.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC is displayed in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle
systems. The controls for the DIC are on the
right steering wheel control. SeeInstrument
Cluster 079.
worx:Press to move up or down in
a list.
oorp: Press to move between the
interactive display zones in the cluster.
V: Press to open a menu or select a menu
item. Press and hold to reset values on
certain screens.
DIC Info Page Options
The info pages on the DIC can be turned on
or off through the Options menu.
1. Press
oto access the cluster
applications.
2. Press
worxto scroll to the Options
application.
3. Press
Vto enter the Options menu.
4. Scroll to Info Pages and press
p.
5. Press
worxto move through the list
of possible information displays.
6. Press
Vwhile an item is highlighted to
select or deselect that item. When an
item is selected, a checkmark will appear
next to it.
DIC Info Pages
The following is the list of all possible DIC
info page displays. Some may not be
available for your particular vehicle. Some
items may not be turned on by default but
can be turned on through the Options app.
See “DIC Info Page Options” earlier in this
section. Trip and Average Electrical Energy
Economy :
The Trip display shows the
current distance traveled, in either
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the trip
odometer was last reset. The trip odometer
can be reset by pressing and holding
V
while this display is active.
The Average Electrical Energy Economy
display shows the approximate average kWh
per 100 kilometers (kWh/100 km) or miles
per kWh. This number is calculated based on
the number of kWh/100 km recorded since
the last time this menu item was reset. This
number reflects only the approximate
average electrical energy economy that the
vehicle has right now, and will change as
driving conditions change. The Average
Electrical Energy Economy can be reset
along with the trip odometer by pressing
and holding
Vwhile this display is active.
Tire Pressure : Shows the approximate
pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in
pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure
is low, the value for that tire is shown in
amber.
Average Speed : Shows the average speed
of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h)
or miles per hour (mph). This average is
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Teen Driver
SeeTeen Driver 0132.
Radio Settings
To manage the radio features, see “Radio
Settings” underSettings 0131.
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.
Select Low, Medium, or High. Auto Heated Seats
When set to On and it is cold outside, both
the heated seats and the heated steering
wheel will automatically turn on when the
vehicle is started. See
Automatic Climate
Control System 0140.
Select Off or On.
Auto Defog
When set to On, the front defog will
automatically come on when the vehicle is
started. See Automatic Climate Control
System 0140.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may display:
.Chime Volume
.Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the chime
volume level.
Select + or −to adjust the volume.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
This allows the feature to be turned on or
off. See Rear Window Wiper/Washer 075. Select Off or On.
Collision / Detection Systems
Select and the following may display:
.Forward Collision System
.Front Pedestrian Detection
.Park Assist
.Rear Cross Traffic Alert
.Lane Change Alert
Forward Collision System
This setting controls the vehicle response
when detecting a vehicle ahead of you. The
Off setting disables all Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) and Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) functions. With the Alert and
Brake setting, both FCA and AEB are
available. The Alert setting disables AEB. See
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) 0175.
Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Front Pedestrian Detection
This allows the feature’s notification to be
customized.
Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Park Assist
This allows the feature to be turned on
or off.
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Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors will
unlock when pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter.
Select All Doors or Driver Door.
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.
If equipped with auto heated steering
wheel, this feature will turn on when the
remote start auto heated seats turn on.
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”
under Settings 0131.
.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.
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Infotainment System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Audio Players
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
OnStar System
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 129
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the operation,
center stack controls, and infotainment
display controls.
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.Touch0to return to the previous
screen.
Volume Control
Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume.
The current volume is indicated.
.If equipped, use the volume switches on
the back of the steering wheel to adjust
the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls
0 72.
.Turning on the infotainment system
power will set the volume level to its
previous selection if it is lower than the
maximum starting volume level.
.If the volume level is louder than the
maximum starting volume level when the
infotainment system is turned on, the
infotainment system is adjusted
automatically to the maximum starting
volume level.
Edit Home Page Layout
1. When the vehicle is stationary, touch{
Edit on the Home Page.
2. Select the desired layout: Standard,
Family, Eco, or Custom.
If Custom is selected, the display will
switch to custom layout editing. This
allows the changing of location and
content of information displayed on the
Home Page.
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 Bluetooth0127.
Projection : Touch to access supported
devices when connected. See USB Port
0 120.
Settings : Touch to access the
Personalization menu. See Vehicle
Personalization 0101.
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Gallery :Touch to view a picture. See
“Gallery” under“Selecting a Function”
following.
OnStar : Touch to use the OnStar function.
See OnStar Overview 0274.
Camera : Touch to access the camera
application. See Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0171.
Low Power Mode : Touch to access the Low
Power Mode. See “Low Power Mode” under
Charging Options 098.
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.
2. Touch Phone, then touch
5on 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 0131.
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.
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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.