ABS CHEVROLET BOLT EV 2023 User Guide

Chevrolet BOLT EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
16404388) - 2023 - CRC - 3/7/22
220 Vehicle Care
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 Schedule0271.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid
from a clean, sealed container. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0273.
{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.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Immediately wash off any
painted surface.
Battery - North America
This vehicle has a high voltage battery and
a standard 12-volt battery. See your dealer if either the 12-volt or high
voltage battery needs service.
12–Volt Battery
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove the cap
and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number shown on
the original battery label when a new 12-volt
battery is needed. The vehicle has an
Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery.
Installation of a standard 12-volt battery will
result in reduced 12-volt battery life.
Some 12-volt chargers have an AGM battery
setting. This setting limits the charge
voltage to 14.8 volts and helps extend the
battery life. If available, use the AGM
setting when charging the battery.
{Warning
WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories can expose you to
chemicals including lead and lead
compounds, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Wash hands after handling. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See California Proposition 65 Warning 01.
High Voltage Battery
Only a trained service technician should
inspect, test, or replace the high voltage
battery. The dealer has information on how
to recycle the high voltage battery.
There is also information available at
https://www.recyclemybattery.com.
{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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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
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Caution (Continued)
be obtained from your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding correct
product usage, necessary safety
precautions, and appropriate disposal of
any vehicle care product.
Caution
Avoid using high-pressure washes closer
than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the
vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding
8 274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in
damage or removal of paint and decals.
If using an automatic car wash, follow the
car wash instructions. The windshield wiper
and rear window wiper, if equipped, must
be off. Remove any accessories that may be
damaged or interfere with the car wash
equipment.
Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and
after, to remove all cleaning agents
completely. If they are allowed to dry on
the surface, they could stain.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or
an all-cotton towel to avoid surface
scratches and water spotting. Cleaning Underhood Components
Caution
Do not power wash any component
under the hood that has this
e
symbol.
This could cause damage that would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Solvents or aggressive cleaners may harm
underhood components. The usages of these
chemicals should be avoided.
Recommend water only.
A pressure washer may be used, but care
must be utilized. The following criteria must
be followed:
.Water pressure must be kept below
14 000 KPa (2,000 PSI).
.Water temperature must be below 80 °C
(180 °F).
.Spray nozzle with a 40 degree wide angle
spray pattern or wider must be used.
.Nozzle must be kept at least 30 cm (1 ft)
away from all surfaces.

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Index 297
IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
AdaptiveCruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Additional OnStar Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Conditioning Regular Operation . . . . . . . . 149
Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . 148
Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 42
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 42
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 41
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Airbags
Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 47
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Replacing System Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 47
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . 130
Armrest Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
Assistance Systems Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

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302 Index
Lights (cont'd)Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Gauges and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
One-Pedal Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Service Vehicle Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Sport Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Vehicle Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Locks (cont'd)
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
M
MaintenanceAir Conditioning Regular Operation . . . . 149
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Media
Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Messages Propulsion Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . 22
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Mirrors (cont'd)
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mode Car Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Driver Selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI) . . . . 272N
Navigation
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
One-Pedal Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
One-Pedal Driving Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Online Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290