2018 CHEVROLET BOLT EV lock

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Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Close the liftgate, then turn offthe vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
. Use the Keyless Access
system.
. With a door open, press the
inside
Q.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm. Pressing
Qon
the RKE transmitter a second
time will bypass the 30-second
delay and immediately arm the
alarm system. The vehicle alarm system will not
arm if the doors are locked with
the key.
If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not
started, or the door is not unlocked
by pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
activated.
If a door or the liftgate is opened
without first disarming the system,
the turn signals will flash and the
horn will sound for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.
Disarming the System
Do one of the following to disarm
the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated:
. Press
Kon the RKE transmitter.
. Unlock the vehicle using the
Keyless Access system. .
Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
. Lock the vehicle after all
occupants have left the vehicle.
. Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter.
Unlocking the driver door with the
key will not disarm the system or
turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed on the RKE
transmitter and the horn chirps and
the lights flash three times, an alarm
occurred previously while the alarm
system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 342.

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{Warning
The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM)
has a limited view. Portions of the
road, vehicles, and other objects
may not be seen. Do not drive or
park the vehicle using only this
camera. Objects may appear
closer than they are. Check the
outside mirrors or glance over
your shoulder when making lane
changes or merging. Failure to
use proper care may result in
injury, death, or vehicle damage.
The camera that provides the Rear
Camera Mirror (RCM) image is
above the license plate, next to the
Rear Vision Camera (RVC).
To clean the rear camera, see
Windshield Wiper/Washer0111.
Troubleshooting
If the tab is in the rearward position
and a blue screen and
dare
displayed in the mirror and the
display shuts off, see your dealer for
service. The RCM may not work properly or
display a clear image if:
.
There is glare from the sun or
headlamps. This may obstruct
objects from view.
. Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks
the camera lens. Clean the lens
with a soft damp cloth.
. The back of the vehicle has
been damaged and the position
and mounting angle of the
camera has changed.

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Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve electric range
performance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open a front window.
Power Windows
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the RKE transmitter is dangerous
for many reasons; children or
others could be badly injured or
even killed. They could operate
the power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle
move. The windows will function
with the RKE transmitter in the
vehicle and they could be
seriously injured or killed if caught
in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave the RKE transmitter
in a vehicle with children.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
When there are children in the
rear seat, use the window lockout
switch to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.
Press the switch to open the
window. Pull the front of the switch
up to close it.
The window switches on the driver
door control all windows.

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The power windows only operate
with the vehicle on or in Service
Mode, or when Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active.
Express Window Operation
The driver window has an express
feature which allows the window to
be lowered or raised without holding
the switch. To automatically raise or
lower the window, pull the driver
window switch up or press it down
all the way and release. Stop the
window by pressing or pulling the
switch in the same direction a
second time, or by briefly operating
the switch to the first position in
either direction. The front and rear
passenger windows have express
open only.
Safety Function
This is for vehicles with the
express-up feature. If any object is
in the path of the window when the
express-up feature is active, the
window will stop and auto-reverse to
a preset position. Weather
conditions may cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window switchmay be held up to the second
position to close the window. The
window will return to normal
operation once the obstruction or
condition is removed.
Safety Function Override
This is for vehicles with the
express-up feature. If the battery on
the vehicle has been recharged or
disconnected, or is not working, the
windows will need to be
reprogrammed for the express-up
feature to work. Before
reprogramming, replace or recharge
the vehicle's battery.
To program the driver window:
1. Close all doors with the vehicle on or in Service Mode.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window
is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully
closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up
for approximately two seconds
after the window is completely
closed.
Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear
passenger windows from operating,
except from the driver position.
Press2on the driver door to
activate the window lockout. The
indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when activated.
Press
2again to deactivate the
window lockout.

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Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window or, if equipped, extend
along the rod.
Visor Vanity Mirror
The vehicle may have vanity mirrors
and card holders on the back of the
sun visors. Swing down the sun
visor to expose the vanity mirror.

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Head Restraints
The vehicle's front and rear seats
have adjustable head restraints in
the outboard seating positions.
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same
height as the top of the occupant's
head. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Front Seats
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. To raise or lower the
head restraint, press the button
located on the side of the head
restraint, and pull up or push the
head restraint down, and release
the button. Pull and push on the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.

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Rear Seats
The vehicle’s rear seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted.
Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
Try to move the head restraint to
make sure it is locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press
the button on the top of the
seatback and push the head
restraint down. Try to move thehead restraint after the button is
released to make sure it is locked in
place.
If installing a child restraint in the
rear seat, see
“Securing a Child
Restraint Designed for the LATCH
System” underLower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 090.
Folding the Rear Head Restraint
The head restraint can be folded
rearward to allow for better visibility
when the rear seat is unoccupied.
To fold the head restraint, press the
button on the side of the head
restraint.
The head restraint will fold rearward
automatically.
When an occupant or child restraint
is in the seat, always return the
head restraint to the full upright
position. Pull the head restraint up
and forward until it locks into place.
Push and pull on the head restraint
to make sure that it is locked.
Always adjust the head restraint so
that the top of the restraint is at the
same height as the top of the
occupant's head.

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Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
{Warning
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
seat while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
Seat Position
To adjust the seat:1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the
handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in
place.
Seat Height Adjuster
Move the lever on the outboard side
of the seat up or down to manually
adjust the seat height.
Reclining Seatbacks
{Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever.