2018 CHEVROLET BOLT EV brake light

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{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner ’s
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
9:
Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System (12-Volt
Battery)
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
[:Energy Usage and Charge
Mode Selection
O: Exterior Lamps
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
g:First Responder
+:Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer

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1.Air Vents 0190.
2. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0154.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0150.
3. Instrument Cluster 0118.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 141.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0111.
5. Charging Status Feedback
0240.
Automatic Headlamp System
0 153.
Indicator Light and Solar
Sensor (ILSS). See “Sensors”
under Automatic Climate
Control System 0186.
6. Infotainment System. See AM-FM Radio 0162.
Heated Front Seats 060 (If
Equipped).
7. Automatic Climate Control
System 0186. 8.
Storage Compartments 0105.
9. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive
Unit 0208.
10. Electric Parking Brake 0213.
11. Power Outlets 0114.
12. Hazard Warning Flashers
0153.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0217.
Driver Selected Operating
Modes 0208.
13. Power Button 0204.
14. Steering Wheel Controls 0109
(If Equipped).
15. Horn 0110.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0109 (Out of View).
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0109
(If Equipped).
18. Regen on Demand (Out of View). See Regenerative
Braking 0215.
19. Cruise Control 0219. Heated Steering Wheel
0110
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0225 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0233
(If Equipped).
20. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
0276.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Service
Vehicle Soon Light 0126.
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0150.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0154.

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detected pedestrian too quickly,
FPB provides a red flashing alert on
the windshield and rapidly beeps.
FPB can provide a boost to braking
or automatically brake the vehicle.
SeeFront Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System 0229.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel if the
vehicle approaches a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal
in that direction. It may also provide
a Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
alert as the lane marking is crossed.
The system will not assist or alert if
it detects that you are actively
steering. Override LKA by turning
the steering wheel. LKA uses a
camera to detect lane markings
between 60 km/h (37 mph) and
150 km/h (93 mph).
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 233 andLane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 233.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists
drivers with avoiding lane change
crashes that occur with moving
vehicles in the side blind zone (or
spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly
approaching these areas from
behind. The LCA warning display
will light up in the corresponding
outside mirror and will flash if the
turn signal is on. The Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) system is
included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
0 231 andLane Change Alert (LCA)
0 231.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC shows a view of
the area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
aid with parking and low-speed
backing maneuvers. See
Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0222.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses
a triangle with an arrow on the
infotainment display to warn of
traffic behind your vehicle that may
cross your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0222.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking Assist
(RPA) uses sensors on the rear
bumper to assist with parking and
avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may
show a warning triangle on the
infotainment display and/or a
graphic on the instrument cluster to
provide the object distance. In
addition, multiple beeps may occur
if very close to an object.

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The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear defog may
come on during remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light does not
come on during a remote start.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
If the vehicle is low on energy, do
not use the remote start feature.
The vehicle may run out of energy.
The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System033.Remote Starting the Vehicle
To remote start the vehicle:
1. Press and release
Qon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
3. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press
POWER
Owith the brake
pedal applied to start the
vehicle and operate as normal.
Remote start will automatically shut
off after 20 minutes unless a time
extension is done.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on. Remote start run
time can be extended.
Extending Vehicle Run Time
The vehicle run time can also be
extended by another 20 minutes,
if after 30 seconds and during the
first 20 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while the vehicle is
running. This provides a total of
40 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a single start with an extension,
are allowed between ignition cycles
using POWER
O.
For additional remote starts, turn the
vehicle on with the transmitter in the
vehicle.
Canceling Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
. Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Press POWER
Owith the brake
pedal applied, then press
POWER
Oagain to turn the
vehicle off.

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Passive Function
Approach Detection/Welcome
Lighting
Visual Display for Vehicle
Information
.Low Battery Indication
. Tire Pressure
. Remote Start Status
. Odometer Reading
. Rear Closure Ajar Switch Status
. Electric Parking Brake Status
. Hood Status
. High Voltage Battery State of
Charge Status
. GPS Signal for End of Trip
. Charge Mode Status
‐Available Mileage
‐ Charge Start and End Times
Status
‐ Full Week of Time Based
Delayed Charging Status
‐ Disable Rate Based and
Delayed Charging Status ‐
High Voltage Charging System
Fault (Unable to Charge)
‐ High Voltage Charger Power
Level
‐ High Voltage Battery Charge
Cord Connected Indication
‐ Charge Complete
‐ Usable State of Charge
‐ High Voltage Depletion Mode
Range
‐ High Voltage Battery State of
Charge Status
Pairing
A smartphone must be paired to the
KeyPass Module and then it must
be connected to the vehicle before it
can be used.
Setup Information
. Up to three smartphones can be
set up and connected to the
vehicle.
. Setup is disabled when the
vehicle is moving. .
Pairing only needs to be
completed once per smartphone,
unless the pairing information on
the smartphone changes or the
smartphone is deleted.
Setup Process 1. Enable the KeyPass function through vehicle
personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0143.
2. Download the myChevrolet app to the smartphone from the
appropriate app store.
3. The vehicle must be on and in P (Park).
4. Open the app and touch Search for New Vehicles.
5. Choose your vehicle and touch Done.
6. Aim the smartphone camera at the QR code on the
infotainment display to scan
the security key. If the camera
is not working, the QR code
can be entered manually.

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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 109
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 109
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 110
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Pedestrian Safety Signal . . . . . 110
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 111
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Battery Gauge (High Voltage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Driver Efficiency Gauge . . . . . . 122 Power Indicator Gauge . . . . . . . 123
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . 123
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 124
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . 126
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Sport Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 128
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . 128
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . 128
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Vehicle Ready Light . . . . . . . . . . 130
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 130
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 130 Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 130
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Information Displays
Power Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Programmable Charging . . . . . . 131
Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Energy Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Propulsion PowerMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 143
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 143

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If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there could be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the 12-volt battery.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio.
Service Vehicle Soon
Light
This light comes on if a condition
exists that may require the vehicle
to be taken in for service.
If the light comes on, take the
vehicle to your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
Brake System Warning
Light
The vehicle brake system consists
of two hydraulic circuits. If one
circuit is not working, the remaining
circuit can still work to stop the
vehicle. For normal braking
performance, both circuits need to
be working.
If the warning light comes on, there
is a brake problem. Have the brake
system inspected right away.
{Warning
The brake system might not be
working properly if the brake
system warning light is on.
Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a
crash. If the light is still on after
the vehicle has been pulled off
the road and carefully stopped,
have the vehicle towed for
service.
MetricEnglish
This light should come on briefly
when the vehicle is started. If it
does not come on then, see your
dealer for service.
If the light comes on and stays on,
there is a brake problem.
Electric Parking Brake
Light
MetricEnglish
This light comes on when the
parking brake is applied. If the light
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parking brake is released, or while
driving, there is a problem with the
Electric Parking Brake system.
If the light does not come on,
or remains flashing, see your dealer.
Service Electric Parking
Brake Light
The service electric parking brake
light should come on briefly when
starting the vehicle. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
If this light stays on, there is a
problem with a system on the
vehicle that is causing the parking
brake system to work at a reduced
level. The vehicle can still be driven,
but should be taken to a dealer as
soon as possible. SeeElectricParking Brake
0213. A message
may also display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
The ABS warning light will come on
briefly when the vehicle is started.
This is normal. If the light does not
come on then, have it fixed so it will
be ready to warn if there is a
problem.
If the light stays on or comes on
while driving, stop as soon as
possible and turn the vehicle off.
Then start the vehicle again to reset
the system. If the light still stays on,
or comes on again while driving, the
vehicle needs service. See your
dealer. If the regular brake system
warning light is not on, the brakes
will still work, but the antilock brakes will not work. If the regular brake
system warning light is also on, the
antilock brakes will not work and
there is a problem with the regular
brakes.
Sport Mode Light
This light comes on when Sport
Mode is selected.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Light
If available, this light comes on
briefly while starting the vehicle.