2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV driving

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GETTING STARTED
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
The RKE transmitter (key fob) performs several remote functions and mu\
st be in the vehicle to start the Bolt EV.
Keyless Access
With the RKE transmitter within 3 ft. (1 m) of the door, press the button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the door. Press it again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate.
Press the button on a passen-ger’s door handle to unlock all doors and the liftgate.
When unlocked, press the button on any door handle to lock all doors and the liftgate.
Key Release
Press the side button on the transmitter to remove the key, which can be used to unlock the driver’s door.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press again to unlock all doors.
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate the vehicle.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to sound the panic alarm.

Remote Start
Press the Lock button and then press and hold the
button until the turn signal lamps flash to start the vehicle and condi-tion the passenger cabin temperature from outside the vehicle. The heating or air conditioning system and rear window defogger (if needed) will turn on.
After entering the vehicle, press the brake pedal and then press the POWER
button before driving.
Note:
• Press and hold the Remote Start button until the parking lamps turn off to cancel a remote start.
• Only two remote starts are allowed between ignition cycles.
• It’s RECOMMENDED to use this feature when the vehicle is plugged in to allow energy from the wall outlet to assist in getting the cabin to a comfortable temperature and to leave more battery energy for driving.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.

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STARTING THE VEHICLE/ON
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the POWER button. A power ON audio cue will sound.
The vehicle will not shift out of Park and a Charge Cord Connected message will display if the vehicle is still plugged in.
The instrument cluster will display an active battery gauge and the READY READY icon will appear when the vehicle is ready to be driven.
STOPPING THE VEHICLE/OFF
Shift to Park and then press the POWER button. A power OFF audio cue will sound.
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SIGNAL
The vehicle is equipped with an automatic sound generator. The sound is \
automatically generated at speeds below 14 mph to indicate the vehicle’s presence t\
o pedestrians.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
GETTING STARTED
POWER BUTTON
The Bolt EV features an electronic pushbutton start. The POWER button flashes when the driver’s door is opened upon entry. Once the vehicle is ON, the butto\
n illuminates.
Note: The air conditioning compressor, pumps and fan may run at any time — even when the vehicle is OFF — to cool or warm the propulsion battery.
DRIVER’S SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
Before driving, adjust the steering wheel and seat to a comfortable position.
Pull down the lever (A) to unlock the steering wheel and adjust its position.
Lift the handle (B) under the right-front side of the seat to slide the seat forward or rearward.
Ratchet the side lever (C) up or down to raise or lower the seat.
Lift the rear lever (D) to adjust the seatback.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
A
C
B
D

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ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFT
The electronic drive unit shift lever always starts in a center position\
, represented by a dot on the shift pattern on top of the shift lever. The selected gear positi\
on illuminates in red. After shifting, the shift lever returns to the center position.
Park – Press the button on top of the lever (A) to shift into Park.
To shift out of Park, with the vehicle ON and the brake pedal applied, press and hold the shift lock button on the side of the lever (B) and select the desired gear.
Reverse – Press and hold the shift lock
button on the side of the lever (B) and move the lever forward and then left to shift into Reverse.
Neutral – Move and hold the lever forward for 1/2 second to shift into Neutr\
al.
Note: The transmission will not stay in Neutral for an extended period. It will automatically shift into Park.
Drive – Move the lever rearward to shift into Drive.
One-Pedal Driving – With the transmission in Drive, pull the lever rearward to the L (Low) position to enable “one-pedal” driving. When the accelerat\
or pedal is not applied, regenerative braking is active to help slow the vehicle. Use the brake p\
edal for additional braking or panic stops. Pull the lever rearward again to return to Drive\
.
Note: Regenerative braking features may be limited when the battery is near full charge or cold. Always use the brake pedal if you need to stop immediately.
AUTOMATED CAR WASH MODE
To place the transmission in Neutral with the vehicle running:
1. While pressing the brake pedal, open the driver’s door and then shift\
to Neutral.
2. The indicator should show N. If it does not, select Neutral again.
3. Upon returning to the vehicle, shift into Park.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
To apply the parking brake, pull up the
Parking Brake switch by the shift lever.
To release the parking brake, turn on the vehicle, press the brake pedal, and then press the switch.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
A
B

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
The instrument cluster features a digital screen that can be configured in 3 different themes.
Classic – Displays basic information on speed, range and other operations along with an efficiency bar that glows green to
yellow based on driving efficiency.
Modern – Displays basic information plus power usage and an efficiency ball that moves up and down based on driving efficiency.
Enhanced – Displays basic information plus a maximum and minimum range indicator, power usage and an efficiency ring that glows green to yellow based on driving efficiency.
CLUSTER DISPLAY ZONES
Press the or on the Driver Information Center (DIC) controls, locat-ed on the right side of the steering wheel, to move between the different display zones.
Press the or on the DIC controls to scroll through the display menus.
Press the on the DIC controls to select a highlighted item.
CLUSTER LAYOUTS
1. Use the DIC controls to select the Layout menu in the left display zone on the cluster.
2. Press to display the Layout menu.
3. Scroll to highlight one of the cluster layouts; press .
4. Press to exit the menu.
CLUSTER HELP
To view helpful information about the
features of the instrument cluster, with the vehicle in Park, use the DI\
C controls to select Help from the Options menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Enhanced display shown

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EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC RANGE
Electric range is affected by colder outside temperatures. During colder\
months, the
energy needed to warm the vehicle’s cabin and propulsion battery can \
cause the vehi-cle’s electric range to decline. See Driving for Better Energy Effi\
ciency in the Driving and Operating section in your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVING STYLE
Your driving style plays a large role in the efficiency of the vehicle\
. Avoid rapid accelera-tion or deceleration to help maximize energy efficiency and range. Ele\
ctric range is maxi-mized at 50 mph and below; higher speeds use more energy and significa\
ntly reduce electric range.
EFFICIENCY GAUGES
Use the Driver Information Center controls to select an instrument cluster layout that displays the green efficiency bar, ball or ring indicator.
While driving, try to keep the bar or ring green, or the ball in the center of the gauge, depending on the cluster theme selected. The bar or ring will turn yellow or the ball will move up or down during inefficient acceleration or aggressive braking.
SPORT MODE
Press the SPORT button on the center of the instrument panel to select the Normal or Sport driving mode.
Normal (Default)
Use in normal driving conditions for efficient operation. This mode is\
active each time the vehicle is started.
Sport
Use when more performance is needed. This mode increases throttle respon\
se. The Sport indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
REGEN ON DEMAND™
Regen on Demand temporarily regener-ates energy from the vehicle’s momentum and stores it in the high voltage propulsion
battery for later use.
To activate Regen on Demand, pull and hold the left paddle on the back of the steering wheel without pressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
While pulling the paddle, the vehicle will begin to decelerate using reg\
enerative braking. Regen on Demand is deactivated once the paddle is released or the accele\
rator pedal is pressed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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CHARGING
BATTERY
The Bolt EV is powered by a lithium-ion high voltage battery pack, which\
holds its charge efficiently and has no memory effect (so it doesn’t have to be run\
down completely before recharging). Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charge\
d, to keep the battery temperature ready for the next drive.
CHARGING TIME
Charging rates and times vary depending on outside temperature and remai\
ning charge.
When using a 120-volt electrical outlet, it will charge at a rate of 4 E\
V miles per hour with the 12-amp setting (approximately 50 hours total to charge a deple\
ted battery).
When using a 240-volt charging station, it will charge at a rate of 25 E\
V miles per hour at a 32-amp level (approximately 91/2 hours total to charge a depleted battery).
Using a public DC Fast Charging station with the available Fast Charge p\
ort, it will take approximately 30 minutes, at an 80 kW power level, to charge a depleted \
battery to an estimated 90 miles of EV range.
PROGRAMMABLE CHARGING
There are 3 programmable charging modes: Immediately upon plug-in; Delay\
ed based on departure time; and Delayed based on electric rate and departure time.
Touch the Energy icon on the touchscreen and then touch the Charging icon to view the current Charge Mode and Charge Limit.
Touch the Charge Limit toggle button to select a different charge level.\
Touch the desired Charge Mode tab to select a different charge mode.
CHARGING STATUS
The Charging Status indicators are located on the instrument panel near \
the windshield and on the illuminated charge port (if available).
Single tone and flashing green indicator – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is charging. Flashes indicate current percentage of battery charge.
1 flash: 0–25% charged
2 flashes: 25–50% charged
3 flashes: 50–75% charged
4 flashes: 75–99% charged
Solid light: 100% charged
Slow (long pulse) flashing green indicator with double tone – Vehicle is plugged in; battery charging is delayed
Solid green indicator – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is fully charged
Solid yellow indicator – Vehicle is plugged in; not charging
No light – Vehicle is not plugged in OR there is an issue with the charger or\
outlet
No light and repetitive tones – Issue with the charge cord connection
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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CHARGING
START CHARGING
The provided 120-volt portable charge cord is located under the storage \
floor in the cargo area and can be used to charge the vehicle when a 240V charging st\
ation is not available.
1. With the vehicle parked, turn off the vehi-cle and select the Charging button at the
bottom of the Energy Summary screen.
2. Review the selected Charge Mode and Charge Limit. Select the Charge Limit
toggle button if an increased charging limit is desired. Use the 8-amp charge limit until a qualified electrician inspects your home’s electrical circuit capacity, or if the electrical circuit or outlet capacity is not known.
Note: The charge level selection returns to the 8-amp setting each time the vehicle is driven.
3. Plug the charge cord into an electrical
outlet. DO NOT PLUG INTO AN EXTENSION CORD. Charge cord indicators should be green. Where possible, secure the charge cord to the wall.
4. Press and release the rear edge of the charge port door, located just in front of the driver’s door, to open it. Plug the charge cord into the charge port.
5. The Charging Status indicator on top of the instrument panel will illuminate green and the horn will chirp when properly connected.
Note: To change the horn chirp setting, go to Energy > Charging Options.
6. Periodically check the electrical outlet/plug while charging. Discontinue use if the
electrical outlet/plug is hot and have the electrical outlet serviced by a qualified electrician.
To arm the charge cord theft alert, lock the vehicle twice with the Remo\
te Keyless Entry transmitter.
Note: When the theft alert is armed, the alarm will sound when the plug is disconnected from the vehicle. To change charge cord theft alert options, go to Energy > Charging Options.
To temporarily override a delayed charge event, remove and reconnect the\
charge cord to the vehicle within 5 seconds. It will begin charging immediately\
.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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CHARGING
END CHARGING
1. Unlock the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to disarm the charge cord theft alert.
2. Unplug the charge cord from the vehicle by squeezing the top latch button.
3. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet.
4. Stow the charge cord.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
LOCATION-BASED CHARGING
Customized charging settings can be saved for your home location. The vehicle will auto matically revert to these settings when parked at its home location.
1. From the Energy Home screen, select Charging Options > Location-Based Charging.
2. Select On to enable Location-Based Charging.
3. Select Set Home Location. Your vehicle’s current location will be set\
. Touch OK.
When away from the home location, the Bolt EV will charge immediately wh\
en plugged in.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
HOME CHARGING STATION
Charging equipment with at least a 240-volt/32-amp rating will provide t\
he fastest charging time to recharge the propulsion battery.
For more information about an available 240-volt home charging station, \
contact your Chevrolet dealer.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
Available accessories shown