2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV audio

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Viewing a Previous or Next
Picture
From the picture screen, touchSor
Tto view the previous or next
picture.
Rotating a Picture
From the picture screen, touchwto
rotate the picture.
Enlarging a Picture
From the picture screen, touchTto
enlarge the picture.
Using the USB Picture Menu
1. From the picture screen, touch Menu.
2. Touch the desired menu. .Slide Show Time: Select
the slide show interval.
. Clock/Temp Display: To
display the clock and
temperature on the full
screen, select On or Off.
. Display Settings: Adjust the
brightness and contrast. 3. After the setting is complete,
touch
0.
Auxiliary Devices
The AUX port is in the center
console. The infotainment system
can play auxiliary music connected
by the auxiliary device.
Playing Music from an
Auxiliary Device
Connect the auxiliary device
containing the music source to the
AUX port. Once connected with the
infotainment system, music can be
played from the device.
.If the auxiliary device is already
connected, touch
T, Audio,
Source, then AUX to play music
from the auxiliary device.
. Use an AUX cable with a
3.5 mm (1/8 in) type connector.
Tone Settings
From the AUX screen, touch Tone.
See “Tone Settings” under“AM-FM
Radio” previously in this section.
Bluetooth Audio
Bluetooth Music
If equipped, music may be played
from a paired Bluetooth device.
Refer to the Phone section for help
pairing a device.
Before Playing Bluetooth Music
.
The paired bluetooth device
must support Bluetooth profiles:
A2DP or AVRCP.
. Bluetooth music may not be
supported depending on the
mobile phone or Bluetooth
device.
. From the mobile phone or
Bluetooth device, find the
Bluetooth device type to set/
connect the item.
. A♪will appear on the screen to
indicate a successful Audio
Bluetooth connection.
. The sound played by the
Bluetooth device is delivered
through the infotainment system.

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.Bluetooth music can be played
only when a Bluetooth device
has been connected. To play
Bluetooth music, connect the
Bluetooth phone to the
infotainment system.
. If the Bluetooth device is
disconnected while playing
music, the music is
discontinued. The audio
streaming function may not be
supported in some Bluetooth
phones. Only one function can
be used at a time between the
Bluetooth hands-free phone
function or the Phone music
function. For example,
if switching to Bluetooth
hands-free phone mode while
playing Phone music, the music
streaming function will be
discontinued.
. For Bluetooth music to play, the
music must be played at least
once from the music player
mode of the mobile phone or
Bluetooth device after
connecting as a stereo headset.
After being played at least once, the music player will be
automatically played upon
entering play mode, and it will be
automatically stopped when the
music player mode ends. If the
mobile phone or Bluetooth
device is not in the waiting
screen mode, some devices may
not automatically play in
Bluetooth music play mode.
Playing Bluetooth Music
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Audio, then Source on the screen.
3. Touch Bluetooth to select the connected Bluetooth device
music play mode.
Pause Touch
jduring playback.
Touch
ragain to resume
playback.
Playing the Next Music Touch
dto play the next music. Playing the Previous Music
Touch
gwithin two seconds of
playback time to play the
previous music.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current Music Touch
gafter two seconds of
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward Hold
gordduring playback
to rewind or fast forward.
Release
gordto resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing Files Randomly Touch
Zduring playback.
Touch
Zagain to return to
normal playback.
Playing Files Repeatedly
1. Touch
"during playback.
2. Touch the desired option. .Repeat All: Plays all files
repeatedly.
. Repeat Song: Plays a
current file repeatedly.

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.Repeat Off: Cancels repeat
function.
General Operation of the
Bluetooth Music Menu 1. Touch Menu on the Bluetooth music screen.
2. Touch the desired menu to select the item or to display the
item’s detailed menu.
3. Touch
qNow Playing to return
to the previous menu.
Browse Music
This function may not be supported
depending on the mobile phone. 1. From the Bluetooth music menu, touch Browse Music.
2. Touch the desired item. The number of relevant songs is
displayed.
3. Touch the desired music to listen. Tone Settings
From the Bluetooth music menu,
sound features can be set up. See
“Tone Settings”
under“AM-FM
Radio” previously in this section.
Auto Volume
Volume will be automatically
controlled. See “Auto Volume”under
“AM-FM Radio” previously in this
section.
Manage Bluetooth Devices
1. From the Bluetooth music menu, touch Audio Settings.
2. Touch Manage Bluetooth Devices.
3. Select the desired device and then connect/disconnect or
delete.
Playing Bluetooth Music
. Do not change the track too
quickly when playing Bluetooth
music.
. It takes some time to transmit
data from the mobile phone or
Bluetooth device to the infotainment system. The
infotainment system outputs the
audio from the mobile phone or
Bluetooth device as it is
transmitted.
. If the mobile phone or Bluetooth
device is not in the idle screen
mode, it may not automatically
play despite being carried out
from the Bluetooth music
play mode.
. The infotainment system
transmits the order to play from
the mobile phone in the
Bluetooth music play mode.
If this is done in a different
mode, then the device transmits
the order to stop. Depending on
the mobile phone’s options, this
order to play/stop may take time
to activate.
. If Bluetooth music playback is
not functioning, then check to
see if the mobile phone is in the
idle screen mode.
. Sometimes, sounds may be cut
off during Bluetooth music
playback.

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OnStar System
OnStar with 4G LTE
If equipped with OnStar 4G LTE, up
to seven devices, such as
smartphones, tablets, and laptops,
can be connected to high-speed
Internet through the vehicle’s built-in
Wi-Fi hotspot.
Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to connect to an
OnStar Advisor for assistance. See
www.onstar.com for a detailed
instruction guide, vehicle availability,
details, and system limitations.Services and apps vary by make,
model, year, carrier, availability, and
conditions. 4G LTE service is
available in select markets. 4G LTE
performance is based on industry
averages and vehicle systems
design. Some services require a
data plan.
Phone
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Bluetooth wireless technology
establishes a wireless link between
two devices supported with
Bluetooth. After the initial pairing,
the two devices can connect
automatically when turned on.
Bluetooth allows wireless
transmission of information among
Bluetooth phones, PDAs, or other
devices within close range by using
2.45 GHz frequency short-distance
wireless telecommunication
technologies. Within this vehicle,
users can make hands-free calls,
transmit hands-free data, and play
audio streaming files by connecting
a mobile phone with the system.
.
There may be restrictions on
using Bluetooth wireless
technology in some locations.

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Settings
Operation of the Settings Menu
The infotainment system can be
customized to make it easier to use.1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch the desired menu to select the item or to display the
item’s detailed menu.
4. Touch
0to return to the
previous menu.
Settings menus and functions may
vary depending on vehicle options.
Radio Settings
1. TouchT.
2. Touch Settings, then touch Radio Settings.
.Auto Volume: Volume will
be automatically controlled.
See “Auto Volume” under
“AM-FM Radio” previously
in this section. .
Maximum Start-up volume:
Set the Maximum start-up
volume from 13 to 37.
. Audio Cues: Set the Audio
Cues feature to On or Off.
. Audio Cues Volume: Set
the Audio Cues Volume
from 10 to 63.
Audio Cues Volume is only available
when Audio Cues is set to On.
Devices
1. TouchT.
2. Touch Settings, then touch Devices.
3. Select the desired device and connect/disconnect or delete.
To add a new Bluetooth device,
touch Add Device.
Bluetooth Phone
1. TouchT. 2. Touch Settings, then Bluetooth
Phone and touch
Yto scroll to
the desired mobile phone. This
is only available when the
device is connected.
. My Number: Displays the
current connected phone
number.
. Privacy: Set whether or not
incoming call alerts are
shown on the infotainment
display.
. Sort Contacts: Set to First
name, surname or
Surname, first name.
. Resync Device Contacts:
Resync the contacts list for
the current connected
mobile phone.
Apple CarPlay
1. TouchT.
2. Touch Settings and find Apple CarPlay.
3. Select On or Off.

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5. Place the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter key in
the transmitter pocket. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 033 for the
transmitter pocket location.
6. From the Teen Driver Menu, select Key Registration.
.If the transmitter key is in
the transmitter pocket, it will
identify whether the
transmitter key is registered
or unregistered.
. If the transmitter key is not
registered, the option to
register displays. Select
Register and a confirmation
message displays.
. If the transmitter key is
already registered, the
option to unregister
displays. If Unregister is
selected, the transmitter
key is no longer registered
and a confirmation
message displays. If a Teen Driver transmitter key and
a non-Teen Driver transmitter key
are both present at start up, the
vehicle will recognize the non-Teen
Driver transmitter key to start the
vehicle. The Teen Driver settings
will not be active.
Manage Settings
Use the PIN to change the following
settings:
Audio Volume Limit :
Allows a
maximum radio volume to be set.
Turn the audio volume limit On or
Off, and if equipped, choose the
maximum level for the audio
volume.
Teen Driver Speed Warning :
Allows for setting a visual and
audible warning when a certain
speed is exceeded. The speed
warning is selectable from 64 km/h
(40 mph) to 120 km/h (75 mph). The
speed warning does not limit the
speed of the vehicle.
Teen Driver Speed Limiter (If
Equipped) : Allows the maximum
speed of the vehicle to be limited to
137 km/h (85 mph). When the speed limiter is turned On and the vehicle
is started with a Teen Driver key, the
DIC displays a message that the top
speed is limited to 137 km/h
(85 mph).
When Teen Driver is Active:
.
The radio will mute when the
driver seat belt is not fastened,
and in some vehicles, when the
right front passenger seat belt is
not fastened. The audio from
any device paired to the vehicle
will also be muted.
. Certain electronic devices
placed on the front passenger
seat could cause the passenger
sensing system to falsely sense
an unbuckled front passenger
and mute the radio. See
Passenger Sensing System
078.
. Some safety systems, such as
Forward Automatic Braking,
if equipped and supported,
cannot be turned off.
. The gap setting for the Forward
Collision Alert, if equipped,
cannot be changed.

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instrument cluster, the vehicle is
ready to be driven. This could take
up to 15 seconds at extremely cold
temperatures.
Service Mode
This power mode is available for
service and diagnostics, and to
verify the proper operation of the
service vehicle soon light as may be
required for emission inspection
purposes. With the vehicle off, and
the brake pedal not applied,
pressing and holding POWER
Ofor
more than five seconds will place
the vehicle in Service Mode. The
instruments and audio systems will
operate as they do in ON/RUN, but
the vehicle will not be able to be
driven. The propulsion system will
not start in Service Mode. Press
POWER
Oagain to turn the
vehicle off.
Caution
Placing the vehicle in Service
Mode will use the 12-volt battery.
Do not use Service Mode for an
extended period, or the vehicle
may not start.
STOPPING THE VEHICLE/OFF :
To turn the vehicle off, apply the
brakes, press the button on top of
the shift lever to shift to P (Park) and
press POWER
O.
Alternatively, apply the brakes and
press POWER
O. The electric drive
unit will shift to P (Park) then shut
off automatically.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
will remain active until the driver
door is opened. If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency:
1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the
brakes repeatedly. This may
deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the
vehicle is moving. After shifting
to N (Neutral), firmly apply the
brakes and steer the vehicle to
a safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the vehicle
off by pressing POWERO.
4. Set the parking brake.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while
moving may disable the airbags.
While driving, only shut the
propulsion system off in an
emergency.

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Stopping Procedure
For information on how to turn the
vehicle off, seePower Button0205.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
The following features will operate
for up to 10 minutes or until the
driver door is opened:
.
Audio System
. Accessory Power Outlets
. Power Windows
Shifting Into Park
To shift into P (Park):
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See
Electric Parking Brake 0215.
2. Press the button on top of the shift lever to shift into P (Park).
See Electric Drive Unit 0210.
3. The P indicator on the shift lever will turn red when the
vehicle is in P (Park).
4. Turn the vehicle off.
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Propulsion System On
{Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the P (Park) button is
not pressed with the parking
brake set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
propulsion system is running.
If you have left the propulsion
system running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
press the P (Park) button.
If the vehicle must be left with the
propulsion system on, be sure that
the vehicle is in P (Park) with the
parking brake set, before leaving
the vehicle. After pressing the
P (Park) button, hold down the
regular brake pedal. If you cannot see the P (Park) indicator in
instrument cluster, it means that the
vehicle has not shifted to P (Park).
Shifting out of Park
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle
must be on, the brake pedal must
be applied, and the charge cord
must be unplugged.
This vehicle is equipped with an
electric drive unit. The shift lock
release button is designed to
prevent inadvertent shifting out of
P (Park) unless the ignition is on,
the brake pedal is applied, and the
shift lock release button is pressed.