2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV heating

Chevrolet BOLT EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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8 In Brief
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner’s manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter may work up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Press the key release button to
extend the key. The key can be
used for all locks.
K:Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors, depending on the
vehicle personalization setting.
Q: Press to lock all doors.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. Press and
hold for at least three seconds to
sound the panic alarm. Press again
to cancel the panic alarm.
/: Press and releaseQand then
immediately press and hold
/for at
least four seconds to start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning
systems and rear window defogger
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter.
See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 033.
Remote Start
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Use remote start to heat or cool the
interior when the vehicle is plugged
in to maximize electric range by
utilizing electricity from the electrical
outlet. Normal operation of the
system will return after the vehicle
has been turned on.
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.

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The windshield wiper/washer lever
is on the side of the steering
column. With the vehicle on or in
Service Mode, move the windshield
wiper lever to select the wiper
speed.
HI :Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT : If equipped with intermittent
wipes, move the windshield wiper
lever to INT. Turn the band up for
more frequent wipes or down for
less frequent wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. 1X :
For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For multiple wipes,
hold the lever down.
f: Pull the windshield wiper
lever toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The controls are on the end of the
windshield wiper lever. Move the
control to:
ON : To turn on.
OFF : To turn off.
INT : To turn on intermittent rear
wipes.
1: Push the windshield wiper
lever to spray washer fluid on the
rear window.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 112.
Climate Controls
The climate control buttons on the
center stack and on the climate
control display are used to adjust
the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Center Stack Climate Controls
1. Defrost/Defog
2. Air Delivery Mode Controls

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SeeAssistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0224.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlet can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a mobile phone or MP3
player. The accessory power outlet
only works with the vehicle
turned on.
The vehicle has an accessory
power outlet on the lower center
stack below the climate control.
Open the cover to access and
replace when not in use.
See Power Outlets 0115.
Battery and Efficiency
High Voltage Safety
Information
{Warning
Exposure to high voltage can
cause shock, burns, and even
death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can
only be serviced by technicians
with special training.
High voltage components are
identified by labels. Do not
remove, open, take apart,
or modify these components.
High voltage cable or wiring has
orange covering or labels. Do not
probe, tamper with, cut, or modify
high voltage cable or wiring.
This vehicle has a high voltage
battery and a standard 12-volt
battery. If the vehicle is in a crash, the
sensing system may shut down the
high voltage system. When this
occurs, the high voltage battery is
disconnected and the vehicle will
not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE
SOON message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will be
displayed. Before the vehicle can be
operated again, it must be serviced
at your dealer.
{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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tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System
0 286.
Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)
This feature provides visual and
audible alerts outside the vehicle to
help when inflating an underinflated
tire to the recommended cold tire
pressure. See “Tire Fill Alert (If
Equipped)” underTire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0287.
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency
Use the following tips to help
maximize energy efficiency and
range.
In colder temperatures, while these
efficiency tips will help, the electric
vehicle driving range may be lower
due to higher energy usage. Acceleration/Braking/Coasting
Avoid unnecessary rapid
accelerations and decelerations.
Electric range is maximized at
89 km/h (55 mph) and below. Higher
speeds use more energy and can
significantly reduce electric range.
Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Plan ahead for decelerations and
coast whenever possible. For
example, do not rush to traffic
signals.
Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast.
The vehicle recovers energy while
coasting and braking in D (Drive)
or L (Low).
Climate Setting
Using the heat and air conditioning
systems decreases the energy
available for electric driving.
Optimal energy efficiency is
achieved with the heat, air
conditioning, and fan turned off.
Operating with the climate control
system off is the most energy
efficient climate setting.
Use the heated seat feature instead
of climate settings. Heating the seat
uses less energy than heating the
vehicle interior.
Use remote start to heat or cool the
interior when the vehicle is plugged
in to maximize the electric range by
utilizing electricity from the electrical
outlet.
In hot weather, avoid parking in
direct sunlight or use sunshades
inside the vehicle.
Turn off the front and rear window
defog/defrost when they are no
longer needed.
Avoid driving with the windows open
at highway speeds.

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Q:Press to lock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound on the
second press to indicate locking.
See Vehicle Personalization 0146.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors will lock and the
driver door will immediately unlock,
if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0146.
If the passenger door is open when
Qis pressed, all doors lock. Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 48.
K:Press to unlock the driver door.
Press unlock again within
five seconds to unlock all doors.
The RKE transmitter can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first button press. See Vehicle
Personalization 0146.
The turn signal indicators may flash
to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0146.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 48.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps
three times.
Press and hold
7for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash for about
30 seconds or until
7is pressed
again or the vehicle is started.
/: Press and releaseQand then
immediately press and hold
/for at
least four seconds to start the
vehicle's heating or air conditioning
systems and rear window defogger
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Start
0 40.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
the doors and liftgate to be locked
and unlocked without pressing the
RKE transmitter button. The RKE
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the liftgate or door being opened.
If the vehicle has this feature, there
will be a button on both outside front
and rear door handles.
Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first unlock/lock button press
from the driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0146.

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3. Remove the battery by pushingon the battery and sliding it
toward the bottom of the
transmitter.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing the back cover.
Push the battery down until it is
held in place. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back on to the transmitter.
Remote Start
This feature starts the heating or air
conditioning systems and the rear
window defogger from outside the
vehicle.
Use remote start to heat or cool the
interior when the vehicle is plugged
in to maximize electric range by
utilizing electricity from the electrical
outlet. Normal operation of the
system will return after the vehicle
has been turned on.
/:This button is on the RKE
transmitter. 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)
System
033.
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.

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heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.
If equipped, the heated seat
controls are on the infotainment
display. To operate, the vehicle must
be on.
Touch
MorLto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion. Indicator
lights on the infotainment display show the current setting with three
level indicators for high, medium,
or low.
Touch the screen once for the
highest setting. With each touch of
the screen, the heated seat will
change to the next lower setting,
and then to the off setting. The
lights indicate three for the highest
setting and one for the lowest.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.
Auto Heated Seats
When the vehicle is on, this feature
will automatically activate the
heated seats at the level required by
the vehicle’
s interior temperature. In
auto mode, the indicators
automatically show the level setting
required.
Use the manual heated seat buttons
to turn auto heated seats off. Once
this feature is turned off, the auto
heated seats will be activated the
next time the vehicle is started. In
manual mode, the controls can be accessed while the vehicle is on by
touching
MorL.
If the passenger seat is unoccupied,
the auto heated seats feature will
not activate that seat.
The auto heated seats feature can
be programmed to always be
enabled when the vehicle is on. See
Vehicle Personalization 0146.
Remote Start Heated Seats
When it is cold outside, the heated
seats can be turned on
automatically during a remote
vehicle start.
The heated seats will be canceled
when the vehicle is started. If the
auto heated seats are enabled in
vehicle personalization, the seat
heating level will automatically
change to the level required by the
vehicle's interior temperature when
the vehicle is on.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced.
This is normal.

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The volume switches are on the
right rear side of the steering wheel.
Press to increase or decrease the
volume.
There is a paddle on the left rear
side of the steering wheel for
regenerative braking. See
Regenerative Braking0217.
Heated Steering Wheel
(:If equipped, press to turn on or
off. An indicator light on the button
displays when the feature is
turned on.
The steering wheel takes about
three minutes to start heating. If equipped with an auto heated
steering wheel, the heated steering
wheel will turn on automatically in
remote start along with the heated
seats when it is cold outside. The
heated steering wheel indicator light
may not come on. See
Heated Front
Seats 060.
Horn
Pressaon the steering wheel pad
to sound the horn.
Pedestrian Safety Signal
The vehicle is equipped with
automatic sound generation.
The automatic sound is generated
to indicate the vehicle presence to
pedestrians. The sound changes if
the vehicle is speeding up or
slowing down. It is activated when
the vehicle is shifted into a forward
gear or R (Reverse), up to 33 km/h
(20 mph).