2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV Get To Know Guide

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Pantone Spot Colors
Pantone300 C
Pantone
Cool
Gray 7C
Congratulations on your new Chevrolet Bolt EV. For a quick introduction,\
review this Quick Reference Guide. It provides the basic information needed to charge it, start it, \
and hit the road. More information can be found in your Owner’s Manual and at my.chevrolet.com/learn.
Questions? Contact a Chevrolet Customer Assistance Advisor at 1-800-222-\
1020.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 2020
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Certain restrictions, precautions, and safety procedures apply to your v\
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Power Mirror Controls/Power Window Controls/Rear Windows Lock
Exterior/Interior Lamp Controls
Turn Signal Lever/ IntelliBeam Control
Regen on Demand Paddle (behind steering wheel)
Audio Volume Buttons (behind steering wheel)
Voice Recognition/Driver Information Center Controls
Power Button
Cruise Control/Forward Collision Alert/Lane Keep Assist/Heated Steering Wheel Controls
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRAKE Brake System
Seat Belt Reminder
2 Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
Airbag Readiness
IntelliBeam Lighting
12V Charging System
Vehicle Ahead
Lane Keep Assist Warning
Security
Service Vehicle Soon
PARK Electric Parking Brake Set
Cruise Control
Door Ajar
Instrument Cluster/Driver Information Center
Windshield Wipers Lever
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel Lever (on steering column)
Audio Favorite Stations Buttons
SYMBOLS

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Refer to your Owner’s Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators of the instrument cluster.
See Introduction in your Owner’s Manual.
Driver’s Heated Seat Control
Infotainment System Touchscreen
Passenger’s Heated Seat ControlClimate Controls
Hazard Warning Flashers/Sport Mode/Traction Control and StabiliTrak Buttons
Accessory Power Outlet
Charging Status Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Electronic Precision Shift Lever
Antilock Brake System
Lights On Reminder
Pedestrian Ahead
Low Tire Pressure
StabiliTrak/Traction Control
Traction Control Off
StabiliTrak Off
Vehicle Ready

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GETTING STARTED
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
The RKE transmitter (key fob) performs several remote functions and must 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 the front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors and the liftgate.
When unlocked, press the button on either front 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.
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.
See Driving and Operating 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 automatic sound generation. The automatic s\
ound is gener-ated to indicate the vehicle’s presence to pedestrians.
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.
GETTING STARTED
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.
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C
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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\
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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.
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 response. The Sport indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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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 or 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 button on the Driver Information Center (DIC) controls,
located on the right side of the steering wheel, to move between the different display zones.
Press the or button on the DIC
controls to scroll through the display menus.
Press the button 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 vehi-cle in Park, use the DIC 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
IMPACTS ON RANGE
A number of factors influence energy use and electric range. Keep thes\
e factors in mind while driving in order to maximize range:
Technique – Avoid rapid acceleration or braking. Higher speeds use more energy and significantly reduce range.
Terrain – Varying road conditions, such as hills, rain, snow and wind, impact range.
Climate Settings – The energy needed to warm or cool the vehicle’s cabin and
propulsion battery can cause range to decline. Using Fan Only settings will increase efficiency.
Outside Temperature – Hotter or colder air has an effect on vehicle aerodynamics and range.
To view these factors on electric range, go to Energy > Information > Ra\
nge Impacts Since Last Full Charge on the infotainment screen. A positive number inc\
reases the vehicle’s energy usage rating.
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.
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 regenerative braking. Regen on Demand is deact\
ivated once the paddle is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.