2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV keyless entry

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Instruments and Controls 123
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off. SeeRear Window Wiper/
Washer 088.
Select Off or On.
Collision / Detection Systems
Select and the following may
display:
. Forward Collision System
. Front Pedestrian Detection
. Park Assist
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert
. Lane Change Alert
Forward Collision System
This setting controls the vehicle
response when detecting a vehicle
ahead of you. The Off setting
disables all Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) and Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) functions. With the
Alert and Brake setting, both FCA
and AEB are available. The Alert
setting disables AEB. See
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) 0205. Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Front Pedestrian Detection
This allows the feature’s notification
to be customized.
Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Park Assist
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off.
Select Off or On.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This allows the Rear Cross Traffic
Alert feature to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On. See
Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 200.
Lane Change Alert
This allows the Lane Change Alert
feature to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On. See Lane Change
Alert (LCA) 0209.
Lighting
Select and the following may
display: .
Vehicle Locator Lights
. Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exterior
lamps and allows some of the
exterior lamps and most of the
interior lamps to turn on briefly when
Kon the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter is pressed to
locate the vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how
long the exterior lamps stay on
when leaving the vehicle when it is
dark outside.
Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60
Seconds, or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Select and the following may
display:
. Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
. Auto Door Unlock
. Delayed Door Lock

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Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps and the interior
lamps turn on briefly at night when
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter
Kis pressed. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 08. The lights
turn off immediately when the
vehicle is started or automatically
after a brief period.
This feature can be turned on or off.
See “Vehicle Locator Lights” under
Vehicle Personalization 0121.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps come on at
night when the vehicle is turned off
and the driver door is opened.
Some interior lamps also come on
when the vehicle is turned off. The
exterior lamps and interior lamps
remain on after the door is closed
for a brief period and then turn off.
This feature can be turned on or off.
See Vehicle Personalization 0121.
Battery Power Protection
The battery saver feature is
designed to protect the vehicle's
12-volt battery.
If some interior lamps and/or the
headlamps are left on and the
vehicle is turned off, the battery
rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after
some time.
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver
The exterior lamps turn off about
10 minutes after the ignition is
turned off, if the parking lamps or
headlamps have been manually left
on. This protects against draining
the battery. To restart the 10-minute
timer, turn the exterior lamp control
to the off position and then back to
the parking lamp or headlamp
position.
To keep the lamps on for more than
10 minutes, the ignition must be on.

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Infotainment System 159
The PIN is required to:
.Register or unregister keys.
. Change Teen Driver settings.
. Change or clear the Teen
Driver PIN.
. Access or delete Report
Card data.
Register keys to activate:
Any vehicle key can be registered,
up to a maximum of eight keys.
Label the key to tell it apart from the
other keys. 1. Start the vehicle.
2. The vehicle must be in P (Park).
3. From the Settings menu, select Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN.
5. Place the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter key in
the transmitter pocket. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 08for 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).

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166 Climate Controls
Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other
material from the inside of the
front windshield and rear window
with a razor blade or anything
else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Remote Start : The climate control
system may be started by using the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. The climate control
system will default to an appropriate
heating or cooling mode. See
Remote Start 015.
The rear window defogger turns on
if it is cold outside.
Mobile Application Feature
If equipped, this feature allows a
smartphone to set the start-up
climate control settings. The
following features can be set: .
Temperature
. Fan Speed
. Air Delivery Mode
. Climate Mode
. Recirculation
Once the settings are saved through
the application, the vehicle will use
these settings when turned on. After
the vehicle is turned on, use the
climate controls if additional
adjustments are desired.
Sensors
Indicator Light and Solar
Sensor (ILSS)
The ILSS is on top of the instrument
panel, near the windshield, where it
monitors solar intensity.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort. Do not cover the sensor; otherwise
the automatic climate control system
may not work properly.
Humidity Sensor
The humidity sensor is near the
base of the inside rearview mirror.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature and recirculation for
best comfort.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor
The outside air temperature sensor
is behind the front grille of the
vehicle. The vehicle uses the sensor
information to display outside air
temperature. The climate control
system uses the information to
adjust the climate system operation.

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Warning (Continued)
. Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in the vehicle.
.Secure loose items in the
vehicle.
.Do not leave a seat
folded down unless
needed.
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
Avoid making hard stops for the
first 322 km (200 mi). During this
time the new brake linings are not
yet broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean premature
wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline
every time you get new brake
linings. Following break-in,
vehicle speed and load can be
gradually increased.
Power Button
The vehicle has an electronic
pushbutton start.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter must be in the vehicle for
the system to operate. If the vehicle
will not start, place the RKE
transmitter in the transmitter pocket,
inside the center console.
ON/RUN : This position is for
starting and driving. With the vehicle
off, and the brake pedal applied,
pressing POWER
Oonce will place
the vehicle in ON/RUN. When the
vehicle ready light is on in the

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184 Driving and Operating
Starting and Stopping the
Vehicle
Starting Procedure
Press the P (Park) button on the
shift lever, or move the shift lever
into N (Neutral). The propulsion
system will not start in any other
position.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving or the electric
drive unit could be damaged.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the vehicle operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter must be in the vehicle.
Press the brake pedal, then press
and release POWER
O.
If the RKE transmitter is not in the
vehicle or something is interfering
with the transmitter, a message
displays in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
If the vehicle will not start due to a
low RKE transmitter battery, the
vehicle can still be driven. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 08.
A vehicle ready light displays in the
lower right corner of the instrument
cluster when the vehicle is ready to
be driven.
The instrument cluster also displays
an active battery gauge when the
vehicle is ready to be driven. Restarting Procedure
If the vehicle must be restarted
while it is still moving, move the shift
lever to N (Neutral) and press
POWER
Otwice without pressing
the brake pedal. The propulsion
system will not restart in any other
position.
A chime will sound if the driver door
is opened while the vehicle is on.
Always press POWER
Oto turn the
vehicle off before exiting.
Stopping Procedure
For information on how to turn the
vehicle off, see Power Button0182.
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

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Index 339
Gauges (cont'd)Driver Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 300
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 131
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Headlamps (cont'd)
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 106
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 130
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 106
Heated
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
High Voltage Battery Gauge . . . . . 98
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 176
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 193
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
I
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Indicator (cont'd)
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Information Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . 321
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 25
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 135
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . 8
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 259
Lamps
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 130
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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342 Index
PrivacyVehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 324
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 318
Programmable Charging . . . . . . . . 107
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .233, 242, 284,
Back Cover
Propulsion Power Messages . . . 120
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 322
RadiosAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Ready Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 200
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . 88
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 289
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 59
Replacing LATCH System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 323
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Requirements
Electrical Battery Charging . . . 229
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
S
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 323
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety Signal Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 318
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 46