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2 Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem, and
BOLT are trademarks and/or service
marks of General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name“General
Motors of Canada Company” for
Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual. This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner
’s manual.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante: Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
Litho in U.S.A.
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Introduction 3
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner ’s
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
u:
Air Conditioning System
G: Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!: Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components
Properly
P: Do Not Apply High Pressure
Water
[: Energy Usage and Charge
Mode Selection
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
H:Flammable
g:First Responder
[:Forward Collision Alert

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R:Fuse Block Cover Lock
Location
+: Fuses
_:High Voltage
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
Q: Keep Fuse Block Covers
Properly Installed
|: Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
X: Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
>:Seat Belt Reminders
Z: Service Vehicle Soon
I:Side Blind Zone Alert
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a: Under Pressure
V:Vehicle Ahead Indicator
]: Vehicle Ready

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1.Air Vents 0167.
2. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0132.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0128.
3. Instrument Cluster 094.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 118.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 087.
5. Charging Status Feedback
0218.
Automatic Headlamp System
0 131.
Indicator Light and Solar
Sensor (ILSS). See “Sensors”
under Automatic Climate
Control System 0163.
6. Infotainment System. See AM-FM Radio 0140.
Heated Front Seats 035 (If
Equipped).
7. Automatic Climate Control
System 0163.
8. Storage Compartments 081. 9. Shift Lever. See
Electric Drive
Unit 0187.
10. Electric Parking Brake 0192.
11. Power Outlets 090.
12. Hazard Warning Flashers
0131.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0194.
Driver Selected Operating
Modes 0186.
13. Power Button 0182.
14. Steering Wheel Controls 085
(If Equipped).
15. Horn 086.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment
085 (Out of View).
17. Steering Wheel Controls 085
(If Equipped).
18. Regen on Demand (Out of View). See Regenerative
Braking 0194.
19. Cruise Control 0196.
Heated Steering Wheel 086 (If
Equipped). Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System
0204 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0211
(If Equipped).
20. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
0255.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Service
Vehicle Soon Light 0102.
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0128.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0132.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 7
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 19
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 22
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 23
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 25
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 25
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.

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To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console andtake out the small tray,
if equipped. Place the
transmitter in the backup
location with the buttons
facing down.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and press POWER
O.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible. Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with
the RKE transmitter. The
transmitter contains a small
battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal
burns can occur, resulting in
severe injury or death. Seek
medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not
touch metal surfaces on the RKE
transmitter when it has been
exposed to extreme heat. These
surfaces can be hot to the touch
at temperatures above 59 °C
(138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
Caution
Always replace the battery with
the correct type. Replacing the
battery with an incorrect type
could potentially create a risk of
battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to
instructions and local laws. Do
not attempt to burn, crush, or cut
the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to
environments with extremely low
air pressures or high
temperatures.
Replace the battery if the DIC
displays REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.

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/: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 08.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.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a single start with an extension,
are allowed between ignition cycles
using POWER
O.
For additional remote starts, turn the
vehicle on with the transmitter in the
vehicle.
Canceling Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
. Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Press POWER
Owith the brake
pedal applied, then press
POWER
Oagain to turn the
vehicle off.

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Conditions in Which Remote
Start Will Not Work
The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if:
.The RKE transmitter is in the
vehicle.
. The ignition is on.
. The hood is not closed.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. The electric drive unit coolant
temperature is too high.
. Two remote vehicle starts, or a
single remote start with an
extension, have already
been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors
can be unlocked and
opened while the vehicle is
moving. The chance of
being thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are
not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
seat belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by
extreme heat and can suffer
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
permanent injuries or even
death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle
whenever leaving it.
. Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
. Use the key in the driver door to
lock and unlock the door without
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. The key cylinder is
covered with a cap. See “Driver
Door Key Lock Cylinder Access
(In Case of Dead Battery)” later
in this section.
. Press
QorKon the RKE
transmitter to lock and unlock
the doors.