2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EV battery

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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
Due to its quiet operation, the vehicle is equipped with automatic sound\
generation. The automatic sound is generated to indicate the vehicle’s presence to pe\
destrians.
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.
A
C
B
D

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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\
.
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. This mode may be used at any vehicle speed, but is not recommended during inclement weather.
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.
A
B

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DRIVING EFFICIENTLY
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.

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INFORMATION DISPLAYS
Press the Energy button on the touchscreen and then touch the Flow, Charging, Information, or Charging Options icon to display the desired energy information.
Flow
The Power Flow screen indicates the cur-rent system operating condition, showing the power flow between the high voltage
propulsion battery and electric drive unit.
Charging
The Charging screens show the Charge Mode and Charge Limit status. The vehicle has three programmable charge modes:
• Immediately upon plug-in
• Delayed based on departure time or electric rates
• Target charge level for needed range
Touch each screen button to change the
settings. See Charging (page 12).
Information
The Information screens show the Energy Detail since the last time the vehicle was fully recharged. The Range Impacts provide an estimate of the factors that influence energy usage since the last full charge. The Efficiency History shows the average energy efficiency over the last 50 miles.
Charging Options
The Charging Options include settings and alerts for charging the vehicle that can be set to your preference.
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
VEHICLE CUSTOMIZATION
A number of vehicle features can be
customized using the Settings menus on the touchscreen.
1. Touch Settings on the Home page.
2. Touch the desired menu item.
3. Touch the desired feature and setting.
4. Touch the Return icon to exit each menu.
For more information, visit my.chevrolet.com/how-to-support or contact the GM Infotainment Specialist Group at 1-855-478-7767.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

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CHARGING
BATTERY
The Bolt EV is powered by a lithium-ion high voltage battery pack, which\
holds its charge efficiently and has no memory effect (so it doesn’t have to be run\
down completely before recharging). Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charge\
d, to keep the battery temperature ready for the next drive.
CHARGING TIME
Charging rates and times vary depending on outside temperature and remai\
ning charge.
When using a 120-volt AC electrical outlet, it will take approximately 5\
5 hours to fully charge a depleted battery with the 12 amp AC current setting, allowing a\
pproximately 4 miles for every hour of charging.
When using a 240-volt charging station, it will take approximately 10 ho\
urs to fully charge a depleted battery with the 32 amp AC setting, allowing approxima\
tely 25 miles for every hour of charging.
When using a DC charging station with at least 80 kW of available power,\
it will take approximately 30 minutes to charge a depleted battery to an estimated 10\
0 miles of driving range.
PROGRAMMABLE CHARGING
There are 3 programmable charging modes: Immediately upon plug-in; Delay\
ed based on departure time or electric rates; and Target charge level for needed ran\
ge.
Touch the Energy icon on the touchscreen and then touch the Charging icon to view the current Charge Mode and Charge Limit.
Touch the Charge Limit toggle button to select a different charge level.\
Touch the desired Charge Mode tab to select a different charge mode.
CHARGING STATUS
The Charging Status indicators are located on the instrument panel near \
the windshield and on the illuminated charge port (if available).
Single tone and flashing green indicator – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is charging. Flashes indicate current percentage of battery charge.
1 flash: 0–25% charged
2 flashes: 25–50% charged
3 flashes: 50–75% charged
4 flashes: 75–99% charged
Solid light: 100% charged
Slow (long pulse) flashing green indicator with double tone – Vehicle is plugged in; battery charging is delayed
Solid green indicator – Vehicle is plugged in; battery is fully charged
Solid yellow indicator – Vehicle is plugged in; not charging
No light – Vehicle is not plugged in OR there is an issue with the charger or\
outlet
No light and repetitive tones – Issue with the charge cord connection
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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CHARGING
END CHARGING
1. Unlock the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to disarm the charge cord theft alert.
2. Unplug the charge cord from the vehicle by squeezing the top latch button.
3. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet.
4. Stow the charge cord.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
LOCATION-BASED CHARGING
Customized charging settings can be saved for your home location. The vehicle will auto matically revert to these settings when parked at its home location.
1. From the Energy Home screen, select Charging Options > Location-Based Charging.
2. Select On to enable Location-Based Charging.
3. Select Set Home Location. Your vehicle’s current location will be set\
. Touch OK.
When away from the home location, the Bolt EV will charge immediately wh\
en plugged in.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
HOME CHARGING STATION
Charging equipment with at least a 240-volt/32-amp rating will provide t\
he fastest charging time to recharge the propulsion battery.
For more information about an available 240-volt home charging station, \
contact your Chevrolet dealer or visit accessories.chevrolet.com.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
Available accessories shown

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DC CHARGING (IF EQUIPPED)
DC charging stations are typically found in public locations.
CHARGING TIME
Using a DC charging station with at least 80 kW of available power, it w\
ill take approxi-mately 30 minutes to recharge a depleted battery to an estimated 100 mil\
es of EV range. Charge times will vary with outside temperature. Charging will continue \
to 100%, but at a slower rate. At 100% state of charge, the vehicle may continue to draw p\
ower to condition the battery if needed. Once battery conditioning is complete, the vehicl\
e will stop the charging session.
START DC CHARGING
1. With the vehicle parked and turned off, push and release the rear edge o\
f the charge port door, located just in front of the driver’s door, to open the do\
or.
2. Unlatch and lower the DC charging dust cover on the charge port.
3. Plug the charge cord into the vehicle’s charge port.
4. Follow the steps on the charging station to start charging. The electric\
parking brake will automatically apply and the DC plug will be locked and cannot be di\
sconnected while charging is active.
5. The Charging Status Indicator on top of the instrument panel will illumi\
nate green and the horn will chirp when properly connected.
Note: To change the horn chirp setting, go to Energy > Charging Options.
To arm the charge cord theft alert, lock the vehicle twice with the Remo\
te Keyless Entry transmitter.
END DC CHARGING
1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the charge cord th\
eft alert.
2. When the vehicle is fully charged, it will stop charging and the plug wi\
ll be unlocked. To stop charging at any time, use the controls on the charging station o\
r touch the Stop button on the Charging screen on the vehicle touchscreen.
3. When the Charging Status Indicator is solid green or off, unplug the cha\
rge cord from the vehicle.
4. Close the DC charging dust cover and close the charge port door.
5. Disengage the electric parking brake before driving the vehicle.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.