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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
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
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84486651 A First Printing©2020 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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2 Introduction
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.
{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
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses

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_: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
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>: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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4 Introduction
Instrument Panel Overview

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1.Air Vents 0143.
2. Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0110.
IntelliBeam System Button (If Equipped).
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0107.
3. Instrument Cluster 079.
Driver Information Center (DIC) 099.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 074.
5. Charging Status Feedback 0186.
Automatic Headlamp System 0109.
Indicator Light and Solar Sensor (ILSS).
See “Sensors” underAutomatic Climate
Control System 0140.
6. Infotainment System. See AM-FM Radio
0 117.
Heated Front Seats 029 (If Equipped).
7. Automatic Climate Control System 0140.
8. Storage Compartments 069.
9. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive Unit0160.
10. Electric Parking Brake 0164.
11. Power Outlets 076.
12. Hazard Warning Flashers 0110.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0166.
Driver Selected Operating Modes 0159.
13. Power Button 0156. 14.
Steering Wheel Controls 072 (If
Equipped).
15. Horn 073.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment 072 (Out
of View).
17. Steering Wheel Controls 072 (If
Equipped).
18. Regen on Demand (Out of View). See Regenerative Braking 0165.
19. Cruise Control 0167.
Heated Steering Wheel 073 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 174 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0179 (If
Equipped).
20. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0214.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeService Vehicle Soon Light 085.
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0107.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0110.

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6 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . 21
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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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The key that is part of the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for all
locks.
To remove the key, press the button near
the bottom of the transmitter, and pull the
key out. Never pull the key out without
pressing the button.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically,
clean the key with a brush or a pick.
See your dealer if a new key is needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, seeRoadside
Assistance Program 0266.
With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview
0 274.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0271.
If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) operating range:
.Check the distance. The transmitter may
be too far from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
.Check the transmitter's battery. See
“Battery Replacement” later in this
section.
.If the transmitter is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle
entry when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless
Access Operation” following.
The transmitter functions may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the transmitter. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System 07.