2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EV radio controls

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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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Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering wheel.
g: If equipped with OnStar or a Bluetooth
system, press to interact with those
systems. See OnStar Overview 0274 or
Bluetooth 0127.
c:Press to decline an incoming call or
end a current call. Press to mute or unmute
the infotainment system when not on a call.
worx: Press to go to the previous or
next selection.
oorp: Press to move between the
interactive display zones in the cluster.
@: Press to select a highlighted menu
option.
yFAV or FAVz: Press to display a list of
favorites and select the next or previous
favorite when listening to the radio.
The volume switches are on the right rear
side of the steering wheel. Press to increase
or decrease the volume.

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The vehicle has an accessory power outlet
on the lower center stack below the climate
control.
Open the cover to access and replace when
not in use.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment plugged in
for an extended period of time while the
vehicle is off will drain the battery.
Always unplug electrical equipment when
not in use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum 20 amp
rating.Certain accessory power plugs may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet
and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see your dealer.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure
to follow the proper installation instructions
included with the equipment. See
Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0195.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from the
power outlet can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty. The
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only, such as cell phone
charge cords.
Wireless Charging
The vehicle may have a wireless charging
pocket outside the armrest of the center
console. The system operates at 145 kHz and
wirelessly charges one Qi compatible mobile
device. The power output of the system is
capable of charging at a rate up to 3 amp
(15W), as requested by the compatible
mobile device. See Radio Frequency
Statement 0271.
{Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted pacemaker or
other medical devices. If you have one, it
is recommended to consult with your
doctor before using the wireless charging
system.
The vehicle must be on, in Service Mode,
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active. The wireless charging feature may
not correctly indicate charging when the
vehicle is in RAP, or during Bluetooth phone
calls. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0 158.
The operating temperature is −20 °C (−4 °F)
to 60 °C (140 °F) for the charging system
and 0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) for the
mobile phone.
{Warning
Remove all objects from the charging
pocket before charging your mobile
phone. Objects, such as coins, keys, rings,
paper clips, or cards, between the mobile
phone and the charger will become very
hot. On the rare occasion that the
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Not all applications will be available on all
vehicles.
Cluster Menu Applications
.Vehicle info. This is where the Driver
Information Center (DIC) displays can be
viewed. SeeDriver Information Center
(DIC) 099.
.Audio
.Phone
.Onstar Navigation
.Layout
.Options
Audio
In the main view of the Audio application,
press
worxto scroll through radio
stations or move to the next/previous track
of a USB/Bluetooth device that is connected
to the vehicle. Press
Vto select the Audio
app, then press
pto enter the Audio menu.
In the Audio menu browse for music, select
from the favorites, or change the audio
source.
Phone
In the Phone menu, if there is no active
phone call, view recent calls, scroll through
contacts, or select from the favorites. If there is an active call, mute or unmute
the phone or switch to handset or handsfree
operation.
Onstar Navigation
This display is used for OnStar Turn-by-Turn
guidance, if equipped.
Layout
Choose Classic, Modern, or Enhanced layout
by pressing
Vwhile the desired item is
highlighted. Exit the Layout menu by
pressing
o.
Options
PressVto select the Options app.
Use
worxto scroll through the items in
the Options menu. Exit the Options menu
by pressing
o.
Units : Press
pwhile Units is displayed to
enter the Units menu. Use
worxto
scroll through the items. Choose U.S., Metric,
or Imperial by pressing
Vwhile the desired
item is highlighted.
Speed Warning : The speed warning display
allows the driver to set a speed that they
do not want to exceed. To set the speed warning, press
Vwhen Speed Warning is
displayed. Press
pwhile Speed Warning is
displayed to Adjust speed. Press
worxto
adjust the value. Press
Vto set the speed.
Once set, this feature can be turned off by
pressing
Vwhile viewing this page. If the
selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up
warning is displayed and a chime may
sound.
Help : Press
pwhile Help is displayed to
enter the Help menu. Use
worxto scroll
through the items in the Help menu.
Open Source Software : Press
Vwhile Open
Source Software is highlighted to display
open source software information.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed
in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or
miles per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has
been driven, in either kilometers or miles.

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If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on
the passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the passenger sensing system
has turned off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag and knee airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there are no
lights at all, there may be a problem with
the lights or the passenger sensing system.
See your dealer for service.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever comes
on and stays on, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag
system. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness Light 084
for more information, including important
safety information.
Charging System Light (12-Volt
Battery)
The charging system light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is started, as a check to
show the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on while
driving, there could be a problem with the
electrical charging system. Have it checked
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the 12-volt battery.
If a short distance must be driven with the
light on, be sure to turn off all accessories,
such as the radio.
Service Vehicle Soon Light
This light comes on if a condition exists that
may require the vehicle to be taken in for
service.
If the light comes on, take the vehicle to
your dealer for service as soon as possible.
Brake System Warning Light
MetricEnglish
This light should come on briefly when the
vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be ready to
warn you if there is a problem.
If the light comes on and stays on at start
up, there is a brake problem. Have the brake
system inspected right away.
If the light comes on while driving, pull off
the road and stop carefully. The brake pedal
might be harder to push, or the brake pedal
may go closer to the floor. It could take
longer to stop. If the light is still on, have
the vehicle towed for service. See Towing
the Vehicle 0240.

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This screen displays a graph showing the
energy efficiency that has been used over
the last 50 km (50 mi). The Present point
provides the average energy efficiency for
the current 5 km (5 mi).
Touch Reset to clear the history data.
Charging Options
To view and change the Charging Options,
touch Energy and then touch Charging
Options. Use the arrows to scroll through
the list, or hold and drag the list.
The following list of menu items may be
available:
.Portable Cord Limit:Allows the vehicle’s
charge current to be selected so it
matches the capability of the charging location when using the portable cord.
See
“Portable Cord Limit Selection” under
Programmable Charging 090.
.Displayed Charge Times: Determines
which charge times are displayed on the
Charge Mode Status screen when the
vehicle is unplugged. Select Portable Cord
or Charge Station based on user
preference.
.Location Based Charging: Allows the
charging settings to be remembered at
the saved GPS coordinates for the home
location. See “Location Based Charging”
under Programmable Charging 090.
.Departure Charging: Allows delayed
charging to match a scheduled departure
time. See “Departure Time Entry” under
Programmable Charging 090.
.Utility Rate Charging: Allows charging
during the least expensive rate periods to
achieve a full battery charge by the
departure time. The vehicle estimates the
charging start time based on the utility
rate schedule, utility rate preference, and
programmed departure time for the
current day of the week. See “Electric
Rate Schedule” underProgrammable
Charging 090.
.Energy Summary Pop-Up : Allows the
feature to be set to On or Off.
.Charge Status Feedback : Allows the
feature to be set to Horn Chirps or Off.
.Charge Cord Theft Alert : Allows an alert
to sound when the vehicle is locked and
the charge cord is unplugged. Set the
charge cord theft alert.
.Charge Power Loss Alert : Allows an alert
to sound when the vehicle is charging
and loses power at the electrical outlet.
Set the feature to On or Off.
.Radio Power Down : Allows automatic
conservation of high voltage battery
power based on the level of battery
charge. Select Off, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%,
or 10%. When the selected high voltage
battery power level is reached, a message
on the infotainment display will ask if the
radio should enter Low Power Mode.
Touch Yes or No.
Low Power Mode
To enter Low Power Mode manually:
1. Press and hold
O. A message will show
on the infotainment display asking if the
radio should enter Low Power Mode.
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3. PressOagain to turn the radio on.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC is displayed in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle
systems. The controls for the DIC are on the
right steering wheel control. SeeInstrument
Cluster 079.
worx:Press to move up or down in
a list.
oorp: Press to move between the
interactive display zones in the cluster.
V: Press to open a menu or select a menu
item. Press and hold to reset values on
certain screens.
DIC Info Page Options
The info pages on the DIC can be turned on
or off through the Options menu.
1. Press
oto access the cluster
applications.
2. Press
worxto scroll to the Options
application.
3. Press
Vto enter the Options menu.
4. Scroll to Info Pages and press
p.
5. Press
worxto move through the list
of possible information displays.
6. Press
Vwhile an item is highlighted to
select or deselect that item. When an
item is selected, a checkmark will appear
next to it.
DIC Info Pages
The following is the list of all possible DIC
info page displays. Some may not be
available for your particular vehicle. Some
items may not be turned on by default but
can be turned on through the Options app.
See “DIC Info Page Options” earlier in this
section. Trip and Average Electrical Energy
Economy :
The Trip display shows the
current distance traveled, in either
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the trip
odometer was last reset. The trip odometer
can be reset by pressing and holding
V
while this display is active.
The Average Electrical Energy Economy
display shows the approximate average kWh
per 100 kilometers (kWh/100 km) or miles
per kWh. This number is calculated based on
the number of kWh/100 km recorded since
the last time this menu item was reset. This
number reflects only the approximate
average electrical energy economy that the
vehicle has right now, and will change as
driving conditions change. The Average
Electrical Energy Economy can be reset
along with the trip odometer by pressing
and holding
Vwhile this display is active.
Tire Pressure : Shows the approximate
pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in
pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure
is low, the value for that tire is shown in
amber.
Average Speed : Shows the average speed
of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h)
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vehicle with this message displayed, the
vehicle speed may be reduced until the high
voltage battery is conditioned.
Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting
after the ignition has been off for
30 seconds.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the vehicle speed
has been limited to the speed displayed. The
limited speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems, such as
lubrication, thermal, brakes, suspension,
Teen Driver if equipped, or tires.
Vehicle Personalization
Use the audio system controls to access the
personalization menus for customizing
vehicle features.
The following are all possible personalization
features. Depending on the vehicle, some
may not be available.
{:Press to access the Home Page.
T:Touch to access the Icon view.
Y: Drag the scroll bar to navigate the list.
0 :Touch to exit or return to the
previous screen or menu.
To access the menu:
1. Touch
T.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch the menu item to select it.
Each of the menus is detailed in the
following information.
Personalization Menu
The following list of menu items may be
available:
.Time and Date
.Rear Seat Reminder
.Language (Language)
.Teen Driver
.Radio Settings
.Vehicle
.Devices
.Device Remote Access
.Bluetooth Phone
.Apple CarPlay
.Android Auto
.USB Auto Launch
.Wi-Fi
.Display Settings
.Rear Camera
.Return to Factory Settings
.Audible Touch Feedback
.Text Scroll
.Software Information
Each menu is detailed in the following
information.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See Clock
0 76.
Rear Seat Reminder
This message displays under certain
conditions indicating there may be an item
or passenger in the rear seat. Check before
exiting the vehicle.
This feature allows for a chime and a
message when the rear door has been
opened before or during operation of the
vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Language (Language)
Select Language, then select from the
available language(s).