Chevrolet Bolt EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14637856) - 2021 - CRC - 10/2/20
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.
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Technical Data 261
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 261
Service Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 262
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front corner of
the instrument panel, on the driver side of
the vehicle. It can be seen through the
windshield from outside. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) also appears on
the Vehicle Certification label and certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See“Engine
Specifications” underCapacities and
Specifications 0262 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
There may be a large barcode on the
certification label on the center pillar that
you can scan for the following information:
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Model designation
.Paint information
.Production options
If there is not a large barcode on this label,
then you will find this same information on
a label inside of the trunk.
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions.
Refer toRecommended Fluids and Lubricants 0258 for more information.
Application Capacities Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge type and
amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling Systems*
IHigh Voltage Battery 7.0 L 7.4 qt
IPower Electronics 3.8 L 4.0 qt
IHeater 2.0 L
2.1 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 140Y 100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level
after filling.
*Cooling systems capacity values are based on the individual cooling system and its components.
