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Chevrolet BOLT EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
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Driving and Operating 173
Before leaving the vehicle, check the red
parking brake status light to ensure that the
parking brake is applied.
EPB Apply
To apply the EPB:1. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop.
2. Pull the EPB switch momentarily.
The red parking brake status light will flash
and then stay on once the EPB is fully
applied. If the red parking brake status light
flashes continuously, the EPB is only
partially applied or there is a problem with
the EPB. A DIC message will display. Release
the EPB and try to apply it again. If the
light does not come on, or keeps flashing,
have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the
vehicle if the red parking brake status light
is flashing. See your dealer.
If the amber service parking brake warning
light is on, pull the EPB switch. Continue to
hold the switch until the red parking brake
status light remains on. If the amber service
parking brake warning light is on, see your
dealer. If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is
moving, the vehicle will decelerate as long
as the switch is pulled. If the switch is
pulled until the vehicle comes to a stop, the
EPB will remain applied.
The vehicle may automatically apply the EPB
in some situations when the vehicle is not
moving. This is normal, and is done to
periodically check the correct operation of
the EPB system, or at the request of other
safety functions that utilize the EPB.
If the EPB fails to apply, block the rear
wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
EPB Release
To release the EPB:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The EPB is released when the red parking
brake status light is off.
If the amber service parking brake warning
light is on, release the EPB by pressing and
holding the EPB switch. Continue to hold the
switch until the red parking brake status
light is off. If either light stays on after
release is attempted, see your dealer.
Caution
Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake
system parts. Make sure that the parking
brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
Automatic EPB Release
The EPB will automatically release if the
vehicle is running, placed into gear, and an
attempt is made to drive away. Avoid rapid
acceleration when the EPB is applied, to
preserve parking brake lining life.
Brake Assist
Brake Assist detects rapid brake pedal
applications due to emergency braking
situations and provides additional braking to
activate the Antilock Brake System (ABS) if
the brake pedal is not pushed hard enough
to activate ABS normally. Minor noise, brake
pedal pulsation, and/or pedal movement
during this time may occur. Continue to
apply the brake pedal as the driving
situation dictates. Brake Assist disengages
when the brake pedal is released.

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178 Driving and Operating
The speedometer reading can be displayed
in either English or metric units. See
Instrument Cluster079. The increment
value used depends on the units displayed.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise
Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase the
vehicle speed. When you take your foot off
the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the
previous set cruise speed. While pressing the
accelerator pedal or shortly following the
release to override cruise control, briefly
pressing −SET will result in cruise control set
to the current vehicle speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control works on hills
depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and
the steepness of the hills. When going up
steep hills, you might have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle
speed. When going downhill, you might
have to brake or shift to a lower gear to
keep your speed down. If the brake pedal is
applied, cruise control will disengage.
Ending Cruise Control
There are five ways to end cruise control:
.Step lightly on the brake pedal.
.Press*.
.Shift the electric drive unit to N (Neutral).
.Press5to turn the cruise control system
off completely.
.Activate Regen on Demand. See “Regen
on Demand” underRegenerative Braking
0 174.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is erased from
memory if
5is pressed or if the vehicle is
turned off.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera)
If equipped, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
allows the cruise control set speed and
following gap to be selected. Read this
entire section before using this system. The
following gap is the following time between
your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly
ahead in your path, moving in the same
direction. If no vehicle is detected in your
path, ACC works like regular cruise control.
ACC uses a windshield mounted front
camera sensor.
If a vehicle is detected in your path, ACC can
apply acceleration or limited, moderate
braking to maintain the selected following
gap. To disengage ACC, apply the brake. If ACC is controlling the vehicle speed when
the Traction Control System (TCS) or
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system activates, ACC may automatically
disengage. See
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0175. When road
conditions allow ACC to be safely used, ACC
can be turned back on.
When ACC is braking, a momentary motor
or clicking noise may be heard from the
Antilock Brake System (ABS). This is normal.
Disabling the TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC system
will disengage and prevent engagement
of ACC.
ACC can reduce the need for you to
frequently brake and accelerate, especially
when used on expressways, freeways, and
interstate highways. When used on other
roads, you may need to take over the
control of braking or acceleration more
often.
ACC automatically slows the vehicle down
while navigating the curve and may increase
speed out of the curve, but will not exceed
the set speed.

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224 Vehicle Care
Brake fluid absorbs water over time which
degrades the effectiveness of the brake fluid.
Replace brake fluid at the specified intervals
to prevent increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule0276.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid
from a clean, sealed container. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0281.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake fluid
could result in damage to the brake
system. This could result in the loss of
braking leading to a possible injury.
Always use the proper GM approved
brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Immediately wash off any
painted surface.
Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove the cap
and do not add fluid.
This vehicle has a high voltage battery and
a standard 12-volt battery.
{Warning
Damage to the high voltage battery or
high voltage system can create a risk of
electric shock, overheating, or fire.
If the vehicle is damaged from a
moderate to severe crash, flood, fire,
or other event, the vehicle should be
inspected as soon as possible. Until the
vehicle has been inspected, store it
outside at least 15 m (50 ft) from any
structure or anything that can burn.
Ventilate the vehicle by opening a
window or a door.
Contact Customer Assistance as soon as
possible to determine whether an
inspection is needed. See Customer
Assistance Offices 0287. If the vehicle is in a crash, the sensing
system may shut down the high voltage
system. When this occurs, the high voltage
battery is disconnected and the vehicle will
not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
message in the Driver Information Center
(DIC) will be displayed. Before the vehicle
can be operated again, it must be serviced
at your dealer.
See
“If a Crash Occurs” underCollision
Damage Repair 0291 for additional
information. If an airbag has inflated, see
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
0 42.
Only a trained service technician with the
proper knowledge and tools should inspect,
test, or replace the high voltage battery. See
your dealer if either the 12-volt or high
voltage battery needs service. The dealer
has information on how to recycle the high
voltage battery. There is also information
available at https://
www.recyclemybattery.com.
Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully
charged, to keep the high voltage battery
temperature ready for the next drive. This is
important when outside temperatures are
extremely hot or cold.

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Vehicle Care 225
Propulsion power may be reduced in
extremely cold temperatures, or if the high
voltage battery is too cold. BATTERY TOO
COLD, PLUG IN TO WARM will display.
A vehicle cover, which can reduce sun
loading on the vehicle and improve high
voltage battery life, is available from your
dealer.
Refer to the replacement number shown on
the original battery label when a new 12-volt
battery is needed. The vehicle has an
Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery.
Installation of a standard 12-volt battery will
result in reduced 12-volt battery life.
When using a 12-volt battery charger on the
12-volt AGM battery, some chargers have an
AGM battery setting on the charger.
If available, use the AGM setting on the
charger, to limit charge voltage to 14.8 volts.
{Warning
WARNING:Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories can expose you to
chemicals including lead and lead
compounds, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Warning (Continued)
Wash hands after handling. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See the warning on the back cover.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn you and
gas that can explode. You can be badly
hurt if you are not careful. See Jump
Starting - North America 0260 for tips
on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Up to a Month
.Plug in the charge cord.
Planned Storage for more than a Month
.Do not plug in the charge cord.
.Remove the black negative (−) cable from
the 12-volt battery and attach a trickle
charger to the battery terminals or keep
the 12-volt battery cables connected and
trickle charge from the underhood remote positive (+) and negative (−) terminals.
See
Jump Starting - North America 0260
for the location of these terminals.
Caution
The vehicle is equipped with an AGM/
VRLA 12-volt battery, which can be
damaged by using the incorrect type of
trickle charger. An AGM/VRLA-compatible
charger must be used, with the
appropriate setting selected. Follow the
trickle charger manufacturer instructions.
After the battery cable is reconnected, it is
possible that the vehicle may not operate.
If this happens, the high voltage battery
may need to be charged.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{Warning
When you are doing this check, the
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
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266 Vehicle Care
The vehicle was not designed to be towed
with all four wheels on the ground. If the
vehicle must be towed, a dolly should be
used. See“Dolly Towing” following.
Dolly Towing
Tow the vehicle with the two rear wheels
on the ground and the front wheels on a
dolly.
To tow the vehicle from the front with the
rear wheels on the ground:
1. Put the front wheels on the dolly.
2. Shift the vehicle into P (Park). See Shifting Into Park 0167.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's
instructions for preparing the vehicle and
dolly for towing.
6. Release the parking brake.
7. Turn the vehicle off.
8. Open the hood.
9. Wait two minutes.
10. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal connector from the 12-volt battery.
11. Close and latch the hood.
Towing the Vehicle from the Rear
Caution
Towing the vehicle from the rear could
damage it. Also, repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Never
have the vehicle towed from the rear.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a
de-icing agent only when absolutely
necessary, and have the locks greased after
using.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it
often and out of direct sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic,
or abrasive cleaning agents as they can
damage the vehicle's paint, metal,
or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Approved cleaning products can
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Index 305
IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . 278
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Air Conditioning Regular Operation . . . . . . .154
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . 153
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 42
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 42
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 41
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 47 Airbags (cont'd)
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 47
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Antenna
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . 132
Armrest
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . 192
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

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Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
High Voltage Battery Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . 230
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . .33
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
I
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
IndicatorPedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . 50
Information Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 112
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . 260
K
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 107
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 111
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 63
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
One-Pedal Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Service Vehicle Soon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Sport Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88