2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EV bulb

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Instruments and Controls 101
Timer :This display can be used as a timer.
To start the timer, press the thumbwheel
while this display is active. The display will
show the amount of time that has passed
since the timer was last reset. To stop the
timer, press the thumbwheel briefly while
this display is active and the timer is
running. To reset the timer to zero, press
and hold the thumbwheel while this display
is active.
Driver Assistance : If equipped, shows
information for ACC, Follow Distance, Lane
Keep Assist (LKA) and Forward Collision
Alert (FCA).
Blank Page : The Blank Page display allows
for no information to be displayed in the
cluster info display areas.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the
status of the vehicle or some action that
may be needed to correct a condition.
Multiple messages may appear one after
another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be acknowledged and
cleared by pressing the thumbwheel. The messages that require immediate action
cannot be cleared until that action is
performed.
All messages should be taken seriously;
clearing the message does not correct the
problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see your
dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Ride Control Systems
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Propulsion and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Propulsion Power Messages
PROPULSION POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle's
propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect the vehicle's
ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions the performance
may be reduced the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be driven while this
message is on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays repeatedly,
the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
for service as soon as possible.
Under certain operating conditions
propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting
after the ignition has been off for
30 seconds.
PROPULSION POWER REDUCED DUE TO
TEMPERATURE
This message is most commonly displayed
when the high voltage battery charge level
is low. The vehicle is limiting power to
maximize range. This message can display
when the vehicle is parked during extreme

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Lighting 109
Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning flasher button is on the
center stack.
|:Press to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps flash on and off. This warns
others that you are having trouble. Press
the button again to turn the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on,
the turn signals will not work.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever all the way up or down to
signal a turn.
An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes
in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow
starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold
it there until the lane change is completed.
If the lever is briefly pressed and released,
the turn signal flashes three times.
The turn and lane-change signal can be
turned off manually by moving the lever
back to its original position.
If after signaling a turn or lane change, the
arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a
signal bulb may be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is
not burned out, check the fuse. See
Underhood Compartment Fuse Block
0233.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control
This feature adjusts the brightness of all
illuminated controls. The instrument panel
illumination control is next to the exterior
lamp control.
Push the knob in all the way until it extends
out and then turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to brighten or dim the
lights. Push the knob back in when finished.
The knob is functional at night, or when the
headlamps or parking lamps are ON.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . 217
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . 217
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Underhood Compartment Overview . . . 220
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . 230
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Underhood Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . 236
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Self-Sealing Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . 241
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . 244
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 245
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 250
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . 251
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 252
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 253
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 255
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . 260
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

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Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any objects
from gas struts. Also do not push down
or pull on gas struts. This may cause
damage to the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0276.
Hood
Trunk
Liftgate
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and should
need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the
headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary,
see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs,
or any bulb changing procedure not listed in
this section, contact your dealer.
Caution
Do not replace incandescent bulbs with
aftermarket LED replacement bulbs. This
can cause damage to the vehicle electrical
system.

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Halogen Bulbs
{Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the
bulb. You or others could be injured. Be
sure to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.
Back-Up Lamps
To access the bulbs, reach up behind the
rear bumper. To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Turn the screws counterclockwise andremove the access cover under the rear
bumper.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwiseand pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
3. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–2 to reinstall.

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License Plate Lamp
1. Press the spring clip on the right end ofthe lamp assembly to the left to unlock
the lamp assembly.
2. Pull down on the lamp assembly to remove it from the fascia.
4. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwiseto remove it from the lamp assembly (3).
5. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket (1).
6. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket (1) and turn the bulb
socket (1) clockwise to install it into the
lamp assembly (3).
7. Reinstall the lamp assembly (3) into the fascia by inserting the left side first.
8. Push the spring clip into place.
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
{Warning
Exposure to high voltage can cause shock,
burns, and even death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can only be
serviced by technicians with special
training.
High voltage components are identified
by labels. Do not remove, open, take
apart, or modify these components. High
voltage cable or wiring has orange
covering or labels. Do not probe, tamper
with, cut, or modify high voltage cable or
wiring.

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AudioBluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . 120
B
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 111
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . 224, 260
Battery Gauge High Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Bluetooth
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 217
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224, 260, Back Cover
Camera
Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Car Wash Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Carbon Monoxide Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Cargo
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Charging Delay Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Programmable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Utility Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Charging Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Charging Status Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 66
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

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E
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Electrical Requirements for BatteryCharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Energy Efficiency
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . 111
F
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Fluid
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . 192
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Underhood Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Gauges
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Driver Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Gauges (cont'd)
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 79
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 108
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73