2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EV lock

Chevrolet BOLT EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
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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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Introduction 3
_: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
k: Vehicle Ahead Indicator
]:Vehicle Ready

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Introduction 5
1.Air Vents 0152.
2. Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0109.
IntelliBeam System Button (If Equipped).
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0106.
3. Instrument Cluster 079.
Driver Information Center (DIC) 099.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 074.
5. Charging Status Feedback 0204.
Automatic Headlamp System 0108.
Indicator Light and Solar Sensor (ILSS).
See “Sensors” underAutomatic Climate
Control System 0148.
6. Infotainment System. See AM-FM Radio
0 117.
7. Hazard Warning Flashers 0109
8. Automatic Climate Control System 0148.
Heated Front Seats 029 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 073 (If
Equipped).
9. Power Outlets 076.
10. Electric Parking Brake 0172.
11. Driver Selected Operating Modes 0168.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0175 Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0198 (If
Equipped).
12. Shift Switches. See Electric Drive Unit
0 169.
13. Wireless Charging 076.
14. Power Button 0165.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 073
Volume Switches. See Steering Wheel
Controls 073 (Out of View).
16. Horn 073.
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment 073 (Out
of View).
18. Favorite Switches. See Steering Wheel
Controls 073 (Out of View).
19. Cruise Control 0176.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0178
(If Equipped).
20. Regen on Demand. See Regenerative
Braking 0174.
21. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0236.
22. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeService Vehicle Soon Light 085.
23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0106.
24. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0109.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . 21
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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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Keys, Doors, and Windows 7
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 0289.
With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview
0 297.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0294.
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.

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Q:Press to lock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash and/or
the horn may sound on the second press to
indicate locking. See Vehicle Personalization
0 102.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors will lock and the driver
door will immediately unlock, if enabled. See
Vehicle Personalization 0102.
If the passenger door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 018.
K:Press to unlock the driver door. Press
unlock again within five seconds to unlock
all doors. The RKE transmitter can be
programmed to unlock all doors on the first
button press. See Vehicle Personalization
0 102.
The turn signal indicators may flash to
indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0102.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 018.
7:Press and release one time to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and
the horn chirps three times.
Press and hold
7for at least three seconds
to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds
and the turn signals flash for about
30 seconds or until
7is pressed again or
the vehicle is started.
/: Press and releaseQand then
immediately press and hold
/for at least
four seconds to start the vehicle's heating or
air conditioning systems and rear window
defogger from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Start013.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows the doors
and liftgate to be locked and unlocked
without pressing the RKE transmitter button.
The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m
(3 ft) of the liftgate or door being opened.
If the vehicle has this feature, there will be
a button on both outside front door
handles.
Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first unlock/lock
button press from the driver door. See
Vehicle Personalization 0102.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver
door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button
on the driver door handle will unlock the
driver door. If the lock/unlock button is
pressed again within five seconds, all
passenger doors will unlock. Pull the door
handle to unlatch the door.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause
all doors to lock if any of the following
occur:
.It has been more than five seconds since
the first lock/unlock button press.

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.Two lock/unlock button presses were
used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened and all
doors are now closed.
See Vehicle Personalization 0102.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door
handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on
that door handle will unlock all doors.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause
all doors to lock if any of the following
occur:
.The lock/unlock button was used to
unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened and all
doors are now closed.
Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of Exterior
Door Handles and Liftgate
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the exterior
door handles and liftgate can be disabled
and enabled. Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Qand
Kon the RKE transmitter at the same time
for approximately three seconds. The turn
signal lamps will flash four times quickly to
indicate access is disabled. Using any
exterior handle to unlock the doors or open
the liftgate will cause the turn signal lamps
to flash four times quickly, indicating access
is disabled. If disabled, disarm the alarm
system before starting the vehicle.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Qand
Kon the RKE transmitter at the same time
for approximately three seconds. The turn
signal lamps will flash twice quickly to
indicate access is enabled.
For an alternate way to disable/enable
keyless unlocking, see Vehicle
Personalization 0102.
Passive Locking
The Keyless Access system will lock the
vehicle several seconds after all doors are
closed, if the vehicle is off and at least one
RKE transmitter has been removed from the
interior or none remain in the interior. If other electronic devices interfere with the
RKE transmitter signal, the vehicle may not
detect the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors may
lock with the RKE transmitter inside the
vehicle. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in
an unattended vehicle.
To customize doors to automatically lock
when exiting the vehicle, see
Vehicle
Personalization 0102.
Temporary Disable of Passive Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding
Kon the interior door
switch with a door open for at least
four seconds, or until three chimes are
heard. Passive locking will then remain
disabled until
Qon the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle is started.
Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and an RKE
transmitter is left in the vehicle, the horn
will chirp three times after all doors are
closed.
To turn on or off see Vehicle Personalization
0 102.

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Remote No Longer In Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open, and
then all doors are closed, the vehicle will
check for RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter is not detected, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display NO
REMOTE DETECTED and the horn will chirp
three times.
This occurs only once each time the vehicle
is driven.
SeeVehicle Personalization 0102.
Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touch pad on the underside of the
liftgate glass and lift up to open if the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) and the doors
are locked. If the doors are unlocked, the
transmitter is not required to open the
liftgate. See Liftgate018.
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak transmitter
battery, see Door Locks015.
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or
stolen transmitters no longer work. Any
remaining transmitters will need to be
reprogrammed. Each vehicle can have up to
eight transmitters matched to it.
Programming with Two Recognized
Transmitters
A new transmitter can be programmed to
the vehicle when there are two recognized
transmitters. To program, the vehicle must
be off and all of the transmitters, both
currently recognized and new, must be
with you.
1. Open the center console and take out
the small tray, if equipped. Place the two
recognized transmitters in the backup
location with the buttons facing down.
2. Remove the key lock cylinder cover on the driver door handle. See Door Locks
0 15. Insert the vehicle key of the new
transmitter into the key lock cylinder on
the driver door handle and turn the key
to the unlock position five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE # 3,
4, 5, 6, 7, or 8.
3. Place the transmitter to be programmed in the backup location with the buttons
facing down.
4. Press POWER
Oto start the vehicle.
When the transmitter is learned, the DIC
will show that it is ready to program the
next transmitter.
5. Remove the transmitter from the backup location and press
KorQ.
To program additional transmitters,
repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional transmitters are
programmed, press and hold POWER
O
for 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.