2023 CHEVROLET BOLT EV Owners Manual

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Charge Cord Fault: The charge cord has detected a potential problem with
the charge cord. Reset the charge cord by unplugging it from the electrical
outlet and re-plugging it. If the fault remains, see an authorized dealer for
service.
If no status indicators are lit, ensure the
electrical outlet is powered.
Charge Cord Status Indicators (Dual Level
Charge Cord)
Refer to the instructions that come with the
dual level charge cord. Do not lose these
instruction.
Charge Level Selection
Charge level selection can be made using
the Charge Mode tab on the Charging
screen on the infotainment display. See
“Level 1–120V Cord Limit” under
Programmable Charging 090.
{Warning
Using a charge level that exceeds the
electrical circuit or electrical outlet
capacity may start a fire or damage the
electrical circuit. Use the lowest charge
level until a qualified electrician inspects
the electrical circuit capacity. Use the
lowest charge level if the electrical circuit
or electrical outlet capacity is not known.
Grounding Instructions
The portable charge cord must be grounded.
If this charge cord should malfunction or
break down, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This product is
equipped with a cord that has an equipment
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
{Warning
Improper connection of the charge cord
ground may cause electrical shock. Check
with a qualified electrician if there is
doubt as to whether the charge circuit is
properly grounded. Do not modify the
plug provided with the product. If it will
not fit the electrical outlet, have a proper
electrical outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

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Mounting Instructions (Single Level
Charge Cord Only)
1. Identify an appropriate location for thecharge cord.
2. Locate a mounting support, such as a wall stud.
The appropriate height for mounting the
charge cord is 91 cm (36 in) from the
floor.
3. Mark and drill the mounting holes in awall stud or suitable structure. Stay
away from any power source.
Space the holes 18.7 cm (7 3/8 in) apart.
4. Install the mounting screws in the wall surface leaving the head of the screws
5 mm (3/16 in) from the surface.5. Securely mount the charge cord on tothe screws.
6. Connect the wall plug to the electrical outlet.
7. Connect the vehicle plug to the charge port.

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Lock Feature (Single Level Charge Cord)
A lock can be added to the vehicle plug for
additional security.
FCC Information
SeeRadio Frequency Statement 0286.
Utility Interruption of Charging
This vehicle will respond to requests through
the utility company to limit or completely
block electrical power grid usage. This
feature is inactive during DC charging.
A utility interruption of charging will
lengthen the vehicle charge time.
When electrical grid power is completely
blocked, the vehicle will delay charging until
the utility interruption has expired. The
vehicle should be left plugged in so that the
vehicle can automatically begin charging. Changing the charge mode to Immediate or
performing a delayed charging override will
not disable a utility interruption. Unplugging
and plugging the car back in will also not
disable a utility interruption.
A pop-up will appear in the infotainment
display while starting the vehicle following
any utility interruption. See
“Charging
Interrupted or Overridden Pop-Up” under
Programmable Charging 090.
A message will display on the instrument
cluster indicating that a utility interruption
has occurred.
Electrical Requirements for
Battery Charging
This vehicle is capable of being charged with
most standard vehicle charging equipment
complying with one or more of the
following:
.SAE J1772
.SAE J2847-2
.IEC 61851-1
.IEC 61851-22
.IEC 61851-23
.IEC 61851-24
.IEC 62196-1
.IEC 62196-2
.IEC 62196-3
The original equipment charge cord requires
a minimum circuit capacity as follows:
.120 volt system —15 amps
.240 volt system —40 amps (dual level
charge cord only)
For maximum level 2 charging rate, a
240 volt/48 amp charge station is required
(not included). The minimum circuit capacity
for this system is 60 amps.
Always follow the installation instructions
provided with your charging equipment and
all local electrical codes.
Caution
Do not use portable or stationary backup
generating equipment to charge the
vehicle. This may cause damage to the
vehicle's charging system. Only charge
the vehicle from utility supplied power.

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Trailer Towing
General Towing Information
{Warning
Never tow a trailer with your vehicle.
It was not designed or intended to tow a
trailer.
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is used for
vehicle service and Emission Inspection/
Maintenance testing. SeeService Vehicle
Soon Light 085. A device connected to
the DLC —such as an aftermarket fleet
or driver-behavior tracking device —may
interfere with vehicle systems. This could
affect vehicle operation and cause a
crash. Such devices may also access
information stored in the vehicle’s
systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can damage
the vehicle or cause components to not
work and would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check with your
dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's
12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not
operating.
When adding electrical equipment, it should
only be connected using the accessory
power outlets. The maximum power that
can be supplied by one accessory power
outlet or spread across all three is 200 watts
or 15 amps. Exceeding 200 watts or 15 amps
may cause erratic vehicle operation.
The vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to add anything electrical to the
vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 047 and
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 047.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 213
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . 213
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Underhood Compartment Overview . . . 216
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . 227
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Underhood Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Self-Sealing Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . 237
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . 240
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . 241
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 245
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . 247
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 247
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 248
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . 250
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . 256
Towing the Vehicle
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . 258
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . 260
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

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General Information
For service and parts needs, visit your
dealer. You will receive genuine GM parts
and GM-trained and supported service
people.
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications,
such as airbag initiators, seat belt
pretensioners, and lithium batteries
contained in electronic keys, may contain
perchlorate materials. Perchlorate Material–special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Accessories and Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories or making
modifications to the vehicle can affect
vehicle performance and safety, including
such things as airbags, braking, stability,
ride and handling, emissions systems,
aerodynamics, durability, Driver Assistance
Systems, and electronic systems like antilock
brakes, traction control, and stability control.
These accessories or modifications could
even cause malfunction or damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to suspension components caused
by modifying vehicle height outside of
factory settings will not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Damage to vehicle components resulting
from modifications or the installation or use
of non-GM certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is not
covered under the terms of the vehicle
warranty and may affect remaining
warranty coverage for affected parts.
GM Accessories are designed to complement
and function with other systems on the
vehicle. See your dealer to accessorize the
vehicle using genuine GM Accessories
installed by a dealer technician.
Also, see
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 047.
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work
{Warning
Never try to do your own service on high
voltage battery components. You can be
injured and the vehicle can be damaged if
you try to do your own service work.
Service and repair of these high voltage
battery components should only be
performed by a trained dealer technician
with the proper knowledge and tools.
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.
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Warning (Continued)
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. Do not probe, tamper with, cut,
or modify high voltage cable or wiring.
{Warning
It can be dangerous to work on your
vehicle if you do not have the proper
knowledge, service manual, tools,
or parts. Always follow owner’s manual
procedures and consult the service
manual for your vehicle before doing any
service work.
If doing some of your own service work, use
the proper service manual. It tells you much
more about how to service the vehicle than
this manual can. To order the proper service
manual, see Publication Ordering
Information 0285.
This vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to do your own service work,
see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
0 47. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date of any service
work performed. See
Maintenance Records
0 275.
Hood
{Warning
Components under the hood can get hot
from running the engine. To help avoid
the risk of burning unprotected skin,
never touch these components until they
have cooled, and always use a glove or
towel to avoid direct skin contact.
Clear any snow from the hood before
opening.
To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with the
isymbol. It is on the lower left side
of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary release lever under the
front center of the hood. Push the
secondary hood release lever to the right
to release.

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3. Lift the hood and release the hood proprod from its retainer, in the front of the
engine compartment. Securely insert the
rod end into the slot marked with an
arrow, on the underside of the hood. To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly, and all tools are
removed.
2. Lift the hood and remove the hood prop rod from the underside of the hood.
Return the prop rod to its retainer. The
prop rod must click into place when
returning it to the retainer to prevent
hood damage.
3. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in) above the vehicle and release it. Check to make
sure the hood is latched completely.
Repeat this process with additional force
if necessary.
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is
not latched completely. The hood could
open fully, block your vision, and cause a
crash. You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely before
driving.