2023 CHEVROLET BOLT EV emergency towing

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Driving and Operating 151
Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency . . . . 152
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Starting and Stopping the Vehicle . . . . . 162
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . 163
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Electric Vehicle Operating Modes
Driver Selected Operating Modes . . . . . . 164
Electric Drive Unit
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
One-Pedal Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Brakes
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 168
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic StabilityControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) . . . . . . 174
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Assistance Systems for Parking orBacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . 188
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Charging
When to Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Plug-In Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Delayed Charging Override . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Charging Status Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Charge Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Utility Interruption of Charging . . . . . . . . 210
Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 211

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system is turned off, a system off message
is shown on the display. This message
disappears after a short period of time.
Turn off Park Assist when towing a trailer to
prevent unwanted beeps and when a bike
rack is attached to ensure proper operation.
When the System Does Not Seem to Work
Properly
If a service message displays, check the
following conditions:
.The sensors may not be clean. Keep the
vehicle's front and rear bumpers free of
mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. For
cleaning instructions, seeExterior Care
0 262.
.The Park Assist sensors may be covered
by frost or ice. Frost or ice can form
around and behind the sensors and may
not always be seen; this can occur after
washing the vehicle in cold weather. The
message may not clear until the frost or
ice has melted.
If a service message displays and the above
conditions do not exist, take the vehicle to
your dealer for repairs. If the Park Assist System does not activate
due to a temporary condition, a system off
message is shown on the display. This can
occur under the following conditions:
.The driver has disabled the system.
.An object is currently blocking the rear
sensors (for example, bike rack, tailgate,
trailer hitch, etc.). Once the object is
removed, Park Assist will return to normal
operation.
.The bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle
to your dealer for repairs.
.Other conditions, such as vibrations from
a jackhammer or the compression of air
brakes on a very large truck, are affecting
system performance.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System
If equipped, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
displays a red warning triangle with a left
or right pointing arrow on the infotainment
display to warn of traffic coming from the
left or right. This system detects objects
coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left
or right side of the vehicle. When an object
is detected, three beeps sound from the left
or right, depending on the direction of the
detected vehicle.Use caution while backing up when towing
a trailer, as the RCTA detection zones that
extend out from the back of the vehicle do
not move farther back when a trailer is
attached to the vehicle.
Turning the Features On or Off
Turn off RCTA when towing a trailer.
RCTA can be turned on or off using the
infotainment system. To view available
settings for this feature, touch the Settings
icon on the infotainment home page. Select
“Vehicle”
to display the list of available
options and select “Collision/Detection
Systems”.
Assistance Systems for Driving
If equipped, when driving the vehicle in a
forward gear, Forward Collision Alert (FCA),
Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keep
Assist (LKA), Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA),
Lane Change Alert (LCA), Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB), and/or the Front
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System can help to
avoid a crash or reduce crash damage.

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Vehicle Care 259
Contact a professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be transported. GM
recommends a flatbed tow truck to
transport a disabled vehicle. Use ramps to
help reduce approach angles, if necessary.
If equipped, a tow eye may be located near
the spare tire or emergency jack. Do not use
the tow eye to pull the vehicle from the
snow, mud, sand, or ditch. Tow eye threads
may have right or left-hand threads. Use
caution when installing or removing the
tow eye.
The vehicle must be in N (Neutral) and the
electric parking brake must be released
when loading the vehicle onto a flatbed tow
truck.
.If the vehicle is equipped with car wash
mode and has 12-volt battery power, refer
to“Car Wash Mode” underElectric Drive
Unit 0165 to place the vehicle in
N (Neutral).
.If the 12-volt battery is dead and/or the
engine will not start, the vehicle will not
move. Try to jump start the vehicle. Refer
to Jump Starting - North America 0256
and if the jump start is successful, retry
the “Car Wash Mode” procedure.
.If jump starting is unsuccessful, the
vehicle will not move. Tire skates or
dollies must be used under the non-rolling
tires to prevent vehicle damage.
Front Tow Eye Attachment Point
Carefully open the cover in the fascia by
using the small notch that conceals the tow
eye socket.
Install the tow eye into the socket and turn
it until it is fully tightened. When the tow
eye is removed, reinstall the cover with the
notch in the original position.

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.Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance:
If your trip is interrupted due to a
warranty event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed. Items considered are
reasonable and customary hotel, meals,
rental car, or a vehicle being delivered
back to the customer, up to 500 miles.
Contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance for
Trip Interruption eligibility at the time of
vehicle disablement.
Services Not Included in Roadside
Assistance
.Impound towing caused by violation of
any laws.
.Legal fines.
.Mounting, dismounting, or changing of
snow tires, chains, or other traction
devices.
Service is not provided if a vehicle is in an
area that is not accessible to the service
vehicle or is not a regularly traveled or
maintained public road, which includes ice
and winter roads. Off-road use is not
covered.
Services Specific to Canadian Vehicles
.Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is
required.
.Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance:
Must be over 150 km (93 mi) from where
the trip was started to qualify.
Pre-authorization, original detailed
receipts, and a copy of the repair orders
are required. Once authorization has been
received, the Roadside Assistance advisor
will help to make arrangements and
explain how to receive payment.
.Alternative Service: If assistance cannot
be provided right away, the Roadside
Assistance advisor may give permission to
get local emergency road service. You will
receive payment, up to $100, after
sending the original receipt to Roadside
Assistance. Mechanical failures may be
covered, however any cost for parts and
labor for repairs not covered by the
warranty are the owner's responsibility.
Scheduling Service Appointments
When the vehicle requires warranty service,
contact your dealer and request an
appointment. By scheduling a service
appointment and advising the service
consultant of your transportation needs,
your dealer can help minimize your
inconvenience. If the vehicle cannot be scheduled into the
service department immediately, keep
driving it until it can be scheduled for
service, unless, of course, the problem is
safety related. If it is, please call your
dealership, let them know this, and ask for
instructions.
If your dealer requests you to bring the
vehicle for service, you are urged to do so
as early in the work day as possible to
allow for same-day repair.
Courtesy Transportation Program
To enhance your ownership experience, we
and our participating dealers are proud to
offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer
support program for vehicles with the
Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage
period in Canada), Federal Emission,
Extended Powertrain or Electric specific
warranties in both the U.S. and Canada.
Several Courtesy Transportation options are
available to assist in reducing inconvenience
when warranty repairs are required.
Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate
manual entitled
“Limited Warranty and

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appearance and safety performance;
however, the history of these parts is not
known. Such parts are not covered by the
GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any
related failures are not covered by that
warranty.
Aftermarket collision parts are also available.
These are made by companies other than
GM and may not have been tested for the
vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit
poorly, exhibit premature durability/
corrosion problems, and may not perform
properly in subsequent collisions.
Aftermarket parts are not covered by the
GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any
vehicle failure related to such parts is not
covered by that warranty.
Repair Facility
GM also recommends that you choose a
collision repair facility that meets your
needs before you ever need collision repairs.
Your dealer may have a collision repair
center with GM-trained technicians and
state-of-the-art equipment, or be able to
recommend a collision repair center that has
GM-trained technicians and comparable
equipment.
Insuring the Vehicle
Protect your investment in the GM vehicle
with comprehensive and collision insurance
coverage. There are significant differences in
the quality of coverage afforded by various
insurance policy terms. Many insurance
policies provide reduced protection to the
GM vehicle by limiting compensation for
damage repairs by using aftermarket
collision parts. Some insurance companies
will not specify aftermarket collision parts.
When purchasing insurance, we recommend
that you ensure that the vehicle will be
repaired with GM original equipment
collision parts. If such insurance coverage is
not available from your current insurance
carrier, consider switching to another
insurance carrier.
If the vehicle is leased, the leasing company
may require you to have insurance that
ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or
Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts.
Read the lease carefully, as you may be
charged at the end of the lease for poor
quality repairs.
If a Crash Occurs
If there has been an injury, call emergency
services for help. Do not leave the scene of
a crash until all matters have been taken
care of. Move the vehicle only if its position
puts you in danger, or you are instructed to
move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary information to
police and other parties involved in the
crash.
For emergency towing seeRoadside
Assistance Program 0281.
Gather the following information:
.Driver name, address, and telephone
number
.Driver license number
.Owner name, address, and telephone
number
.Vehicle license plate number
.Vehicle make, model, and model year
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Insurance company and policy number
.General description of the damage to the
other vehicle

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300 Index
Driving (cont'd)One-Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency . . . . . . . 152
E
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Requirements for Battery Charging . . . . 210
System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Electrical System
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Energy Efficiency
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Exterior
Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109F
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
FluidBrakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Forward
Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Front Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . 191
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Fuses (cont'd)
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Underhood Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Gauges
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Driver Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 79
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105