2023 CHEVROLET BOLT EV stop start

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Conditions in Which Remote Start Will
Not Work
The remote vehicle start feature will not
operate if:
.The remote key is in the vehicle.
.The vehicle is on.
.The hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers are on.
.The electric drive unit coolant
temperature is too high.
.Two remote vehicle starts, or a single
remote start with an extension, have
already been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
So, all passengers should wear seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from outside the
vehicle:
.Use the key in the driver door to lock and
unlock the door without the remote key.
The key cylinder is covered with a cap.
See “Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Access
(In Case of Dead Battery)” later in this
section.
.PressQorKon the remote key to lock
and unlock the doors.
To lock or unlock the doors from inside the
vehicle:
.PressQorKon the power door lock
switch.
.Pull the door handle. Pulling an interior
door handle will unlock the door. Pulling
the door handle again unlatches it.
Keyless Access
The remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of
the liftgate or door being opened. Press the
button on the door handle to open. See
“Keyless Access Operation” underRemote
Key Operation 07.

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Press the switch to open the window. Pull
the front of the switch up to close it.
The window switches on the driver door
control all windows.
The power windows only operate with the
vehicle on, or when Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active.
Express Window Operation
The driver window has an express feature
which allows the window to be lowered or
raised without holding the switch. To
automatically raise or lower the window,
pull the driver window switch up or press it
down all the way and release. Stop the
window by pressing or pulling the switch in
the same direction a second time, or bybriefly operating the switch to the first
position in either direction. The front and
rear passenger windows have express
open only.
Remote Window Operation
If equipped, this feature allows all the
windows to be opened remotely. If enabled
in vehicle personalization, press and hold
K
on the RKE transmitter. To view available
settings from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start.
Safety Function
This is for vehicles with the express-up
feature. If any object is in the path of the
window when the express-up feature is
active, the window will stop and
auto-reverse to a preset position. Weather
conditions may cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window switch may be
held up to the second position to close the
window. The window will return to normal
operation once the obstruction or condition
is removed.
Safety Function Override
This is for vehicles with the express-up
feature. If the battery on the vehicle has
been recharged or disconnected, or is not
working, the windows will need to be
reprogrammed for the express-up feature to
work. Before reprogramming, replace or
recharge the vehicle's battery.
To program the driver window:
1. Close all doors with the vehicle on.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the
window is completely closed.
Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear passenger
windows from operating, except from the
driver position.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the
side of the steering column. With the
vehicle on, move the windshield wiper lever
to select the wiper speed.
HI :Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT : If equipped with intermittent wipes,
move the windshield wiper lever to INT.
Turn the band up for more frequent wipes
or down for less frequent wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the
lever down. For multiple wipes, hold the
lever down.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and windshield before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw
them. Damaged blades should be replaced.
See Wiper Blade Replacement 0222.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper
motor. If the wiper motor overheats, the
windshield wipers will stop until the motor
cools and the wiper control is turned off.
See Electrical System Overload 0227.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use the
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
{Warning
Before driving the vehicle, always clear
snow and ice from the hood, windshield,
washer nozzles, roof, and rear of the
vehicle, including all lamps and windows.
Reduced visibility from snow and ice
buildup could lead to a crash.
Wiper Parking
If the vehicle Is turned off while the wipers
are on LO, HI, or INT, they will immediately
stop. If the windshield wiper lever is then
moved to OFF before the driver door is
opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will
restart and move to the base of the
windshield. If the vehicle is turned off while
the wipers are performing wipes due to
windshield washing, the wipers continue to
run until they reach the base of the
windshield.
f: Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray windshield washer fluid
and activate the wipers.
The wipers will continue until the lever is
released or the maximum wash time is
reached. When the lever is released,
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
SeePassenger Sensing System 044 for
important safety information. The overhead
console has a passenger airbag status
indicator.
United States
Canada
When the vehicle is started, the passenger
airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF,
or the symbol for on and off, for several
seconds as a system check. Then, after
several seconds, the status indicator will
light either ON or OFF, or the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the
front outboard passenger frontal airbag and
knee airbag.
If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on
the passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed
to inflate.
If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on
the passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the passenger sensing system
has turned off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag and knee airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there are no
lights at all, there may be a problem with
the lights or the passenger sensing system.
See your dealer for service.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever comes
on and stays on, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag
system. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have the vehicle serviced right
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Warning (Continued)
away. SeeAirbag Readiness Light 083
for more information, including important
safety information.
Charging System Light (12-Volt
Battery)
The charging system light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is started, as a check to
show the light is working.
If the light stays on, or comes on while
driving, there could be a problem with the
electrical charging system. Have it checked
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the 12-volt battery.
If a short distance must be driven with the
light on, be sure to turn off all accessories,
such as the radio. Find a safe place to stop
the vehicle.

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Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak Light
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is turned on to show that the light is
working. If it does not come on then, have
it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS
and potentially the StabiliTrak/ESC system
are not fully operational and may not assist
in maintaining control. Adjust driving
accordingly. If the condition persists, see
your dealer as soon as possible. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) message may
display.
The light flashes when the TCS and/or the
StabiliTrak/ESC system is actively working.
SeeTraction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0171.
Tire Pressure Light
If equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is started. It provides
information about tire pressures and
the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of the tires
are significantly underinflated.
A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire
pressure message may also display. Stop as
soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the
pressure value shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure
0 239.
When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On
Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute and
then stays on, there may be a problem with
the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on every time the
vehicle is started. See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0241.
Security Light
The security light should come on briefly as
the vehicle is started. If it does not come
on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the vehicle does
not start, there could be a problem with the
theft-deterrent system.
Vehicle Ready Light

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Charging Status
Charging Status Screen with Quick AccessTurned On
To view the current charging status in the
infotainment display, touch Energy in the
infotainment display and then touch
Charging at the top of the display.
Level 1-120V Cord Limit and Charge Overrides
displays may not be displayed if quick
access to these options is not turned on. To
turn quick access for these options on or off,
go to the Charging Options button and press
on Level 1-120V Cord Limit or Delayed
Charging (then Charge Overrides) and select
Quick Access. The charge start and charge complete time
estimates are also displayed. These
estimates are most accurate when the
vehicle is plugged in and in moderate
temperature conditions.
Charging Options
To view or change charging options, touch
Energy from the Infotainment home screen,
touch the Charging tab, and then touch
Charging Options on the Charging Status
screen.
Level 1-120V Cord Limit
The Level 1-120V Cord Limit setting allows
the vehicle’s charge level to be selected so it
matches the capability of the charging
location. If the vehicle consistently stops
charging after plugging in, or if a circuit
breaker continues to trip, reducing the Level
1-120V Cord Limit may resolve the issue.
The Level 1-120V Cord Limit should be
configured to match the electrical current
rating for the electrical outlet that the
charge cord is connected to. The Level 1-120V
Cord Limit settings are:
.Reduced: Limits AC current to 8 amps
.Maximum: Limits AC current to 12 amps
.Quick Access: When this is on, the setting
is shown on the Charging Status screen
and Level 1-120V Cord Limit can be
accessed from the Charging Status screen.
Exact current levels may vary from the
values shown in this manual. Check the
vehicle for the current available levels.
The Level 1-120V Cord Limit setting resets to
the Reduced 8 amp setting each time the
vehicle is driven. Location Based Charging
can be enabled to maintain the Maximum

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12 amp setting at a specified Home location.
See“Location Based Charging” later in this
section.
The Level 1-120V Cord Limit setting can be
changed at any time while the infotainment
display is operable.
{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.
Target Charge Level
This mode allows the charging range for the
vehicle to be set based on what is needed.
When at a public pay station and a full
charge is not needed, the target charge level
can be set to only get as much range as
needed. If driving on a hill, the target charge level
can be set to stop the charge before the
battery is full to allow space for energy
from regenerative braking when going down
a hill.
There is a minimum target charge level.
Once this level is reached, the
–will not
allow the target charge level bar move
down further.
Target Charge Level can also be set
separately for Location-Based Home and
Away locations. If available, the Home and
Away buttons will appear on the screen.
When Location Based Charging is active, the
Target Charge Level on the Charging Status
screen will automatically update to the
Home or Away setting based on the current
location.
For quick access to the Target Charge Level,
go to the Charging Status screen and the
Target Charge level displays on the right
side of the screen. The dark horizontal white
line can be dragged up and down to the
desired Target Charge Level. Tapping once
on the Target Charge Level indication or
attempting to change the setting will pop
out a window that shows your current and
projected range.
The main Target Charge Level screen can be
found by pressing Target Charge Level in the
Charging Options.
Touch + or –to increase or decrease the
charge level, or drag the dark horizontal
white line up and down on the graphic to
the desired level.
A reminder will display on the instrument
cluster to show Target Charge Level set.

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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 vehicle has been off for
30 seconds.
PROPULSION POWER REDUCED DUE TO
TEMPERATURE
This message displays when the vehicle is
on, the battery temperature is low, and
when the vehicle’s performance is limited.
The duration of the limited vehicle
performance depends, in part, on the high