Chevrolet BOLT EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11434431) - 2018 - crc - 2/14/18
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Driving and Operating
3. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center
position.
At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse)
can be used to rock the vehicle
back and forth to get out of snow,
ice, or sand without damaging the
electric drive unit.
N :
In this position, the propulsion
system does not connect with the
wheels. To restart the propulsion
system when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed to
stay in N (Neutral) for extended
periods of time. It will
automatically shift into P (Park).
To shift into N (Neutral):
1. From the center position, move
the shift lever forward. If the
vehicle is in P (Park), apply the
brake pedal and press the shift
lock release button while
moving the shift lever forward.
The shift lever indicator is
illuminated in red.
2. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center
position.
To shift out of N (Neutral):
1. Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center
position.
Car Wash Mode
This vehicle includes a Car Wash
Mode that allows the vehicle to
remain in N (Neutral) for use in
automatic car washes.
Car Wash Mode (Vehicle
Off) - Driver In Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the vehicle off and occupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the
car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Turn off the vehicle and release
the brake pedal.
5. The indicator should continue
to show N. If it does not, repeat
steps 2
–
4.
6. The vehicle is now ready for
the car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Vehicle
Off) - Driver Out of Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the vehicle off and unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the
car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral).
5. Turn off the vehicle and release
the brake pedal.
6. The indicator should continue
to show N. If it does not, repeat
steps 2
–
5.
7. Exit the vehicle and close the
door. The vehicle is now ready
for the car wash.
