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Chevrolet BOLT EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

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Index

Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 252
Additional Information

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325

Agreements

Trademarks and License . . . . . 184

Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Air Conditioning Regular

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Air Filter, Passenger

Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Airbag System

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Passenger Sensing System . . . . 77
What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Airbag System (cont'd)

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 72

Airbags

Adding Equipment to the

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Passenger Status Indicator . . . 125
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Servicing Airbag-Equipped

Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Alarm

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Alert

Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 231

All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Antenna

Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 213

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Appearance Care

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316

Apple CarPlay and

Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Summary of Contents for BOLT EV 2018

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Page 2: ...ief 5 Keys Doors and Windows 32 Seats and Restraints 56 Storage 105 Instruments and Controls 108 Lighting 150 Infotainment System 157 Climate Controls 186 Driving and Operating 193 Vehicle Care 254 Se...

Page 3: ...n your region or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner s manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Keep this manual in the vehicle...

Page 4: ...ext 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 th...

Page 5: ...1 2018 crc 2 14 18 4 Introduction _ High Voltage j ISOFIX LATCH System Child Restraints O Power Remote Vehicle Start Seat Belt Reminders Z Service Vehicle Soon 7 Tire Pressure Monitor d Traction Contr...

Page 6: ...te Controls 17 Vehicle Features Radio s 17 Satellite Radio 18 Portable Audio Devices 18 Bluetooth 18 Steering Wheel Controls 18 Cruise Control 19 Driver Information Center DIC 20 Forward Collision Ale...

Page 7: ...Chevrolet BOLT EV Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11434431 2018 crc 2 14 18 6 In Brief Instrument Panel...

Page 8: ...rtments 0 105 9 Shift Lever See Electric Drive Unit 0 208 10 Electric Parking Brake 0 213 11 Power Outlets 0 114 12 Hazard Warning Flashers 0 153 Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 217 Dr...

Page 9: ...doors 7 Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator Press and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm Press again to cancel the panic alarm Press and release Q and then im...

Page 10: ...off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Press POWER O with the brake pedal applied then press POWER O again to turn the vehicle off See Remote Start 0 39 Door Locks To lock or unlock the doors from o...

Page 11: ...will be a button on both outside front and rear door handles Keyless Access can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first unlock lock button press from the driver door See Keyless Access Operatio...

Page 12: ...red or raised without holding the switch The front and rear passenger windows have express open only See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 206 and Power Windows 0 53 Seat Adjustment Seat Position To adju...

Page 13: ...If equipped the heated seat controls are on the infotainment display To operate the vehicle must be on Touch M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion Indicator lights on the infotainment d...

Page 14: ...position change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position See Head Restraints 0 57 and Seat Adjustment 0 59 Seat Bel...

Page 15: ...r or passenger mirror 2 Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired position 3 Press or again to deselect the mirror See Power Mirrors 0 50 Steering Wheel Adjustment To adju...

Page 16: ...n the headliner OFF Press to turn the lamp off ON Press to turn the lamp on For more information on interior lighting see Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 154 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Co...

Page 17: ...ermittent 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 lev...

Page 18: ...3 Recirculation 4 Heat A C Air Conditioning Power 5 Fan Speed and Temperature Status See Automatic Climate Control System 0 186 Vehicle Features Radio s Volume Knob Turn to increase or decrease the vo...

Page 19: ...r console for data and charging If equipped there are two USB charge ports in the rear of the center console External devices such as iPods MP3 players and USB storage devices may be connected See Aux...

Page 20: ...rear side of the steering wheel Press to increase or decrease the volume There is a paddle on the left rear side of the steering wheel for regenerative braking See Regenerative Braking 0 215 Cruise Co...

Page 21: ...en a vehicle is detected ahead This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly FCA provides a red flashing alert on the windshield a...

Page 22: ...side blind zone or spot areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching these areas from behind The LCA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside mirror and will flash if the turn signal i...

Page 23: ...identified by labels Do not remove open take apart or modify these components High voltage cable or wiring has orange covering or labels Do not probe tamper with cut or modify high voltage cable or w...

Page 24: ...C 32 F and above 32 C 90 F to maximize high voltage battery life When using a 120 volt AC electrical outlet it will take approximately 50 hours to charge the vehicle with the 12 amp AC current setting...

Page 25: ...arge port door and release to open the door In cold weather conditions ice may form around the charge port door Remove ice from the area before attempting to open or close the charge port door 3 Open...

Page 26: ...utton on the top of the charge cord plug 3 Close the charge port door by pressing firmly in the center until it latches 4 Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet 5 Place the charge cord into...

Page 27: ...strument panel and an audible chirp occurs See Charging Status Feedback 0 240 Caution Do not attempt to disconnect the DC vehicle plug while charging is active This action may damage vehicle or chargi...

Page 28: ...ctrical system more than a typical household appliance Before plugging into any electrical outlet have a qualified electrician inspect and verify the electrical system electrical outlet wiring junctio...

Page 29: ...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 electr...

Page 30: ...he vehicle in difficult driving conditions The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is on To turn off TCS press and release g on the center stack i illuminates and the appropriate Driv...

Page 31: ...d can significantly reduce electric range Use cruise control when appropriate Plan ahead for decelerations and coast whenever possible For example do not rush to traffic signals Do not shift to N Neut...

Page 32: ...sories Power used for functions other than propelling the vehicle will reduce EV range Using a rooftop carrier will reduce efficiency due to additional weight and drag Roadside Assistance Program U S...

Page 33: ...Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 50 Power Mirrors 50 Folding Mirrors 50 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 51 Manual Rearview Mirror 51 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 51 Rear Camera Mirror...

Page 34: ...6 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 342 If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless Entry RKE operating range Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the...

Page 35: ...ssing K will disarm the alarm system See Vehicle Alarm System 0 48 7 Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times Press and hold 7 fo...

Page 36: ...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...

Page 37: ...the transmitter is not required to open the liftgate See Liftgate 0 47 Keyed Access To access a vehicle with a weak transmitter battery see Door Locks 0 41 Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Onl...

Page 38: ...t available follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters This feature is not available in Canada This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete The vehicle must be off and...

Page 39: ...for 12 seconds to exit programming mode 7 Put the key back into the transmitter Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery While trying to start the vehicle if the transmitter battery is wea...

Page 40: ...Remove the battery by pushing on the battery and sliding it toward the bottom of the transmitter 4 Insert the new battery positive side facing the back cover Push the battery down until it is held in...

Page 41: ...ately press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash 3 After entering the vehicle during a remote start press POWER O with the brake pedal applied to start the vehicle a...

Page 42: ...of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked So all passengers should wear seat belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven Y...

Page 43: ...m 3 ft of the liftgate or door being opened Press the button on the door handle to open See Keyless Access Operation in Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 33 Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Ac...

Page 44: ...he doors Locking and unlocking the doors will also unlock the liftgate See Liftgate 0 47 Delayed Locking This feature delays the actual locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are clos...

Page 45: ...equested while a door is open when all doors are closed the vehicle will check for RKE transmitters inside If an RKE transmitter is detected and the number of RKE transmitters inside has not reduced t...

Page 46: ...ns to be requested Features vary depending on availability Features include Remote commands Use to lock unlock the vehicle remote start for the cabin climate or sound or cancel the horn and flash the...

Page 47: ...of Charge High Voltage Depletion Mode Range High Voltage Battery State of Charge Status Pairing A smartphone must be paired to the KeyPass Module and then it must be connected to the vehicle before i...

Page 48: ...oors Liftgate Caution To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it To lock or unlock the liftgate from the outside pres...

Page 49: ...arted or the door is not unlocked by pressing K on the RKE transmitter during the 10 second pre alarm the alarm will be activated If a door or the liftgate is opened without first disarming the system...

Page 50: ...t the vehicle If the transmitter is damaged you may not be able to start the vehicle When trying to start the vehicle the security light comes on briefly when the vehicle is turned on If the vehicle d...

Page 51: ...or is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat Power Mirrors To adjust the mirrors 1 Press or to choose the driver or passenger mirror An indicator wi...

Page 52: ...d Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started Rear Camera Mirror If equipped thi...

Page 53: ...vehicle damage The camera that provides the Rear Camera Mirror RCM image is above the license plate next to the Rear Vision Camera RVC To clean the rear camera see Windshield Wiper Washer 0 111 Troubl...

Page 54: ...nt window Power Windows Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with the RKE transmitter is dangerous for many reasons children or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the pow...

Page 55: ...eather 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 co...

Page 56: ...5 Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or if equipped extend along the rod Visor Vanity Mirror The vehicle may have...

Page 57: ...Airbag System Airbag System 71 Where Are the Airbags 72 When Should an Airbag Inflate 74 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 75 How Does an Airbag Restrain 75 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 75 Pa...

Page 58: ...raints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces th...

Page 59: ...ild restraint in the rear seat see Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 90 Folding the Rear Head Restraint The head rest...

Page 60: ...Pull the handle at the front of the seat 2 Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle 3 Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place Seat Height Adjuster Mov...

Page 61: ...cannot do their job Continued Warning Continued The shoulder belt will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The...

Page 62: ...eats When the vehicle is on this feature will automatically activate the heated seats at the level required by the vehicle s interior temperature In auto mode the indicators automatically show the lev...

Page 63: ...es not directly detect objects in the rear seat instead under certain conditions it detects when a rear door is opened and closed indicating that there may be something in the rear seat The feature is...

Page 64: ...dden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked Warning A seat belt that is improperly routed not properly attac...

Page 65: ...ower the armrest to access the two cupholders To fold lift the armrest up and push it rearward until it is flush with the seatback Heated Rear Seats Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pa...

Page 66: ...o ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Always wear a seat belt and check that all passenger s are restrained properly too This vehicle has indicators as a rem...

Page 67: ...tics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing seat belts There are important things to know about wearing a seat belt properly Sit up straight and always kee...

Page 68: ...quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint...

Page 69: ...seat belt pretensioners cannot be seen they are part of the seat belt assembly They can help tighten the seat belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal near frontal or rear crash...

Page 70: ...long enough your dealer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let...

Page 71: ...to ensure proper functionality of the system Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash Warning A crash can damage the seat belt system in the vehicle A damaged seat belt system may not properly p...

Page 72: ...outboard passenger For knee airbags the word AIRBAG is on the lower part of the instrument panel For seat mounted side impact airbags the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seat closest to the door For...

Page 73: ...well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor Continued Warning Continued Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat mounted...

Page 74: ...side of the seatbacks closest to the door The roof rail airbags for the driver front outboard passenger and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows Rear Seat Driver S...

Page 75: ...al or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver s or front outboard passenger s head and chest Whether the frontal airbags will or should inflate is no...

Page 76: ...or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by seat belts by distributing the...

Page 77: ...rd warning flashers can be turned off using the controls for those features If any of these systems are damaged in the crash they may not operate as normal Warning A crash severe enough to inflate the...

Page 78: ...k is complete either the word ON or OFF or the symbol for on or off will be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 125 The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger fron...

Page 79: ...ear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint a rear facing child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle even if the airbag is off The passenger sensing system is designed to...

Page 80: ...ll the child restraint following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat 0 99 or Securing Child Restraint...

Page 81: ...ly extended 5 If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature will be engaged This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the...

Page 82: ...n and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the ai...

Page 83: ...ing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag s See Passenger Sensing System 0 77 If the vehicle has rollover roof rail airbags see Different Size Tires and Wheels 0 293 for additional imp...

Page 84: ...outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle s seat belts The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster Use a booster seat wi...

Page 85: ...t 0 67 According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or...

Page 86: ...der belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a...

Page 87: ...enger seat as far back as it will go Child restraints are devices used to restrain seat or position children in the vehicle and are sometimes called child seats or car seats There are three basic type...

Page 88: ...hould Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal Continu...

Page 89: ...cured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 90 for more information Children can...

Page 90: ...is is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passen...

Page 91: ...vehicle The LATCH system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments LATCH comp...

Page 92: ...restraint See Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat 0 99 or Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat 0 101 Lower Anchors Lower anchors 1 are metal bars bu...

Page 93: ...raints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Rear Seat Delete Model Sedan...

Page 94: ...seat To assist in locating the top tether anchors on rear seat delete models the top tether anchor symbol is near the anchor The top tether anchors may be covered If the top tether anchors are covere...

Page 95: ...han one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured Warning Children can be seriously injured...

Page 96: ...ther See Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat 0 99 or Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat 0 101 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that...

Page 97: ...anual 1 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat For rear outboard seating positions if the head restraint interferes with the proper installat...

Page 98: ...r head restraint and you are using a dual tether raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and around the headrest or head restraint posts If the p...

Page 99: ...ead restraint in a secure place 4 When the child restraint is removed reinstall the head restraint before the seating position is used Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted...

Page 100: ...e as soon as possible If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash new LATCH system parts may be needed New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was...

Page 101: ...h the proper installation of the child restraint the head restraint may be removed See Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 90 2 Pick u...

Page 102: ...When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let it return to the stowed positi...

Page 103: ...Sensing System 0 77 for additional information If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint a rear facing child restraint should not be installed in th...

Page 104: ...way from the child restraint so that the seat belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the...

Page 105: ...in place To check grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2...

Page 106: ...tures Cargo Cover 106 Cargo Management System 107 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and coul...

Page 107: ...rgo Cover Warning An unsecured cargo cover could strike people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Store the cargo cover securely or remove it from the vehicle If equipped the cargo cover can be us...

Page 108: ...rolet BOLT EV Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11434431 2018 crc 2 14 18 Storage 107 Cargo Management System Pull up on the load floor cover to access the cargo management system if equi...

Page 109: ...Status Indicator 125 Charging System Light 12 Volt Battery 125 Service Vehicle Soon Light 126 Brake System Warning Light 126 Electric Parking Brake Light 126 Service Electric Parking Brake Light 127 A...

Page 110: ...ontrols If equipped some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel g If equipped with OnStar or a Bluetooth system press to interact with those systems See OnStar Overview 0 346 or Bluetoot...

Page 111: ...ing wheel takes about three minutes to start heating If equipped with an auto heated steering wheel the heated steering wheel will turn on automatically in remote start along with the heated seats whe...

Page 112: ...fore using them If frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them Damaged blades should be replaced See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 266 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor If the wipe...

Page 113: ...er fluid reservoir 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 Rear Window Wiper Was...

Page 114: ...iper Arm Assembly Protection Wiper operation returns to normal when the shift lever is no longer in N Neutral or the vehicle speed increases The rear wiper will also stop when the liftgate is open Whe...

Page 115: ...t Time 4 Touch or to adjust the value 5 Touch R or Q to adjust AM or PM for 12 hour format 6 Touch 0 Setting the Date 1 Press D then touch T 2 Touch Settings 3 Touch Time and Date then touch Set Date...

Page 116: ...harge cords Wireless Charging The vehicle may have a wireless charging pocket outside the armrest of the center console The system operates at 145 kHz and wirelessly charges one Qi compatible mobile d...

Page 117: ...creen facing the driver side insert the device into the charging pocket and W will appear on the infotainment display This indicates that the mobile device is properly positioned and charging If W doe...

Page 118: ...her materials provided with the distribution 3 Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without...

Page 119: ...when the propulsion system is started to indicate they are working When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem check the s...

Page 120: ...Chevrolet BOLT EV Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11434431 2018 crc 2 14 18 Instruments and Controls 119 Modern English Cluster Shown Others and Metric Similar...

Page 121: ...play area in the center of the instrument cluster Use the right steering wheel control to open and scroll through the different items and displays Press o to access the cluster applications Use w or x...

Page 122: ...lighted Speed Warning The speed warning display allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed To set the speed warning press V when Speed Warning is displayed Press w or x to adjust...

Page 123: ...by climate control system usage Estimated range may increase or decrease based upon changes in climate control energy consumption A trend bar on the far left indicates how recent vehicle conditions an...

Page 124: ...rge power flowing either into or out of the high voltage battery Maximum discharge power is available when the high voltage battery is fully charged During normal operation a slight reduction in disch...

Page 125: ...seat belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag or other electronic device To turn off the reminder light and or chime remove th...

Page 126: ...tatus 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 me...

Page 127: ...of two hydraulic circuits If one circuit is not working the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle For normal braking performance both circuits need to be working If the warning light c...

Page 128: ...ge may also display in the Driver Information Center DIC Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light The ABS warning light will come on briefly when the vehicle is started This is normal If the light does...

Page 129: ...wing a vehicle ahead much too closely Pedestrian Ahead Indicator If equipped this indicator will display amber when a nearby pedestrian is detected directly in front of the vehicle See Front Pedestria...

Page 130: ...been disabled A DIC message may display Check the DIC messages to determine which feature s is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service If the indicator warning light is on and...

Page 131: ...m with the theft deterrent system Vehicle Ready Light The vehicle ready light comes on whenever the vehicle is ready to be driven High Beam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps ar...

Page 132: ...are active Programmable Charging Important Information about Portable Electric Vehicle Charging Charging an electric vehicle can stress a building s electrical system more than a typical household ap...

Page 133: ...or similar devices Do not use an electrical outlet that is worn or damaged or will not hold the plug firmly in place Continued Danger Continued Do not use an electrical outlet that is not properly gro...

Page 134: ...rrent to be selected so it matches the capability of the charging location If the vehicle consistently stops charging after being plugged in or if a circuit breaker continues to trip reducing to a low...

Page 135: ...ect the Electric Rate Preference Off Delay charging based on departure Off Peak Only Charge during Off Peak Rates Cost Optimized Off and Mid Peak Charge during Mid Peak and Off Peak Rates Cost Optimiz...

Page 136: ...y to obtain the rate schedule for your area The summer and winter start dates must be established to use a summer winter schedule Touch Edit Electric Rate Schedule from the Electric Rate Schedule scre...

Page 137: ...M The finish times must be consecutive If a finish time does not follow a start time an error message displays 5 Touch OK Priority Charging The priority charging feature will work when the Departure c...

Page 138: ...e Limit Preference are saved and set back to the customer s preference every time the vehicle is returned to the saved home location When the vehicle is not at the saved home location then the vehicle...

Page 139: ...verridden pop up will appear if any of the following conditions occur The charging options have been updated through the mobile app See KeyPass 0 45 The charge process was interrupted by the utility c...

Page 140: ...ique includes accelerating and braking Terrain includes road conditions such as hills rain and snow and may be affected by wind and tire pressure Climate Settings includes how the heat and air conditi...

Page 141: ...Charge Cord Theft Alert This feature allows the theft alert to sound when there is an attempt to remove the portable charge cord and the system is armed Set the charge cord theft alert feature to On...

Page 142: ...x to move through the list of possible information displays 6 Press V while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item When an item is selected a checkmark will appear next to it DIC Info...

Page 143: ...is active The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset To stop the timer press V briefly while this display is active and the timer is running To reset the...

Page 144: ...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 Vehicle Speed Messages SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM...

Page 145: ...er This message displays under certain conditions indicating there may be an item or passenger in the rear seat Check before exiting the vehicle This feature allows for a chime and a message when the...

Page 146: ...ion Systems Select and the following may display Forward Collision System Front Pedestrian Detection Park Assist Rear Cross Traffic Alert Lane Change Alert Forward Collision System This feature will t...

Page 147: ...be available Select Off or On Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P Park Select Off All Doors or Driver Door Delayed...

Page 148: ...On Devices This shows status of the connected device Touch Add Device if a device needs to be added Device Remote Access This will allow devices to control system functionality and access data Select...

Page 149: ...networks in range of the vehicle to be turned off or on Select Off or On Manage Wi Fi Networks Select to manage a list of available protected networks Wi Fi must be set to On for this feature to be ac...

Page 150: ...fotainment system current software information Software Update This allows the ability to search for available vehicle software updates when Internet connectivity is available through the vehicle s bu...

Page 151: ...ing Instrument Panel Illumination Control 154 Courtesy Lamps 155 Dome Lamps 155 Reading Lamps 155 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 156 Exit Lighting 156 Battery Power Protection 156 Exterior Lighting...

Page 152: ...blue high beam on light appears on the instrument cluster when the high beams are on Driving with IntelliBeam The system only activates the high beams when driving over 40 km h 25 mph There is a senso...

Page 153: ...upward causing the light sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps Driving on winding or hilly roads The IntelliBeam system may need to be disabled if any of the above conditions exist...

Page 154: ...t sensor on top of the instrument panel Do not cover the sensor otherwise the headlamps will come on when they are not needed The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking g...

Page 155: ...signal a lane change Hold it there until the lane change is completed If the lever is briefly pressed and released the turn signal flashes three times The turn and lane change signal can be turned off...

Page 156: ...nt seats R OFF Press to turn the lamps off even when a door is open 1 When the button is returned to the middle position the lamps turn on automatically when a door is opened ON Press to turn on the d...

Page 157: ...xterior lamps and interior lamps remain on after the door is closed for a brief period and then turn off This feature can be turned on or off See Vehicle Personalization 0 143 Battery Power Protection...

Page 158: ...reements Trademarks and License Agreements 184 Introduction Read the following pages to become familiar with the features Warning Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using an...

Page 159: ...fotainment system has an electronic security system installed to prevent theft The infotainment system only works in the vehicle in which it was first installed and cannot be used in another vehicle O...

Page 160: ...Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume The current volume is indicated If equipped use the volume switches on the back of the steering wheel to adjust the volume See Steering Wheel Controls 0 109 T...

Page 161: ...iew 0 346 Camera Touch to access the Rear Vision Camera See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 222 Selecting a Function Audio 1 Touch T 2 Touch Audio then Source Touch AM to select AM radio T...

Page 162: ...te Follow the on screen prompts Steps for downloading and installing updates may vary by vehicle Downloading Over the Air vehicle software updates requires Internet connectivity which can be accessed...

Page 163: ...it automatically at the correct location Favorite Preset Operation Saving Favorites 1 Select the band 2 Select the desired station 3 Touch q or touch and hold the favorite in the Favorites list to ove...

Page 164: ...ne settings menu is displayed Bass Touch or to adjust the bass level manually Mid Midrange Touch or to adjust the midrange level manually Treble Touch or to adjust the treble level manually Fade Adjus...

Page 165: ...riusxm com or call 1 888 601 6296 U S www siriusxm ca or call 1 877 438 9677 Canada Listening to SXM Radio 1 Touch T 2 Touch Audio then Source 3 Touch SXM The most recently listened to SXM channel is...

Page 166: ...is section Explicit Content Filter Choose this menu item to turn On or Off the filtering of explicit channels from SXM When selected this item will give a brief description of the feature and a list i...

Page 167: ...48 kHz AAC MPEG 4 AAC Low Complexity Profile and AAC CBR between 8 and 320 kbps OGG Vorbis Waveform WAV PCM Windows format Audio Interchange File Format AIFF 3GPP Generally used for mobile devices Au...

Page 168: ...sic files For this reason store music files to be played in the top level drive of the device Music files in a particular USB storage device may not play normally if an application is loaded by partit...

Page 169: ...begin automatically unless USB Auto Launch has been set to Off in Settings If a non readable USB storage device is connected an error message will appear and the infotainment system will automaticall...

Page 170: ...les can be saved in the Favorites list Listening to Favorites Directly 1 Touch the Favorites menu to see the Favorites list 2 Touch the desired favorite to listen General Operation of the USB Music Me...

Page 171: ...n MTP device that has external memory it may be recognized as USB1 USB2 Other operations are the same as the USB player See USB Player under USB Port previously in this section The USB connection sett...

Page 172: ...ings menu See Tone Settings under AM FM Radio previously in this section Auto Volume Volume will be automatically controlled See Auto Volume under AM FM Radio previously in this section Gallery Pictur...

Page 173: ...n Auxiliary Device Connect the auxiliary device containing the music source to the AUX port Once connected with the infotainment system music can be played from the device If the auxiliary device is a...

Page 174: ...er will be automatically played upon entering play mode and it will be automatically stopped when the music player mode ends If the mobile phone or Bluetooth device is not in the waiting screen mode s...

Page 175: ...Devices 1 From the Bluetooth music menu touch Audio Settings 2 Touch Manage Bluetooth Devices 3 Select the desired device and then connect disconnect or delete Playing Bluetooth Music Do not change th...

Page 176: ...available in select markets 4G LTE performance is based on industry averages and vehicle systems design Some services require a data plan Phone Bluetooth Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth wirele...

Page 177: ...fails a failure message appears on the infotainment display When There Is a Paired Device on the Infotainment System 1 Touch T 2 Touch Settings then Devices on the display 3 Touch the device to pair...

Page 178: ...ouch T 2 Touch Settings then Devices 3 Touch Delete next to the device to delete 4 Touch Delete Apple CarPlay and Android Auto If equipped Android Auto and or Apple CarPlay capability may be available...

Page 179: ...at any time Android Auto Android Google Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc Hands Free Phone Making a Call by Entering the Phone Number...

Page 180: ...nchronized with the mobile phone and is stored separately Making a Call from Call History 1 Touch W RECENT on the Phone screen 2 Select the contact to call 9 Incoming call 2 Outgoing call 4 Missed cal...

Page 181: ...13 to 37 Audio Cues Set the Audio Cues feature to On or Off Audio Cues Volume Set the Audio Cues Volume from 10 to 63 Audio Cues Volume is only available when Audio Cues is set to On Devices 1 Touch T...

Page 182: ...r If equipped this allows multiple keys to be registered for beginner drivers to encourage safe driving habits When the vehicle is started with a Teen Driver key it will automatically activate certain...

Page 183: ...Limit Allows a maximum radio volume to be set Turn the audio volume limit On or Off and if equipped choose the maximum level for the audio volume Teen Driver Speed Warning Allows for setting a visual...

Page 184: ...detected that a forward collision was imminent and applied the brakes Also referred to as Forward Automatic Braking Stability Control the number of events which required the use of electronic stabili...

Page 185: ...subject to change Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at www siriusxm com or www siriusxm ca SiriusXM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada In Canada...

Page 186: ...buted marketed and or sold in Canada a separate agreement is required with Canadian Satellite Radio Inc operating as SiriusXM Canada FreeType 2 Portions of this software are copyright 2007 2012 The Fr...

Page 187: ...ystems Automatic Climate Control System The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control display are used to adjust the heating cooling and ventilation Center Stack Climate C...

Page 188: ...rol system will turn on when any climate control button is pressed on the center stack or touched on the climate control display To turn the system off touch ON again D or C Press the buttons to incre...

Page 189: ...e air conditioner or the heater The fan speed may slightly increase to help prevent fogging When high humidity is no longer detected the system will return to its prior operation To turn Auto Defog of...

Page 190: ...ry Mode Climate Mode Recirculation Once the settings are saved through the application the vehicle will use these settings when turned on After the vehicle is turned on use the climate controls if add...

Page 191: ...ndshield and the driver and passenger side door windows and in the footwells These are fixed and cannot be adjusted Operation Tips Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system performance C...

Page 192: ...e filter reduces the dust pollen and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle Replace the filter as part of routine scheduled maintenance 1 Open the glove box 2 Pull t...

Page 193: ...climate control system could cause personal injury or damage Continued Warning Continued to the vehicle Climate control systems are serviced by qualified personnel only Service All vehicles have a la...

Page 194: ...ectric Drive Unit 208 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 213 Electric Parking Brake 213 Brake Assist 215 Hill Start Assist HSA 215 Regenerative Braking 215 Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electron...

Page 195: ...eatures before driving such as programming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving Wait until t...

Page 196: ...ers of a second In that time a vehicle moving at 100 km h 60 mph travels 20 m 66 ft which could be a lot of distance in an emergency Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include Keep enough distance b...

Page 197: ...these tips 1 Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement 2 Turn the steering wheel about one eighth of a turn unti...

Page 198: ...reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep standing or flowing wa...

Page 199: ...become too hot Hot brakes may not be able to slow the vehicle enough to maintain speed and control You could crash Always have the vehicle running and in gear when going downhill This will allow the e...

Page 200: ...tuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow The Traction Control System TCS must be turned off by pressing the TCS ESC button Traction control is...

Page 201: ...rning Continued cause loss of control and a crash Overloading can also reduce stopping distance damage the tires and shorten the life of the vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A...

Page 202: ...00 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage a...

Page 203: ...kg 1 000 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to the vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combin...

Page 204: ...hicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Continued Warning Continued Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle Secure loose items in the vehicle Do not leave a seat fo...

Page 205: ...ify the proper operation of the service vehicle soon light as may be required for emission inspection purposes With the vehicle off and the brake pedal not applied pressing and holding POWER O for mor...

Page 206: ...nd hold POWER O for longer than two seconds or press twice in five seconds Starting and Stopping the Vehicle Starting Procedure Press the P Park button on the shift lever or move the shift lever into...

Page 207: ...opened Audio System Accessory Power Outlets Power Windows Shifting Into Park To shift into P Park 1 Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake See Electric Parking Brake 0 213 2 Press the but...

Page 208: ...ss than 9 volts If the vehicle has an uncharged 12 volt battery or a 12 volt battery with low voltage try charging or jump starting the 12 volt battery To shift out of P Park 1 Apply the brake pedal 2...

Page 209: ...SPORT again to return to Normal Mode An indicator will display in the instrument cluster Each time the vehicle is started it will return to Normal Mode Sport Mode may be unavailable if the battery cha...

Page 210: ...e button is pressed When the vehicle is stopped apply the brakes and press the button on top of the shift lever to shift to P Park The vehicle will not shift into P Park if it is moving too fast Stop...

Page 211: ...ill 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 C...

Page 212: ...ady for the car wash 7 The vehicle may have automatically shifted to P Park upon reentry D This position is for normal driving If more power is needed for passing press the accelerator pedal down To s...

Page 213: ...e braking and helps increase energy efficiency The brake lamps may come on when the accelerator pedal is released or during substantial deceleration from regenerative braking While driving on grades O...

Page 214: ...op rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help the driver steer around the...

Page 215: ...Do not drive the vehicle if the red parking brake status light is flashing See your dealer If the amber parking brake warning light is on lift up on the EPB switch and hold it up Continue to hold the...

Page 216: ...slow down the vehicle The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement...

Page 217: ...erative power may be limited when the battery is near full charge or cold The regen battery icon will appear gray when limited The Regen power limit is also displayed as a horizontal bar on the power...

Page 218: ...d TCS or StabiliTrak begins to limit wheel spin cruise control will disengage Cruise control may be turned back on when road conditions allow Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is sta...

Page 219: ...appropriate message is displayed in the DIC To turn TCS on again press and release g The traction off light i displayed in the instrument cluster will turn off If TCS is limiting wheel spin when g is...

Page 220: ...bility Control 0 217 If a collision alert occurs when cruise control is activated cruise control is disengaged See Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 225 When road conditions allow you to safely use...

Page 221: ...oes about 1 km h 1 mph faster The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units See Instrument Cluster 0 118 The increment value used depends on the units displayed Reducing S...

Page 222: ...s that work together to help avoid crashes or reduce crash damage while driving backing and parking Read this entire section before using these systems Warning Do not rely on the Driver Assistance Sys...

Page 223: ...ystems for Parking or Backing If equipped the Rear Vision Camera RVC Rear Parking Assist RPA and Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA may help the driver park or avoid objects Always check around the vehicle...

Page 224: ...tion See your dealer Surround Vision If equipped Surround Vision displays an image of the area surrounding the vehicle along with the front or rear camera views in the infotainment display The front c...

Page 225: ...ay result in injury death or vehicle damage Parking Assist If equipped with Rear Parking Assist RPA as the vehicle moves at speeds of less than 8 km h 5 mph the sensors on the bumpers may detect objec...

Page 226: ...the left or right depending on the direction of the detected vehicle Assistance Systems for Driving If equipped when driving the vehicle in a forward gear Forward Collision Alert FCA Lane Departure Wa...

Page 227: ...not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog rain or snow or if the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition Keep the win...

Page 228: ...leaning the System If the FCA system does not seem to operate properly this may correct the issue Clean the outside of the windshield in front of the rearview mirror Clean the entire front of the vehi...

Page 229: ...d It could respond to a turning vehicle ahead guardrails signs and other non moving objects To override FAB firmly press the accelerator pedal if it is safe to do so Intelligent Brake Assist IBA IBA m...

Page 230: ...the system detects pedestrians up to a distance of approximately 40 m 131 ft During nighttime driving system performance is very limited Warning FPB does not provide an alert or automatically brake t...

Page 231: ...educe pedestrian injury FPB can automatically brake to detected pedestrians between 8 km h 5 mph and 80 km h 50 mph Automatic braking levels may be reduced under certain conditions such as higher spee...

Page 232: ...he side blind zone or spot areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching these areas from behind The LCA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside mirror and will flash if the turn signa...

Page 233: ...oes Not Seem to Work Properly The LCA system requires some driving for the system to calibrate to maximum performance This calibration may occur more quickly if the vehicle is driven on a straight hig...

Page 234: ...Override LKA by turning the steering wheel LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km h 37 mph and 155 km h 96 mph Warning The LKA system does not continuously steer the vehicle It may no...

Page 235: ...ssed Additionally there may be three beeps on the right or left depending on the lane departure direction The LKA system does not continuously steer the vehicle If LKA does not detect active driver st...

Page 236: ...90 F to maximize high voltage battery life When using a 120 volt AC electrical outlet it will take approximately 50 hours to charge the vehicle from a fully depleted battery with the 12 amp AC curren...

Page 237: ...the owner Unintended interruption of AC power at the vehicle s charge port Interruption of charging by the utility company There are several screens that will display depending on the current charging...

Page 238: ...or illuminates on top of the instrument panel and an audible chirp occurs See Charging Status Feedback 0 240 7 To arm the charge cord theft alert lock the vehicle twice with the RKE transmitter To dis...

Page 239: ...C charging dust cover and lower it fully 4 Plug in the DC vehicle plug into the DC charge port on the vehicle Make sure that the DC vehicle plug is fully connected to the DC charge port If it is not p...

Page 240: ...d the vehicle plug is unlocked and the Charging Status Indicator is solid green or off If the vehicle plug does not unlock from the vehicle charge port after a charge contact Roadside Assistance for a...

Page 241: ...in It is normal for the CSI to turn yellow for a few seconds after plugging in a compatible charge cord The solid yellow may be extended depending on the vehicle and if there is a total utility interr...

Page 242: ...le chirps Charging is delayed by Programmable Charging or if the vehicle is equipped accordingly by a total utility interruption Charging will begin later See Utility Interruption of Charging 0 250 Sh...

Page 243: ...flashes depending on charge level or Long Flashing Green Four audible chirps Insufficient time to fully charge by departure time due to the selected rate preference To increase the battery state of c...

Page 244: ...restored within 90 seconds None Three audible chirps Charge port door is open To disable this feature see Charge Power Loss Alert in Energy Information 0 138 To stop this alert do one of the followin...

Page 245: ...t wiring junctions and protection devices for heavy duty service at a 12 amp continuous load Electrical outlets may wear out with normal usage or may be damaged over time making them unsuitable for el...

Page 246: ...re and or serious injury Never leave children unattended near the vehicle while the vehicle is charging and never allow children to play with the charge cord If the plug provided does not fit the elec...

Page 247: ...he plug provided with the product If the plug does not fit the electrical outlet have a proper electrical outlet installed by a qualified electrician If ground is missing the charge cord indicators wi...

Page 248: ...ed over time making them unsuitable for electric vehicle charging Do not use an electrical outlet that is worn damaged or one that will not hold the plug firmly in place Use another electrical outlet...

Page 249: ...tential 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 indicat...

Page 250: ...f 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...

Page 251: ...e 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...

Page 252: ...charge cord there may be a problem with the charging station Try to charge the vehicle with a different 240 volt charging station such as a public station If both attempts charge the vehicle contact...

Page 253: ...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 veh...

Page 254: ...Mexico 11434431 2018 crc 2 14 18 Driving and Operating 253 The vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle see Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 81...

Page 255: ...270 License Plate Lamp 270 Electrical System High Voltage Devices and Wiring 271 Electrical System Overload 271 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 272 Underhood Compartment Fuse Block 272 Instrument Panel Fu...

Page 256: ...f these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Warning Most motor vehicles including this one as well as many of its service parts and fluids contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of Calif...

Page 257: ...ehicle 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 inc...

Page 258: ...f 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 Service Publicat...

Page 259: ...closing the hood check that all filler caps are properly installed Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop 2 Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return it to its retain...

Page 260: ...Chevrolet BOLT EV Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11434431 2018 crc 2 14 18 Vehicle Care 259 Underhood Compartment Overview...

Page 261: ...SPIM Accessory Power Module APM and Charger Module Cabin Heating High Voltage Battery During vehicle operation and also during charging the high voltage battery cells in the vehicle are kept within a...

Page 262: ...ervoir 3 SPIM APM and Charger Module Coolant Reservoir 1 Park on a level surface and turn the vehicle off 2 After the system has completely cooled check that the coolant level is at the cold fill mark...

Page 263: ...nd when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound can come and go or can be heard all the time when the vehicle is moving except when applying the brake pedal firmly Warning The brake...

Page 264: ...es back up A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system Have the brake hydraulic system fixed With a leak the brakes will not work well Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the...

Page 265: ...ance Offices 0 334 If the vehicle is in a crash the sensing system may shut down the high voltage system When this occurs the high voltage battery is disconnected and the vehicle will not start The SE...

Page 266: ...atteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov passenger vehicle See California Prop...

Page 267: ...t blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Maintenance Replacement Parts 0 328 Caution Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wip...

Page 268: ...e Systems If the windshield needs to be replaced and the vehicle is equipped with a front camera sensor for the Driver Assistance Systems a GM replacement windshield is recommended The replacement win...

Page 269: ...268 Vehicle Care Warning Continued hood trunk liftgate do not operate Have the vehicle serviced Caution Do not apply tape or hang any objects from gas struts Also do not push down or pull on gas stru...

Page 270: ...r scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting Warning The High Intensity Discharge HID lightin...

Page 271: ...rn clockwise to install the bulb into the socket 3 Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall License Plate Lamp 1 Press the spring clip on the right end of the lamp assembly to the left to unlock th...

Page 272: ...d by electrical problems Fuses and circuit breakers protect the following in the vehicle Headlamp wiring Windshield wiper motor Power windows and other power accessories Replace a bad fuse with a new...

Page 273: ...lacing fuses and circuit breakers Use of an oversized fuse or circuit breaker can result in a vehicle fire You and others could be seriously injured or killed To check a fuse look at the silver colore...

Page 274: ...Chevrolet BOLT EV Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 11434431 2018 crc 2 14 18 Vehicle Care 273...

Page 275: ...otor driver 14 Liftgate 15 Front wiper motor co driver 16 Electronic brake control module supply electronics 17 Rear wiper 18 Liftgate 19 Seat module front 20 Washer 21 HID lamp 22 Linear power module...

Page 276: ...oost 52 Rear camera 53 Run Crank relay 54 A C control module 55 Rechargeable energy storage system coolant pump Fuses Usage 56 57 Power electronics coolant pump 58 Engine control module 59 Electric st...

Page 277: ...processing module F02 Indicator light solar sensor F03 Side blind zone alert F04 Passive entry passive start F05 CGM F06 Body control module 4 F07 Body control module 3 F08 Body control module 2 F09...

Page 278: ...F37 F38 F39 F40 F41 F42 F43 Body control module 7 Fuses Usage F44 Sensing and diagnostic module F45 Front camera module F46 Vehicle integration control module F47 Single power inverter module 2 F48 El...

Page 279: ...the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are c...

Page 280: ...egarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection Also see Buying New Tires 0 291 With winter tires there may be decreased dry road traction increased road noise and shorter tread life After...

Page 281: ...onstruction type and service description See the Tire Size illustration later in this section for more detail 2 TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM...

Page 282: ...e 1 Passenger P Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by...

Page 283: ...to the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire me...

Page 284: ...Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg 150 lbs See Vehicle Load Limits 0 200 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewa...

Page 285: ...cedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading 0 293 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 68 kg 150 lbs plus...

Page 286: ...ed by looking at the tire Check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold meaning the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or no more than 1 6 km 1 mi Remove the valve cap fr...

Page 287: ...it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has a...

Page 288: ...This could be an early indicator that the air pressure is getting low and needs to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label attached to your vehicle shows the size of th...

Page 289: ...s is performed successfully See your dealer for service Replacement tires or wheels do not match the original equipment tires or wheels Tires and wheels other than those recommended could prevent the...

Page 290: ...6 Start with the driver side front tire 7 Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall near the valve stem Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor A horn chirp confirms that the sensor...

Page 291: ...en It Is Time for New Tires 0 291 and Wheel Replacement 0 295 Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires If the vehicle has a compact spare tire do not include it in the tire rotation Adjust th...

Page 292: ...that tires including the spare if equipped be replaced after six years regardless of tread wear The tire manufacture date is the last four digits of the DOT Tire Identification Number TIN which is mol...

Page 293: ...me If proper rotation and maintenance have been done all four tires should wear out at about the same time See Tire Rotation 0 290 for information on proper tire rotation However if it is necessary to...

Page 294: ...vehicle performance including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resistance to rollover may be affected If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes rollover...

Page 295: ...hen tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The...

Page 296: ...ck if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle is significantly pulling to one side or the other Some slight pull to the left or right depending on the crown of the road and or other road surface var...

Page 297: ...tion and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To avoid vehicle damage drive slow and readjust or remove the traction device if it contacts the vehicle Do not spin the wheels If trac...

Page 298: ...Park or a manual transmission in 1 First or R Reverse 4 Turn off the ignition 5 Inspect the flat tire Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire Re inflating a tire after...

Page 299: ...can also be used to inflate an underinflated tire For vehicles with self sealing tires try to inflate the tire without sealant first See Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to I...

Page 300: ...her tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on the hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers 0 153 See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 296 for other important safety warnings Do...

Page 301: ...spersed into the tire the pressure will quickly drop and start to rise again as the tire inflates with air only 11 Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge 8 The...

Page 302: ...e maximum speed label from the sealant canister and place it in a highly visible location Do not exceed the speed on this label until the damaged tire is repaired or replaced 21 Return the equipment t...

Page 303: ...ace Turn on the hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers 0 153 See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 296 for other important safety warnings 1 Remove the compressor from its storage location See Storin...

Page 304: ...pproximately 25 minutes the vehicle should not be driven farther The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire Remove the power plug from the accesso...

Page 305: ...cle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely Warning The high voltage battery cannot be jump started either with another vehicle or battery charger Personal injury death or damage to the veh...

Page 306: ...eps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work and it could damage the vehicle Di...

Page 307: ...maged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Whenever possible turn off or unplug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting 4 Turn the vehicle off Turn off all lights and...

Page 308: ...d or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct...

Page 309: ...onto a flatbed car carrier from a flat road surface Do not use the tow eye to pull the vehicle from snow mud or sand The tow eye is located underneath the load floor near the spare tire or the compres...

Page 310: ...re known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on...

Page 311: ...d the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground The vehicle was not designed to be towed...

Page 312: ...would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Never have the vehicle towed from the rear Appearance Care Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory Use a de icing agent only when absolutel...

Page 313: ...before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely If they are allowed to dry on the surface they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid s...

Page 314: ...eaning solution approved for aluminum or stainless steel Some cleaners are highly acidic or contain alkaline substances and can damage the moldings Always dilute a concentrated cleaner according to th...

Page 315: ...r towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades Bugs road grime sap and a buildup of vehicle wash wax treatments may cause wiper...

Page 316: ...lated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes Damage could occur and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Brake System Visually inspec...

Page 317: ...sing blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface See Finish Care previously in this section Interior Care To prevent dirt particle abrasions regular...

Page 318: ...the rear window defogger Cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will reduce tendency to fog Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that th...

Page 319: ...vehicle displays First use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that can scratch the surface Then gently clean by rubbing with a microfiber cloth Never use window cleaners or solvents Periodically hand...

Page 320: ...bleach Rinse with cold water and then dry completely Care of Seat Belts Keep belts clean and dry Warning Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing It may severely weaken the webbing In a crash they might...

Page 321: ...r Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat Use only a single floor mat on the driver side Do not place one floor mat on top of another Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Pull up on...

Page 322: ...Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required maintenance using genuine replacement parts They have up to date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics Many dealers have e...

Page 323: ...tenance Schedule Additional Required Services chart Warning Performing maintenance work can be dangerous and can cause serious injury Perform maintenance work only if the required information proper t...

Page 324: ...e system See Exterior Care 0 311 Visually inspect steering suspension and chassis components for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear See Exterior Care 0 311 Check restraint system componen...

Page 325: ...0 mi 2 4 0 0 0 0 k m 1 5 0 0 0 0 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Drain and fill vehicle coolant circuits 2 Replace brake fluid 3 Footnotes Main...

Page 326: ...osion free Brakes Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to safe driving Signs of brake wear may include chirping grinding or squealing noises or difficulty stopping Trained dealer technicians have a...

Page 327: ...el balancing services to ensure smooth vehicle operation at all speeds Your dealer sells and services name brand tires Vehicle Care To help keep the vehicle looking like new vehicle care products are...

Page 328: ...ake Fluid GM Part No 19353126 in Canada 19299819 Key Lock Cylinders Hood and Liftgate Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Vehicle Coolant Circuits Use Only...

Page 329: ...ce Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Passenger Compartment Air Filter 1...

Page 330: ...Service and Maintenance 329 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes pr...

Page 331: ...N also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code ident...

Page 332: ...tion Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge type and amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for...

Page 333: ...43 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 344 Event Data Recorders 344 OnStar 345 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are...

Page 334: ...BB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle...

Page 335: ...AMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Care Centre 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to The Mediation Arbitration Program c o Customer Care Centre...

Page 336: ...Download owner s manuals and view vehicle specific how to videos G View maintenance schedules alerts and OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Information Schedule service appointments I View and print dealer re...

Page 337: ...rvice is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance have the following information ready Your name home address and home telephone number Telephon...

Page 338: ...is interrupted due to a warranty event incidental expenses may be reimbursed within the Powertrain warranty period Items considered are reasonable and customary hotel meals rental car or a vehicle bei...

Page 339: ...e 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 and extended pow...

Page 340: ...it is damaged have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value and safe...

Page 341: ...asing 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 carrie...

Page 342: ...Insurance pays the bill for the repair but you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with...

Page 343: ...ommission FCC rules and with Innovation Science and Economic Development ISED Canada s RSP 100 license exempt RSS s ICES 001 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not c...

Page 344: ...da Company Call Transport Canada at 1 800 333 0510 go to www tc gc ca recalls English www tc gc ca rappels French or write to Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate Defect Investigations an...

Page 345: ...n understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in t...

Page 346: ...receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner OnStar I...

Page 347: ...ata plan OnStar requires the vehicle battery and electrical system cellular service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service provider...

Page 348: ...to an OnStar Advisor available 24 7 to Get help for an emergency Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert Get assistance in severe weather or other crisis situations and find evacuation routes...

Page 349: ...rvice plan Press Q to receive Turn by Turn directions or have them sent to the vehicle s navigation screen if equipped Turn by Turn Navigation 1 Press Q to connect to an Advisor 2 Request directions t...

Page 350: ...vrolet mobile app Make these passwords different from each other and use a combination of letters numbers and symbols to increase the security Change the default name of the SSID Service Set Identifie...

Page 351: ...on off manage settings and monitor data consumption if equipped Locate a dealer and schedule service Request roadside assistance Set a parking reminder with pin drop take a photo make a note and set...

Page 352: ...monitoring and reporting on the vehicle s key systems OnStar Advanced Diagnostics provides a way to keep up on maintenance Capabilities vary by model See www onstar com for details and system limitati...

Page 353: ...eir affiliates are not insurance providers Obtain insurance only from licensed insurance providers In Vehicle Audio Messages Audio messages may play important information at the following times Prior...

Page 354: ...may not work if the OnStar equipment is not properly installed or it has not been properly maintained If equipment or software is added connected or modified OnStar services may not work Other problem...

Page 355: ...uld have difficulty identifying the exact location In emergency situations OnStar can use the last stored GPS location to send to emergency responders A temporary loss of GPS can cause loss of the abi...

Page 356: ...es An active OnStar agreement constitutes consent to these software updates or changes and agreement that either OnStar or GM may remotely deliver them to the vehicle Privacy The complete OnStar Priva...

Page 357: ...Gordon Ian Gorman Chris Herborth Dirk Haase Greg Hartwig Robert Heath Jonathan Hudson Paul Kienitz David Kirschbaum Johnny Lee Onno van der Linden Igor Mandrichenko Steve P Miller Sergio Monesi Keith...

Page 358: ...l source Such altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being Info ZIP releases including but not limited to labeling of the altered versions with the names Info ZIP or any variation thereof...

Page 359: ...ystem Check 82 How Does an Airbag Restrain 75 Passenger Sensing System 77 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 75 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 75 Airbag System cont d When Should an Airbag Infla...

Page 360: ...26 Brakes 262 Antilock 213 Assist 215 Fluid 263 Regenerative Braking 215 Braking 195 Automatic Forward 227 Braking System Front Pedestrian FPB 229 Break In New Vehicle 203 Bulb Replacement Halogen Bul...

Page 361: ...Control of a Vehicle 195 Convex Mirrors 50 Cooling 186 Cooling System 260 Courtesy Lamps 155 Courtesy Transportation Program 338 Cover Cargo 106 Cruise Control 219 Light 130 Cupholders 105 Customer As...

Page 362: ...gency OnStar 347 Energy Efficiency Driving 30 Energy Information 138 Energy Settings 140 Engine Cooling System 260 Entry Lighting 156 Event Data Recorders 344 Exit Lighting 156 Extended Parking 207 Ex...

Page 363: ...High Voltage Devices and Wiring 271 High Beam On Light 130 Hill and Mountain Roads 198 Hill Start Assist HSA 215 Hood 257 Horn 110 How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 66 HVAC 186 I Immobilizer 48 Indicato...

Page 364: ...ic Parking Brake 127 Service Vehicle Soon 126 Sport Mode 127 StabiliTrak OFF 128 Tire Pressure 129 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak 129 Traction Off 128 Vehicle Ready 130 Locks Automatic Door 4...

Page 365: ...Shifting Out of 207 Parking Extended 207 Parking Assist 222 Parking or Backing Assistance Systems 222 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 125 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 191 Passenger Sensing Syst...

Page 366: ...after a Crash 99 Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash 70 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 343 General Motors 343 U S Government 342 Requirements Electrical Battery Charging 251 R...

Page 367: ...ions and Capacities 331 Speedometer 121 Sport Mode Light 127 StabiliTrak OFF Light 128 Start Remote 39 Start Assist Hill 215 Starting and Stopping the Vehicle 205 Status Screens Charging 240 Steering...

Page 368: ...ontrol Electronic Stability Control 217 Trademarks and License Agreements 184 Transportation Program Courtesy 338 Trip Odometer 121 Turn and Lane Change Signals 154 Turn Signal Bulb Replacement 270 U...

Page 369: ...Warnings Hazard Flashers 153 Washer Fluid 261 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 295 Different Size 293 Replacement 295 When It Is Time for New Tires 291 When to Charge 235 Where to Put the Restraint...

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