Chevrolet Bolt EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14637856) - 2021 - CRC - 10/2/20
Instruments and Controls
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Modern layout: When driving inefficiently,
the ball turns yellow and moves above
the center of the gauge. When braking
aggressively, the ball turns yellow and
moves below the center of the gauge.
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Enhanced layout: The outer ring of the
speedometer turns yellow.
Power Indicator Gauge
The power indicator gauge is on the right
side of the display in the Enhanced layout.
This gauge displays the instantaneous
charge and discharge 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 discharge power may occur as the high
voltage battery state of charge decreases.
The power indicator gauge value shows the
instantaneous power used by the battery.
Regenerative Braking
When regenerative braking is active, the
regen battery icon with arrows appears
green. The power indicator gauge value
shows the amount of instantaneous power
being regenerated.
Regenerative Power Limited
Regenerative power may be limited when
the high voltage battery is near full charge
or cold. The regen battery icon will appear
gray when limited, and a horizontal bar may
display on the gauge, at the level of the
vehicle
’
s maximum regenerative braking
power.
Seat Belt Reminders
Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver seat belt reminder light on
the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this light
flashes and a chime may come on to remind
the driver to fasten their seat belt. Then the
light stays on solid until the belt is buckled.
This cycle may continue several times if the
driver remains or becomes unbuckled while
the vehicle is moving.
If the driver seat belt is buckled, neither the
light nor the chime comes on.
Passenger Seat Belt Reminder Light
There is a passenger seat belt reminder light
near the passenger airbag status indicator.
When the vehicle is started, this light
flashes and a chime may come on to remind
passengers to fasten their seat belt. Then
