4
Getting Started
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
The RKE transmitter (key fob) performs several remote functions and must be in the
vehicle to start the Bolt EV.
Keyless Access
With the RKE transmitter within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the door, press the button on the
driver’s door handle to unlock the door.
Press it again within 5 seconds to unlock
all doors and the liftgate.
Press the
button on
a passen-
ger’s door
handle to
unlock all
doors and
the liftgate.
When unlocked, press the button on
any door handle to lock all doors and
the liftgate.
Key Release
Press the side button on the transmitter
to remove the key, which can be used to
unlock the driver’s door.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press
again to unlock all doors.
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate the vehicle.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to sound the
panic alarm.
Remote Start
Press the
Lock
button and then
press and hold the
button until the
turn signal lamps
flash to start the
vehicle and condition
the passenger cabin
temperature from
outside. The heat-
ing or air conditioning system and rear
window defogger (if needed) will turn on.
After entering the vehicle, press the brake
pedal and then press the
POWER
button before driving.
Note:
• Press and hold the
Remote Start
button until the parking lamps turn off
to cancel a remote start.
• Only two remote starts are allowed
between ignition cycles.
• It’s RECOMMENDED to use this feature
when the vehicle is plugged in to allow
energy from the wall outlet to assist
in getting the cabin to a comfortable
temperature and to leave more battery
energy for driving.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.