Chevrolet Bolt EV 2018 User Manual
BOLT EV Owner’s Manual
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Contents
Introduction . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 32
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 106
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 154
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 190
Vehicle Care . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 319
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 330
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 340
OnStar .. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
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2 Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem, and
BOLT are trademarks and/or service
marks of General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Company” for
Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84094035 A First Printing
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in 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 for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
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2017 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Danger
{
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner’s
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
manual has additional instructions
or information.
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Introduction 3
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System (12-Volt
Battery)
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service
[ : Energy Usage and Charge
Mode Selection
O : Exterior Lamps
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
g : First Responder
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
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_ : 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 Control/StabiliTrak
a : Under Pressure
] : Vehicle Ready
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . .. .. . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Start . .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liftgate . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Heated Seats . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12
Seat Belts . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Steering Wheel Adjustment . .. . 14
Interior Lighting . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15
Climate Controls . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . 16
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Satellite Radio . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 18
Bluetooth . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 20
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 20
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 20
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 21
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 21
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Battery and Efficiency
High Voltage Safety
Information . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Charging . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . 23
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . 28
Service . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 29
In Brief 5
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 29
Roadside Assistance
Program . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31
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6 In Brief
Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents 0 187.
2. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0 151.
IntelliBeam System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0 147.
3. Instrument Cluster 0 115.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 138.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 109.
5. Charging Status Feedback
0 236.
Automatic Headlamp System
0 150.
Indicator Light and Solar
Sensor (ILSS). See “Sensors”
under Automatic Climate
Control System 0 183.
6. Infotainment System. See
AM-FM Radio 0 159.
Heated Front Seats 0 60 (If
Equipped).
7. Automatic Climate Control
System 0 183.
8. Storage Compartments 0 103.
9. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive
Unit 0 205.
10. Electric Parking Brake 0 210.
11. Power Outlets 0 112.
12. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 150.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 214.
Driver Selected Operating
Modes 0 205.
13. Power Button 0 201.
14. Steering Wheel Controls 0 107
(If Equipped).
15. Horn 0 108.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 107 (Out of View).
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0 107
(If Equipped).
18. Regen on Demand (Out of
View). See Regenerative
Braking 0 212.
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19. Cruise Control 0 216.
Heated Steering Wheel 0 108
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 222 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 229
(If Equipped).
20. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
0 274.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Service
Vehicle Soon Light 0 123.
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 147.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 151.
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8 In Brief
Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner’s manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter may work up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Press the key release button to
extend the key. The key can be
used for all locks.
K : Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors, depending on the
vehicle personalization setting.
Q : Press to lock all 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
immediately press and hold
least four seconds to start the
/ for at
vehicle's heating or air conditioning
systems and rear window defogger
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 33.
Remote Start
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Use remote start to heat or cool the
interior when the vehicle is plugged
in to maximize electric range by
utilizing electricity from the electrical
outlet. Normal operation of the
system will return after the vehicle
has been turned on.
To remote start the vehicle:
1. Press and release
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
Q on the
/
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3. After entering the vehicle
during a remote start, press
POWER
pedal applied to operate as
normal.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on. Remote start run
time can be extended.
O with the brake
Canceling Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Press POWER
pedal applied, then press
POWER
vehicle off.
See Remote Start 0 39.
/ until the
O with the brake
O again to turn the
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
.
Use the key in the driver door to
lock and unlock the door.
.
Press
Q or K on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
to lock and unlock the doors.
To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
.
Press
Q or K on the power door
lock switch.
.
Use the lock knob on the top of
the door panel to lock the door
only. Press
K to unlock the door.
Power Door Locks
In Brief 9
K : Press to unlock the doors.
Q : Press to lock the doors.
Keyless Access
The Keyless Access system allows
the doors and liftgate to be locked
and unlocked without pressing the
RKE transmitter button. The RKE
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the door being opened. If the
vehicle has this feature, there will be
a button on both outside front and
rear door handles.
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Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first unlock/lock button press
from the driver door.
See “Keyless Access Operation” in
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 33.
Liftgate
To lock or unlock the liftgate from
the outside, press
RKE transmitter.
To lock or unlock the liftgate from
the inside, press
Q or K on the
To open the liftgate, press the touch
pad on the underside of the liftgate
and lift up.
When closing the liftgate, use the
pull cup.
See Liftgate 0 47.
Q or K.
Windows
The window switches on the driver
door control all windows. Each
passenger door has a switch that
controls only that window.
Press the switch to lower the
window. Pull the front of the switch
to raise it.
The driver window has an express
feature which allows the window to
be lowered or raised without holding
the switch.
The front and rear passenger
windows have express open only.
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See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 203 and Power Windows
0 53.
Seat Adjustment
Seat Position
To adjust a manual seat:
1. 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.
See Seat Adjustment 0 59.
Seat Height Adjuster
Move the lever on the outboard side
of the seat up or down to manually
adjust the seat height.
See “Seat Height Adjuster” under
Seat Adjustment 0 59.
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Reclining Seatbacks
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
2. Move the seatback to the
desired position, and then
release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
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To return the seatback to the upright
position:
1. Lift the lever fully without
applying pressure to the
seatback, and the seatback will
return to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 59.
Heated Seats
Front Heated Seats
If equipped, the heated seat
controls are on the infotainment
display. To operate, the vehicle must
be on.
M or L to heat the driver or
Touch
passenger seat cushion. Indicator
lights on the infotainment display
show the current setting.
Touch the screen once for the
highest setting. With each touch of
the screen, the heated seat will
change to the next lower setting,
and then off. The lights indicate
three for the highest setting and one
for the lowest.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.
See Heated Front Seats 0 60.
Auto Heated Seats
When the vehicle is on, this feature
will automatically activate the
heated seats at the level required by
the vehicle’s interior temperature.
The auto heated seats feature can
be programmed to always be
enabled when the vehicle is on. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 140.
Rear Heated Seats
If equipped, the rear heated seat
buttons are on the rear doors.
Press
L or M to heat the left
outboard or right outboard seat
cushion.
See Heated Rear Seats 0 64.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
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To achieve a comfortable seating
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 Belts
.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
0 66.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 67.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 90.
Passenger Sensing System
United States
In Brief 13
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 0 77 for
important information.
The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the
overhead console when the vehicle
is started. See Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator 0 122.
Mirror Adjustment
Power Mirrors
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
seat belts properly:
.
Seat Belts 0 65.
The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No
other airbag is affected by the
Canada
1. Press } or | to choose the
driver or passenger mirror.
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2. Press the arrows on the control
pad to move each mirror in the
desired position.
3. Press
See Power Mirrors 0 50.
} or | again to
deselect the mirror.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the
overhead console above the front
seats.
* 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 dome
lamps.
Front and Rear Reading
Lamps
The front reading lamps are in the
overhead console.
Press the lamp lenses to turn the
reading lamps on or off.
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Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The rear reading lamps are in 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 0 151.
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering column.
O : Turns the exterior lamps on
and off.
AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on
and off automatically, depending on
outside lighting.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps. The instrument panel
lights also turn on.
5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
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See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 147.
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
0 149.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever
is on the side of the steering
column. With the vehicle on or in
Service Mode, move the windshield
wiper lever to select the wiper
speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer
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.
f : Pull the windshield wiper
lever toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
The controls are on the end of the
windshield wiper lever. Move the
control to:
ON : To turn on.
OFF : To turn off.
INT : To turn on intermittent rear
wipes.
1 : Push the windshield wiper
lever to spray washer fluid on the
rear window.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 109.
Climate Controls
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 Controls
1. Defrost/Defog
2. Air Delivery Mode Controls
3. Max Defrost
4. Manual Fan Control Buttons
5. Temperature Control Knob
6. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
7. Rear Window Defogger
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Climate Control Display
1. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
2. Climate On-Off
3. Recirculation
4. Heat & A/C (Air Conditioning)
Power
5. Fan Speed and Temperature
Status
See Automatic Climate Control
System 0 183.
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
Volume Knob : Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
O : Press and hold to enter the
Clean Screen Mode. The radio will
be in a low power mode with the
infotainment display turned off.
Press to cancel the Clean Screen
Mode or to mute/unmute the audio
when the system is on.
{ : Press to go to the Home Page.
Press and hold to launch Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto,
if equipped.
g or d : For radio and SirusXM,
press to seek the previous or next
strongest station or channel. For
USB content, press to go to the
previous or next content or press
and hold to fast rewind or fast
forward music.
See Overview 0 155.
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Satellite Radio
If equipped, a SiriusXM satellite
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
Refer to:
.
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-888-601-6296 (U.S.).
.
www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio 0 161.
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Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
auxiliary input and two USB ports in
the center 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 Auxiliary Devices 0 169 and
USB Port 0 163.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phone to make and receive
hands-free calls using the vehicle
audio system and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phone must be paired with the
in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it
can be used in the vehicle. Not all
phones will support all functions.
See Bluetooth 0 172.
Steering Wheel Controls
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 0 344 or
Bluetooth 0 172.
c : Press to decline an incoming
call or end a current call. Press to
mute or unmute the infotainment
system when not on a call.
w or x : Press to go to the
previous or next selection.
o or p : Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster.
@ : Press to select a highlighted
menu option.
yFAV or FAVz : Press to display
a list of favorites and select the next
or previous favorite when listening
to the radio.
The volume switches are on the
right rear side of the steering wheel.
Press to increase or decrease the
volume.
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Cruise Control
There is a paddle on the left rear
side of the steering wheel for
regenerative braking. See
Regenerative Braking 0 212.
J : Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off. A white indicator
comes on in the instrument cluster
when cruise is turned on.
* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press to resume that
speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
In Brief 19
−SET : Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
See Cruise Control 0 216.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
w or x : Press to move up or
down in a list.
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o or p : Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster.
V : Press to open a menu or select
a menu item. Press and hold to
reset values on certain screens.
See Instrument Cluster 0 115 and
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 138.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator,
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 and rapidly
beeps.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 222.
V, when a vehicle
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
If the vehicle has Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which
includes Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA). When the system
detects a vehicle ahead in your path
that is traveling in the same
direction that you may be about to
crash into, it can provide a boost to
braking or automatically brake the
vehicle. This can help avoid or
lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a forward gear.
See Forward Automatic Braking
(FAB) 0 224.
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
If equipped, the FPB system may
help avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes with
nearby pedestrians when driving in
a forward gear. FPB displays an
amber indicator,
pedestrian is detected directly
ahead. When approaching a
~, when a nearby
detected pedestrian too quickly,
FPB provides a red flashing alert on
the windshield and rapidly beeps.
FPB can provide a boost to braking
or automatically brake the vehicle.
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System 0 225.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel if the
vehicle approaches a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal
in that direction. It may also provide
a Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
alert as the lane marking is crossed.
The system will not assist or alert if
it detects that you are actively
steering. Override LKA by turning
the steering wheel. LKA uses a
camera to detect lane markings
between 60 km/h (37 mph) and
150 km/h (93 mph).
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 229 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 229.
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Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists
drivers with avoiding lane change
crashes that occur with moving
vehicles in the 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 is on. The Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) system is
included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
0 227 and Lane Change Alert (LCA)
0 227.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC shows a view of
the area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
aid with parking and low-speed
backing maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 219.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses
a triangle with an arrow on the
infotainment display to warn of
traffic behind your vehicle that may
cross your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 219.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking Assist
(RPA) uses sensors on the rear
bumper to assist with parking and
avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may
show a warning triangle on the
infotainment display and/or a
graphic on the instrument cluster to
provide the object distance. In
addition, multiple beeps may occur
if very close to an object.
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See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 219.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlet can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a mobile phone or MP3
player. The accessory power outlet
only works with the vehicle
turned on.
The vehicle has an accessory
power outlet on the lower center
stack below the climate control.
Open the cover to access and
replace when not in use.
See Power Outlets 0 112.
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Battery and Efficiency
High Voltage Safety Information
Warning
{
Exposure to high voltage can
cause shock, burns, and even
death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can
only be serviced by technicians
with special training.
High voltage components are
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 wiring.
This vehicle has a high voltage
battery and a standard 12-volt
battery.
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 SERVICE VEHICLE
SOON message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will be
displayed. Before the vehicle can be
operated again, it must be serviced
at your dealer.
Warning
{
Damage to the high voltage
battery or high voltage system
can create a risk of electric shock,
overheating, or fire.
If the vehicle is damaged from a
moderate to severe crash, flood,
fire, or other event, the vehicle
should be inspected as soon as
possible. Until the vehicle has
been inspected, store it outside at
least 15 m (50 ft) from any
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Warning (Continued)
structure or anything that can
burn. Ventilate the vehicle by
opening a window or a door.
Contact Customer Assistance as
soon as possible to determine
whether an inspection is needed.
See Customer Assistance Offices
0 332.
See Battery - North America 0 261
for important safety information.
If an airbag has inflated, see What
Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? 0 75.
Only a trained service technician
with the proper knowledge and tools
should inspect, test, or replace the
high voltage battery. See your
dealer if the high voltage battery
needs service.
See Battery - North America 0 261.
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Charging
This section explains the process
for charging the high voltage battery.
Do not allow the vehicle to remain in
temperature extremes for long
periods without being driven or
plugged in. It is recommended that
the vehicle be plugged in when
temperatures are below 0 °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,
allowing approximately 6 km (4 mi)
for every hour of charging.
When using a 240-volt charging
station, it will take approximately
9.5 hours to charge the vehicle with
the 32 amp setting, allowing
approximately 40 km (25 mi) for
every hour of charging.
Charge times will vary based on
battery condition and outside
temperature. See Programmable
Charging 0 128 for charge mode
selection.
The charging system may run fans
and pumps that result in sounds
from the vehicle while it is turned
off. Additional unexpected clicking
sounds may be caused by the
electrical devices used while
charging.
The vehicle does not require indoor
charging area ventilation before,
during, or after charging.
While the charge cord is plugged
into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot
be driven.
Charging Override
A CHARGING OVERRIDE/
INTERRUPTION OCCURRED
message may display to indicate
that a charging override or
interruption has occurred.
See Plug-In Charging 0 232 and
Programmable Charging 0 128.
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AC Charging
AC Charge Cord Vehicle Plug
Start Charge
A portable charge cord used to
charge the vehicle high voltage
battery is stored in the rear
cargo area.
1. Make sure the vehicle is
parked.
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2. Push the rearward edge of the
charge 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 the liftgate, lift the load
floor cover, and remove the
charge cord.
4. Plug the charge cord into the
electrical outlet. See Electrical
Requirements for Battery
Charging 0 248. Verify the
charge cord status. See
Charge Cord 0 241. Select the
appropriate charge level. See
“Charge Current Limit
Selection” under
Programmable Charging 0 128.
5. Plug in the AC vehicle plug of
the charge cord into the charge
port on the vehicle. Make sure
the AC vehicle plug is fully
connected to the AC charge
port. If it is not properly seated,
the charge may not occur.
6. Verify that the Charging Status
Indicator illuminates on top of
the instrument panel and an
audible chirp occurs. See
Charging Status Feedback
0 236.
7. To arm the charge cord theft
alert, lock the vehicle twice with
the RKE transmitter. To disarm
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this feature, see “Energy
Settings” under Energy
Information 0 135.
End Charge
1. Unlock the vehicle with the
RKE transmitter to disarm the
charge cord theft alert.
2. Unplug the vehicle plug of the
charge cord from the vehicle.
Unlock the vehicle plug of the
charge cord from the vehicle by
pressing the button 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 the
storage compartment.
DC Charging (If Equipped)
DC Charging Station Hardware
Check the charge station DC
vehicle plug for compatibility with
the DC charge port on this vehicle.
When recharging at a DC fast
charge station, the power cable
connected to the vehicle must be
less than 10 m (33 ft) in length.
Follow the steps listed on the
charging station to perform a DC
vehicle charge.
If for any reason DC charging does
not begin or is interrupted, check
the DC charge station display for
messages. Unplug to restart the DC
charge process.
Start Charge
1. Make sure the vehicle is
parked.
2. Push the rearward edge of the
charge port door and release to
open the door.
In cold weather conditions, ice
may form around the charge
port door. The charge port door
may not open on the first
attempt. Remove ice from the
area and repeat attempting to
open the charge port door.
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3. Unlatch the DC 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 properly seated then the
charge may not occur. Proper
plug connection can be
checked by information on
the DIC.
5. Follow the steps listed on the
charging station to start
charging. The electric parking
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brake will automatically apply
once the charge process has
been started.
6. Once charging, the DC vehicle
plug will be locked to the DC
charge port and cannot be
disconnected while charging is
active.
7. Verify that the Charging Status
Indicator illuminates on top of
the instrument panel and an
audible chirp occurs. See
Charging Status Feedback
0 236.
Caution
Do not attempt to disconnect the
DC vehicle plug while charging is
active. This action may damage
vehicle or charging station
hardware.
Stop Charge
Controls on the charging station can
be used to stop the charge process
at any time.
To stop the charge when inside the
vehicle, you may use the stop
charging button on the Charging
screen. See Programmable
Charging 0 128.
There is also an available mobile
app with several charging functions.
See KeyPass 0 45.
Stop Charge — Automatic
When the vehicle no longer needs
to use power from the charging
station, it will stop charging and the
DC vehicle plug will be unlocked
from the DC charge port.
Energy can still be consumed from
the charging station when the
vehicle’s displays and indicators
show that the battery is fully
charged. This is to ensure the
battery is in optimal temperature
operating range to maximize vehicle
range. See Programmable Charging
0 128.
End Charge
1. Wait until the charging process
has been fully stopped, 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
assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0 334.
2. Unplug the DC vehicle plug
from the DC charge port on the
vehicle and close the dust
cover.
3. Close the charge port door by
pressing firmly in the center
until it latches.
4. The electric parking brake
should be manually
disengaged before driving the
vehicle.
5. To start another DC charge,
remove the DC vehicle plug
and reconnect.
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Charge Cord
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 340.
Important Information about
Portable Electric Vehicle Charging
.
Charging an electric vehicle can
stress a building’s electrical
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, 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 electric
vehicle charging.
.
Check the electrical outlet/plug
while charging and discontinue
use if the electrical outlet/plug is
hot, then have the electrical
outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician.
.
When outdoors, plug into an
electrical outlet that is
weatherproof while in use.
.
Mount the charge cord to reduce
strain on the electrical
outlet/plug.
.
Do not place the charge cord in
a position where it is expected to
be submerged in water.
Danger
{
Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause
a fire, electrical shock, or burns,
and may result in damage to
property, serious injury, or death.
.
Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips,
splitters, grounding
adaptors, surge protectors,
or similar devices.
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Danger (Continued)
.
Do not use an electrical
outlet that is worn or
damaged, or will not hold
the plug firmly in place.
.
Do not use an electrical
outlet that is not properly
grounded.
.
Do not use an electrical
outlet that is on a circuit with
other electrical loads.
Charge Cord Status Indicators
See Charge Cord 0 241.
Charge Level Selection
Charge level selection can be made
using the Charge Mode tab on the
Charging screen on the infotainment
display. See “Charge Current Limit
Selection” under Programmable
Charging 0 128.
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{
Warning
Regen on Demand
Warning (Continued)
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.
Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking takes some of
the energy from the moving vehicle
and turns it back into electrical
energy. This energy is then stored in
the high voltage battery system,
contributing to increased energy
efficiency.
This feature is activated using the
steering wheel paddle. Regen on
Demand slows the vehicle by
recapturing energy.
See Regenerative Braking 0 212.
Service
Warning
{
Never try to do your own service
on high voltage components. You
can be injured and the vehicle
can be damaged if you try to do
your own service work. Service
and repair of these high voltage
components should only be
performed by a trained service
technician with the proper
knowledge and tools. See Doing
Your Own Service Work 0 253.
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is powered up.
The Electronic Stability Control
system called StabiliTrak assists
with directional control of the 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.
To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
i and g come on and stay
until
on in the instrument cluster and
the appropriate DIC message is
displayed.
.
Press and release
both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 214.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
i illuminates and the
appropriate Driver Information
Center (DIC) message is
displayed.
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
g,
g to turn on
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pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 197. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 283.
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency
Use the following tips to help
maximize energy efficiency and
range.
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