Control Of A Vehicle; Braking; Steering; Off-Road Recovery - Chevrolet Bolt EUV 2023 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Bolt EUV Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-MidEast-16409246) -
2023 - CRC - 4/7/22
156 Driving and Operating

Control of a Vehicle

Braking, steering, and accelerating are
important factors in helping to control a
vehicle while driving.

Braking

Braking action involves perception time and
reaction time. Deciding to push the brake
pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about
three-quarters of a second. In that time, a
vehicle moving at 100 km/h travels 20 m,
which could be a lot of distance in an
emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
Keep enough distance between you and
the vehicle in front of you.
Avoid needless heavy braking.
Keep pace with traffic.

Steering

Electric Power Steering
The vehicle has electric power steering.
It does not have power steering fluid.
Regular maintenance is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can be
steered, but may require increased effort.
See your dealer if there is a problem.
If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel and is held
against that position for an extended period
of time, power steering assist may be
reduced.
If the power steering assist is used for an
extended period of time, power steering
assist may be reduced.
Normal use of the power steering assist
should return when the system cools down.
See your dealer if there is a problem.
Curve Tips
Take curves at a reasonable speed.
Reduce speed before entering a curve.
Maintain a reasonable steady speed
through the curve.
Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve
before accelerating gently into the
straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
There are some situations when steering
around a problem may be more effective
than braking.
Holding both sides of the steering wheel
allows you to turn 180 degrees without
removing a hand.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows
steering while braking.

Off-Road Recovery

The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the
edge of a road onto the shoulder while
driving. Follow these tips: