GETTING STARTED
POWER BUTTON
The Bolt EV features an electronic pushbutton start. The
the driver's door is opened upon entry. Once the vehicle is ON, the button illuminates.
Note: The air conditioning compressor, pumps and fan may run at any time — even when the vehicle is
OFF — to cool or warm the propulsion battery.
STARTING THE VEHICLE/ON
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press
the brake pedal and then press the
POWER button. A power ON audio cue
will sound.
The vehicle will not shift out of Park and a
Charge Cord Connected message will display
if the vehicle is still plugged in.
The instrument cluster will display an active
battery gauge and the
appear when the vehicle is ready to be driven.
STOPPING THE VEHICLE/OFF
Shift to Park and then press the
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SIGNAL
The vehicle is equipped with an automatic sound generator. The sound is automatically
generated at speeds below 14 mph to indicate the vehicle's presence to pedestrians.
DRIVER'S SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
Before driving, adjust the steering wheel and seat
to a comfortable position.
Pull down the lever (A) to unlock the steering
wheel and adjust its position.
Lift the handle (B) under the right-front side of
the seat to slide the seat forward or rearward.
Ratchet the side lever (C) up or down to raise or
lower the seat.
Lift the rear lever (D) to adjust the seatback.
READY icon will
READY
POWER button. A power OFF audio cue will sound.
POWER button flashes when
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
A
B
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner's Manual.
C
D
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