Chevrolet Bolt EUV 2023 Adaptive Cruise Control User Guide

The Chevrolet Bolt EUV 2023 has a cutting-edge feature called Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). ACC is a dynamic driving feature that changes the way we feel about driving on the highway. Bolt Adaptive Cruise Control is smarter than regular cruise control because it changes the speed of the car to keep a safe distance from the car ahead. This technology senses the flow of traffic through radar or camera sensors and adjusts the Bolt EUV’s speed to make sure driving is safe and comfortable. When it comes across slower vehicles or is getting close to traffic, the ACC system automatically slows down and keeps a safe distance from the car in front. This new technology not only makes long highway drives less stressful, but it also helps traffic move more smoothly and makes the roads safer as a whole. With the Adaptive Cruise Control on the Chevrolet Bolt EUV 2023, drivers have a new level of comfort and trust, which takes driving to a whole new level.

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Adaptive Cruise  Control

If equipped, Chevy Bolt Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) allows the cruise control to set speed and the following gap to be selected. Read this entire section before using this system. The following gap is the following time between your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead in your path, moving in the same direction. If no vehicle is detected in your path, ACC works like regular cruise control. ACC uses a windshield-mounted front camera sensor. If equipped with Bolt Supercruise, ACC uses a radar sensor(s) as well to detect other vehicles. See Radio Frequency Statement. If a vehicle is detected in your path, ACC can apply acceleration or limited, moderate braking to maintain the selected following gap. To disengage ACC, apply the brake. If ACC is controlling the vehicle speed when the Traction Control System (TCS) or StabiliTrak/ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system activates, the ACC may automatically disengage. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 184. When road conditions allow ACC to be safely used, ACC can be turned back on. Disabling the TCS or StabiliTrak/ ESC system will disengage and prevent the engagement of ACC.
When ACC is braking, a momentary motor or clicking noise may be heard from the Antilock Brake System (ABS). This is normal. ACC can reduce the need for you to frequently brake and accelerate, especially when used on expressways, freeways, and interstate highways. When used on other roads, you may need to take over the control of braking or acceleration more often.

Warning
ACC has limited braking ability and may not have time to slow the vehicle down enough to avoid a collision with another vehicle you are following. This can occur when vehicles suddenly slow or stop ahead, or enter your lane. Also, see “Alerting the Driver” later in this section. Complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes. See Defensive Driving. ACC will not detect or brake for children, pedestrians, animals, or other objects.

Do not use ACC when:

• On winding and hilly roads or when the sensor(s) is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. The system may not detect a vehicle ahead. Keep the windshield and headlamps clean.
• When visibility is poor due to rain, snow, fog, dirt, insect residue, or dust; when other foreign objects obscure the camera’s view; or when the vehicle in front or oncoming traffic causes additional environmental obstructions, such as road spray. ACC performance is limited under these conditions.
• On slippery roads where fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip.
• With extremely heavy cargo loaded in the cargo area or rear seat.
• When towing a trailer.

Press to turn the system on or off. The indicator turns white on the instrument cluster when ACC is turned on.
RES+ : Press briefly to resume the previous set speed or to increase vehicle speed if ACC is already activated. To increase speed by about 1 km/h (1 mph), press RES+ briefly. To increase speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, hold RES+.
SET− : Press briefly to set the speed and activate ACC or to decrease vehicle speed if ACC is already activated. To decrease speed by about 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET– briefly. To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, hold SET–.
Press to disengage ACC without erasing the selected set speed.
Press to select the following gap setting for ACC of Far, Medium, or Near.

The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units. See Instrument Cluster. The increment value used depends on the units displayed.

Switching Between ACC and Regular Cruise Control

To switch between ACC and regular cruise control, press and hold . A Driver Information Display (DIC) message is displayed. See Vehicle Messages 0 105.

ACC Indicator

Regular Cruise Control Indicator

When ACC is engaged, a green indicator will be lit on the instrument cluster and the following gap will be displayed. When the regular cruise control is engaged,
a green indicator will be lit on the instrument cluster; the following gap will not display. When the vehicle is turned on, the cruise control mode will be set to the last mode used before the vehicle was turned off. It is recommended to switch from ACC to regular cruise control only when there are no vehicles ahead of your vehicle.

Warning
Always check the cruise control indicator on the instrument cluster to determine which mode cruise control is in before using the feature. If ACC is not active, the vehicle will not automatically brake for other vehicles, which could cause a crash if the brakes are not applied manually. You and others could be seriously injured or killed.

Setting Adaptive Cruise Control

If is on when not in use, it could get pressed and go into ACC when not desired. Keep 5 off when the cruise is not being used. Select the set speed desired for ACC. This is the vehicle speed when no vehicle is detected in its path. While the vehicle is moving, ACC will not set at a speed less than 5 km/h (3 mph), although it can be resumed. The minimum allowable set speed is 25 km/h (15 mph).
To set ACC while moving:

1. Press .
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press and release SET–.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator.

After ACC is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is detected closer than the selected following gap. ACC can also be set while the vehicle is stopped if ACC is on and the brake pedal is applied. After ACC is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is detected closer than the selected following gap. ACC can also be set while the vehicle is stopped if ACC is on and the brake pedal is applied.

The ACC indicator is displayed on the instrument cluster. When ACC is turned on, the indicator will be lit white. When ACC is engaged, the indicator will turn green.
Be mindful of speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather conditions when selecting the set speed.

Resuming a Set Speed

If the ACC is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, ACC is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. To begin using ACC again, press RES+ briefly while moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph). The vehicle returns to the previous set speed. If the vehicle is stopped with the brake pedal applied, press RES+ and release the brake pedal. ACC will hold the vehicle until RES+ or the accelerator pedal is pressed.
A green ACC indicator and the set speed display on the instrument cluster. The vehicle ahead indicator may be flashing if a vehicle ahead was present and moved. See “Approaching and Following a Vehicle” later in this section. Once ACC has resumed, if there is no vehicle ahead, if the vehicle ahead is beyond the selected following gap, or if the vehicle has exited a sharp curve, then the vehicle speed will increase to the set speed.

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Increasing Speed While ACC Is at a Set Speed

If ACC is already activated, do one of the following:

• Use the accelerator to get to a higher speed. Press SET–. Release SET– and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at a higher speed. When the accelerator pedal is pressed, ACC will not brake because it is overridden. The ACC indicator will turn blue on the instrument cluster.
• Press and hold RES+ until the desired set speed is displayed, then release it.
• To increase vehicle speed in smaller increments, press RES+ briefly. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) faster.
• To increase vehicle speed in larger increments, hold RES+. While holding RES+, the vehicle speed increases to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) step, then continues to increase by 5 km/h (5 mph) at a time.

The set speed can also be increased while the vehicle is stopped.

• If stopped with the brake applied, press RES+ until the desired set speed is displayed.
• If ACC is holding the vehicle at a stop and there is another vehicle directly ahead, pressing RES+ will increase the set speed.
• Pressing RES+ when there is no longer a vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is pulling away and the brake is not applied will cause the ACC to resume.
• When it is determined that there is no vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is beyond the selected following gap, then the vehicle speed will increase to the set speed.

Reducing Speed While ACC Is at a Set Speed

If ACC is already activated, do one of the following:

• Use the brake to get to the desired lower speed. Release the brake and press SET–. The vehicle will now cruise at a lower speed.
• Press and hold SET– until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it.
• To decrease the vehicle speed in smaller increments, press SET– briefly. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower.
• To decrease the vehicle speed in larger increments, hold SET–. While holding SET–, the vehicle speed decreases to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) step, then continues to decrease by 5 km/h (5 mph) at a time.

The set speed can also be decreased while the vehicle is stopped. If stopped with the brake applied, press or hold SET– until the desired set speed is displayed.

Selecting the Follow Distance Gap

When a slower-moving vehicle is detected ahead within the selected following gap, ACC will adjust the vehicle’s speed and attempt to maintain the distance gap selected. Press  on the steering wheel to adjust the following gap. Each press cycles the gap button through three settings: Far, Medium, or Near.
When pressed, the current gap setting displays briefly on the instrument cluster. The gap setting will be maintained until it is changed. Since each gap setting corresponds to a following time (Far, Medium, or Near), the following distance will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the further back your vehicle will follow a vehicle detected ahead. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the following gap. The range of selectable gaps may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. Changing the gap setting automatically changes the alert timing sensitivity (Far, Medium, or Near) for the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System.

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