Dashboard Setting: 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Instrument Cluster Guide
The Dashboard Setting is one of the most important parts of setting up and customizing the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV’s instrument cluster. This feature gives drivers the freedom to make their driving experience fit their needs and tastes. The Dashboard Setting lets drivers get the most out of the Bolt EV’s instrument cluster. They can change the brightness of the screen and choose their chosen units of measurement, like miles or kilometres. This interface also gives drivers access to important information about the vehicle’s tests and performance, so they can get a full picture of its condition while they’re on the road. With the Dashboard Setting, Chevrolet continues to focus on user-centered design, making it easier to customize the Bolt EV driving experience.
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Instrument Cluster
The instrument cluster displays a preview of information that includes electric range, charging, odometer, and battery status. This happens upon entry when the driver door is opened, before starting the vehicle. This preview will be dismissed after starting the vehicle or soon after closing the driver’s door.
Modern English Cluster Shown, Others and Metric Similar
Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
The cluster layout can be changed. There are three display configurations to choose from: Classic, Modern, and Enhanced. Use the steering wheel control to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays. See “Layout” under “Cluster Menu” following.
- Classic configuration displays the speedometer with a simplified battery gauge and efficiency light.
- Modern configuration displays the speedometer with a battery gauge and efficiency gauge.
- Enhanced configuration displays the speedometer with battery gauge, efficiency ring, and power gauge.
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area in the centre of the instrument cluster.
Use the right steering wheel control to open and scroll through the different items and displays.
Press o to access the cluster applications. Use w or x to scroll through the list of available applications.
Press V to select the application, then press p to enter the application menu. Exit the menu by pressing o. Not all applications will be available on all vehicles.
Cluster Menu Applications
- Vehicle info. This is where the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays can be viewed. See Driver Information Center (DIC).
- Audio
- Phone
- Onstar Navigation
- Layout
- Options
Audio
In the main view of the Audio application, press w or x to scroll through radio stations or move to the next/previous track of a USB/ Bluetooth device that is connected to the vehicle. Press V to select the Audio app, then press p to enter the Audio menu. In the Audio menu browse for music, select from the favourites, or change the audio source.
Phone
In the Phone menu, if there is no active phone call, view recent calls, scroll through contacts, or select from the favourites. If there is an active call, mute or unmute the phone or switch to a handset or hands-free operation.
Onstar Navigation
This display is used for OnStar Turn-by-Turn guidance if equipped.
Layout
Choose Classic, Modern, or Enhanced Layout by pressing V while the desired item is highlighted. Exit the Layout menu by pressing o.
Options
Press V to select the Options app. Use w or x to scroll through the items in the Options menu. Exit the Options menu by pressing o.
Units: Press p while Units is displayed to enter the Units menu. Use w or x to scroll through the items. Choose U.S., Metric, or Imperial by pressing V while the desired item is highlighted.
Speed Warning: The speed warning display allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed. To set the speed warning, press V when the Speed Warning is displayed. Press p while the Speed Warning is displayed to Adjust speed. Press w or x to adjust the value. Press V to set the speed. Once set, this feature can be turned off by pressing V while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed and a chime may sound.
Help: Press p while Help is displayed to enter the Help menu. Use w or x to scroll through the items in the Help menu.
Open Source Software: Press V while Open Source Software is highlighted to display open source software information.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in either kilometres per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometres or miles. Instruments and Controls
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC).
Battery Gauge (High Voltage)
Enhanced Battery Gauge
This displays the high voltage battery state of charge. The value in the centre is an estimate of how far the vehicle can be driven on the remaining charge based on driving habits and conditions learned over several days.
The Max and Min values above and below the display indicate the longest and shortest possible range as estimated from current vehicle conditions and climate settings.
The mileage estimate and Max and Min numbers are affected by climate control system usage. The estimated range may increase or decrease based on changes in climate control energy consumption.
A trend bar on the far left estimates how recent driving habits, conditions, and climate settings are affecting the range prediction.
When the high voltage battery state of charge is very low the estimated range value in the center will change to Low. Max and Min ranges will no longer be displayed. Additional alerts may display and a sound may also be heard at a low state of charge.
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Driver Efficiency Gauge
Modern Efficiency Gauge Shown, Classic Similar
This gauge is a guide to driving efficiently.
Efficient Driving
- Classic layout: Keep the gauge and leaf green.
- Modern layout: Keep the ball green and in the centre of the gauge.
- Enhanced layout: Keep the outer ring of the speedometer green.
Inefficient Driving/Aggressive Braking
- Classic layout: The gauge and leaf turn yellow.
- Modern layout: When driving inefficiently, the ball turns yellow and moves above the centre of the gauge. When braking aggressively, the ball turns yellow and moves below the centre of the gauge.
- Enhanced layout: The outer ring of the speedometer turns yellow.
Power Indicator Gauge
The power indicator gauge displays the instantaneous charge and discharge power flowing either into or out of the high-voltage battery. Maximum discharge power is available when the high-voltage battery is fully charged. During normal operation, a slight reduction in discharge power may occur as the high-voltage battery state of charge decreases.
Regenerative Braking
When regenerative braking is active, the regen battery icon with arrows appears green.
Regenerative Power Limited
Regenerative power may be limited when the high-voltage battery is near full charge or cold. The regen battery icon will appear gray when limited and a horizontal bar may display on the gauge.
FAQs
The default screen on the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV dashboard is the Energy Details screen.
You can access the Energy Details screen by pressing the “Energy” button on the dashboard.
The Energy Details screen displays information about energy usage, including real-time power flow and energy consumption.
Yes, you can customize the dashboard by accessing the Settings menu and selecting the Customize Display option.
You can customize up to four different screens on the dashboard of the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV.
The Efficiency History screen visually represents your driving efficiency over time.
You can reset the trip odometer by pressing and holding the “Set/Clr” button on the dashboard.
The Brake Score feature monitors your braking habits and provides feedback to help improve efficiency.
Tire pressure information is displayed on the Tire Pressure screen, accessible through the Settings menu.
The Regeneration Indicator shows the level of energy being regenerated during braking or coasting.
Yes, you can adjust the brightness of the dashboard display using the Brightness Control knob.
Yes, the driving range estimation is displayed on the Energy Details screen.
A low battery warning will appear on the dashboard display when the battery level is low.
The Regen on Demand feature allows you to increase regenerative braking by pulling a paddle on the steering wheel.
You can access the Energy Details screen by pressing the “Energy” button on the dashboard.
Yes, you can reset the trip odometer by pressing and holding the “Set/Clr” button on the dashboard.
The Brake Score feature monitors your braking habits and provides feedback to help improve efficiency.
You can adjust the display settings through the Settings menu on the dashboard.
Useful Links
View Full PDF: 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Owner’s Manual | Auto User Guide
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