2k15_chev_spark_ev_22968761B.ai (Modern Bridge - Level 2 / #23321109) Spine = Printer Adjust Color = Black Date = 08/26/14 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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In Brief ...... 1-1 Storage ...... 4-1 Climate Controls ...... 8-1 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-1 Air Vents ...... 8-4 Vehicle Features ...... 1-12 Maintenance ...... 8-5 Battery and Efficiency...... 1-15 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Performance and Controls ...... 5-2 Driving and Operating ...... 9-1 Maintenance ...... 1-21 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving Information ...... 9-2 Indicators ...... 5-6 Starting and Operating ...... 9-14 Keys, Doors, and Information Displays ...... 5-18 Electric Vehicle Operating Windows ...... 2-1 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-30 Modes ...... 9-19 Keys and Locks ...... 2-1 Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-36 Electric Drive Unit ...... 9-19 Doors ...... 2-11 Brakes ...... 9-21 Vehicle Security...... 2-12 Lighting ...... 6-1 Ride Control Systems ...... 9-25 Exterior Mirrors ...... 2-14 Exterior Lighting ...... 6-1 Cruise Control ...... 9-27 Interior Mirrors ...... 2-15 Interior Lighting ...... 6-4 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-30 Windows ...... 2-15 Lighting Features ...... 6-5 Charging ...... 9-32 Infotainment System ...... 7-1 Trailer Towing...... 9-42 Seats and Restraints ...... 3-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-42 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Introduction ...... 7-1 Front Seats ...... 3-3 Radio ...... 7-5 Vehicle Care ...... 10-1 Rear Seats ...... 3-6 Audio Players ...... 7-10 General Information ...... 10-2 Safety Belts ...... 3-8 Phone ...... 7-12 Vehicle Checks ...... 10-3 Airbag System ...... 3-16 Downloadable Applications . . . 7-22 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-16 Child Restraints ...... 3-29 Bluetooth Phone/Devices . . . . . 7-26 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-16 Trademarks and License Electrical System ...... 10-19 Agreements ...... 7-35 Wheels and Tires ...... 10-27 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Jump Starting ...... 10-55 OnStar ...... 14-1 Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-58 OnStar Overview...... 14-1 Appearance Care ...... 10-60 OnStar Services ...... 14-2 OnStar Additional Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Information ...... 14-6 General Information ...... 11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-2 Index ...... i-1 Special Application Services ...... 11-5 Additional Maintenance and Care ...... 11-5 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...... 11-8 Maintenance Records ...... 11-10 Technical Data ...... 12-1 Vehicle Identification ...... 12-1 Vehicle Data ...... 12-2 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...... 13-14 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that Propriétaires Canadiens was not purchased on the vehicle, A French language manual can be model variants, country obtained from your dealer, at specifications, features/applications www.helminc.com, or from: that may not be available in your The names, logos, emblems, region, or changes subsequent to On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and the printing of this owner manual. ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited Refer to the purchase savant: to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, documentation relating to your the CHEVROLET Emblem, and specific vehicle to confirm the Helm, Incorporated SPARK are trademarks and/or features. Attention: Customer Service service marks of General Motors 47911 Halyard Drive Keep this manual in the vehicle for Plymouth, MI 48170 LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, quick reference. or licensors. Using this Manual For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General To quickly locate information about Motors of Canada Limited” for the vehicle, use the Index in the Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it back of the manual. It is an appears in this manual. alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
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iv Introduction
Danger, Warnings, and M : This symbol is shown when { Caution Cautions you need to see your owner manual Caution indicates a hazard that for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe could result in property or vehicle hazards and what to do to avoid or damage. * : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. { Danger Vehicle Symbol Chart Danger indicates a hazard with a Here are some additional symbols high level of risk which will result that may be found on the vehicle in serious injury or death. and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to A circle with a slash through it is a the Index. safety symbol which means “Do { Warning Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let 9 : Airbag Readiness Light this happen.” Warning indicates a hazard that ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) could result in injury or death. Symbols G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil The vehicle has components and 5 /g : Audio Steering Wheel labels that use symbols instead of ® text. Symbols are shown along with Controls or OnStar (if equipped) the text describing the operation or $ : Brake System Warning Light information relating to a specific " : Charging System (12-Volt component, control, message, Battery) gauge, or indicator. I : Cruise Control Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps g : First Responder + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer _ : High Voltage j : LATCH System Child Restraints [ : Energy Usage and Charge Mode Selection O : Power B : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders B : Service Vehicle Soon 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® g : StabiliTrak® Off i : Traction Control Off Q : Vehicle Ready M : Windshield Washer Fluid Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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2 NOTES Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
In Brief 1-1
In Brief Portable Audio Devices ...... 1-12 Bluetooth® ...... 1-12 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-13 Instrument Panel Cruise Control ...... 1-13 Driver Information Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Center (DIC) ...... 1-14 Initial Drive Information Rear Vision Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Camera (RVC) ...... 1-14 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Power Outlets ...... 1-14 System ...... 1-4 Battery and Efficiency Remote Start ...... 1-4 High Voltage Safety Door Locks ...... 1-5 Information ...... 1-15 Liftgate ...... 1-6 Charging ...... 1-16 Windows ...... 1-6 Regenerative Braking ...... 1-21 Seat Adjustment ...... 1-6 Service ...... 1-21 Second Row Seats ...... 1-7 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-7 Performance and Maintenance Safety Belts ...... 1-8 Traction Control/Electronic Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-8 Stability Control ...... 1-21 Mirror Adjustment ...... 1-8 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 1-22 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-9 Driving for Better Energy Interior Lighting ...... 1-9 Efficiency ...... 1-22 Exterior Lighting ...... 1-10 Roadside Assistance Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-10 Program ...... 1-24 Climate Controls ...... 1-11 OnStar® ...... 1-24 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...... 1-12 Satellite Radio ...... 1-12 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
1-2 In Brief
Instrument Panel Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
In Brief 1-3
1. Air Vents on page 8-4. 12. Driver Information Center (DIC) 23. Automatic Climate Control 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on on page 5-28. System on page 8-1. page 6-1. Instrument Panel Illumination 24. Leaf Button. See Power Flows Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Control on page 6-4. on page 5-18. Lane-Change Signals on 13. Cruise Control on page 9-27 (If page 6-4. Equipped). 3. Horn on page 5-3. 14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on 4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-7. page 5-2. 5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on 15. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-3. page 5-2 (If Equipped). 6. Infotainment on page 7-1. 16. Power Button on page 9-14. 7. Information Display. 17. Heated Front Seats on page 3-5 (If Equipped). 8. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6-3. 18. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive Unit on page 9-19. 9. Power Mirrors on page 2-14 (If Equipped). 19. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-25. 10. Hood Release. See Hood on page 10-4. 20. Sport Mode Button. See Driver Selected Operating Modes on 11. Instrument Panel Fuse Block page 9-19. on page 10-25. 21. Electric Parking Brake on page 9-22. 22. Power Outlets on page 5-6. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
1-4 In Brief
Initial Drive 7 : Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for Information three seconds to sound the panic This section provides a brief alarm. Press again to cancel the overview about some of the panic alarm. important features that may or may U : Press and release Q and then not be on your specific vehicle. immediately press and hold U for For more detailed information, refer at least four seconds to start the to each of the features which can be vehicle's heating or air conditioning found later in this owner manual. systems and rear window defogger from outside the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry With DC Charging Button Shown, RKE transmitter. See Remote Start on page 2-7. (RKE) System Without DC Charging Similar W : If equipped, press and hold to The RKE transmitter may work up to Press the key release button to stop the charge. See Plug-In 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. extend the key. The key can be Charging on page 9-32. used for all locks. See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote K : Press once to unlock the driver Keyless Entry (RKE) System door. Press a second time within Operation on page 2-3. five seconds to unlock all doors. Q : Press to lock all doors. Remote Start Lock and unlock feedback can be Use remote start to heat or cool the personalized. See Vehicle interior when the vehicle is plugged Personalization on page 5-36. in to maximize electric range by utilizing electricity from the electrical outlet. The vehicle may start to Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
In Brief 1-5
support the climate control Canceling Remote Start See Remote Keyless Entry operation. Normal operation of the (RKE) System Operation on To cancel a remote start, do any of system will return after the vehicle page 2-3. the following: has been turned on. . Aim the RKE transmitter at the Activating Remote Start vehicle and press and hold U 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the until the parking lamps turn off. vehicle. . Turn on the hazard warning 2. Press and release Q. flashers. 3. Immediately, press and hold U . Press O POWER on the center for at least four seconds or until stack, with the brake pedal the turn signal lamps flash. applied, then press O POWER After entering the vehicle during a again to turn the vehicle off. remote start, press the O POWER See Remote Start on page 2-7. button on the center stack with the To lock or unlock the doors from brake pedal applied to operate as Door Locks inside the vehicle: normal. To lock or unlock the doors from . Press Q or K. The time can be extended on a outside the vehicle: remote start. See “Extending . Use the lock knob on the top of . Use the key in the driver door to Vehicle Run Time” under Remote lock and unlock the door. the door panel. Start on page 2-7. See Door Locks on page 2-8 and . Press Q or K on the Remote Central Locking System on Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter page 2-9. to lock and unlock the doors. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
1-6 In Brief
Liftgate To lock the liftgate, press Q on a See Retained Accessory Power power door lock switch or on the (RAP) on page 9-17 and Power To unlock the liftgate, press K on a RKE transmitter, or use the key in Windows on page 2-16. power door lock switch or press K the lock cylinder. Seat Adjustment twice on the Remote Keyless Entry See Liftgate on page 2-11. (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Manual Seats Keyless Entry (RKE) System Windows Operation on page 2-3.
To adjust the seat: To open the liftgate, pull the handle Press the switch down to open the 1. Lift the bar under the front edge and lift up. window. Pull the front of the switch of the seat cushion to unlock up to close it. the seat. When closing the liftgate, use the pull cup. The switches work when the vehicle 2. Slide the seat to the desired is in ON/RUN or when Retained position and release the bar. Accessory Power (RAP) is active. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
In Brief 1-7
3. Try to move the seat back and Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright forth to be sure it is locked in position: place. 1. Lift the lever fully without See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3. applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will Seat Height Adjuster return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4. Second Row Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded To recline the seatback: down to increase cargo space. 1. Lift the lever. See Rear Seats on page 3-6. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then Head Restraint If available, turn the knob to raise or release the lever to lock the Adjustment lower the seat. seatback in place. Do not drive until the head restraints See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to for all occupants are installed and make sure it is locked in place. adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
1-8 In Brief
while keeping the seat and the head . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-10. passenger sensing system. See restraint height in the proper . Lower Anchors and Tethers for Passenger Sensing System on position. Children (LATCH System) on page 3-23 for important information. See Head Restraints on page 3-2 page 3-37. The passenger airbag status and Seat Adjustment on page 3-3. indicator will be visible on the center Passenger Sensing display when the vehicle is started. Safety Belts System See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-12. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors
United States
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use Canada and Mexico safety belts properly. The passenger sensing system . Safety Belts on page 3-8. turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee 1. Move the selector switch to L . How to Wear Safety Belts airbag under certain conditions. No (Left) or R (Right) to choose the Properly on page 3-9. other airbag is affected by the driver or passenger mirror. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
In Brief 1-9
2. Move the control up, down, Steering Wheel Interior Lighting or side to side to adjust the Adjustment mirror. Dome Lamps 3. Return the selector switch to the center with done. See Power Mirrors on page 2-14. Folding Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position. See Folding Mirrors on page 2-15. To adjust the steering wheel: The dome lamp controls are in the Interior Mirror 1. Pull the lever down. overhead console. Move the control to change the Manual Rearview Mirror 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. lamp setting. To avoid glare of the headlamps 3. Pull the lever up to lock the OFF: Turns the lamps off, even from behind, pull the tab backward when a door is open. for nighttime use. Push the tab steering wheel in place. forward for daytime use. Do not adjust the steering wheel DOOR: Turns the lamps on while driving. automatically when a door is opened. ON: Turns on the dome lamps. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
1-10 In Brief
For more information about interior AUTO: Turns the exterior lamps on LO: Use for slow wipes. lighting, see Instrument Panel and off automatically depending on Illumination Control on page 6-4 or the exterior light. Courtesy Lamps on page 6-5. O : Turns all the lamps off, except Exterior Lighting the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The DRL automatically turn off when the vehicle is turned off. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 and Daytime Running INT: Move the lever up to INT for Lamps (DRL) on page 6-2. intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent Windshield Wiper/Washer wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. The exterior lamp control is on the 8 : For a single wipe, briefly move turn signal lever on the left side of the wiper lever down. For several the steering column. wipes, hold the wiper lever down. There are four positions: Windshield Washer 3 : Turns on the headlamps The windshield wiper/washer lever Pull the windshield wiper lever together with the parking lamps and is on the right side of the steering toward you to spray windshield instrument panel lights. column. washer fluid and activate the wipers. ; : Turns on the parking lamps Move the lever to one of the including all lamps, except the following positions: headlamps. HI: Use for fast wipes. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
In Brief 1-11
Rear Wiper/Washer Climate Controls 7. AUTO (Automatic Operation) If equipped with the rear wiper/ The heating, cooling, and ventilation 8. Recirculation washer, the controls are on the end for the vehicle can be controlled See Automatic Climate Control of the windshield wiper lever. with this system. System on page 8-1.
ON: Turns the rear wiper on for continuous wipes. OFF: Turns the rear wiper off. = : Sprays washer fluid on the rear window. The control returns to its 1. Temperature Control ON or OFF starting position when released. 2. Defrost See Windshield Wiper/Washer on 3. Air Delivery Mode Control page 5-3 or Rear Window Wiper/ 4. Rear Window Defogger Washer on page 5-4 (If Equipped). 5. Fan Control 6. TEMP (Air Conditioning/Heater Power) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
1-12 In Brief
Vehicle Features For more information, see “Storing a Refer to: Station as a Favorite” in AM-FM . www.siriusxm.com or call Radio(s) Radio on page 7-5. 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). Setting the Clock . z VOL y : Press to decrease or www.xmradio.ca or call increase the volume. See Clock on page 5-5. 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). O : Press and hold to turn the See Satellite Radio on page 7-7. power on and off. Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices Buttons 1−5: Press the screen If equipped, vehicles with a ® buttons to save and select favorite SiriusXM satellite radio tuner and a The vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stations. valid SiriusXM satellite radio auxiliary input and a USB port in the subscription can receive SiriusXM center stack. External devices such For more information about these programming. as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 and other radio features, see players, CD changers, and USB Operation on page 7-4. SiriusXM Satellite Radio drives may be connected, Service Storing a Favorite Station depending on the audio system. SiriusXM is a satellite radio service See Auxiliary Devices on page 7-11. Stations from all bands can be based in the 48 contiguous United stored in the favorite lists in any States and 10 Canadian provinces. ® order. Up to five stations can be SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide Bluetooth stored in each of the seven favorite variety of programming and The Bluetooth® system allows users pages. commercial-free music, coast to with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone To store the station to a position in coast, and in digital-quality sound. to make and receive hands-free the list, press the corresponding A fee is required to receive the calls using the vehicle audio system screen button 1−5 until a beep is SiriusXM service. and controls. heard. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone If equipped with audio steering Cruise Control must be paired with the in-vehicle wheel controls, some audio controls Bluetooth system before it can be can be adjusted at the steering used in the vehicle. Not all phones wheel. will support all functions. ¦ SEEK or SEEK ¥ : Press to See Bluetooth (Overview) on go to the next or previous radio page 7-12 or Bluetooth station, song on an iPod®, or file on (Infotainment Controls) on a USB device (if equipped). page 7-14. 5 / g : If equipped with Bluetooth or OnStar, press to interact with Steering Wheel Controls those systems. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-12 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-14 or OnStar Overview on page 14-1. If equipped with cruise control: > / R : Press to silence the I : Press to turn the cruise vehicle speakers only. Press again control system on and off. A cruise to turn the sound on. If equipped control indicator light turns on when with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, in use. press to decline an incoming call, to RES/+: If there is a set speed in end speech recognition, or to end a memory, press briefly to resume to current call. that speed or press and hold to x + or x − : Press + or − to accelerate. If cruise control is increase or decrease the volume. already active, use to increase vehicle speed. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
1-14 In Brief
SET/−: Press briefly to set the DIC Controls See Driver Information Center (DIC) speed and activate cruise control. on page 5-28. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. Rear Vision * : Press to disengage cruise Camera (RVC) control without erasing the set The RVC displays a view of the speed from memory. area behind the vehicle, on the See Cruise Control on page 9-27. infotainment system display, when the vehicle is shifted into Driver Information R (Reverse). Center (DIC) See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on The DIC has different displays, page 9-30. which can be accessed by using the CONFIG: Press to change the DIC buttons to the left of the Power Outlets instrument cluster display steering wheel. The DIC displays configuration. See Instrument The accessory power outlets can be information about the vehicle and Cluster on page 5-7. used to plug in electrical equipment, warning messages if a system such as a cell phone or MP3 player. problem is detected. } BACK: Press to return to the previous screen, exit a screen, The vehicle may have accessory power outlets: or return to the main menu. Press } BACK to minimize the DIC menu . On the center stack below the display. climate control. SELECT: Press the center of the . On the rear of the center knob to select the highlighted item. console. Turn the knob to scroll through the See Power Outlets on page 5-6. menu items. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Battery and Efficiency If the vehicle is in a crash, the sensing system may shut down the Warning (Continued) high voltage system. When this High Voltage Safety occurs, the high voltage battery is structure or anything that can Information disconnected and the vehicle will burn. Ventilate the vehicle by not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE opening a window or a door. { Warning SOON message in the Driver Contact Spark EV Customer Information Center (DIC) will be Assistance at 1 855-477-2754 Exposure to high voltage can displayed. Before the vehicle can be (1-855-4SPARKINFO) as soon as cause shock, burns, and even operated again, it must be serviced possible to determine whether an death. The high voltage at your dealer. inspection is needed. components in the vehicle can only be serviced by technicians { Warning See Battery on page 10-13 for with special training. Damage to the high voltage important safety information. If an High voltage components are battery or high voltage system airbag has inflated, see What Will identified by labels. Do not can create a risk of electric shock, You See after an Airbag Inflates? on remove, open, take apart, overheating, or fire. page 3-21. or modify these components. If the vehicle is damaged from a Only a trained service technician High voltage cable or wiring has with the proper knowledge and tools moderate to severe crash, flood, orange covering. Do not probe, should inspect, test, or replace the fire, or other event, the vehicle tamper with, cut, or modify high high voltage battery. See your voltage cable or wiring. should be inspected as soon as dealer if the high voltage battery possible. Until the vehicle has needs service. been inspected, store it outside at This vehicle has a high voltage least 15 m (50 ft) from any See Battery on page 10-13. battery and a standard 12-volt battery. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
1-16 In Brief
Charging current setting. Charge times will off. Additionally, clicking sounds vary with outside temperature. may be caused by the electrical This section explains the process There are three ways to program devices used while charging. for charging the high voltage battery. how the vehicle is charged. See Do not allow the vehicle to remain in While the charge cord is plugged Programmable Charging on into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot temperature extremes for long page 5-19. periods without being driven or be driven. If equipped, the vehicle can be plugged in. It is recommended that AC Charging the vehicle be plugged in when charged using DC charging temperatures are below 0°C (32°F) equipment found at service stations and above 32°C (90°F) to maximize and other public locations. high voltage battery life. When using a DC charging station Do not turn the vehicle on during with at least 50kW of available charging. Turning the vehicle on or power, it will take approximately activating remote start while the 20 minutes to recharge from a vehicle is charging may use more depleted battery to a level of 80% of energy than the charger provides the driving range available for use. This time estimate is applicable to and may cause the charging AC Charge Cord Vehicle Plug process to deactivate. nominal temperature ranges. In extreme hot or cold conditions, this Start Charge When using a 240-volt charging time may be lengthened. When a 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked station, it will take approximately full charge is desired, the charging and turned off. seven hours to charge the vehicle time will be increased. from empty to full. When using a 120-volt AC electrical outlet, it will The charging system may run fans take approximately 20 hours to and pumps that result in sounds charge the vehicle with the 12 amp from the vehicle while it is turned AC current setting, and considerably longer using the default 8 amp AC Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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4. Plug the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging on page 9-41. Verify the charge cord status. See the charge cord user guide and Charge Cord on page 9-40. Select the appropriate charge level. See Programmable Charging on page 5-19.
2. Push m on the charge port 3. Open the rear hatch, lift the load door and release to open support floor covering, and the door. remove the charge cord. It is located near the tire sealant and In cold weather conditions, ice compressor kit. Pull up on the may form around the charge port charge cord handle to release it door. The charge port door may from the handle clip. Lift the not open on the first attempt. charge cord up and rearward to Remove ice from the area and remove it from the vehicle. The repeat attempting to open the vehicle plug is stored as shown. charge port door. 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 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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connected to the AC charge Charge Cord . Check the electrical outlet/plug port. If it is not properly seated, while charging and discontinue See Radio Frequency Statement on the charge may not occur. use if the electrical outlet/plug is page 13-12. hot, then have the electrical 6. Verify that the Charging Status A portable charge cord used to outlet serviced by a qualified Indicator illuminates on top of charge the vehicle high voltage electrician. the instrument panel and a horn battery is stored in the rear hatch. . chirp occurs. See Charging When outdoors, plug into an Status Feedback on page 9-37. Important Information About electrical outlet that is Portable Electric Vehicle Charging weather-proof while in use. End Charge . . Charging an electric vehicle can Mount the charge cord to reduce 1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE stress a building’s electrical strain on the electrical transmitter to disarm the charge system more than a typical outlet/plug. cord theft alert. household appliance. 2. Unplug the vehicle plug of the Warning . Before you plug in to any { charge cord from the vehicle. electrical outlet, have a qualified Unlock the vehicle plug of the Improper use of portable electric electrician inspect and verify the charge cord from the vehicle by vehicle charge cords may cause electrical system (electrical pushing the button on the top of a fire, electrical shock, or burns, outlet, wiring, junctions, and the charge cord plug. and may result in damage to protection devices) for 3. Close the charge port door by heavy-duty service at a 12 amp property, serious injury, or death. pressing firmly in the center to continuous load. . Do not use extension cords, latch properly. multi-outlet power strips, . Electrical outlets may wear out 4. Unplug the charge cord from the with normal usage or be splitters, grounding adaptors, electrical outlet. damaged over time, making surge protectors, or similar devices. 5. Place the charge cord into the them unsuitable for electric (Continued) storage compartment. vehicle charging. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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2. Push m on the charge port Warning (Continued) { Warning door and release to open . Do not use an electrical outlet Using a charge level that exceeds the door. that is worn or damaged, the electrical circuit or electrical In cold weather conditions, ice or one that will not hold the outlet capacity may start a fire or may form around the charge port plug firmly in place. damage the electrical circuit. Use door. The charge port door may . Do not use an electrical outlet the lowest charge level until a not open on the first attempt. that is not properly grounded. qualified electrician inspects your Remove ice from the area and electrical circuit capacity. Use the repeat attempting to open the . Do not use an electrical outlet lowest charge level if the charge port door. that is on a circuit with other electrical loads. electrical circuit or electrical outlet capacity is not known.
See the charge cord user guide. DC Charging Charge Cord Status Indicators Start Charge See “Charge Cord Status Indicators” in the charge cord user guide. Starting a DC charge requires the vehicle to be off until charging has Charge Level Selection started. If for any reason DC charging does not begin or is Charge level selection can be made interrupted, check the DC charge using the Change Charge Level station display for messages. Preference screen on the center Unplug to restart the DC charge stack. See “Charge Level Selection” process. 3. Unlatch the DC charging dust under Programmable Charging on cover and lower it fully. page 5-19. 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked and turned off. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
1-20 In Brief
4. Plug in the DC vehicle plug into Stop Charge — Automatic { Caution the DC charge port on the When the vehicle no longer needs vehicle. Make sure that the DC Do not attempt to disconnect the to use power from the charging vehicle plug is fully connected to station, it will stop charging and the the DC charge port. If it is not DC vehicle plug while charging is active. This action may damage DC vehicle plug will be unlocked properly seated then the charge from the DC charge port. may not occur. Proper plug vehicle or charging station connection can be can be hardware. Energy can still be consumed from checked by information on the charging station when the the DIC. Stop Charge vehicle displays and indicators show that the battery is fully charged. This 5. Follow the steps listed on the Controls on the charging station can is to ensure the battery is in optimal charging station to start be used to stop the charge process temperature operating range to charging. The electric parking at any time. maximize vehicle range. See brake will automatically apply To stop charging using the RKE Programmable Charging on once the charge process has page 5-19. been started. transmitter, press and hold the stop charge button. This only applies to The process can be stopped by 6. Once charging, the DC vehicle DC charging. The latch button on using the procedure to stop plug will be locked to the DC the DC vehicle plug should not be charging manually. charge port and cannot be used to stop charging. disconnected while charging is End Charge active. Additionally, to stop the charge when inside the vehicle, you may 1. Wait until the charging process 7. Verify the charging status use the stop charging button on the has been fully stopped and the indicator illuminates on top of Battery Information Screen. Charging Status Indicator is no the instrument panel and a horn longer solid green. chirp occurs. See Charging 2. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE Status Feedback on page 9-37. transmitter to disarm the charge cord theft alert. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
In Brief 1-21
3. Unplug the DC vehicle plug from Service Performance and the DC charge port on the vehicle. Maintenance { Warning 4. Close the charge port door by pressing firmly in the center to Never try to do your own service Traction Control/ latch properly. on high voltage components. You Electronic Stability 5. The electric parking brake can be injured and the vehicle Control should be manually disengaged can be damaged if you try to do The Traction Control System (TCS) before driving the vehicle. your own service work. Service and repair of these high voltage limits wheel spin. The system turns 6. To start another DC charge, components should only be on automatically every time the remove the DC vehicle plug and performed by a trained service vehicle is started. reconnect. technician with the proper The StabiliTrak system assists with Regenerative Braking knowledge and tools. See Doing directional control of the vehicle in Your Own Service Work on difficult driving conditions. The Regenerative braking takes some of page 10-3. system also turns on automatically the energy from the moving vehicle every time the vehicle is started. and turns it back into electrical . To turn off traction control, press energy. This energy is then stored in and release the g button on the the high voltage battery system, contributing to increased energy center console behind the shift efficiency. lever. The traction off light i illuminates, and the appropriate See Regenerative Braking on DIC message is displayed. See page 9-24. Ride Control System Messages on page 5-33. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
1-22 In Brief
. To turn off both traction control tires. If the warning light comes on, Driving for Better Energy and StabiliTrak, press and hold stop as soon as possible and inflate Efficiency the g button, until the traction off the tires to the recommended light i and the StabiliTrak OFF pressure shown on the Tire and Use the following tips to help Loading Information label. See maximize energy efficiency and light g illuminate. The Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. range. appropriate DIC messages are The warning light will remain on until In colder temperatures, while these displayed. See Ride Control the tire pressure is corrected. System Messages on page 5-33. efficiency tips will help, the electric The low tire pressure warning light vehicle driving range may be lower . Press and release the g button may come on in cool weather when due to higher energy usage. again to turn on both systems. the vehicle is first started, and then Driving Style See Traction Control/Electronic turn off as the vehicle is driven. This Stability Control on page 9-25. may be an early indicator that the Efficiency Gauge (Instrument tire pressures are getting low and Cluster) Tire Pressure Monitor the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The ball indicator should be kept This vehicle may have a Tire green and in the center of the The TPMS does not replace normal gauge. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. Inefficient acceleration is indicated when the ball turns yellow and See Tire Pressure Monitor System travels above the center of the on page 10-35. gauge. Aggressive braking is indicated when the ball turns yellow and travels below the center of the The low tire pressure warning light gauge. alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Acceleration/Braking/Coasting Use L (Low) in heavy stop-and-go Use remote start to heat or cool the Avoid unnecessary rapid traffic or when traveling downhill. interior when the vehicle is plugged accelerations and decelerations. L (Low) requires less brake pedal in to maximize the electric range by application and provides a utilizing electricity from the electrical Electric range is maximized at controlled, efficient way to slow the outlet. 80 km/h (50 mph) and below. Higher vehicle down. speeds use more energy and can In hot weather, avoid parking in significantly reduce electric range. Climate Setting direct sunlight or use sunshades inside the vehicle. Use cruise control when Using the heat and air conditioning appropriate. systems decreases the energy Turn off the front and rear window available for electric driving. defog/defrost when they are no Plan ahead for decelerations and longer needed. coast whenever possible. For Optimal energy efficiency is example, do not rush to traffic achieved with the heat, air Avoid driving with the windows open signals. conditioning, and fan turned off. at highway speeds. Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast. Operating with the TEMP button off Vehicle Charging/Maintenance is the most energy efficient climate The vehicle recovers energy while Charging coasting and braking in D (Drive) setting as long as 0 is not or L (Low). selected. Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charged, to keep the Drive Mode and PRNDL Use the heated seat feature instead battery temperature ready for the Selection of climate settings. Heating the seat next drive. This is important when uses less energy than heating the Use Normal Mode when possible. outside temperatures are extremely vehicle interior. hot or cold. Sport Mode provides more responsive acceleration than Maintenance Normal Mode but can reduce Always keep the tires properly efficiency. inflated and the vehicle properly aligned. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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The weight of excess cargo in the OnStar® vehicle affects efficiency and range. Avoid carrying more than is needed. This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system Avoid unnecessary use of electrical that can connect to a live OnStar accessories. Power used for Advisor for Emergency, Security, functions other than propelling the Navigation, Connection, and vehicle will reduce EV range. Diagnostic Services. OnStar Using a rooftop carrier will reduce services may require a paid efficiency due to additional weight subscription. See OnStar Overview and drag. on page 14-1. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-888-811-1926 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1
Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ...... 2-14 Windows Power Mirrors ...... 2-14 Folding Mirrors ...... 2-15 Keys Interior Mirrors Keys and Locks { Warning Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-15 Keys ...... 2-1 Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 2-15 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Leaving children in a vehicle with System ...... 2-2 Windows a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Windows ...... 2-15 System Operation ...... 2-3 Power Windows ...... 2-16 children or others could be Remote Start ...... 2-7 Sun Visors ...... 2-17 seriously injured or killed. They Door Locks ...... 2-8 could operate the power windows Central Locking System ...... 2-9 or other controls or make the Delayed Locking ...... 2-9 vehicle move. The windows will Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-9 function with the RKE transmitter Lockout Protection ...... 2-9 in the vehicle, and children or Safety Locks ...... 2-10 others could be caught in the path Doors of a closing window. Do not leave Liftgate ...... 2-11 children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter. Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...... 2-12 Vehicle Alarm System ...... 2-12 Immobilizer ...... 2-13 Immobilizer Operation ...... 2-13 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows
See your dealer if a replacement key or an additional key is needed. If it becomes difficult to turn the key in a vehicle lock, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. If locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5. If equipped with an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely With DC Charging Button Shown, The key that is part of the RKE unlock the vehicle. If equipped, see transmitter can be used for all locks. Without DC Charging Similar OnStar Overview on page 14-1. . Press the key release button on the RKE transmitter to extend Remote Keyless Entry the key. (RKE) System . Press the key release button See Radio Frequency Statement on and fold the key blade to retract page 13-12. the key. If there is a decrease in the RKE The key has a bar-coded key tag operating range: that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store . Check the distance. The this information in a safe place, not transmitter may be too far from in the vehicle. the vehicle. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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. Check the location. Other Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. vehicles or objects may be The hazard warning lamps will flash blocking the signal. once and the anti-theft alarm system . Check the transmitter's battery. will be armed. See Vehicle Alarm See “Battery Replacement” later System on page 2-12. in this section. If the driver door is open when Q is . If the transmitter is still not pressed, all doors lock and then the working correctly, see your driver door will unlock if the dealer or a qualified technician Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out for service. feature is enabled through the vehicle personalization. See Remote Keyless Entry With DC Charging Button Shown, “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” under Vehicle Personalization on (RKE) System Operation Without DC Charging Similar page 5-36. This may vary based on The RKE transmitter functions may K (Unlock): Press once to unlock vehicle personalization. work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the driver door. Press a second time 7 (Panic Alarm): Press and the vehicle. within five seconds to unlock all release one time to initiate vehicle doors. Other conditions, such as those locator. The exterior lamps flash and previously stated, can impact the The hazard warning lamps will flash the horn chirps three times. Press performance of the transmitter. twice each time the button is and hold for three seconds to sound pressed and the anti-theft alarm the panic alarm. The horn sounds system will be disarmed. See and the turn signals flash for Vehicle Alarm System on 30 seconds. Press again or start the page 2-12. vehicle to cancel the panic alarm. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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U (Remote Start): Press and programmed. Each vehicle can 1. Remove the rubber cap on the steering column. Press the release Q and then immediately have up to eight transmitters matched to it. button on the recognized press and hold U for at least transmitter to extend the key four seconds to start the vehicle's Programming with a Recognized blade. Insert the key blade into heating or air conditioning systems Transmitter the transmitter slot. and rear window defogger from A new transmitter can be 2. Insert the vehicle key of the new outside the vehicle using the RKE programmed to the vehicle when transmitter into the key lock transmitter. See Remote Start on there is one recognized transmitter. page 2-7. cylinder on the outside of the To program, the vehicle must be off driver door and turn the key to W (Stop Charge): If equipped with and all of the transmitters, both the unlock position five times currently recognized and new, must DC charging, press and hold to stop within 10 seconds. the charge. See Plug-In Charging be with you. on page 9-32. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR Programming Transmitters to REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5. the Vehicle 3. Remove the recognized key and Only RKE transmitters programmed place the new transmitter into to this vehicle will work. If a the transmitter slot. transmitter is lost or stolen, a 4. Press the O POWER button. replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. When the transmitter is learned, When the replacement transmitter is the DIC will show that it is ready programmed to this vehicle, all to program the next transmitter. remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5
5. Remove the transmitter from the 1. Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter pocket and press K. transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the outside of the To program additional driver door and turn the key to transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5. the unlock position five times When all additional transmitters within 10 seconds. are programmed, press and hold The Driver Information Center the O POWER for 12 seconds to (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN exit programming mode. PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. Replace the plastic trim piece 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC from the small storage area. displays PRESS ENGINE Programming without a START BUTTON TO LEARN 4. Remove the rubber cap on the Recognized Transmitter and then press the O POWER. steering column. Press the Program a new key to the vehicle The DIC displays will again button on the recognized when a recognized key is not show REMOTE LEARN transmitter to extend the key available. Canadian regulations PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. blade. Insert the key blade into require that owners see their dealer. 3. Repeat Step 2 two additional the transmitter slot. This procedure will take times. After the third time all 5. Press the O POWER. When the approximately 30 minutes to previously known transmitters transmitter is learned the DIC complete. The vehicle must be off will no longer work with the will show that it is ready to and all of the transmitters you wish vehicle. Remaining transmitters program the next transmitter. to program must be with you. can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE # 1. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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6. Remove the transmitter from the To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement transmitter slot and press K. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the O POWER for 12 seconds to exit programming mode. Replace the plastic trim piece from the small storage area. Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak or 1. Remove the rubber cap on the there is interference with the signal, steering column. { Caution the DIC may display NO REMOTE 2. Extend the key blade and place When replacing the battery, do DETECTED or PLACE KEY IN the blade into the slot. not touch any of the circuitry on TRANSMITTER POCKET when you try to start the vehicle. The 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or the transmitter. Static from your REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE N (Neutral), press the brake body could damage the KEY message may also display at pedal and O POWER on the transmitter. this time. center stack. See Power Button on page 9-14. To replace the battery: Replace the transmitter battery as 1. Extend the key blade and open soon as possible. the battery cover on the back of the unit. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7
2. Remove the used battery. Avoid on cold ambient conditions. The 2. Press and release Q. touching the circuit board to rear defog indicator light does not other components. come on during remote start. 3. Immediately press and hold U 3. Insert the new battery, positive Laws in some local communities for at least four seconds or until side facing down toward may restrict the use of remote the turn signal lamps flash. the base. starters. For example, some laws 4. The vehicle will shut off after 4. Reassemble the battery cover. require a person using remote start 20 minutes unless a time to have the vehicle in view. Check extension is done or the O 5. Check the operation of the local regulations for any POWER button is pressed. transmitter with the vehicle. requirements. After entering the vehicle during a If the vehicle is low on electricity, do Remote Start not use the remote start feature. remote start, press O POWER on Use remote start to heat or cool the The vehicle may run out of the center stack with the brake interior when the vehicle is plugged electricity. pedal applied to operate as normal. in to maximize electric range by The RKE transmitter range may be Extending Vehicle Run Time utilizing electricity from the electrical less while the vehicle is running. The vehicle run time can also be outlet. Normal operation of the extended by another 20 minutes, system will return after the vehicle Other conditions can affect the if during the first 20 minutes has been turned on. performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Steps 1–3 are repeated while the U (Remote Vehicle Start): This System on page 2-2. vehicle is running. This provides a button will be on the RKE total of 40 minutes. transmitter if the vehicle has remote Activating the Remote Start The remote start can only be start. To start the vehicle using the remote extended once. The climate control system will use start feature: A maximum of two remote starts, the previous settings during a 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the or a single start with an extension, remote start. The rear defog may vehicle. are allowed between ignition cycles. come on during remote start based Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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For additional remote starts, press . The malfunction indicator lamp O POWER first. is on. Warning (Continued) . Canceling a Remote Start The electric drive unit coolant passengers should wear temperature is too high. To cancel a remote start, do one of safety belts properly and the the following: . Two remote vehicle starts, or a doors should be locked single remote start with an whenever the vehicle is . Aim the RKE transmitter at the extension, have already driven. vehicle and press and hold U been used. . Young children who get into until the parking lamps turn off. . The vehicle is not in P (Park). unlocked vehicles may be . Turn on the hazard warning unable to get out. A child can flashers. Door Locks be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent . Press O POWER on the center Warning injuries or even death from stack with the brake pedal { heat stroke. Always lock the applied, then press O POWER Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it. again to turn the vehicle off. dangerous. . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door Conditions in Which Remote Start . Passengers, especially Will Not Work children, can easily open the when you slow down or stop doors and fall out of a moving the vehicle. Locking the doors The remote vehicle start feature will can help prevent this from not operate if: vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not happening. . The RKE transmitter is in the open it. The chance of being vehicle. thrown out of the vehicle in a To lock or unlock the doors from . The hood is not closed. crash is increased if the outside the vehicle: doors are not locked. So, all . The hazard warning flashers . Use the key in the driver door to are on. (Continued) lock and unlock the door. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9
. Press Q or K on the Remote Central Locking System Press Q on the door lock switch Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter again or press Q on the RKE to lock and unlock the doors. This system allows the doors and transmitter to override this feature See Remote Keyless Entry liftgate to be locked and unlocked and lock the doors immediately. (RKE) System Operation on by using the Remote Keyless Entry page 2-3. (RKE) transmitter or by using the key in the driver door. Automatic Door Locks See Door Locks on page 2-8 and The doors will lock automatically Liftgate on page 2-11. when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is Delayed Locking moved out of P (Park). This feature is activated through To unlock the doors: vehicle personalization. See Vehicle . Press K on a door. Personalization on page 5-36. . When delayed locking is active and Shift the vehicle into P (Park). Q is pressed on the door lock Automatic door unlocking can be switch while the door is open, a programmed through the Driver chime will sound three times. Information Center (DIC). See To lock or unlock the doors from When all the doors are closed, the Vehicle Personalization on inside the vehicle: doors will lock automatically after page 5-36. five seconds. If a door is reopened . Press Q or K. before five seconds have elapsed, Lockout Protection . Use the lock knob on the top of the five-second timer will reset once If the vehicle is in ACC/ the door panel. all the doors are closed again. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START and the power door lock switch is Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows
pressed with the driver door open, Safety Locks all the doors will lock and only the { Caution driver door will unlock. Pulling the inside door handle Lockout Protection can be manually while the rear door safety locks overridden with the driver door open are engaged could damage your by pressing and holding Q on the vehicle. Do not pull the inside power door lock switch. door handle while the rear door If Unlocked Door Anti Lockout is safety locks are engaged. turned on and the vehicle is off, the driver door is open, and locking is The rear doors on the vehicle requested, all the doors will lock and cannot be opened from the inside only the driver door will unlock. The while this feature is in use. Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature can be turned on or off using the Opening a Rear Door When the vehicle personalization menus. See The vehicle has rear door safety Safety Lock Is On locks on each rear door that prevent Vehicle Personalization on 1. Unlock the door from the inside. page 5-36. passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. 2. Open the door from the outside. Using the Rear Door For the rear doors to open from the Safety Lock inside, the safety locks have to be moved back to the unlock position. 1. Move the lever up to lock. Canceling a Rear Door 2. Close the door. Safety Lock 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other rear door lock. 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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2. Move the lever down to unlock. Doors 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other rear door lock. Liftgate The rear door locks can now be locked and unlocked normally. { Caution To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.
To lock or unlock the liftgate from To lock or unlock the liftgate from the outside, use the key in the the inside, press Q or K. liftgate lock or press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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To open the liftgate, pull the handle Vehicle Security The vehicle alarm system will not and lift up. arm if the doors are locked with This vehicle has theft-deterrent When closing the liftgate, use the the key. features; however, they do not make pull cup. If the driver door is opened without the vehicle impossible to steal. See Central Locking System on first unlocking with the RKE page 2-9. transmitter, the horn will chirp and Vehicle Alarm System the lights will flash to indicate This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not system. started, or the door is not unlocked by pressing K on the RKE Arming the Alarm System transmitter during the 10-second 1. Close the trunk and the liftgate, pre-alarm, the alarm will be then turn off the vehicle. activated. 2. Lock the vehicle in one of If a door or the liftgate is opened two ways: without first disarming the system, . Use the RKE transmitter. the turn signals will flash and the horn will sound for about . With a door open, press 30 seconds. The alarm system will inside Q. then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event. 3. After 30 seconds the alarm will arm. Pressing Q on the RKE Disarming the System transmitter a second time will Do one of the following to disarm bypass the 30-second delay and the alarm system or turn off the immediately arm the alarm alarm if it has been activated: system. . Press K on the RKE transmitter. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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. Start the vehicle. If the alarm has been activated, a To avoid setting off the alarm by message will appear on the DIC. accident: See Security Messages on page 5-34. . Lock the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle. Immobilizer . Always unlock a door with the The security light on the instrument RKE transmitter. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. cluster comes on when there is a Unlocking the driver door with the problem with arming or disarming key will not disarm the system or Immobilizer Operation the theft-deterrent system. turn off the alarm. The system has one or more This vehicle has a passive transmitters matched to an To turn off the alarm sound and theft-deterrent system. lights without disarming or arming immobilizer control unit in the the system: The system does not have to be vehicle. Only a correctly matched manually armed or disarmed. transmitter will start the vehicle. . Press any button on the RKE If the transmitter is ever damaged, transmitter. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the transmitter you may not be able to start your . Press Q on the RKE transmitter. leaves the vehicle. vehicle. The alarm will re-arm after about The immobilization system is When trying to start the vehicle, the 30 seconds. disarmed when the ignition button is security light comes on briefly when Detecting a Tamper Condition pressed and a valid transmitter is the ignition is turned on. found in the vehicle. If the vehicle does not start and the If K is pressed on the RKE security light stays on, there is a transmitter and the horn chirps and problem with the system. Turn the the lights flash three times, an alarm vehicle off and try again after occurred previously while the alarm 30 seconds. system was armed. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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If the RKE transmitter appears to be Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors undamaged, try another transmitter, or place the transmitter in the steering ignition slot. See “Starting Convex Mirrors the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless { Warning Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther If the vehicle does not start with the away than they really are. If you other transmitter or when the cut too sharply into the right lane, transmitter is in the steering ignition slot, your vehicle needs service. you could hit a vehicle on the See your dealer who can service right. Check the inside mirror or the theft-deterrent system and have glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. a new transmitter programmed to 1. Move the selector switch to L the vehicle. (Left) or R (Right) to choose the Do not leave the transmitter or The passenger side mirror is convex driver or passenger mirror. device that disarms or deactivates shaped. A convex mirror's surface is 2. Move the control up, down, the theft-deterrent system in the curved so more can be seen from or side to side to adjust the vehicle. the driver seat. mirror. Adjust the mirrors so the side and the area behind the vehicle can be seen. 3. Return the selector switch to the center when done. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15
Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Windows Manual Folding Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors { Warning The vehicle has manual folding Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear mirrors. These mirrors can be folded Never leave a child, a helpless view of the area behind your inward to prevent damage when adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, vehicle. going through an automatic car especially with the windows wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward Do not spray glass cleaner directly closed in warm or hot weather. the vehicle. Push the mirror outward on the mirror. Use a soft towel They can be overcome by the to return it to the original position. dampened with water. extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death Manual Rearview Mirror from heat stroke. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid glare of the headlamps from behind. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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The vehicle aerodynamics are Window Lockout designed to improve electric range performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open a front window. Power Windows
{ Warning
Children could be seriously The switches on the driver door injured or killed if caught in the control all windows. In addition, path of a closing window. Never each passenger door has a switch This feature prevents the rear leave keys in a vehicle with for its own window. passenger windows from operating, children. When there are children Press the switch down to open the except from the driver position. in the rear seat, use the window window. Pull the front of the switch . Press v to activate the window lockout button to prevent up to close it. operation of the windows. See lockout. Keys on page 2-1. The power windows only operate with the ignition in ON/RUN or when . Press v again to deactivate the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is window lockout. active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-17. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block out glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount and swing it to the side. Visor Vanity Mirror The vehicle may have vanity mirrors and card holders on the back of the sun visors. Swing down the sun visor to expose the vanity mirror. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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2 NOTES Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Seats and Restraints 3-1
Seats and Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-15 Adding Equipment to the Safety System Check ...... 3-15 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-27 Restraints Safety Belt Care ...... 3-15 Airbag System Check ...... 3-28 Replacing Safety Belt System Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash ...... 3-15 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-29 Head Restraints Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Airbag System Child Restraints Airbag System ...... 3-16 Older Children ...... 3-29 Front Seats Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-18 Infants and Young Seat Adjustment ...... 3-3 When Should an Airbag Children ...... 3-31 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-4 Inflate? ...... 3-20 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-34 Front Seat Armrest ...... 3-5 What Makes an Airbag Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-36 Heated Front Seats ...... 3-5 Inflate? ...... 3-21 Lower Anchors and Tethers Rear Seats How Does an Airbag for Children (LATCH Restrain? ...... 3-21 System) ...... 3-37 Rear Seats ...... 3-6 What Will You See after an Replacing LATCH System Safety Belts Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-21 Parts After a Crash ...... 3-44 Safety Belts ...... 3-8 Passenger Sensing Securing Child Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts System ...... 3-23 (Rear Seat) ...... 3-45 Properly ...... 3-9 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Securing Child Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-10 Vehicle ...... 3-27 (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-47 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-14 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
3-2 Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the To lower the head restraint, press top of the restraint is at the same the button, located on the top of the height as the top of the occupant's seatback, and push the head { Warning head. This position reduces the restraint down. Try to move the chances of a neck injury in a crash. head restraint after the button is With head restraints that are not released to make sure that it is installed and adjusted properly, Front Seats locked in place. there is a greater chance that The front seats have adjustable occupants will suffer a neck/ The front seat outboard head head restraints in the outboard restraints are not removable. spinal injury in a crash. Do not seating positions. drive until the head restraints for Rear Seats all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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The height of the head restraint can Front Seats To adjust the seat: be adjusted. Pull the head restraint 1. Lift the bar under the front edge up to raise it. Try to move the head Seat Adjustment of the seat cushion to unlock restraint to make sure that it is the seat. locked in place. Manual Seats 2. Slide the seat to the desired To lower the head restraint, press position and release the bar. the button, located on the top of the { Warning seatback, and push the head 3. Try to move the seat back and restraint down. Try to move the You can lose control of the forth to be sure it is locked in head restraint after the button is vehicle if you try to adjust a driver place. released to make sure that it is seat while the vehicle is moving. Seat Height Adjuster locked in place. Adjust the driver seat only when If you are installing a child restraint the vehicle is not moving. in the rear seat, see “Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System” under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37.
If available, turn the knob to raise or lower the seat. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Reclining Seatbacks 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then Warning (Continued) release the lever to lock the { Warning seatback in place. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will If either seatback is not locked, it 3. Push and pull on the seatback to be in front of you. In a crash, you could move forward in a sudden make sure it is locked in place. could go into it, receiving neck or stop or crash. That could cause To return the seatback to the upright other injuries. injury to the person sitting there. position: Always push and pull on the The lap belt could go up over seatbacks to be sure they are 1. Lift the lever fully without your abdomen. The belt forces locked. applying pressure to the would be there, not at your pelvic seatback, and the seatback will bones. This could cause serious return to the upright position. internal injuries. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to For proper protection when the make sure it is locked. vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well { Warning back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. (Continued)
To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Front Seat Armrest Heated Front Seats
{ Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on Do not have a seatback reclined if the seat that insulates against the vehicle is moving. heat, such as a blanket, cushion, There is an armrest on the inboard cover, or similar item. This may side of the driver seat. To raise or cause the seat heater to lower the armrest, push up or pull overheat. An overheated seat down on the armrest. heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Rear Seats 2. Slide the front seats forward and place the front seatbacks in the Folding the Seatback upright position. See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3 and Either side of the seatback can be Reclining Seatbacks on folded down for more cargo space. page 3-4. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving.
{ Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause The buttons are below the climate damage to the seat or the safety control system. To operate, the belts. Always unbuckle the safety vehicle must be on. belts and return them to their Press L or M to heat the driver or normal stowed position before passenger seat. The indicator light folding a rear seat. on the control turns on when this feature is on. Press the control To fold a seatback down: 3. Pull up the release knob on the again to turn this feature off. 1. Remove the rear head restraints. top of the seatback. The passenger seat may take See “Head Restraint Removal 4. Fold the seatback forward longer to heat up. and Reinstallation” under Lower and down. Anchors and Tethers for 5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for the other Children (LATCH System) on seatback and seat cushion, page 3-37. if desired. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Raising the Seatback 1. Insert the safety belt latch plate { Warning into the hole on the side trim before raising the seatback. { Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, The safety belt should not cross If either seatback is not locked, it there is a greater chance that the seatback locking mechanism could move forward in a sudden occupants will suffer a neck/ when raising the seatback. stop or crash. That could cause spinal injury in a crash. Do not 2. Lift the seatback up slightly and injury to the person sitting there. drive until the head restraints for reinstall the head restraint. See Always push and pull on the all occupants are installed and “Head Restraint Removal and seatbacks to be sure they are adjusted properly. Reinstallation” under Lower locked. Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on To return the rear seats to the page 3-37. normal seating position: { Warning 3. Push the seatback rearward all the way to lock it in place. A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, 4. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked or twisted will not provide the into position. protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be 5. Remove the safety belt from the seriously injured. After raising the hole on the side trim. rear seatback, always check to be 6. Repeat Steps 1–5 for the other sure that the safety belts are seatback and seat cushion, properly routed and attached, and if necessary. are not twisted. If added cargo space is not needed, the seatbacks should be kept in the upright, locked position Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Why Safety Belts Work Safety Belts Warning (Continued) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts are more likely to be seriously properly. It also describes some injured or killed. Do not allow things not to do with safety belts. passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped { Warning with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and Do not let anyone ride where a check that all passenger(s) are safety belt cannot be worn restrained properly too. properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. worse than if you are wearing When riding in a vehicle, you travel safety belts. You can be seriously See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5-11. as fast as the vehicle does. If the injured or killed by hitting things vehicle stops suddenly, you keep inside the vehicle harder or by going until something stops you. being ejected from the vehicle. In It could be the windshield, the addition, anyone who is not instrument panel, or the safety belts! buckled up can strike other When you wear a safety belt, you passengers in the vehicle. and the vehicle slow down together. It is extremely dangerous to ride There is more time to stop because in a cargo area, inside or outside you stop over a longer distance and, of a vehicle. In a collision, when worn properly, your strongest passengers riding in these areas bones take the forces from the (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a This section is only for people of safety belt? adult size. A: You could be — whether you are There are special things to know wearing a safety belt or not. about safety belts and children. And Your chance of being conscious there are different rules for smaller during and after a crash, so you children and infants. If a child will be . Sit up straight and always keep can unbuckle and get out, is riding in the vehicle, see Older your feet on the floor in front much greater if you are belted. Children on page 3-29 or Infants of you. and Young Children on page 3-31. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why . Always use the correct buckle Follow those rules for everyone's for your seating position. should I have to wear safety protection. belts? . Wear the lap part of the belt low It is very important for all occupants A: Airbags are supplemental and snug on the hips, just to buckle up. Statistics show that touching the thighs. In a crash, systems only; so they work with unbelted people are hurt more often safety belts — not instead of this applies force to the strong in crashes than those who are pelvic bones and you would be them. Whether or not an airbag wearing safety belts. is provided, all occupants still less likely to slide under the lap have to buckle up to get the There are important things to know belt. If you slid under it, the belt most protection. about wearing a safety belt properly. would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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. Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull shoulder and across the chest. the belt across you. Do not let it These parts of the body are best All seating positions in the vehicle get twisted. able to take belt restraining have a lap-shoulder belt. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if forces. The shoulder belt locks if The following instructions explain there is a sudden stop or crash. you pull the belt across you very how to wear a lap-shoulder belt quickly. If this happens, let the properly. belt go back slightly to unlock it. { Warning 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is Then pull the belt across you You can be seriously injured, adjustable, so you can sit up more slowly. or even killed, by not wearing straight. To see how, see “Seats” If the shoulder portion of a your safety belt properly. in the Index. passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint . Never allow the lap or locking feature may be engaged. shoulder belt to become If this happens, let the belt go loose or twisted. back all the way and start again. . Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms or behind your back. . Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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in this section for instructions on use and important safety information.
3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks. on the buckle. The belt should Pull up on the latch plate to return to its stowed position. make sure it is secure. If the belt Before a door is closed, be sure the is not long enough, see Safety 5. To make the lap part tight, pull belt is out of the way. If a door is Belt Extender on page 3-15. up on the shoulder belt. slammed against a safety belt, Position the release button on damage can occur to both the the buckle so that the safety belt safety belt and the vehicle. could be quickly unbuckled if Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster necessary. The vehicle has a shoulder belt 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver height adjuster, move it to the position and may have an adjuster height that is right for you. See for the front outboard passenger “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” seating position. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Adjust the height so the shoulder After the adjuster is set to the replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt portion of the belt is on the shoulder desired position, try to move it down System Parts after a Crash on and not falling off of it. The belt without pressing the release button page 3-15. should be close to, but not to make sure it has locked into contacting, the neck. Improper position. Rear Safety Belt Comfort shoulder belt height adjustment Guides (U.S. and Canada Only) Safety Belt Pretensioners could reduce the effectiveness of This vehicle may have rear safety the safety belt in a crash. See How This vehicle has safety belt belt comfort guides. If not, they are to Wear Safety Belts Properly on pretensioners for front outboard available through your dealer. page 3-9. occupants. Although the safety belt Rear safety belt comfort guides may pretensioners cannot be seen, they provide added safety belt comfort are part of the safety belt assembly. for older children who have They can help tighten the safety outgrown booster seats and for belts during the early stages of a some adults. When installed on a moderate to severe frontal, near shoulder belt, the comfort guide frontal, side, or rear crash if the positions the shoulder belt away threshold conditions for pretensioner from the neck and head. activation are met. Safety belt pretensioners can also help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, Press the release button and move the pretensioners and probably the height adjuster down to the other new parts of the vehicle's desired position. The adjuster can safety belt system will need to be be moved up by pushing up on the adjuster. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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To install:
3. Place the guide over the belt, 4. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The 1. Locate the anchor loop on the belt into the slots of the guide. elastic cord must be behind the rear outboard seatback, near belt with the plastic guide on the the top. front. 2. Attach the comfort guide to the anchor loop by threading the { Warning hook through the loop. A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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To remove and store the comfort Warning (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can and across the chest. These parts be removed from the guide. Unhook of the body are best able to take the guide from the loop on the seat. belt restraining forces. Store the guide in a convenient place like the glove box for the next time it is needed. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all A pregnant woman should wear a occupants, they are more likely to lap-shoulder belt, and the lap be seriously injured if they do not portion should be worn as low as wear safety belts. possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety 5. Buckle, position, and release the belt is worn properly, it is more likely safety belt as described that the fetus will not be hurt in a previously in this section. Make crash. For pregnant women, as for sure the shoulder portion of the anyone, the key to making safety belt is on the shoulder and not belts effective is wearing them falling off of it. The belt should properly. be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Replacing Safety Belt safety belts may not protect you in a System Parts after a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under around you, you should use it. impact forces. If a belt is torn or Crash But if a safety belt is not long frayed, get a new one right away. enough, your dealer will order you Make sure the safety belt reminder { Warning an extender. When you go in to light is working. See Safety Belt order it, take the heaviest coat you Reminders on page 5-11. A crash can damage the safety will wear, so the extender will be belt system in the vehicle. long enough for you. To help avoid Keep safety belts clean and dry. A damaged safety belt system personal injury, do not let someone See Safety Belt Care on page 3-15. may not properly protect the else use it, and use it only for the person using it, resulting in seat it is made to fit. The extender Safety Belt Care serious injury or even death in a has been designed for adults. Never Keep belts clean and dry. crash. To help make sure the use it for securing child seats. To safety belt systems are working wear it, attach it to the regular safety { Warning properly after a crash, have them belt. See the instruction sheet that inspected and any necessary comes with the extender. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. replacements made as soon as It may severely weaken them. In possible. Safety System Check a crash, they might not be able to Now and then, check that the safety provide adequate protection. After a minor crash, replacement of belt reminder light, safety belts, Clean safety belts only with mild safety belts may not be necessary. buckles, latch plates, retractors, and soap and lukewarm water. But the safety belt assemblies that anchorages are all working properly. were used during any crash may Look for any other loose or have been stressed or damaged. damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System . A roof-rail airbag for the front belt assemblies inspected or outboard passenger and the replaced. The vehicle has the following passenger seated directly airbags: behind the front outboard New parts and repairs may be passenger. necessary even if the safety belt . A frontal airbag for the driver. All vehicle airbags have the word system was not being used at the . A frontal airbag for the front time of the crash. AIRBAG on the trim or on a label outboard passenger. near the deployment opening. Have the safety belt pretensioners, . A knee airbag for the driver. if equipped, checked if the vehicle For frontal airbags, the word has been in a crash, or if the airbag . A knee airbag for the front AIRBAG is on the center of the readiness light stays on after you outboard passenger. steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the front start the vehicle or while you are . A seat-mounted side impact outboard passenger. driving. See Airbag Readiness Light airbag for the driver. on page 5-11. For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG . A seat-mounted side impact is on the lower part of the airbag for the front outboard instrument panel. passenger. For seat-mounted side impact . Seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the airbags for the second row side of the seatback closest to outboard passengers. the door. . A roof-rail airbag for the driver For roof-rail airbags, the word and the passenger seated AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. directly behind the driver. Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) very quickly to do their job. vehicle should wear a safety belt Occupants should not lean on or Here are the most important things properly, whether or not there is sleep against the door or side to know about the airbag system: an airbag for that person. windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags { Warning and/or roof-rail airbags. You can be severely injured or { Warning killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even Because airbags inflate with great { Warning with airbags. Airbags are force and faster than the blink of designed to work with safety an eye, anyone who is up Children who are up against, belts, not replace them. Also, against, or very close to any or very close to, any airbag when airbags are not designed to inflate airbag when it inflates can be it inflates can be seriously injured in every crash. In some crashes seriously injured or killed. Do not or killed. Always secure children safety belts are the only restraint. sit unnecessarily close to any properly in the vehicle. To read See When Should an Airbag airbag, as you would be if sitting how, see Older Children on Inflate? on page 3-20. on the edge of the seat or leaning page 3-29 or Infants and Young forward. Safety belts help keep Children on page 3-31. Wearing your safety belt during a you in position before and during crash helps reduce the chance of a crash. Always wear a safety hitting things inside the vehicle or belt, even with airbags. The driver being ejected from it. Airbags are should sit as far back as possible “supplemental restraints” to the while still maintaining control of safety belts. Everyone in the the vehicle. (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Where Are the Airbags?
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness The driver knee airbag is below the Light on page 5-11 for more steering column. The front outboard information. passenger knee airbag is below the The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box. center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Warning (Continued)
or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, block the inflation path of a Side Similar Passenger Side Similar seat-mounted side impact airbag. The seat-mounted side impact The second row seat-mounted side Never secure anything to the roof airbags for the driver and front impact airbags are in the sides of of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags outboard passenger are in the side the rear seatback closest to by routing a rope or tie‐down of the seatbacks closest to the door. the door. through any door or window The roof-rail airbags for the driver, opening. If you do, the path of an right front passenger, and second { Warning inflating roof-rail airbag will be row outboard passengers are in the blocked. ceiling above the side windows. If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Seat-mounted side impact airbags Inflate? direction of the impact, and how are designed to inflate in moderate quickly the vehicle slows down. to severe side crashes depending This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at on the location of the impact. airbags. See Airbag System on different crash speeds depending on Seat-mounted side impact airbags page 3-16. Airbags are designed to whether the vehicle hits an object are not designed to inflate in frontal inflate if the impact exceeds the straight on or at an angle, and impacts, near frontal impacts, specific airbag system's deployment whether the object is fixed or rollovers, or rear impacts. threshold. Deployment thresholds moving, rigid or deformable, narrow A seat-mounted side impact airbag are used to predict how severe a or wide. is designed to inflate on the side of crash is likely to be in time for the the vehicle that is struck. airbags to inflate and help restrain Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, in Roof-rail airbags are designed to the occupants. The vehicle has inflate in moderate to severe side electronic sensors that help the rear impacts, or in many side impacts. crashes depending on the location airbag system determine the of the impact. In addition, these severity of the impact. Deployment In addition, the vehicle has roof-rail airbags are designed to thresholds can vary with specific advanced technology frontal inflate during a rollover or in a vehicle design. airbags. Advanced technology severe frontal impact. Roof-rail Frontal airbags are designed to frontal airbags adjust the restraint airbags are not designed to inflate in inflate in moderate to severe frontal according to crash severity. rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags or near frontal crashes to help Knee airbags are designed to inflate will inflate when either side of the reduce the potential for severe in moderate to severe frontal or vehicle is struck, if the sensing injuries, mainly to the driver's or near frontal impacts. Knee airbags system predicts that the vehicle is front outboard passenger's head are not designed to inflate during about to roll over on its side, or in a and chest. vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts, severe frontal impact. Whether the frontal airbags will or or in many side impacts. should inflate is not based primarily on how fast the vehicle is traveling. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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In any particular crash, no one can moderate to severe side collisions, What Will You See after say whether an airbag should have even belted occupants can contact an Airbag Inflates? inflated simply because of the the inside of the vehicle. vehicle damage or repair costs. Airbags supplement the protection After the frontal airbags and provided by safety belts by seat-mounted side impact airbags What Makes an Airbag distributing the force of the impact inflate, they quickly deflate, so Inflate? more evenly over the quickly that some people may not occupant's body. even realize an airbag inflated. In a deployment event, the sensing Roof-rail airbags may still be at least system sends an electrical signal Rollover capable roof-rail airbags partially inflated for some time after triggering a release of gas from the are designed to help contain the they inflate. Some components of inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the head and chest of occupants in the the airbag module may be hot for airbag causing the bag to break out outboard seating positions in the several minutes. For location of the of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, first and second rows. The rollover airbags, see Where Are the and related hardware are all part of capable roof-rail airbags are Airbags? on page 3-18. the airbag module. designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover The parts of the airbag that come For airbag locations, see Where Are events, although no system can into contact with you may be warm, the Airbags? on page 3-18. prevent all such ejections. but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many from the vents in the deflated Restrain? types of collisions, primarily airbags. Airbag inflation does not because the occupant's motion is prevent the driver from seeing out of In moderate to severe frontal or not toward those airbags. See When the windshield or being able to steer near frontal collisions, even belted Should an Airbag Inflate? on the vehicle, nor does it prevent occupants can contact the steering page 3-20. people from leaving the vehicle. wheel or the instrument panel. In Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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lock the doors, and turn off the In many crashes severe enough to { Warning interior lamps, and turn off the inflate the airbag, windshields are hazard warning flashers by using broken by vehicle deformation. When an airbag inflates, there the controls for those features. Additional windshield breakage may may be dust in the air. This dust also occur from the front outboard could cause breathing problems Warning passenger airbag. for people with a history of { . Airbags are designed to inflate asthma or other breathing trouble. A crash severe enough to inflate To avoid this, everyone in the only once. After an airbag the airbags may have also inflates, you will need some new vehicle should get out as soon as damaged important functions in parts for the airbag system. it is safe to do so. If you have the vehicle, such as the brake If you do not get them, the breathing problems but cannot and steering systems, etc. Even if airbag system will not be there get out of the vehicle after an the vehicle appears to be drivable to help protect you in another airbag inflates, then get fresh air after a moderate crash, there may crash. A new system will include by opening a window or a door. be concealed damage that could airbag modules and possibly If you experience breathing make it difficult to safely operate other parts. The service manual problems following an airbag the vehicle. for the vehicle covers the need deployment, you should seek to replace other parts. medical attention. Use caution if attempting to restart the vehicle after a crash . The vehicle has a crash sensing has occurred. and diagnostic module which The vehicle has a feature that may records information after a automatically unlock the doors, turn crash. See Vehicle Data on the interior lamps, and turn on Recording and Privacy on the hazard warning flashers after page 13-14 and Event Data the airbags inflate. The feature may Recorders on page 13-14. also activate, without airbag inflation, after an event that exceeds a predetermined threshold. You can Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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. Let only qualified technicians airbag under certain conditions. No work on the airbag systems. other airbag is affected by the Improper service can mean that passenger sensing system. an airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer for The passenger sensing system service. works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat Passenger Sensing United States and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of System a properly seated occupant and The vehicle has a passenger determine if the front outboard sensing system for the front passenger frontal airbag and knee outboard passenger position. The airbag should be allowed to inflate passenger airbag status indicator or not. will light on the center display when Canada and Mexico According to accident statistics, the vehicle is started. children are safer when properly The words ON and OFF, or the secured in a rear seat in the correct symbol for on and off, will be visible child restraint for their weight during the system check. When the and size. system check is complete, either the word ON or OFF, or the symbol for Whenever possible, children aged on or off, will be visible. See 12 and under should be secured in Passenger Airbag Status Indicator a rear seating position. on page 5-12. Never put a rear-facing child seat in The passenger sensing system the front. This is because the risk to turns off the front outboard the rear-facing child is so great, passenger frontal airbag and knee if the airbag inflates. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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. The system determines that a { Warning Warning (Continued) small child is present in a booster seat. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints . A front outboard passenger restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the takes his/her weight off of the or killed if the front outboard airbag(s) are off. If you secure a seat for a period of time. passenger frontal airbag inflates. forward-facing child restraint in This is because the back of the the front outboard passenger . The front outboard passenger rear-facing child restraint would seat, always move the seat as far seat is occupied by a smaller be very close to the inflating back as it will go. It is better to person, such as a child who has airbag. A child in a forward-facing secure the child restraint in a outgrown child restraints. child restraint can be seriously rear seat. . There is a critical problem with injured or killed if the front the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. outboard passenger frontal airbag The passenger sensing system is inflates and the passenger seat is designed to turn off the front When the passenger sensing in a forward position. outboard passenger frontal airbag system has turned off the front Even if the passenger sensing and knee airbag if: outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag, the off indicator system has turned off the front . The front outboard passenger will light and stay lit as a reminder outboard passenger airbag(s), no seat is unoccupied. system is fail-safe. No one can that the airbags are off. See . The system determines that an guarantee that an airbag will not Passenger Airbag Status Indicator infant is present in a rear-facing on page 5-12. inflate under some unusual infant seat. circumstance, even though the The passenger sensing system is airbag(s) are off. . The system determines that a designed to turn on the front small child is present in a child (Continued) outboard passenger frontal airbag restraint. and knee airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front outboard Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (25,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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passenger seat. When the 4. Reinstall the child restraint passenger sensing system has Warning (Continued) following the directions provided allowed the airbags to be enabled, by the child restraint the on indicator will light and stay lit avoid injury to yourself or others, manufacturer and refer to as a reminder that the airbags are have the vehicle serviced right Securing Child Restraints (Rear active. away. See Airbag Readiness Seat) on page 3-45 or Securing Light on page 5-11 for more For some children who have Child Restraints (Front information, including important Passenger Seat) on page 3-47. outgrown child restraints and for safety information. very small adults, the passenger 5. If, after reinstalling the child sensing system may or may not turn restraint and restarting the off the front outboard passenger If the On Indicator Is Lit for a vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, frontal airbag and knee airbag, Child Restraint turn the vehicle off. Then slightly depending upon the person's recline the vehicle seatback and seating posture and body build. If a child restraint has been installed adjust the seat cushion, Everyone in the vehicle who has and the on indicator is lit: if adjustable, to make sure that outgrown child restraints should 1. Turn the vehicle off. the vehicle seatback is not wear a safety belt properly — 2. Remove the child restraint from pushing the child restraint into whether or not there is an airbag for the vehicle. the seat cushion. Also make that person. sure the child restraint is not 3. Remove any additional items trapped under the vehicle head { Warning from the seat such as blankets, restraint. If this happens, adjust cushions, seat covers, seat the head restraint. See Head If the airbag readiness light ever heaters, or seat massagers. Restraints on page 3-2. comes on and stays on, it means 6. Restart the vehicle. that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (26,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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If the on indicator is still lit, secure Use the following steps to allow the and then buckle the belt again the child in the child restraint in a system to detect that person and without pulling the belt out all rear seat position in the vehicle, and enable the front outboard passenger the way. check with your dealer. frontal airbag and knee airbag: 6. Restart the vehicle and have the If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 1. Turn the vehicle off. person remain in this position for Adult-Sized Occupant 2. Remove any additional material two to three minutes after the on from the seat, such as blankets, indicator is lit. cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. { Warning 3. Place the seatback in the fully If the front outboard passenger upright position. airbag is turned off for an 4. Have the person sit upright in adult-sized occupant, the airbag the seat, centered on the seat will not be able to inflate and help cushion, with legs comfortably protect that person in a crash, extended. resulting in an increased risk of 5. If the shoulder portion of the belt serious injury or even death. An is pulled out all the way, the adult-sized occupant should not child restraint locking feature will ride in the front outboard If a person of adult size is sitting in be engaged. This may passenger seat, if the passenger the front outboard passenger seat, unintentionally cause the airbag off indicator is lit. but the off indicator is lit, it could be passenger sensing system to because that person is not sitting turn the airbag off for some properly in the seat or that the child adult-sized occupants. If this restraint locking feature is engaged. happens, unbuckle the belt and let the belt go back all the way, Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (27,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Additional Factors Affecting The on indicator may be lit if an purchase a service manual, see System Operation object, such as a briefcase, Service Publications Ordering handbag, grocery bag, laptop, Information on page 13-11. Safety belts help keep the or other electronic device, is put on passenger in position on the seat an unoccupied seat. If this is not { Warning during vehicle maneuvers and desired, remove the object from braking, which helps the passenger the seat. For up to 10 seconds after the sensing system maintain the vehicle is turned off and the 12‐ passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” { Warning volt battery is disconnected, an in the Index for additional airbag can still inflate during Stowing of articles under the information about the importance of improper service. You can be passenger seat or between the proper restraint use. injured if you are close to an passenger seat cushion and airbag when it inflates. Avoid A thick layer of additional material, seatback may interfere with the yellow connectors. They are such as a blanket or cushion, proper operation of the passenger probably part of the airbag or aftermarket equipment such as sensing system. system. Be sure to follow proper seat covers, seat heaters, and seat service procedures, and make massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system Servicing the sure the person performing work operates. We recommend that you Airbag-Equipped Vehicle for you is qualified to do so. not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when Airbags affect how the vehicle Adding Equipment to the approved by GM for your specific should be serviced. There are parts vehicle. See Adding Equipment to of the airbag system in several Airbag-Equipped Vehicle the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on places around the vehicle. Your Adding accessories that change the page 3-27 for more information dealer and the service manual have vehicle's frame, bumper system, about modifications that can affect information about servicing the height, front end, or side sheet how the system operates. vehicle and the airbag system. To metal may keep the airbag system Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (28,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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from working properly. The or device, installed under or on top Airbag System Check operation of the airbag system can of the seat fabric, could also also be affected by changing any interfere with the operation of the The airbag system does not need parts of the front seats, safety belts, passenger sensing system. This regularly scheduled maintenance or the airbag sensing and diagnostic could either prevent proper replacement. Make sure the airbag module, steering wheel, instrument deployment of the passenger readiness light is working. See panel, any of the airbag modules, airbag(s) or prevent the passenger Airbag Readiness Light on ceiling or pillar garnish trim, front sensing system from properly page 5-11. sensors, side impact sensors, turning off the passenger airbag(s). or airbag wiring. See Passenger Sensing System on { Caution page 3-23. Your dealer and the service manual If an airbag covering is damaged, The vehicle has rollover roof-rail have information about the location opened, or broken, the airbag of the airbag sensors, sensing and airbags. See Different Size Tires may not work properly. Do not diagnostic module, and airbag and Wheels on page 10-43 for wiring. additional important information. open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any In addition, the vehicle has a If you have to modify your vehicle opened or broken airbag passenger sensing system for the because you have a disability and coverings, have the airbag front outboard passenger position, you have questions about whether covering and/or airbag module which includes sensors that are part the modifications will affect the replaced. For the location of the of the passenger seat. The vehicle's airbag system, or if you airbags, see Where Are the passenger sensing system may not have questions about whether the Airbags? on page 3-18. See your operate properly if the original seat airbag system will be affected if the dealer for service. trim is replaced with non-GM vehicle is modified for any other covers, upholstery, or trim; or with reason, call Customer Assistance. GM covers, upholstery, or trim See Customer Assistance Offices designed for a different vehicle. Any on page 13-3. object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort-enhancing pad Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (29,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints Parts after a Crash replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service. Older Children { Warning If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes A crash can damage the airbag on when you are driving, the airbag systems in the vehicle. system may not work properly. Have A damaged airbag system may the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on not work properly and may not page 5-11. protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as Older children who have outgrown possible. booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (30,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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The manufacturer instructions that . Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be booster. Use a booster seat with a return to the booster seat. thrown out of the vehicle. Older lap-shoulder belt until the child Q: What is the proper way to children need to use safety belts passes the fit test below: wear safety belts? properly. . Sit all the way back on the seat. A: An older child should wear a Do the knees bend at the seat lap-shoulder belt and get the { Warning edge? If yes, continue. If no, additional restraint a shoulder Never allow more than one child return to the booster seat. belt can provide. The shoulder to wear the same safety belt. The . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit safety belt cannot properly spread Does the shoulder belt rest on the impact forces. In a crash, they the shoulder? If yes, continue. snugly below the hips, just can be crushed together and If no, try using the rear safety touching the top of the thighs. seriously injured. A safety belt belt comfort guide, if available. This applies belt force to the must be used by only one person See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort child's pelvic bones in a crash. Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt It should never be worn over the at a time. on page 3-10. If a comfort guide abdomen, which could cause is not available, or if the severe or even fatal internal shoulder belt still does not rest injuries in a crash. on the shoulder, then return to Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort the booster seat. Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on . Does the lap belt fit low and page 3-10. snug on the hips, touching the According to accident statistics, thighs? If yes, continue. If no, children are safer when properly return to the booster seat. restrained in a rear seating position. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (31,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries. The shoulder belt should distance traveled nor the age and go over the shoulder and across size of the traveler changes the the chest. need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be { Warning restrained while in a vehicle.
Never allow a child to wear the { Warning safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be Children can be seriously injured seriously injured by not wearing or strangled if a shoulder belt is the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a wrapped around their neck. The crash, the child would not be shoulder belt can tighten but restrained by the shoulder belt. cannot be loosened if it is locked. The child could move too far The shoulder belt locks when it is forward increasing the chance of pulled all the way out of the head and neck injury. The child retractor. It unlocks when the might also slide under the lap shoulder belt is allowed to go all (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (32,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Warning (Continued) { Warning the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to wrapped around a child’s neck. crash forces, an infant or a child If the shoulder belt is locked and will become so heavy it is not tightened around a child’s neck, possible to hold it during a crash. the only way to loosen the belt is For example, in a crash at only to cut it. 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) Never leave children unattended infant will suddenly become a in a vehicle and never allow 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's children to play with the safety arms. An infant should be belts. secured in an appropriate { Warning restraint. Children who are up against, Every time infants and young or very close to, any airbag when children ride in vehicles, they should it inflates can be seriously injured have the protection provided by or killed. Never put a rear-facing appropriate child restraints. Neither child restraint in the front the vehicle's safety belt system nor outboard seat. Secure a its airbag system is designed rear-facing child restraint in a rear for them. seat. It is also better to secure a Children who are not restrained forward-facing child restraint in a properly can strike other people, rear seat. If you must secure a or can be thrown out of the vehicle. forward-facing child restraint in (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (33,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) whether or not the restraint will { Warning be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always vehicle in which it will be used. To reduce the risk of neck and move the front passenger seat as head injury during a crash, infants far back as it will go. For most basic types of child need complete support. In a restraints, there are many crash, if an infant is in a different models available. When rear-facing child restraint, the purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in crash forces can be distributed a motor vehicle. If it is, the across the strongest part of an restraint will have a label saying infant's body, the back and that it meets federal motor shoulders. Infants should always vehicle safety standards. be secured in rear-facing child restraints. The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular { Warning child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints A young child's hip bones are still available for children with Q: What are the different types of so small that the vehicle's regular special needs. add-on child restraints? safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. A: Add-on child restraints, which Instead, it may settle up around are purchased by the vehicle the child's abdomen. In a crash, owner, are available in four basic the belt would apply force on a types. Selection of a particular body area that is unprotected by restraint should take into consideration not only the child's (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (34,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Child Restraint Systems Warning (Continued)
any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints.
Forward-Facing Child Seat Rear-Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness. restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (35,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Restraint in the Vehicle crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. { Warning When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child may be on the restraint itself or in a restraint is not properly secured in booklet, or both, and to this manual. the vehicle. Secure the child The child restraint instructions are restraint properly in the vehicle important, so if they are not using the vehicle safety belt or available, obtain a replacement LATCH system, following the copy from the manufacturer. Booster Seats instructions that came with that Keep in mind that an unsecured A booster seat is a child restraint child restraint and the instructions child restraint can move around in a designed to improve the fit of the in this manual. collision or sudden stop and injure vehicle's safety belt system. people in the vehicle. Be sure to A booster seat can also help a child To help reduce the chance of injury, properly secure any child restraint in to see out the window. the child restraint must be secured the vehicle — even when no child is in the vehicle. Child restraint in it. systems must be secured in vehicle In some areas of the United States seats by lap belts or the lap belt and Canada, Certified Child portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by Passenger Safety Technicians the LATCH system. See Lower (CPSTs) are available to inspect Anchors and Tethers for Children and demonstrate how to correctly (LATCH System) on page 3-37. use and install child restraints. In the U.S., refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (36,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children aged locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in Warning (Continued) inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position. availability in Canada, check with system is fail-safe. No one can Never put a rear-facing child seat in guarantee that an airbag will not Transport Canada or the Provincial the front. This is because the risk to Ministry of Transportation office. deploy under some unusual the rear-facing child is so great if the circumstance, even though it is Securing the Child Within the airbag deploys. turned off. Child Restraint { Warning Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag Warning { A child in a rear-facing child is off. If you secure a A child can be seriously injured or restraint can be seriously injured forward-facing child restraint in killed in a crash if the child is not or killed if the front passenger the front seat, always move the properly secured in the child airbag inflates. This is because front passenger seat as far back restraint. Secure the child the back of the rear-facing child as it will go. It is better to secure properly following the instructions restraint would be very close to the child restraint in a rear seat. that came with that child restraint. the inflating airbag. A child in a See Passenger Sensing System forward-facing child restraint can on page 3-23 for additional be seriously injured or killed if the information. Where to Put the front passenger airbag inflates Restraint and the passenger seat is in a forward position. When securing a child restraint in a According to accident statistics, rear seating position, study the children and infants are safer when Even if the passenger sensing instructions that came with the child properly restrained in a child system has turned off the front restraint to make sure it is restraint system or infant restraint passenger frontal airbag, no compatible with this vehicle. system secured in a rear seating (Continued) position. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (37,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat vary considerably in size, and some Tethers for Children be secured with the LATCH system, may fit in certain seating positions this can be done as long as the better than others. (LATCH System) booster seat can be positioned Depending on where you place the The LATCH system secures a child properly and there is no interference child restraint and the size of the restraint during driving or in a crash. with the proper positioning of the child restraint, you may not be able LATCH attachments on the child lap-shoulder belt on the child. to access adjacent safety belt restraint are used to attach the child Make sure to follow the instructions assemblies or LATCH anchors for restraint to the anchors in the that came with the child restraint, additional passengers or child vehicle. The LATCH system is and also the instructions in this restraints. Adjacent seating designed to make installation of a manual. child restraint easier. positions should not be used if the When installing a child restraint with child restraint prevents access to or In order to use the LATCH system in a top tether, you must also use interferes with the routing of the your vehicle, you need a child either the lower anchors or the safety belt. restraint that has LATCH safety belts to properly secure the Wherever a child restraint is attachments. LATCH-compatible child restraint. A child restraint must installed, be sure to secure the child rear-facing and forward-facing child never be installed using only the top restraint properly. seats can be properly installed tether and anchor. using either the LATCH anchors or Keep in mind that an unsecured The LATCH anchorage system can the vehicle’s safety belts. Do not child restraint can move around in a be used until the combined weight use both the safety belts and the collision or sudden stop and injure of the child plus the child restraint is LATCH anchorage system to secure people in the vehicle. Be sure to 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt a rear-facing or forward-facing properly secure any child restraint in alone instead of the LATCH child seat. the vehicle — even when no child is anchorage system once the in it. Booster seats use the vehicle’s combined weight is more than safety belts to secure the child in 29.5 kg (65 lbs). the booster seat. If the manufacturer Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (38,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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The following explains how to attach Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a a child restraint with these single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). attachments in the vehicle. Either will have a single Not all vehicle seating positions or attachment (2) to secure the top child restraints have lower anchors tether to the anchor. and attachments or top tether Some child restraints that have a anchors and attachments. top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being Lower Anchors attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the instructions for your child the child restraint to the vehicle. restraint. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of Lower anchors (1) are metal bars the child restraint during driving or in built into the vehicle. There are two a crash. lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (2). Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (39,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower Anchor Locations anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
To assist in locating the top tether The top tether anchors are on the anchors, the top tether anchor rear wall of the cargo area. Be sure symbol is on the trim near the to use an anchor on the same side anchor. of the vehicle as the seating I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating position where the child restraint will positions with top tether anchors. be placed. H (Lower Anchor): Seating Do not secure a child restraint in a positions with two lower anchors. position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (40,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when Warning (Continued) { Warning properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint following the instructions that Children can be seriously injured system secured in a rear seating came with the child restraint and or strangled if a shoulder belt is position. See Where to Put the the instructions in this manual. wrapped around their neck. The Restraint on page 3-36 for shoulder belt can tighten but additional information. cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is Securing a Child Restraint { Warning pulled all the way out of the Designed for the LATCH retractor. It unlocks when the System To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, do shoulder belt is allowed to go all not attach more than one child the way back into the retractor, { Warning restraint to a single anchor. but it cannot do this if it is Attaching more than one child wrapped around a child’s neck. If a LATCH-type child restraint is restraint to a single anchor could If the shoulder belt is locked and not attached to anchors or with cause the anchor or attachment tightened around a child’s neck, the safety belt, the child restraint to come loose or even break the only way to loosen the belt is will not be able to protect the child during a crash. A child or others to cut it. correctly. In a crash, the child could be injured. could be seriously injured or Buckle any unused safety belts killed. Install a LATCH-type child behind the child restraint so restraint properly using the children cannot reach them. Pull anchors, or use the vehicle safety the shoulder belt all the way out belts to secure the restraint, of the retractor to set the lock, and tighten the belt behind the (Continued) child restraint after the child restraint has been installed. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (41,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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secure the restraints. Some 1.2. Put the child restraint on { Caution restraints also use another vehicle the seat. anchor to secure a top tether. Do not let the LATCH For rear outboard seating attachments rub against the 1. Attach and tighten the lower positions, if the head vehicle’s safety belts. This may attachments to the lower restraint interferes with the damage these parts. If necessary, anchors. If the child restraint proper installation of the move buckled safety belts to does not have lower child restraint, the head avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments or the desired restraint may be removed. seating position does not have See “Head Restraint attachments. lower anchors, secure the child Removal and Do not fold the empty rear seat restraint with the top tether and Reinstallation” at the end of with a safety belt buckled. This the safety belts. Refer to your this section. could damage the safety belt or child restraint manufacturer When installing a the seat. Unbuckle and return the instructions and the instructions rear-facing child restraint, it safety belt to its stowed position, in this manual. may be necessary to move before folding the seat. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the front seat forward to the desired seating properly install the child If you need to secure more than one position. restraint per the child child restraint in the rear seat, see restraint manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint on instructions. See Seat page 3-36. Adjustment on page 3-3. This system is designed to make 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower installation of child restraints easier. attachments on the child When using lower anchors, do not restraint to the lower use the vehicle's safety belts. anchors. Instead use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint attachments to Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (42,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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2. If the child restraint manufacturer 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten If you are using a single recommends that the top tether the top tether according to tether in an outboard be attached, attach and tighten your child restraint seating position and the the top tether to the top tether instructions and the head restraint has been anchor, if equipped. Refer to the following instructions: removed, route the tether child restraint instructions and over the seatback. the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. Remove the cargo cover before installing the top tether. Place the cargo cover on the floor of the cargo area. The cargo cover should remain off while the top tether is in use. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (43,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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If you are using a dual If the rear outboard seating 3. Before placing a child in the tether in an outboard position you are using has child restraint, make sure it is seating position and the an adjustable head restraint securely held in place. To check, head restraint has been and you are using a single grasp the child restraint at the removed, route the tether tether, raise the head LATCH path and attempt to over the seatback and over restraint and route the move it side to side and back the inboard edge of the rear tether under the head and forth. There should be no speaker. restraint and in between the more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of head restraint posts. movement for proper installation. Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint. To remove the head restraint: 1. Partially fold the seatback If the rear outboard seating forward. See Rear Seats on position you are using has page 3-6 for additional an adjustable head restraint information. and you are using a dual tether, raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restraint and around the head restraint posts. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (44,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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1. Insert the head restraint posts { Warning into the holes in the top of the seatback. The notches on the With head restraints that are not posts must face the driver side installed and adjusted properly, of the vehicle. there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ 2. Push the head restraint down. spinal injury in a crash. Do not If necessary, press the height drive until the head restraints for adjustment release button to all occupants are installed and further lower the head restraint. adjusted properly. See Head Restraints on page 3-2. 2. Press both buttons on the head To reinstall the head restraint: 3. Try to move the head restraint to restraint posts at the same time, make sure that it is locked in and pull up on the head place. restraint. Replacing LATCH System 3. Store the head restraint in the cargo area of the vehicle inside Parts After a Crash the cargo net. 4. When the child restraint is { Warning removed, reinstall the head A crash can damage the LATCH restraint before the seating system in the vehicle. A damaged position is used. LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (45,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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If the child restraint has the LATCH this position. Be sure to follow the Warning (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and instructions that came with the child Tethers for Children (LATCH restraint. Secure the child in the death in a crash. To help make System) on page 3-37 for how and child restraint when and as the sure the LATCH system is where to install the child restraint instructions say. working properly after a crash, using LATCH. If a child restraint is see your dealer to have the If more than one child restraint secured in the vehicle using a needs to be installed in the rear system inspected and any safety belt and it uses a top tether, necessary replacements made as seat, be sure to read Where to Put see Lower Anchors and Tethers for the Restraint on page 3-36. soon as possible. Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37 for top tether anchor 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. If the vehicle has the LATCH system locations. and it was being used during a Do not secure a child seat in a If the head restraint interferes crash, new LATCH system parts position without a top tether anchor with the proper installation of the may be needed. if a national or local law requires child restraint, the head restraint may be removed. See “Head New parts and repairs may be that the top tether be anchored, or if Restraint Removal and necessary even if the LATCH the instructions that come with the Reinstallation” under Lower system was not being used at the child restraint say that the top strap Anchors and Tethers for time of the crash. must be anchored. Children (LATCH System) on In Canada, the law requires that page 3-37. Securing Child Restraints forward-facing child restraints have (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be When installing a rear-facing attached. child restraint, it may be When securing a child restraint in a necessary to move the front seat If the child restraint or vehicle seat rear seating position, study the forward to properly install the position does not have the LATCH instructions that came with the child child restraint per the child system, you will be using the safety restraint to make sure it is belt to secure the child restraint in compatible with this vehicle. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (46,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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restraint manufacturer 3. Push the latch plate into the instructions. See Seat buckle until it clicks. Adjustment on page 3-3. Position the release button on 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the buckle so that the safety belt the lap and shoulder portions of could be quickly unbuckled if the vehicle safety belt through or necessary. around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but Try to pull the belt out of the not pulled out of the retractor. retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (47,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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6. If the child restraint has a top position is used. See “Head Never put a rear-facing child seat in tether, follow the child restraint Restraint Removal and the front. This is because the risk to manufacturer's instructions Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors the rear-facing child is so great, regarding the use of the top and Tethers for Children (LATCH if the airbag deploys. tether. See Lower Anchors and System) on page 3-37. Tethers for Children (LATCH { Warning System) on page 3-37 for more Securing Child Restraints information. (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child 7. Before placing a child in the restraint can be seriously injured This vehicle has airbags. A rear child restraint, make sure it is or killed if the front outboard seat is a safer place to secure a securely held in place. To check, passenger frontal airbag inflates. forward-facing child restraint. See grasp the child restraint at the This is because the back of the Where to Put the Restraint on safety belt path and attempt to rear-facing child restraint would page 3-36. move it side to side and back be very close to the inflating and forth. When the child In addition, the vehicle has a airbag. A child in a forward-facing restraint is properly installed, passenger sensing system which is child restraint can be seriously there should be no more than designed to turn off the front injured or killed if the front 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. outboard passenger frontal airbag outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain To remove the child restraint, inflates and the passenger seat is conditions. See Passenger Sensing unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and in a forward position. System on page 3-23 and let it return to the stowed position. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Even if the passenger sensing If the top tether is attached to a top on page 5-12 for more information system has turned off the front tether anchor, disconnect it. If the on this, including important safety outboard passenger airbag(s), no head restraint was removed, information. system is fail-safe. No one can reinstall it before the seating guarantee that an airbag will not (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (48,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Do not secure a child seat in a the vehicle. See Passenger Warning (Continued) position without a top tether anchor Airbag Status Indicator on if a national or local law requires page 5-12. inflate under some unusual that the top tether be anchored, or if circumstance, even though the 2. Put the child restraint on the instructions that come with the the seat. airbag(s) are off. child restraint say that the top strap Secure rear-facing child restraints must be anchored. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of in a rear seat, even if the In Canada, the law requires that airbag(s) are off. If you secure a the vehicle's safety belt through forward-facing child restraints have or around the restraint. The child forward-facing child restraint in a top tether, and that the tether be restraint instructions will show the front outboard passenger attached. you how. seat, always move the seat as far When using the lap-shoulder belt to back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in this secure the child restraint in a position, follow the instructions that rear seat. came with the child restraint and the See Passenger Sensing System following instructions: on page 3-23 for additional 1. Move the seat as far back as it information. will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. If the child restraint uses a top When the passenger sensing tether, see Lower Anchors and system has turned off the front Tethers for Children (LATCH outboard passenger frontal System) on page 3-37 for top tether airbag and knee airbag, the off anchor locations. indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (49,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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4. Push the latch plate into the 7. Before placing a child in the buckle until it clicks. child restraint, make sure it is Position the release button on securely held in place. To check, the buckle so that the safety belt grasp the child restraint at the could be quickly unbuckled if safety belt path and attempt to necessary. move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag 6. To tighten the belt, push down status indicator will come on and on the child restraint, pull the stay on when the vehicle is started. shoulder portion of the belt to If a child restraint has been installed tighten the lap portion of the belt, and the off symbol is not lit, see “If and feed the shoulder belt back the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child into the retractor. When installing Restraint” under Passenger Sensing a forward-facing child restraint, it System on page 3-23. may be helpful to use your knee 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way To remove the child restraint, out of the retractor to set the to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt lock. When the retractor lock is and let it go back all the way. set, the belt can be tightened but Try to pull the belt out of the not pulled out of the retractor. retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (50,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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2 NOTES Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Storage 4-1
Storage Storage Additional Storage Compartments Features Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 { Warning Cargo Cover Glove Box ...... 4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp { Warning Additional Storage Features objects in storage compartments. Cargo Cover ...... 4-1 In a crash, these objects may An unsecured cargo cover could Shopping Bag Hooks ...... 4-2 cause the cover to open and strike people in a sudden stop or Cargo Net ...... 4-2 could result in injury. turn, or in a crash. Store the cargo cover securely or remove it Glove Box from the vehicle. Lift up on the glove box lever to The cargo cover can be used to open it. cover items in the rear of the vehicle. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
4-2 Storage
Shopping Bag Hooks
To remove the cargo cover: To install the cargo cover: 1. Remove both of the cords (1) 1. Align the cargo cover (3) on the from the hooks at the top of the trim panel edge (2) on both sides The vehicle has a shopping bag liftgate. and push it forward, locking the hook under the front seat head restraints. Lift the head restraints to 2. Pull the cargo cover (2) rearward cargo cover into the hooks (1). access the hook. to release the cargo cover. 2. Reconnect both of the cords to the hooks at the top of the liftgate. Cargo Net The cargo net is in the trunk and used to store small loads. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-11 Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-17 Airbag Readiness Light ...... 5-11 Cruise Control Light ...... 5-18 Controls Passenger Airbag Status Door Ajar Light ...... 5-18 Indicator ...... 5-12 Charging System Light Information Displays (12-Volt Battery) ...... 5-13 Center Stack Display ...... 5-18 Controls Power Flows ...... 5-18 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...... 5-13 Programmable Charging . . . . . 5-19 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Energy Information ...... 5-28 Horn ...... 5-3 Brake System Warning Light ...... 5-13 Driver Information Pedestrian Safety Signal ...... 5-3 Center (DIC) ...... 5-28 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Electric Parking Brake Rear Window Wiper/ Light ...... 5-14 Vehicle Messages Washer ...... 5-4 Service Electric Parking Brake Vehicle Messages ...... 5-30 Clock ...... 5-5 Light ...... 5-14 Battery and Charging Power Outlets ...... 5-6 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Messages ...... 5-30 Warning Light ...... 5-14 Brake System Messages . . . . 5-31 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Sport Mode Light ...... 5-15 Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-32 Indicators Traction Off Light ...... 5-15 ® Door Ajar Messages ...... 5-32 Warning Lights, Gauges, and StabiliTrak OFF Light ...... 5-15 Electric Drive Unit Indicators ...... 5-6 Traction Control System ® Messages ...... 5-32 Instrument Cluster ...... 5-7 (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . 5-16 Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-32 Speedometer ...... 5-9 Tire Pressure Light ...... 5-16 Lamp Messages ...... 5-33 Odometer ...... 5-9 Security Light ...... 5-17 Propulsion Power Trip Odometer ...... 5-9 Vehicle Ready Light ...... 5-17 Messages ...... 5-33 Compass ...... 5-9 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-17 Ride Control System Battery Gauge (High Daytime Running Lamps Messages ...... 5-33 Voltage) ...... 5-10 (DRL) Indicator Light ...... 5-17 Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-34 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...... 5-10 Security Messages ...... 5-34 Power Indicator Gauge ...... 5-10 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-34 Controls Steering Wheel Controls Starting the Vehicle Messages ...... 5-34 Tire Messages ...... 5-35 Steering Wheel Vehicle Reminder Adjustment Messages ...... 5-35 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-35 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-36
If equipped with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. To adjust the steering wheel: ¦ SEEK or SEEK ¥ (Next/ 1. Pull the lever down. Previous): Press to go to the next 2. Move the steering wheel up or previous radio station, song on or down. an iPod®, or file on a USB device (if equipped). 3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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5 / g (Push to Talk): If equipped Pedestrian Safety Signal headlamps and indicator light with Bluetooth or OnStar, press to will turn on, and a soft-note alert Your vehicle is equipped with an interact with those systems. See will momentarily sound. When automatic sound generation and a Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-12 the turn signal lever is released, manual alert. or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) the high-beam headlamps and on page 7-14 or OnStar Overview The automatic sound is generated indicator light will turn off. on page 14-1. to indicate the vehicle presence to 2. Repeat for additional activations pedestrians. The sound changes if > / R (Mute/End Call): Press to of the pedestrian safety signal. the vehicle is speeding up or silence the vehicle speakers only. slowing down. It is activated when Press again to turn the sound on. Windshield Wiper/Washer the vehicle is shifted into a forward If equipped with OnStar or Bluetooth gear or R (Reverse), up to 30 km/h systems, press to decline an (19 mph). incoming call, to end speech recognition, or to end a current call. An alert can also be sounded manually while driving, such as in x + or x − (Volume): Press + or − parking lots. Use this feature to alert to increase or decrease the volume. people who may not hear your vehicle approaching. Horn The windshield wiper/washer lever At speeds less than 64 km/h is on the right side of the steering Press a on the steering wheel pad (40 mph), to manually sound the column. to sound the horn. pedestrian safety signal: Move the lever to one of the The pedestrian safety signal 1. Pull the turn signal lever all the following positions: provides a momentary soft-note way toward you momentarily. horn sound. See Pedestrian Safety See Exterior Lamp Controls on HI: Use for fast wipes. Signal on page 5-3. page 6-1 and Headlamp High/ LO: Use for slow wipes. Low-Beam Changer on page 6-1. The high-beam Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Wiper Parking activated. See Washer Fluid on If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ page 10-10 for information on filling OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI, the windshield washer fluid or INT, they will immediately stop. reservoir. If the windshield wiper lever is then { Warning moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move In freezing weather, do not use the wipers will restart and move to the lever up to INT for intermittent the washer until the windshield is the base of the windshield. wipes, then turn the x INT band warmed. Otherwise the washer up for more frequent wipes or down If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ fluid can form ice on the for less frequent wipes. OFF while the wipers are performing windshield, blocking your vision. wipes due to windshield washing, OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. the wipers continue to run until they 8 (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly reach the base of the windshield. Rear Window Wiper/ Washer move the wiper lever down. For Windshield Washer several wipes, hold the wiper If equipped with the rear wiper/ Pull the windshield wiper lever lever down. washer, the controls are on the end toward you to spray windshield Clear snow and ice from the wiper of the windshield wiper lever. washer fluid and activate the wipers. blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or The wipers will continue until the thaw them. Replace damaged wiper lever is released or the maximum blades. See Wiper Blade wash time is reached. Replacement on page 10-15. When the windshield wiper lever is Heavy snow or ice can overload the released, additional wipes may wiper motor. A circuit breaker will occur depending on how long the stop the motor until it cools down. windshield washer had been Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Turn the rear wiper/washer band to windshield wiper is performing 2. Press time and date settings, operate the rear window wiper/ interval wipes, then the rear wiper and then set time and date. washer. automatically performs interval wipes. 3. Press y or z to adjust the ON: Turns the rear wiper on for value. continuous wipes. This feature can be changed. See 4. Press OK. OFF: Turns the rear wiper off. Vehicle Personalization on page 5-36. Setting the 12/24 Hour Format = (Rear Washer): Turn the band The windshield washer reservoir is up or down toward = to spray used for the windshield and the rear 1. Press D , and then press washer fluid on the rear window. window. Check the fluid level in the settings. The control returns to its starting reservoir if either washer is not 2. Press time and date settings, position when released. working. See Washer Fluid on and then set time format. page 10-10. The rear window wiper will stop 3. Select 12/24 HR Format. when the electric drive unit is in N (Neutral) or the liftgate is open. Clock Setting the Month and Day It also stops for 10 seconds when The infotainment system controls Format the electric drive unit is shifted from are used to access the time and N (Neutral) to other gears. 1. Press D , and then press date settings through the menu settings. Reverse Gear Wipes system. See Operation on page 7-4 for information about how to use the 2. Press time and date settings, If the rear wiper control is off, the menu system. and then set date format. rear wiper will automatically operate continuously when the electric drive Setting the Time and Date 3. Set the date display to DD/MM/ unit is in R (Reverse), and the front YYYY (day/month/year), MM/ windshield wiper is performing low 1. Press D, and then press DD/YYYY (month/day/year), or high speed wipes. If the rear settings. or YYYY/MM/DD (year/month/ wiper control is off, the electric drive day) display format. unit is in R (Reverse), and the front Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Power Outlets Certain accessory power plugs may Warning Lights, not be compatible with the The accessory power outlets can be accessory power outlet and could Gauges, and used to plug in electrical equipment, overload vehicle or adapter fuses. Indicators such as a cell phone or MP3 player. If a problem is experienced, see The accessory power outlets only your dealer. Warning lights and gauges can work with the ignition turned on. When adding electrical equipment, signal that something is wrong The vehicle may have accessory be sure to follow the proper before it becomes serious enough power outlets: installation instructions included with to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the . On the center stack below the the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9-42. warning lights and gauges could climate control. prevent injury. . On the rear of the center { Caution Warning lights come on when there console. could be a problem with a vehicle Open the cover to access and Hanging heavy equipment from function. Some warning lights come replace when not in use. the power outlet can cause on briefly when the propulsion damage not covered by the system is started to indicate they { Caution vehicle warranty. The power are working. outlets are designed for Gauges can indicate when there Leaving electrical equipment accessory power plugs only, such could be a problem with a vehicle plugged in for an extended period as cell phone charge cords. function. Often gauges and warning of time while the vehicle is off will lights work together to indicate a drain the battery. Always unplug problem with the vehicle. electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 amp rating. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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When one of the warning lights . Interruption of charging by the comes on and stays on while utility company using OnStar as driving, or when one of the gauges authorized by the vehicle owner. shows there may be a problem, There are several screens that will check the section that explains what display depending on the current to do. Waiting to do repairs can be charging status. costly and even dangerous. Instrument Cluster The instrument cluster displays a charging status screen that includes electric range, charging, odometer, and battery status. This happens upon entry when the driver door is opened, before starting the vehicle. A CHARGING OVERRIDE/ INTERRUPTION OCCURRED message may display on the lower right of the screen to indicate that a charging override or interruption has occurred due to one or more of the following events: . Override of the charge settings by the owner using OnStar. . Unintended interruption of AC power at the vehicle's charge port. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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English Cluster with Enhanced Battery Gauge and Driver Efficiency Gauge Shown, Others and Metric Similar Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Instrument Cluster Display Odometer Avoid covering the GPS antenna for Configurations long periods of time with objects The odometer shows how far the that may interfere with the antenna's There are four instrument cluster vehicle has been driven, in either ability to receive a satellite signal. display configurations to kilometers or miles. The compass system is designed to choose from: operate for a certain number of . Enhanced Battery Gauge with Trip Odometer miles or degrees of turn before Driver Efficiency Gauge The trip odometer shows how far needing a signal from the GPS satellites. The compass system will . Enhanced Battery Gauge with the vehicle has been driven since automatically determine when a Power Indicator Gauge the trip odometer was last reset. GPS signal is restored and provide . Simple Battery Gauge with The trip odometer is accessed and a heading. Driver Efficiency Gauge reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver . Simple Battery Gauge with Information Center (DIC) on Power Indicator Gauge page 5-28. Press CONFIG to the left of the steering wheel to change the Compass display configuration. The vehicle has a compass display Speedometer in the instrument cluster above the speedometer. The compass The speedometer shows the receives its heading and other vehicle's speed in either kilometers information from the Global per hour (km/h) or miles per Positioning System (GPS) antenna hour (mph). and vehicle speed information. The compass system has automatic calibration and zone adjustment features. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Battery Gauge (High Driver Efficiency Gauge aggressive to optimize efficiency. Voltage) Driving fast also uses more energy than driving slow. BRAKE: If the ball turns yellow and travels below the center of the gauge, braking is too aggressive to optimize efficiency. Power Indicator Gauge
Enhanced Battery Gauge Shown This gauge is a guide to driving in an efficient manner by keeping the This displays the charge level of the ball green and in the center of the high voltage battery. gauge. The leaves stop spinning The number in the ball is an when the vehicle stops or when the estimate of how far the vehicle can ball travels away from the center of be driven. MAX is the current the gauge. maximum and MIN is the current See Driving for Better Energy minimum range based on recent Efficiency on page 1-22. The power gauge shows the driving habits. LOW displays when vehicle’s instantaneous power ACCEL: If the ball turns yellow and the charge level is very low. Use consumption. It also shows the travels above the center of the this indicator to monitor energy regenerative power going back into gauge, acceleration is too usage. the battery. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt Reminder Light reminder light and chime may turn Driver Safety Belt Reminder on if an object is put on the seat Light There is a passenger safety belt such as a briefcase, handbag, reminder light near the passenger grocery bag, laptop, or other There is a driver safety belt airbag status indicator. See electronic device. To turn off the reminder light on the instrument Passenger Sensing System on reminder light and/or chime, remove cluster. page 3-23. the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes When the vehicle is started, this When the vehicle is started, this the airbag sensor(s), passenger light flashes and a chime may come light flashes and a chime may come sensing system, the pretensioners on to remind the driver to fasten on to remind passengers to fasten (if equipped), the airbag modules, their safety belt. Then the light stays their safety belt. Then the light stays the wiring, and the crash sensing on solid until the belt is buckled. on solid until the belt is buckled. and diagnostic module. For more This cycle may continue several This cycle continues several times if information on the airbag system, times if the driver remains or the passenger remains or becomes see Airbag System on page 3-16. becomes unbuckled while the unbuckled while the vehicle is vehicle is moving. moving. If the driver safety belt is buckled, If the passenger safety belt is neither the light nor the chime buckled, neither the chime nor the comes on. light comes on. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. Then, after for several seconds when the Indicator several seconds, the status vehicle is started. If the light does indicator will light either ON or OFF, not come on then, have it fixed The vehicle has a passenger or the on or off symbol to let you immediately. sensing system. See Passenger know the status of the front Sensing System on page 3-23 for outboard passenger frontal airbag { Warning important safety information. The and knee airbag. center display has a passenger If the word ON or the on symbol is If the airbag readiness light stays airbag status indicator. lit on the passenger airbag status on after the vehicle is started or indicator, it means that the front comes on while driving, it means outboard passenger frontal airbag the airbag system might not be and knee airbag are allowed to working properly. The airbags in inflate. the vehicle might not inflate in a If the word OFF or the off symbol is crash, or they could even inflate lit on the passenger airbag status without a crash. To help avoid United States indicator, it means that the injury, have the vehicle serviced passenger sensing system has right away. turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee If there is a problem with the airbag airbag. system, a Driver Information Center If, after several seconds, both status (DIC) message may also come on. indicator lights remain on, or if there See Vehicle Messages on Canada and Mexico are no lights at all, there may be a page 5-30. problem with the lights or the When the vehicle is started, the passenger sensing system. See passenger airbag status indicator your dealer for service. will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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If the light stays on, or comes on Brake System Warning { Warning while driving, there could be a Light problem with the electrical charging If the airbag readiness light ever system. Have it checked by your The vehicle brake system consists comes on and stays on, it means dealer. Driving while this light is on of two hydraulic circuits. If one that something may be wrong could drain the 12‐volt battery. circuit is not working, the remaining with the airbag system. To help If a short distance must be driven circuit can still work to stop the avoid injury to yourself or others, vehicle. For normal braking have the vehicle serviced right with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio. performance, both circuits need to away. See Airbag Readiness be working. Light on page 5-11 for more If the warning light comes on, there information, including important Service Vehicle Soon Light is a brake problem. Have the brake safety information. system inspected right away. Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery)
Metric English This light comes on if a condition exists that may require the vehicle This light comes on briefly when the to be taken in for service. vehicle is turned on. If it does not If the light comes on, take the come on then, have it fixed so it will The charging system light comes on vehicle to your dealer for service as be ready to warn if there is a briefly when the vehicle is in ON/ soon as possible. problem. RUN, as a check to show the light is If the light comes on and stays on, working. there is a base brake problem. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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parking brake is released, or while level. The vehicle can still be driven, { Warning driving, there is a problem with the but should be taken to a dealer as electric parking brake system. soon as possible. See Electric The brake system might not be Parking Brake on page 9-22. If a working properly if the brake If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer. message displays in the Driver system warning light is on. Information Center (DIC), see Brake Driving with the brake system See Electric Parking Brake on System Messages on page 5-31. warning light on can lead to a page 9-22 for more information. crash. If the light is still on after Antilock Brake System the vehicle has been pulled off Service Electric Parking (ABS) Warning Light the road and carefully stopped, Brake Light have the vehicle towed for service.
Electric Parking Brake Light The ABS warning light will come on The service electric parking brake briefly when the ignition is in ON/ light should come on briefly when RUN. This is normal. If the light the vehicle is in ON/RUN. If it does does not come on then, have it fixed not come on, have the vehicle so it will be ready to warn if there is serviced by your dealer. a problem. This status light comes on when the If this light stays on, there is a If the light stays on or comes on parking brake is applied. If the light problem with a system on the while driving, stop as soon as flashes and stays on after the vehicle that is causing the parking possible and turn the ignition off. brake system to work at a reduced Then start the vehicle again to reset Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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the system. If the light still stays on, Traction Off Light StabiliTrak® OFF Light or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. See your dealer. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the brakes will still work, but the antilock brakes will not work. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the antilock brakes will not work and there is a problem with the regular This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while brakes. See Brake System Warning starting the vehicle. If it does not, starting the vehicle. If it does not, Light on page 5-13. have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working dealer. Sport Mode Light normally, the indicator light then This light comes on when the turns off. StabiliTrak system is turned off. The traction off light comes on when If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction the Traction Control System (TCS) Control System (TCS) is also off. has been turned off by pressing and If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak the system does not assist in button. controlling the vehicle. Turn on the This light and the StabiliTrak OFF TCS and the StabiliTrak systems This light comes on when Sport light come on when StabiliTrak is and the warning light turns off. Mode is selected. See “Sport Mode” turned off. See Traction Control/Electronic in Driver Selected Operating Modes If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not Stability Control on page 9-25. on page 9-19 for more information. limited. Adjust driving accordingly. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-25. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on A message in the Driver Information (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light and flashing, the TCS and/or the Center (DIC) may also display. See StabiliTrak system is actively Tire Messages on page 5-35. Stop working. as soon as possible, and inflate the See Traction Control/Electronic tires to the pressure value shown on Stability Control on page 9-25. the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tires on page 10-27. Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This light comes on briefly when the This indicates that there may be a vehicle is started. problem with the Tire Pressure If the light does not come on, have Monitor System. The light flashes the vehicle serviced by your dealer. for about one minute and stays on If the system is working normally, steady until the vehicle is in OFF. the indicator light turns off. This sequence repeats each time For vehicles with the Tire Pressure the vehicle is in ON/RUN. See Tire If the light is on and not flashing, the Monitor System (TPMS), this light Pressure Monitor System on TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak comes on briefly when the vehicle is page 10-35. system have been disabled. A DIC in ON/RUN. It provides information message may display. Check the about tire pressures and the TPMS. DIC messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning When the Light is On Steady and whether the vehicle requires This indicates that one or more of service. the tires are significantly underinflated. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Security Light Vehicle Ready Light Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
The security light should come on The vehicle ready light comes on briefly as the vehicle is started. If it whenever the vehicle is ready to be If equipped, this light turns on does not come on, have the vehicle driven. whenever the Daytime Running serviced by your dealer. If the Lamps are in use. system is working normally, the High-Beam On Light indicator light turns off. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6-2. If the light stays on and the vehicle does not start, there could be a Lamps On Reminder problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2-13.
This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6-1 for more This light comes on when the information. exterior lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Cruise Control Light Information Displays finger tip to minimize response time. If the controls are not responding, Center Stack Display remove the gloves. To view the Power Flow, Charging, The center stack screen displays and Energy Information, press Charging, Power Flow, and Energy the [ button on the center stack. Information. See the information that follows. Power Flows For vehicles with cruise control, the Climate Control, Infotainment, and cruise control light is white when the Vehicle Personalization information To view the Power Flow screens, cruise control is on and ready, and also displays in this screen. For press the [ button on the center turns green when the cruise control more information on these stack then press the Power Flow is set and active. systems, see: button at the bottom of the touch The light turns off when the cruise . Automatic Climate Control screen. The Power Flow screens control is turned off. See Cruise System on page 8-1. indicate the current system Control on page 9-27. operating condition. The screens . Infotainment on page 7-1. show the energy flow. Door Ajar Light . Vehicle Personalization on page 5-36. The center stack controls only need a light touch to operate and work best with bare hands. The controls will work with most gloves although they may take longer to respond. Use the finger pad rather than the This light comes on, when a door is open or not securely latched. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Battery Power – Battery is active Regen Power Recovery – Power Programmable Charging with energy flowing to the wheels. from the wheels returns to the battery during regenerative braking DC Charging or coasting.
Battery Power – Vehicle is stationary and no power is flowing This screen indicates fast charging to the wheels. Power Off – No power is flowing to is active and 80% of the charge the wheels. process is complete. Charge Power indicates the rate of charge, i.e. Low, Medium or High. High indicates the fastest possible charge rate. Stop can be pressed to stop the charge process at any time. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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active to condition the battery. The fast charge process can be manually stopped at this point. Important Information About Portable Electric Vehicle Charging . Charging an electric vehicle can stress a building’s electrical system more than a typical This screen indicates that fast This screen indicates that the household appliance. charging is active with an estimated vehicle’s fast charging system has . Before you plug in to any 80% completion time of 3:00 PM. been disabled, and the standard electrical outlet, have a qualified charge cord should be used. 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 be damaged over time, making them unsuitable for electric This screen indicates that fast vehicle charging. charging is no longer active and an This screen indicates that the error was detected with the charging battery has fully charged, but the . Check the electrical outlet/plug station. fast charge process is still remaining while charging and discontinue use if the electrical outlet/plug is Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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hot, then have the electrical estimations are most accurate when outlet serviced by a qualified Warning (Continued) the vehicle is plugged in and in electrician. moderate temperature conditions. . Do not use an electrical outlet Also, to get an accurate time . When outdoors, plug into an that is worn or damaged, estimate, the vehicle uses an electrical outlet that is or one that will not hold the weather-proof while in use. internal clock for Programmable plug firmly in place. Charging, not the clock in the center . Mount the charge cord to reduce . Do not use an electrical outlet stack. strain on the electrical that is not properly grounded. outlet/plug. Charge Mode Status . Do not use an electrical outlet that is on a circuit with other { Warning electrical loads. Improper use of portable electric vehicle charge cords may cause See the charge cord user guide. a fire, electrical shock, or burns, Programmable Charging and may result in damage to Modes property, serious injury, or death. This vehicle has three . Do not use extension cords, programmable charge modes. To multi-outlet power strips, Immediately: The vehicle starts view the current charge mode status splitters, grounding adaptors, charging as soon as it is connected in the center stack display, surge protectors, or similar to an electrical outlet. See Plug-In devices. press [ on the center stack and Charging on page 9-32. then press Charging at the bottom (Continued) of the touch screen. The charge Start and charge Complete time estimations are also displayed on the screen. These Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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rates and the rate preference is to charge during “Off-Peak” rates only, then the vehicle will start charging immediately upon plug-in. Charge Mode Selection From any charge mode status screen, press Edit to change the charge mode.
Departure Time: The vehicle Rate & Departure Time: The estimates the charging start time vehicle estimates the charging start considering the programmed time based on the utility rate departure time for the current day of schedule, utility rate preference, and the week. Charging begins at the the programmed departure time for start time and is complete by the the current day of the week. The departure time only if sufficient time vehicle will charge during the least is allowed after the charge cord is expensive rate periods to achieve a plugged in. full battery charge by the departure time. Electrical rate information from Select one option: the utility company for the charging . Immediately location is required for this mode. . Departure Time Also, if the selected electric rate settings result in a very long charge . Rate & Departure Time completion time, the vehicle will start charging immediately upon plug-in. For example, if the electric rate table is set up with all “Peak” Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Charge Level Selection . Reduced: Limits AC current to 8 amps { Warning The Change Charge Level setting allows the vehicle’s charge level to Exact current levels may vary from Using a charge level that exceeds the values shown in this manual. be selected so it matches the the electrical circuit or electrical Check the vehicle for the current capability of the charging location. outlet capacity may start a fire or available levels. If the vehicle consistently stops damage the electrical circuit. Use charging after plugging in, or if a The charge level setting can be the lowest charge level until a circuit breaker continues to trip, changed at any time while the qualified electrician inspects your reducing to a lower charge level center stack display is operable. electrical circuit capacity. Use the setting may resolve the issue. From the Immediately charge mode lowest charge level if the status screen, select Change electrical circuit or electrical outlet Charge Level. From the Departure capacity is not known. Time or Rate & Departure Time charge mode status screens, select Settings and then Change Charge Departure Time Entry Level. From the Departure Time or Rate & The charge level setting must be Departure Time charge mode status updated prior to the vehicle being screen, press Settings to change charged and the charge level setting the departure time to match your The charge level setting should be will reset to a default value when the personal schedule. configured to match the electrical vehicle is shifted from P (Park). current rating for the electrical outlet that the charge cord is connected to. The charge level settings are: . Maximum: Limits AC current to 12 amps Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Select one of the following: planned departure time. However, it will select when to . Select Rate Schedule. charge to minimize the total cost . Edit Summer Rate Schedule. of the charge. . Edit Winter Rate Schedule. . Charge during Mid-Peak and . Edit Yearly Rate Schedule. Off-Peak Rates: The vehicle will charge during Off-Peak and/or . Charge Rate Preference. Mid-Peak rate periods only and will select when to charge to 1. For the Departure Time charge Charge Rate Preference Selection minimize the total cost of the mode, press Edit Departure From the Edit Schedule screen, charge. Time. Or, for the Rate & press Charge Rate Preference. Departure Time charge mode, . Charge during Off-Peak Rates: press Edit Schedule and then The vehicle will only charge Edit Departure Time. during Off-Peak rate periods. 2. Press y or z to change the Charging begins at the start time hours and minutes. and is complete by the departure time only if sufficient time is allowed 3. Press y or z to change AM after the charge cord is plugged in. or PM. For example, if the vehicle is plugged in for only one hour prior to 4. Press 4 to exit the screen. the departure time, and the battery Press one of the following options to Charge Rate Selection is completely discharged, the select the Charge Rate Preference: vehicle will not be fully charged by From the Rate & Departure Time . Charge during Peak, Mid-Peak, the departure time regardless of the screen, press Settings and then and Off-Peak Rates: The vehicle rate selection. press Edit Schedule to select can charge during any rate charge rate settings and edit the period to satisfy the next charge rate information. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (25,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Also, if the selected electric rate From the Edit Schedule screen, 4. Press y or z to set the month settings result in a very long charge select Summer/Winter or Yearly as and day for the start of winter. completion time, the vehicle will the preferred rate schedule. start charging immediately upon Electric Rate Schedule Editing plug-in. For example, if the electric Summer/Winter Schedule Start Date Entering From the Edit Schedule screen rate table is set up with all “Peak” press Edit Summer Rate Schedule, rates and the rate preference is to With Summer/Winter as the Edit Winter Rate Schedule, or Edit charge during “Off-Peak” rates only, preferred rate schedule, from the Yearly Rate Schedule. then the vehicle will start charging Edit Schedule screen press Edit immediately upon plug-in. Summer Rate Schedule and then press Edit next to the dates for the Electric Rate Plan Selection summer rate schedule Electric rates, or cost per unit, may vary based on time, weekday/ weekend, and season. During the day when the demand for electricity is high, the rates are usually higher and called Peak rates. At night when the demand for electricity is low, the rates are usually lower and called Off-Peak rates. In some areas, a Mid-Peak rate is offered. 1. Press Summer Start. Contact the utility company to obtain the rate schedule for your area. The 2. Press y or z to set the month summer and winter start dates must and day for the start of summer. be established to use a summer/ winter schedule. 3. Press Winter Start. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (26,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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1. Press the color bar for weekday 2. Select Peak, Mid-Peak, or Off battery is recharged from a depleted or weekend. Peak and use y or z to enter state to a level allowing 40% of the driving range. . Weekdays are Monday the end time. through Friday and use the The finish times must be Temporary Charge Mode same rate schedule. consecutive. If a finish time does Override and Cancel . not follow a start time, the error Weekends are Saturday Programmed delayed charge modes message displays “An invalid and Sunday and use the can be temporarily overridden to an entry was found in the data same rate schedule. immediate charge mode for one entered. Please re-enter data.” Both weekday and charge cycle. Also, the next planned weekend schedules must 3. Press OK. departure time can be temporarily overridden for one charge cycle. In be set. The rate schedule Priority Charging only applies for a 24-hour addition to the in-vehicle overrides period, starting at 12:00 AM The priority charging feature will via the center stack, there are other and ending at 12:00 AM. work in Departure Time and Rate & ways to temporarily override a There can be five rate Departure Time charging modes. delayed charge mode. See Plug-In changes for each day; not This feature is designed to ensure Charging on page 9-32. all must be used. that the high voltage battery pack has a minimal amount of energy Temporary Override of a Delayed prior to delaying a charge. Upon Charge Mode completion of priority charging the Delayed charge can be overridden vehicle will return to normal from outside the vehicle by plugging Programmable Charging operation. in the vehicle, disconnecting the The feature can be enabled/ connector, and then immediately disabled by selecting On/Off from plugging back in again. the settings screens. When enabled, Priority Charging will only prevent Programmable Charging while the Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (27,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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The Charging Override/Interruption Programmable Charging pop-up will appear if any of the Disabled following conditions occur: . The charging settings have been modified via OnStar through the website or the Mobile App. For example, the Departure Time Tables, the Rate Tables, or the Charge Mode were updated The Temporary Charge Mode status using the customer website screen will automatically display the (available in select regions). revised charge complete time. . There was an unintended loss of Charging Override/Interruption AC power during the plug-in When the Programmable Charging Pop-Up charge event. For example, system is disabled, the Default there was a power outage or the Charge Mode status screen and the charge cord was unplugged from pop-up will display “- -:- -” for the the wall. charge Complete time. The Programmable Charging system will . The charge process was be disabled if the Charge Complete interrupted by the utility Time cannot be confidently company via OnStar as estimated. If the Programmable authorized by the vehicle owner Charging system is consistently (available in select regions). disabled, see your dealer for details. For more information see Utility Interruption of Charging on page 9-41. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (28,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Energy Information DIC Operation and Displays To view the Energy Details and View the DIC displays by pressing Energy Tips, press the [ button the DIC buttons to the left of the steering wheel. on the center stack and then press the Energy Info button at the bottom DIC Controls of the touch screen. Energy Details The historic view graph shows the energy usage. Energy Tips The Energy Tips screens provide a guide on how to improve energy usage to increase economy and range. Driver Information The Energy Details screen shows how energy is being used since the Center (DIC) CONFIG: Press to change the last full charge. The DIC display is in the instrument instrument cluster display cluster. The DIC displays configuration. See Instrument information about the vehicle. It also Cluster on page 5-7. displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Messages on page 5-30. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (29,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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} BACK: Press to return to the z : Units in the specified tire. See Tire previous screen, exit a screen, Pressure on page 10-34 and Tire p : Tutorial Mode and Open Messages on page 5-35. or return to the main menu. Press } Source Software BACK to minimize the DIC menu If the tire pressure display shows display. Turn-by-Turn dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with the vehicle. SELECT: Press the center of the Select this menu item to view the See your dealer for service. knob to select the highlighted item. OnStar or Navigation System Turn the knob to scroll through the Turn-by-Turn guidance. Vehicle Messages menu items. Trip Turn the SELECT knob to scroll DIC Menu Items The trip display shows distance through any active warning messages. Press SELECT to review At the main DIC menu: traveled and average economy since the last trip reset. the messages. 1. Turn the SELECT knob to scroll Units through the possible DIC menus. Reset the trip data by pressing and holding SELECT when Trip is Turn the SELECT knob to change 2. Press the center of the SELECT displayed. the unit display to Metric, US, knob when a menu item is or Imperial when the display is highlighted to enter that menu. Tire Pressure active. Press SELECT to confirm 3. Continue to turn and press the The display will show a vehicle with the setting. This will change the SELECT knob to scroll through the approximate pressures of all displays on the cluster and DIC to and select the available menu four tires. Tire pressure is displayed either metric or English (US) items: in either kilopascals (kPa) or in measurements. pounds per square inch (psi). u : Turn-by-Turn If a low or high tire pressure is q : Trip detected, a message is displayed v : Tire Pressure advising to check the tire pressure { : Vehicle Messages Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (30,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Tutorial Mode and Open Source Vehicle Messages starts reducing certain features Software trying to save the charge of the Messages displayed in the DIC Select this menu item to view a 12-volt battery. Turn off unnecessary indicate the status of the vehicle or screen that explains some of the features to allow the battery to some action that may be needed to unique features of the cluster or the recharge. This message may also correct a condition. Multiple Open Source Software information display when the high voltage messages may display one after the for the cluster. battery is very low. other. Tutorial mode is only available when BATTERY TOO COLD, PLUG IN Messages that do not require the vehicle is in P (Park). TO WARM immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by This message displays during pressing the SELECT knob. The extremely cold temperatures, when messages requiring immediate the vehicle will not start until the action cannot be cleared until that high voltage battery is warm action is performed. All messages enough. should be taken seriously. Clearing Plug the vehicle in to an AC the messages does not correct the charging station and make sure O problem. POWER is off to allow the charging system to warm the high voltage Battery and Charging battery, then the vehicle can be Messages started. DC charging cannot be used to recover a cold high voltage BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE battery. This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the 12-volt battery voltage has dropped and vehicle features are being disabled. The 12-volt battery saver system Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (31,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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BATTERY WARM, AC LOW BATTERY SERVICE HIGH VOLTAGE COMPRESSOR TURNING ON This message displays when the CHARGING SYSTEM This message displays when the 12-volt battery voltage is low. See This message displays when there high voltage battery is too warm. Battery on page 10-13. is a problem with the high voltage The AC compressor will turn on to OUT OF ENERGY, CHARGE charging system. See your dealer help cool the battery. for service. VEHICLE NOW CHARGE CORD CONNECTED This message displays when the Brake System Messages This message displays when the high voltage battery is out of energy. charge cord is connected to the The vehicle needs to be charged. BRAKE FLUID LOW vehicle. The vehicle cannot be This message displays when the shifted out of P (Park) with the PROBLEM DETECTED WITH CHARGING STATION brake fluid level is low. See Brake charge cord connected. Fluid on page 10-11. CHARGE VEHICLE NOW This message displays when there is a problem with the high voltage RELEASE PARKING BRAKE This message displays when the charging station. This message displays if the electric high voltage battery is almost out of SERVICE BATTERY parking brake is on while the vehicle energy. The vehicle needs to be is in motion. Release it before charged. CHARGING SYSTEM attempting to drive. See Electric CHARGE VEHICLE SOON This message displays when there Parking Brake on page 9-22. is a fault in the 12-volt battery This message displays when the charging system. Take the vehicle to SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST high voltage battery is low and the your dealer for service. This message displays when there vehicle needs to be charged. is a problem with the brake boost system. When this message displays, the brake pedal may be Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (32,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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harder to push and the stopping Door Ajar Messages NO REMOTE DETECTED distance may be longer. Take the This message displays when the vehicle to your dealer for service. DOOR(S) OPEN, HOOD OPEN, HATCH OPEN RKE transmitter is not detected SERVICE PARKING BRAKE while attempting to start the vehicle. A symbol will appear on the display The transmitter battery may be This message displays when there showing the area that is open. weak. See “Starting the Vehicle with is a problem with the parking brake. a Low Transmitter Battery” under Take the vehicle to your dealer for Electric Drive Unit Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) service. Messages System Operation on page 2-3. STEP ON BRAKE TO NO REMOTE DETECTED, SHIFT TO PARK RELEASE PARK BRAKE PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART This message displays when the This message displays when This message displays if the RKE attempting to release the electric vehicle should be shifted to P (Park). This may appear when transmitter is no longer detected in parking brake without the brake the vehicle. Press the brake pedal pedal applied. See Electric Parking attempting to turn off the vehicle Brake on page 9-22. when it is not in P (Park). and O POWER to restart the vehicle, or press O POWER without Cruise Control Messages Key and Lock Messages pressing the brake pedal to turn the vehicle off. If the vehicle is turned When programming new Remote CRUISE SET TO XXX off and a valid transmitter is not Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters, This message displays when the DIC messages display. See Remote available, the vehicle will not restart. cruise control is set and shows the Keyless Entry (RKE) System REMINDER: KEY LEFT IN speed it was set to. See Cruise Operation on page 2-3. VEHICLE Control on page 9-27. This message displays when leaving the vehicle with the RKE transmitter still inside. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (33,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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REPLACE BATTERY IN TURN SIGNAL ON Ride Control System REMOTE KEY This message displays if the turn Messages This message displays when the signal has been left on. Turn off the battery in the RKE transmitter needs turn signal. LOW TRACTION to be replaced. This message displays when the Propulsion Power Antilock Brake System (ABS) is SERVICE KEYLESS START Messages active and is working to assist the SYSTEM driver with control of the vehicle in This message displays when the PROPULSION POWER IS difficult driving conditions. REDUCED keyless start system needs service. SERVICE STABILITRAK Take the vehicle to your dealer. This message displays when the propulsion power is reduced and This message displays when there Lamp Messages can affect the ability to accelerate. is a problem detected with the If this message is on, but there is no StabiliTrak system. The vehicle is AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL safe to drive, but the StabiliTrak ON/OFF reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The system is not operational. See A message will display when the performance may be reduced the Traction Control/Electronic Stability automatic light control has been next time the vehicle is driven. The Control on page 9-25. turned on or off. vehicle may be driven at a reduced SERVICE TRACTION speed while this message is on, but CONTROL CHECK LAMP or LAMP maximum acceleration and speed FAILURE may be reduced. This message displays when there Depending on the lamp, one of is a problem detected with the This message is also displayed Traction Control System (TCS). The these messages may display. See when the vehicle range is low. Bulb Replacement on page 10-16. vehicle is safe to drive, but the TCS is not operational. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-25. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (34,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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STABILITRAK OFF Security Messages SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays when SERVICE THEFT ALARM This message displays if there is a StabiliTrak is turned off. Adjust your problem with the power steering driving accordingly. This message displays if there is a system. Take the vehicle to your problem with the alarm. See your dealer for service. TRACTION CONTROL OFF dealer for service. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays when the SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT Traction Control System (TCS) is SYSTEM This message displays if there is a turned off. Adjust your driving problem with the vehicle. Take the accordingly. This message displays if there is a vehicle to your dealer for service. problem with the theft-deterrent Depending on the severity of a TRACTION CONTROL ON system. See your dealer for service. crash, this message may come on This message displays when the along with the airbag readiness Traction Control System (TCS) is Service Vehicle Messages light. turned on. SERVICE AC SYSTEM Starting the Vehicle Airbag System Messages This message displays if there is a Messages problem with the air conditioning SERVICE AIRBAG system. Take the vehicle to your PRESS BRAKE TO START This message displays if there is a dealer for service. VEHICLE problem with the airbag system. SERVICE HEATER SOON This message displays when Take the vehicle to your dealer for attempting to start the vehicle service. This message displays if there is a without first pressing the brake problem with the heater system. pedal. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (35,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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PRESS BUTTON AGAIN TO TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE Vehicle Reminder TURN OFF This message displays when the Messages This message displays as a pressure in one or more of the tires ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE reminder to press O POWER to turn is low. WITH CARE the vehicle off when an attempt is This message also displays LEFT made to turn off the vehicle while it FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT This message is displayed when ice is in motion. REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate conditions are possible. the location of the low tire. Tire Messages The low tire pressure warning light Vehicle Speed Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR will also come on. See Tire SPEED LIMITED TO XXX Pressure Light on page 5-16. SYSTEM This message displays when the If a tire pressure message appears This message displays if there is a vehicle speed is limited. on the DIC, stop as soon as you problem with the Tire Pressure can. Inflate the tires by adding air Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire until the tire pressure is equal to the Pressure Monitor Operation on values shown on the Tire and page 10-36. Loading Information label. See Tires TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE on page 10-27, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10, and Tire Pressure on This message displays when the page 10-34. system is learning new tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on You can receive more than one tire page 10-36. pressure message at a time. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-28. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (36,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Vehicle Settings menus and functions may . Automatic Clock Sync Personalization vary depending on vehicle option. Set Time Format The following list of menu items may Select to set the 12/24 hour format. Personalization Menu be available: Press 12h or 24h. Settings can be made with the . Time & Date Settings Set Date Format ignition ON and the vehicle not . Radio Settings moving. Select to set the month and day . Connection Settings The following are all possible format. . Vehicle Settings personalization features. Depending Press S or T to select the DD/MM/ on the vehicle, some may not be . Language YYYY (day/month/year), MM/DD/ available. . Text Scroll YYYY (month/day/year), or YYYY/ D (Home): Press to access the MM/DD (year/month/day) format. . Touch Beep Sound Home Page Menu. . Max Startup Volume Set Time and Date Q or R (Up/Down): Press to scroll . System Version Select to manually set the time through the menus or setup items. and date. 4 (Back): Press to exit or return . DivX® VOD to the previous screen or menu. 1. Press y or z to adjust the Time & Date Settings value. To access the menu: Select the Time & Date Settings 2. Press OK. 1. Press D. menu and the following may be displayed: Automatic Clock Sync 2. Press 8 settings. . Set Time Format Select to display the real or user Press the menu item to select it. time on the radio. . Set Date Format Each of the menus is detailed in the following information. . Set Time and Date Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (37,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Select On to display the real time or Select On or Off. Bluetooth Settings Off to display the time set by Select this feature to: the user. Radio Text Select to display the radio broadcast . Connect, disconnect, or delete a Radio Settings information. device Select the Radio Settings menu and Select On or Off. . Change or set a Personal the following may be displayed: Identification Number (PIN) XM Categories . Auto Volume . Turn on or off the Bluetooth Select to set the selection of XM . Radio Tune Bar connection categories. . Radio Text . Check the device information Radio Factory Settings . XM Categories Change Ringtone Select to restore the radio to the . Radio Factory Settings factory settings. Select to set different ringtones. Auto Volume Connection Settings Ringtone Volume This feature adjusts the radio Select the Connection Settings Select to set the ringtone volume. volume to compensate for road and menu and the following may be Press S or T. wind noise as the vehicle speeds up displayed: or slows down, so that the volume Vehicle Settings level is consistent. . Bluetooth Settings . Change Ringtone Select the Vehicle Settings menu Press S or T to select Off, Low, and the following may be displayed: Medium, or High. . Ringtone Volume . Climate and Air Quality Radio Tune Bar . Comfort and Convenience Select to display the radio station . Lighting tune bar. . Power Door Locks Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (38,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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. Lock, Unlock Settings Comfort and Convenience . Vehicle Locator Lights . Rear Camera Option Select the Comfort and Exit Lighting . Vehicle Factory Settings Convenience menu and the Select to set how long the exterior following may be displayed: . Radio Power Down lamps stay on when leaving the . Chime Volume vehicle and it is dark outside. . Charging Alerts . Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Select Off, 30 Sec, 60 Sec, or 120 Climate and Air Quality Sec. Press 4. Chime Volume . Auto Fan Speed Select to set the chime volume Vehicle Locator Lights . Auto Defog level. Select to turn the vehicle locator Auto Fan Speed lights on or off. Select Normal or High. Press 4. Select to set the automatic fan Select On or Off. Press 4. speed. Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Power Door Locks Select Low, Medium, or High. Select to set the Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear feature on or off. Press 4. Select Power Door Locks and the When on, and the front wipers are following may be displayed: Auto Defog on, the rear window wiper will turn on automatically when the vehicle is . Auto Door Unlock Select to set the auto defog on shifted into R (Reverse). . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out or off. Select On or Off. Press 4. . Delayed Door Lock Select On or Off. Press 4. Lighting Auto Door Unlock Select the Lighting menu and the Select to set which of the doors will following may be displayed: automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). . Exit Lighting Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (39,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. . Remote Door Unlock when the button is pressed a Press 4. . Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder second time. When set to All Doors, all of the doors will unlock at the first Remote Unlock Light Feedback Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out press of K. Press 4. When on, this feature will keep the When on, the exterior lamps will driver door from locking when the flash when unlocking the vehicle Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder door is open. If Off is selected, the with the RKE transmitter. When on, the horn will chirp if the Delayed Door Lock menu will be Select Flash Lights or Lights Off. remote is left in the vehicle. available and the door will lock as Press 4. programmed through this menu. Select On or Off. Press 4. Remote Lock Light & Horn Select On or Off. Press 4. Rear Camera Option Feedback Select Rear Camera Option and the Delayed Door Lock Select to set what type of feedback following may be displayed: When on, this feature will delay the is given when pressing Q on the . Guidelines locking of the doors until RKE transmitter. five seconds after the last door is Guidelines closed. Select Lights Only, Lights & Horn, Horn Only, or Off. Press 4. Select to turn the guidelines on or Select On or Off. Press 4. off. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Remote Door Unlock on page 9-30. Lock, Unlock Settings Select to set which doors will unlock Select On or Off. Press 4. Select Lock, Unlock Settings and when pressing K on the RKE the following may be displayed: transmitter. Vehicle Factory Settings . Remote Unlock Light Feedback Select All Doors or Driver Door. Select Vehicle Factory Settings to . Remote Lock Light & Horn When set to Driver Door, the driver return all of the vehicle personalization to the default Feedback door will unlock the first time K is pressed and all doors will unlock Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (40,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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settings. Press Vehicle Factory Select On or Off. Press 4. When on, if there is long text Settings when highlighted. Select displayed on the audio screen, the Yes or No. Press 4. Charge Power Loss Alert text is scrolled. When off, the text is Select to turn the Charge Power scrolled once and displayed in Radio Power Down Loss Alert on or off. truncated form. Select Radio Power Down and the Select On or Off. Press 4. Select On or Off. Press 4. following may be displayed: Touch Beep Sound . Radio Power Down Charge Cord Theft Alert Select to set the Touch Beep Sound Radio Power Down Select to turn the Charge Cord Theft Alert on or off. feature on or off. Select to set the battery level to Select On or Off. Press 4. When on, a beep will be heard show the pop-up screen associated when pressing the screen. When with the radio power down. Language off, the beep is canceled. Select Off, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, Select the Language menu and the Select On or Off. Press 4. or 25%. Press 4. following may be displayed: Max Startup Volume Charging Alerts . English (US) Select to set the startup volume of . Select Charging Alerts and the Francais (Canadien) the infotainment system. following may be displayed: . Espanol . Charge Status Feedback Press S or T to select the desired Select the language desired. volume between 9–21. Press 4. . Charge Power Loss Alert Press 4. . Charge Cord Theft Alert System Version Text Scroll Charge Status Feedback Press System Version when Select to set the Text Scroll feature highlighted to view the version of Select to turn the Charge Status on or off. the infotainment system. Press 4. Feedback on or off. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (41,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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DivX VOD Press DivX VOD when highlighted. . DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. See divx.com for more information and software tools on how to convert files into DivX videos. . DIVX VIDEO-ON DEMAND: This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain a registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu. See vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete the registration. Press 4. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (42,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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2 NOTES Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Lighting 6-1
Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Turns the exterior lamps on and off Exterior Lamp Controls automatically depending on the Exterior Lighting exterior light. Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 O (Off): Turns all the lamps off, Exterior Lamps Off except the Daytime Running Reminder ...... 6-1 Lamps (DRL). Headlamp High/Low-Beam The DRL automatically turn off when Changer ...... 6-1 the vehicle is turned off. Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Daytime Running Exterior Lamps Off Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Automatic Headlamp Reminder System ...... 6-2 The exterior lamp control is on the A reminder chime will sound when Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3 turn signal lever on the left side of the headlamps or parking lamps are Turn and Lane-Change the steering column. manually turned on when the Signals ...... 6-4 ignition is off and a door is open. To There are four positions: Interior Lighting disable the chime, turn the light off. Instrument Panel Illumination 3 (Headlamps): Turns on the Control ...... 6-4 headlamps together with the parking Headlamp High/ Courtesy Lamps ...... 6-5 lamps and instrument panel lights. Low-Beam Changer Dome Lamps ...... 6-5 ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the The headlamps must be on for this Lighting Features parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. feature to work. Exit Lighting ...... 6-5 Push the turn signal lever away Battery Power Protection ...... 6-6 from you to turn the high beams on. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
6-2 Lighting
The 3 light comes on in the The DRL system makes the The DRL system turns off when one instrument cluster while the high headlamps come on when the of the following conditions is met: following conditions are met: beams are on and the ignition is . The ignition is off. turned to ON/RUN. . The ignition is on. . The high-beam headlamps To return to low beams, push the . The exterior lamp control is in are on. lever again or pull the lever toward the AUTO position during . The low-beam headlamps you and release. the day. are on. . The shift lever is out of the Flash-to-Pass . The flash-to-pass feature P (Park) position. is used. This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that you want The regular headlamp system to pass. should be used when needed. Pull the turn signal lever toward you Automatic Headlamp until the high-beam headlamps come on, then release the lever to System turn them off. When it is dark enough outside and This indicator light in the center the exterior lamp control is in the stack display comes on when the Daytime Running automatic position, the headlamps DRL system is on. Lamps (DRL) come on automatically. See Exterior When the DRL system is on, the Lamp Controls on page 6-1. DRL can make it easier for others to taillamps, sidemarker lamps, see the front of your vehicle during parking lamps, and instrument panel the day. Fully functional DRL are lights do not come on unless the required on all vehicles first sold in exterior lamp control is turned to the Canada. parking lamp or headlamp position. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Lighting 6-3
is in the full bright position. See Hazard Warning Flashers Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-4. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system The vehicle has a light sensor on turns off when the exterior lamp top of the instrument panel. Make control or the ignition is off. sure it is not covered, or the Lights On with Wipers headlamps will be on when they are not needed. If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the vehicle The system may also turn on the on, and the exterior lamp control is The hazard warning flasher button headlamps when driving through a in AUTO, the headlamps, parking is on the center stack. parking garage or tunnel. lamps, and other exterior lamps | (Hazard Warning Flasher): If the vehicle is started in a dark come on. The transition time for the Press to make the front and rear garage, the automatic headlamp lamps coming on varies based on turn signal lamps flash on and off. system comes on immediately. If it wiper speed. When the wipers are This warns others that you are is light outside when the vehicle not operating, these lamps turn off. having trouble. Press the button leaves the garage, there is a slight Move the exterior lamp control to P again to turn the flashers off. delay before the automatic or ; to disable this feature. headlamp system changes to the When the hazard warning flashers DRL. During that delay, the are on, the turn signals will instrument cluster may not be as not work. bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
6-4 Lighting
Turn and Lane-Change If the lever is moved momentarily to Interior Lighting Signals the lane change position, the arrow will flash three times. Instrument Panel The lever returns to its starting Illumination Control position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Move the lever all the way up or Breakers on page 10-20. down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster This feature controls the brightness flashes in the direction of the turn or of the instrument panel controls and lane change. infotainment display screen. The Raise or lower the lever until the thumbwheel is to the left of the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane steering column on the instrument change. Hold it there until the lane panel. change is completed. D (Instrument Panel Brightness): Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Lighting 6-5
Courtesy Lamps Move the control to change the Lighting Features lamp setting. The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is OFF: Turns the lamps off, even Exit Lighting when a door is open. opened and the dome lamp is in the If the dome lamps are in the DOOR DOOR position. DOOR: Turns the lamps on position, they come on automatically automatically when a door is when the vehicle is turned off. The Dome Lamps opened. exterior lamps and dome lamps ON: Turns on the dome lamps. remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. To turn on the exterior lamps while the ignition is off: 1. Open the driver door. 2. Pull and release the turn signal lever. The headlamps, parking lamps, and back-up lamps will turn on for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. The dome lamp controls are in the overhead console. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-36. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
6-6 Lighting
Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's 12-volt battery. If some interior lamps and/or the headlamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment Downloadable Applications Introduction Smartphone Link System (Overview) ...... 7-22 Smartphone Link Infotainment (Pandora) ...... 7-24 Read the following pages to Introduction Smartphone Link become familiar with these features. Infotainment ...... 7-1 (Stitcher) ...... 7-25 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 Bluetooth Phone/Devices { Warning Overview ...... 7-3 Pictures and Movies (Audio Home Page ...... 7-3 System) ...... 7-26 Taking your eyes off the road for Operation ...... 7-4 Pictures and Movies (Movie too long or too often while using Radio System) ...... 7-31 any infotainment feature can cause a crash. You or others AM-FM Radio ...... 7-5 Pictures and Movies (Picture Satellite Radio ...... 7-7 System) ...... 7-33 could be injured or killed. Do not give extended attention to Radio Reception ...... 7-9 Trademarks and License Multi-Band Antenna ...... 7-10 infotainment tasks while driving. Agreements Limit your glances at the vehicle Audio Players Trademarks and License displays and focus your attention USB Port ...... 7-10 Agreements ...... 7-35 on driving. Use voice commands Auxiliary Devices ...... 7-11 whenever possible. Phone Bluetooth (Overview) ...... 7-12 The infotainment system has built-in Bluetooth (Infotainment features intended to help avoid Controls) ...... 7-14 distraction by disabling some Hands-Free Phone ...... 7-19 functions when driving. These functions may gray out when they are unavailable. Many infotainment Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-2 Infotainment System
features are also available through Theft-Deterrent Feature the instrument cluster and steering wheel controls. The infotainment system has an electronic security system installed Before driving: to prevent theft. . Become familiar with the The infotainment system only works operation, faceplate buttons, and in the vehicle in which it was first screen buttons. installed, and cannot be used in . Set up the audio by presetting another vehicle. favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. . Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability. See Defensive Driving on page 9-4 To play the infotainment system with the ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-17. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-3
Overview Home Page Touchscreen Buttons Touchscreen buttons show on the screen when available. When a function is unavailable, the button may gray out. When a function is selected, the button may highlight. Home Page Features
1. z VOL y (Volume) . Press and release to view Press F to go to the Home Page. the clock and mute audio. . Press to decrease or g multimedia: Press to select increase the volume. 3. D (Home Page) AM, FM, SiriusXM® (if equipped), USB, iPod, Bluetooth, AUX, Picture, 2. O (Power) . Press to go to the Home Movie, or AUX video. Page. See “Home Page” . Press and hold to turn the following. power on or off. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-4 Infotainment System
7 telephone: Press to activate Operation System Settings the phone features (if equipped). The infotainment system is operated Auto Volume See Bluetooth (Overview) on by using the pushbuttons, menus page 7-12 or Bluetooth This feature automatically adjusts shown on the display, and steering (Infotainment Controls) on the radio volume to compensate for wheel controls. page 7-14. road and wind noise. ^ smartphone link: Press to listen Turning the System On or Off The level of volume compensation to Pandora® or Stitcher®. See O (Power): Press and hold to turn can be selected, or the feature can Smartphone Link (Overview) on the radio on and off. be turned off. page 7-22 or Smartphone Link 1. Press D. (Pandora) on page 7-24 or Automatic Switch-Off Smartphone Link (Stitcher) on If the infotainment system has been 2. Select 8 settings. page 7-25. turned on after the ignition is turned 3. Select Radio Settings. [ electric info: See Energy off, the system will turn off Information on page 5-28. automatically after 10 minutes. 4. Select Auto Volume. # climate settings: See Volume Control 5. Select the setting by pressing S Automatic Climate Control System z VOL y (Volume): Press to or T. on page 8-1. decrease or increase the volume or 8 settings: Press to access the press the volume bar. 6. Press the 4 button to go back to the System Personalization menu. See Vehicle > (Mute): Press z VOL y, then Configuration menu. Personalization on page 5-36. press > to mute and unmute the system. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio player source. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-5
Tone Settings: Press menu, then Radio While the radio is tuned to an tone settings from the AM or FM-RDS station, the station name FM menu. AM-FM Radio or call letters display. . EQ (Equalizer): Press S or T to Selecting a Band select a sound style or turn off Audio Source Menu the sound style. z VOL y (Volume): Press to Press D, g multimedia, then decrease or increase the volume. Source R to choose AM, FM, . Bass, Mid (Midrange), or Treble: or SiriusXM®, if equipped. The last Press − or + to change the O (Power): Press and hold to turn station that was playing starts desired sound style from −12 the system on and off. playing again. to +12. D (Home Page): Press to enter . Fader or Balance: Adjust the the Home Page. Selecting an Auxiliary Device front/rear or left/right speakers. RDS (Radio Data System) . Reset: Restore the settings back to default settings. The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on Press OK to exit Tone Settings. FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This feature only works when the information from the radio station is available. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. Connect the auxiliary device to the If this happens, contact the radio AUX input terminal. Play will begin station. when the system has finished reading the information on the device. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-6 Infotainment System
If the storage device is already Favorite List . From the AM or FM menu, press AM or FM station list on the connected, press D, g multimedia, screen. and Source R, then select AUX from the drop-down menu. . Press Q or R to scroll through the list. Press on the station to Selecting a Station select it. Seek Tuning Category List If the radio station is not known: . From the FM menu, press FM Press g SEEK l on the screen to category list on the screen. automatically search for available . From the AM or FM menu, press . Press Q or R to scroll through radio stations. favorite list on the screen. the list. Press on the station to Hold and drag to the left or right of . Press Q or R to scroll through select it. the radio station to automatically the list. Press on the station to Update Station List search for available radio stations. select it. Manual Tuning Station List Continue pressing q TUNE r on the screen to manually change the radio station. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-7
. From the AM or FM menu, press SiriusXM Satellite Radio update AM or FM station list on Service the screen. The broadcasting list updating will begin. SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United . During the AM or FM States and 10 Canadian provinces. broadcasting list update, press SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide Cancel to stop the updates. variety of programming and Storing a Station as a Favorite commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. Stations from all bands can be 3. Hold down any of the preset A service fee is required to receive stored in any order in the favorite buttons to save the current radio the SiriusXM service. For more pages. station to that button of the information, contact SiriusXM at selected favorites page. Up to five stations can be stored in www.siriusxm.com or each of the seven favorites pages. To change a preset button, tune to 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.), and the new desired radio station and www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-209-0079 Storing Stations hold the button. (Canada). To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding Satellite Radio Listening to SiriusXM Radio button 1−5 until a beep is heard. Vehicles with a SiriusXM® Satellite 1. Press D. 1. Select the desired station. Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM 2. Press g multimedia. Satellite subscription can receive 2. Press S or T to select the SiriusXM programming. 3. Press Source R. desired page of saved favorites. 4. From the drop-down menu, press XM and the most recent listened to SiriusXM channel will display. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-8 Infotainment System
Press 4 to return to the Using the Preset Buttons Using the SiriusXM Menu HOME menu. Operation Selecting a Category 1. Press MENU on the XM radio screen. Continue pressing q Category r on the screen and the previous or next category will be selected. Selecting a Channel Press q Channel r on the screen and the previous or next channel Up to seven favorites pages can be will be selected within the same saved, and each page can store up category. to five channels. Press and hold q Channel r on the To change a preset button, tune to 2. Press the menu to select the screen to jump four channels the new desired channel and hold desired item or to display the backward or forward in the same the button. detail menu item. category, then release the button at Listening to Preset Channels the desired channel. 3. Press 4 to return to the 1. Continue pressing S or T on previous menu. the screen to select the desired favorites page. Favorite List 2. Press the preset button to listen 1. Press favorite list from the XM to the channel saved to that menu. The favorite list button. information is displayed. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-9
2. Press Q or R on the screen to 3. Press OK. FM find the desired station. Tune to Tone Settings FM signals only reach about 16 to the station by selecting it. 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the From tone settings menu, the sound radio has a built-in electronic circuit Channel List features can be set up for SiriusXM that automatically works to reduce audio and each audio player’s 1. Press XM channel list from the interference, some static can occur, functions. XM menu. The channel list is especially around tall buildings or displayed. 1. Press tone settings from the XM hills, causing the sound to fade in menu. The tone settings screen 2. Press Q or R on the screen to and out. is displayed. See “Tone Settings” find the desired channel. Tune to under Operation on page 7-4. AM the channel by selecting it. 2. Press OK. The range for most AM stations is Category List greater than for FM, especially at 1. Press XM category list from the Radio Reception night. The longer range can cause XM menu. The category list is station frequencies to interfere with Frequency interference and static displayed. each other. Static can occur when can occur during normal radio things like storms and power lines 2. Press Q or R on the screen to reception if items such as mobile interfere with radio reception. When find the desired category. Tune phone chargers, vehicle this happens, try reducing the treble to the category by selecting it. convenience accessories, and on the radio. external electronic devices are ® Direct Access plugged into the accessory power SiriusXM Satellite Radio 1. Press direct access from the XM outlet. If there is interference or Service menu. The direct access screen static, unplug the item from the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service is displayed. accessory power outlet. gives digital radio reception from 2. Press the channel number to coast to coast in the 48 contiguous tune to the desired channel. United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-10 Infotainment System
interfere with satellite radio signals, Audio Players Make sure the iPod has the latest causing the sound to fade in and firmware from Apple® for proper out. In addition, traveling or standing operation. iPod firmware can be under heavy foliage, bridges, USB Port updated using the latest iTunes® garages, or tunnels may cause loss Using the USB Port application. See www.apple.com/ of the SiriusXM signal for a period itunes. of time. The infotainment system can play music or movies by connecting an For help with identifying your iPod, Cellular Phone Usage auxiliary device to the USB port. go to www.apple.com/support. The USB port can play both lower Cellular phone usage can cause USB Support interference with the vehicle's radio. and upper case .mp3, .wma, .ogg, The USB connector is in the center and .wav files stored on a USB Multi-Band Antenna stack, and uses the USB 2.0 storage device. standard. The multi-band antenna is on the USB Supported File and Folder roof of the vehicle. The antenna is USB Supported Devices Structure used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar, . USB Flash Drives The infotainment system supports: the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service . Portable USB Hard Drives . Up to 2,500 folders. System, and GPS (Global Positioning System), if the vehicle . 2G–5G iPod nano® . Up to 10 folders in depth. has these features. Keep the . 1G–3G iPod touch® . Up to 2,500 music files. antenna clear of obstructions for ® clear reception. . 120GB/160GB iPod classic . Up to 2,500 photo files. . 3G/3GS/4/4S iPhone® . Up to 250 movie files. Not all iPods and USB drives are . ID3 Tag (versions 1.0/1.1/2.2/ compatible with the USB port. 2.3/2.4). . FAT16. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-11
. FAT32. For more information on USB Play will begin when the system has . exFAT. usage, see “Audio System finished reading the information on Information” under Pictures and the device. Connecting a USB Storage Movies (Audio System) on Device or iPod/iPhone page 7-26 or Pictures and Movies Playing Music To connect a USB storage device, (Movie System) on page 7-31 or connect the device to the USB port. Pictures and Movies (Picture System) on page 7-33. To connect an iPod/iPhone, connect one end of the device’s cable to the Auxiliary Devices iPod/iPhone and the other end to the USB port. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The iPod/iPhone charges while it is Settings menus and functions may connected to the vehicle if the vary depending on vehicle options. vehicle is in ACC/ACCESSORY, The auxiliary input jack in the center To play the music from the device, ON/RUN, or Service Only Mode. stack can be used to connect if the device is already connected: See Power Button on page 9-14. external audio devices such as an When the vehicle is turned off, the iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 player, CD 1. Press D. iPod/iPhone automatically powers player, and other supported devices off and will not charge or draw 2. Press g multimedia. for use as another source for audio power from the vehicle's battery. listening. This input jack is not an 3. Press Source R. audio output; do not plug headphones into the front auxiliary 4. Press AUX/USB. input jack. To adjust the tone settings, see The infotainment system can play “Tone Settings” under Operation on music or movies connected by the page 7-4. auxiliary device. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-12 Infotainment System
Playing Movies 1. Press MENU from the AUX Phone Movies are not available while movie screen. The AUX menu is driving. displayed. Bluetooth (Overview) 2. Press the desired menu. If the USB storage device is already If equipped with Bluetooth® connected: . tone settings: Adjust the capability, the system can interact sound setup. See “Tone 1. Press D. with many Bluetooth phones, PDAs, Settings” under Operation or other devices to: on page 7-4. 2. Press g multimedia. . Place and receive hands-free . clock/temp display: To calls. 3. Press Source R. display the clock and . 4. Press USB (Movie). temperature on the full Transmit hands-free data. screen, select On or Off. . For iPod/iPhone, connect the iPod/ Play audio streaming files. iPhone to the AUX input terminal by . display settings: Adjust the The device must be paired first. See using the AUX cable for iPod/ brightness and contrast of “Pairing” in Bluetooth (Infotainment iPhone to play movie files. the screen. Controls). Using the AUX Movie Menu 3. Press 4. To minimize driver distraction, before driving, and with the vehicle parked: . Become familiar with the features of the cell phone. Organize the phone book and contact lists clearly and delete duplicate or rarely used entries. If possible, program speed dial or other shortcuts. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-13
. Review the controls and ACCESSORY, ON/RUN or Service Steering Wheel Controls operation of the infotainment Only Mode. See Power Button on system. page 9-14. Not all phones support . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. all functions and not all phones work The system may not work with with the Bluetooth system. See all cell phones. See “Pairing” in www.gm.com/bluetooth for more Bluetooth (Infotainment information about compatible Controls). phones. There may be restrictions on using { Warning Bluetooth wireless technology in some locations. When using a cell phone, it can Due to the variety of Bluetooth be distracting to look too long or devices and their firmware versions, too often at the screen of the the device may respond differently phone or the infotainment system. when performing over Bluetooth. Taking your eyes off the road too ¦ SEEK or SEEK ¥ (Next/ long or too often could cause a Refer to the cell phone Previous): Press to go to the next crash resulting in injury or death. manufacturer’s user guide for or previous radio station, song on Focus your attention on driving. questions about the phone's an iPod, or file on a USB device (if Bluetooth functionality. equipped).
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system Bluetooth Controls 5 /g (Press to Talk): Press to interact with Bluetooth or OnStar, can use a Bluetooth-capable cell For vehicles equipped with phone with a Hands-Free Profile to if equipped. See Bluetooth Bluetooth capability, use the buttons (Overview) on page 7-12 or make and receive phone calls. The on the infotainment system and the infotainment system is used to Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on steering wheel to operate the page 7-14 or OnStar Overview on control the system. The system can system. be used while in ACC/ page 14-1. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-14 Infotainment System
. Only one paired cell phone can > /R (Mute/End Call): Press to Pairing be connected to the Bluetooth silence the vehicle speakers only. A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone system at a time. Press again to turn the sound on. must be paired to the Bluetooth Press to reject an incoming call, system and then connected to the . If multiple paired cell phones are or end a current call. vehicle before it can be used. See within range of the system, the system connects to the first x + or x − (Volume): Press to your cell phone manufacturer's user available paired cell phone in the increase or decrease the volume. guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth order that they were first paired Audio System phone is not connected, calls will be to the system. To link to a different paired phone, see When using the Bluetooth system, made using OnStar Hands-Free Calling, if available. See OnStar “Linking to a Different Phone” sound comes through the vehicle's later in this section. front audio system speakers and Overview on page 14-1. When the Bluetooth device and overrides the audio system. Use the Pairing Information volume bar during a call to change infotainment system are the volume level. The adjusted . A Bluetooth phone with MP3 successfully paired, the phone book volume level remains in memory for capability cannot be paired to is downloaded automatically. later calls. The system maintains a the vehicle as a phone and an However, the phone book may not minimum volume level. MP3 player at the same time. be downloaded automatically . Up to five cell phones can be according to the type of the phone. Bluetooth (Infotainment paired to the Bluetooth system. In this case, proceed with the phone book download on the phone. Controls) . The pairing process is disabled Pairing a Phone To use infotainment controls to when the vehicle is moving. access the menu system, see . Pairing only needs to be When there is no paired device on Overview on page 7-3. completed once, unless the the infotainment system and the pairing information on the cell Simple Secure Pairing (SSP) is phone changes or the cell phone supported: is deleted from the system. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-15
1. Press D. Pairing a Phone 8. Press Yes on the pop-up screen When a paired device is on the of the Bluetooth device and infotainment system and the SSP is infotainment system. supported: 9. When the Bluetooth device and infotainment system are 1. Press D. successfully paired, 5 7 is displayed on the pair device screen. . The connected phone is highlighted by 5.
2. Press 7 telephone, then . 5 7 indicates the hands-free press Yes. and phone music functions are 3. Press Search Bluetooth Device. enabled. 4. Press the desired device to pair . 7 indicates only the on the searched list screen. 2. Press 8 settings. hands-free function is enabled. 5. Press Yes on the pop-up screen 3. Press connection settings. . 5 indicates only Bluetooth of the Bluetooth device and 4. Press bluetooth settings. music is enabled. infotainment system. 5. Press pair device. 6. When the Bluetooth device and Pairing a Phone infotainment system are 6. Press Search Bluetooth Device. When there is no paired device on successfully paired, the 7. Press the desired device to pair the infotainment system and the telephone screen is displayed on on the searched list screen. SSP is not supported: the infotainment system. 1. Press D. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-16 Infotainment System
If a Bluetooth device was previously 5. Press pair device. connected, the infotainment system 6. Press Search Bluetooth Device. executes the auto connection. However, if the Bluetooth setting on 7. Press the desired device to pair the Bluetooth device is turned off, a on the searched list screen. failure message is displayed on the 8. Input the Personal Identification infotainment system. Number (PIN) code (default: Pairing a Phone 1234) to the Bluetooth device. When the Bluetooth device and 2. Press 7 telephone, then When a paired device is on the infotainment system are infotainment system and the SSP is press Yes. successfully paired, 5 7 is not supported: 3. Press Search Bluetooth Device. displayed on the pair device 1. Press D. screen. 4. Press the desired device to pair on the searched list screen. . The connected phone is highlighted by 5. 5. Input the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code (default: . 5 7 indicates the hands-free 1234) to the Bluetooth device. and phone music functions are When the Bluetooth device and enabled. infotainment system are successfully paired, the . 7 indicates only the telephone screen is displayed on hands-free function is enabled. the infotainment system. . 5 indicates only Bluetooth When the connection fails, a failure 2. Press 8 settings. music is enabled. message is displayed on the 3. Press connection settings. infotainment system. Connecting a Bluetooth Device 4. Press bluetooth settings. 1. Press D. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-17
. From the cell phone or Bluetooth 2. Select 8 settings. 4. Press bluetooth settings. device, find the Bluetooth device 3. Press connection settings. 5. Press pair device. type to set/connect the item as a 4. Press bluetooth settings. 6. Press the name of the device to stereo headset. be disconnected. 5. Press pair device. . 5 will appear on the screen if 7. Press OK. the stereo headset is 6. Press the device to be paired. Deleting a Paired Phone successfully connected. 7. Press OK. . The sound played by the 1. Press D. Checking the Bluetooth Bluetooth device is delivered Connection 2. Select 8 settings. through the infotainment system. . 1. Press D. 3. Press connection settings. Bluetooth music can be played only when a Bluetooth device 2. Select 8 settings. 4. Press bluetooth settings. has been connected. To play Bluetooth music, connect the 3. Press connection settings. 5. Press pair device. Bluetooth phone to the 4. Press bluetooth settings. 6. Press Delete. infotainment system. 5. Press pair device. 7. Press Yes. . If the Bluetooth device is 6. The paired device will show Bluetooth Music disconnected while playing phone music, the music is with 5 7 when connected. Before playing Bluetooth music, discontinued. The audio read the following information. Disconnecting the Bluetooth streaming function may not be Device . A cell phone or Bluetooth device supported in some Bluetooth that supports Advanced Audio phones. Only one function can 1. Press D. Distribution Profile (A2DP) be used at a time between the versions over 1.2 must be Bluetooth hands-free or Phone 2. Select 8 settings. registered and connected to the music function. For example, 3. Press connection settings. product. if you convert to Bluetooth Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-18 Infotainment System
hands-free while playing Phone Search music, the music is discontinued. Playing music from Press and hold g or l to rewind the car is not possible when or fast forward. there are no music files stored in Playing a File Repeatedly the cell phone. Press v during playback. . For Bluetooth music to play, the music must be played at least . 1: Plays the current file once from the music player repeatedly. mode of the cell phone or 2. Press g multimedia. . ALL: Plays all files repeatedly. Bluetooth device after connecting as a stereo headset. 3. Press Source R. . OFF: Returns to normal After being played at least once, 4. Press Bluetooth, then select the playback. the music player will connected Bluetooth music This function may not be supported automatically play upon entering play mode. depending on the cell phone. play mode, and it will automatically stop when the Pause Playing a File Randomly music player mode ends. If the Press r j to pause. Press u during playback. cell phone or Bluetooth device is not in the waiting screen mode, Press r j again to resume. . NO: Plays all files repeatedly. some devices may not Skipping the Previous or Next File . OFF: Returns to normal automatically play in Bluetooth playback. music play mode. Press g or l to select the This function may not be supported Playing Bluetooth Music previous or next file. depending on the cell phone. 1. Press D. Do not change the track too quickly when playing Bluetooth music. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-19
Conditions that may occur when . Sounds may be cut off during Steering Wheel Controls the Bluetooth music playback. playing Bluetooth music: Steering wheel controls can be . It takes some time to transmit . The infotainment system outputs used to: data from the cell phone to the the audio from the cell phone or . Answer incoming calls. infotainment system. Bluetooth device as it is transmitted. . Confirm system information. . If the cell phone or Bluetooth device is not in the waiting Hands-Free Phone . End a call. screen mode, it may not . Decline a call. automatically play despite being General Information carried out from the Bluetooth . Cancel an operation. Vehicles with a Hands-Free Phone music play mode. . Make outgoing calls using the system can use a Bluetooth-capable call list. . The infotainment system cell phone with a hands-free profile transmits the order to play from to make and receive phone calls. 5 /g (Push to Talk): Press to the cell phone in the Bluetooth The infotainment system and voice answer incoming calls and to music play mode. If this is done control are used to operate the confirm system information. Press in a different mode, then the system. Not all phones support all and hold for two to three seconds to device transmits the order to functions and not all phones work access the call list. stop. Depending on the cell with the Hands-Free Phone system. phone’s options, this order to > /R (Mute/End Call): Press to play/stop may take time to Hands-Free Phone Controls end a call, decline a call, or cancel an operation. activate. Use the buttons on the infotainment . If the Bluetooth music playback system and the steering wheel to is not functioning, then check to operate the Hands-Free Phone see if the cell phone is in the system. waiting screen mode. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-20 Infotainment System
Making a Call by Entering a Phone Switching a Call to the Cell Phone Taking Calls Number (Private Mode) When a phone call comes through To switch the call from the cell the connected Bluetooth cell phone, phone to hands-free: the playing track will be cut off and the phone will ring with the relevant 1. Press 0. information displayed. 2. Press 0 again to switch back to Press 5 /g on the steering wheel hands-free. controls or press Accept on the Turning the Microphone On screen. and Off To decline the call, press > /R on 1. Enter the phone number using Press 3 to turn the microphone on the steering wheel controls or press the keypad on the telephone or off. Reject on the screen. screen. Calling by Redial Using the Phone Book Menu 2. Press 5 on the screen or 5 /g To call by using redial: 1. Press Phone Book on the on the steering wheel controls. telephone screen. . Press 5 /g on the steering If a wrong number is entered, wheel controls to display the 2. Press Q or R to scroll through press } to delete the number one redial guidance screen. the list. digit at a time, or press and hold } 3. Select the phone book entry . Press and hold 5 on the to delete all digits of the number. to call. telephone screen. 4. Press the number to dial. Redialing is not possible when there is no call history. Searching for Phone Book Entries 1. Press Phone Book on the telephone screen. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-21
2. Press 9 on the phone book To search for the name Alex: Making a Call with Speed Dial screen. 1. Press (abc) to select the first Numbers 3. Use the keypad to input the character. Press and hold the speed dial name to search. For details, see 2. Press (jkl) to select the second number using the keypad on the “Searching for a Name” later in character. telephone screen. this section. 3. Press (def) to select the third Only speed dial numbers already 4. Select the phone book entry character. stored on the cell phone can be to call. used for speed dial calls. Up to 4. Press (wxy) to select the fourth two-digit speed dial numbers are 5. Press the number to dial. character. supported. When the Bluetooth device and Making a Call from Call History For two-digit speed dial numbers, infotainment system are press and hold the second digit to successfully paired, the phone book 1. Press Call History on the telephone screen. make a call to the speed dial will download. Some phones may number. not download automatically. If this 2. Press one of the following: happens, connect it again or proceed with the phone book . 2 Dialed calls. download on the phone. . 4 Missed calls. Searching for a Name . 9 Received calls. Select characters by using the keypad on the phone book screen. 3. Select the phone book entry As characters are selected, the to call. names that include those characters will display on the phone book screen. As more characters of the name are entered, the list of possible names is shortened. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-22 Infotainment System
Downloadable www.pandora.com. Pandora may . Connect Andriod™ phones not be available in Canada or through Bluetooth. Applications Mexico. iPod/iPhone Error Messages and Stitcher SmartRadio is an Internet Solution Smartphone Link radio service that streams news, If the system fails to activate the (Overview) sports, and entertainment shows application on the iPod/iPhone through the audio system. Create connected, an error message is Before Using Smartphone Link personalized, on-demand stations or displayed as, “Unable to start If equipped, the vehicle can connect discover new shows through application, possible reasons.” to Pandora®, Stitcher SmartRadio®, Stitcher's preset stations. To set up . Your iPhone is locked. To or other available applications an account, download the resolve, unlock the iPhone. through the infotainment system. application from the Android Market The applications must be or iTunes Store, or go to . You have another active downloaded to the device first, then www.stitcher.com. application open. To resolve, the device can be connected to the A phone or tablet with Internet close the other active infotainment system. connection and the application application. Pandora is a free Internet radio installed is required. Personal cell . You have not installed the service that streams personalized phone data plans are used. Make application on your iPhone. To radio stations based on artists, sure the latest version is installed resolve, install the application on songs, genres, and comedians. on the device and the volume is the iPhone. turned up. Create stations using the Pandora iOS Version Error website or smartphone application, Smartphone Supported by If the iOS version of the iPhone is then use - (thumbs up) or , Application less than 4.0, the error message is (thumbs down) to personalize To use Applications: displayed as, “Your iPhone does not stations. To set up an account, or for allow this application to be opened more information, go to . Connect an iPod/iPhone using the USB port. on a USB connection. Please refer to owner’s manual.” Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-23
. Activate the application on your To switch to another application iPhone, then press the desired while playing an application and application menu on the connected through the USB port, infotainment system. press HOME on the iPod/iPhone, Connecting Application Error then press the application icon on the infotainment system. If the infotainment system fails to activate the application on the Switching Between a USB smartphone connected through Connected Device and a Bluetooth wireless technology, the Bluetooth Device 3. Press SETTINGS. error message is displayed as, When the iPhone is connected to “Connecting application failed.” the infotainment system through the 4. Press the desired application icon to hide or display it on the . Reset all settings related to the USB port, and the infotainment phone, then press the desired system is connected to another smartphone link menu. application menu on the phone through Bluetooth wireless 5. Press OK. infotainment system. technology, press iPhone or bluetooth phone on the smartphone If the activated application is on the . Reconnect the smartphone and list menu to switch between the two smartphone link menu, the ^ is infotainment system through applications. activated in the upper position of the Bluetooth wireless technology, HOME menu or playing screen. then press the desired Displaying or Hiding Application application menu on the Icons Connecting an Application infotainment system. To display or hide application icons This section explains a general . When the application is stopped on the smartphone link menu: operation. It may vary depending on on the smartphone, it usually the phone operation system, 1. Press D. takes time to return to normal versions, and/or application operation. Try to activate the 2. Press ^ smartphone link. versions. application after 10–20 seconds. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-24 Infotainment System
To connect an application: Using Pandora If the smartphone is not connected 1. Install the application on the 1. Install the Pandora application to the infotainment system or the smartphone from Appstore or on the smartphone. application is not installed on the Playstore. smartphone, the Pandora menu is 2. Connect the smartphone to the not activated. 2. Connect the smartphone to the infotainment system through the infotainment system through the USB port or Bluetooth wireless Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down USB port or Bluetooth. technology. Rate tracks by using - (thumbs up) . iPhone: USB port . iPhone: USB connection. or , (thumbs down). . . Android phone: Bluetooth Android phone/BlackBerry Pause 3. Activate the application. phone: Bluetooth wireless technology. . Press j to pause. 4. Press D to play the application 3. Activate the Pandora application. through the infotainment system. . Press r to resume. The smartphone link menu is 4. Press D. Changing Tracks displayed. 5. Press ^ smartphone link. Press l to change to the next 5. Press the application icon. track. 6. The application screen is displayed. Bookmark To bookmark a favorite artist or Smartphone Link track: (Pandora) 1. Press S on the screen. Some images and explanations may 2. Press Artist or Track. vary by phone operating systems, versions, and/or application (App) versions. 6. Press Pandora. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (25,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-25
Pandora Menus 5. Press the desired station. The Smartphone Link Creating Stations from Currently station is added into the (Stitcher) Playing Music Pandora menu automatically. Listening to Stations Some images and explanations may 1. Press MENU. The Pandora vary by phone operating systems, menu is displayed. 1. Press MENU. The Pandora versions, and/or application (App) 2. Press create station. menu is displayed. versions. 3. Press from currently playing. 2. Press Q or R to scroll through Using Stitcher® the list. Select the desired 1. Install the Stitcher application on 4. Press Artist or Track. station. the smartphone. 5. Press the desired station. The station is added into the QuickMix 2. Connect the smartphone to the Pandora menu automatically. 1. Press MENU. The Pandora infotainment system through the USB port or Bluetooth wireless Creating Stations by Searching menu is displayed. technology. by Artist or Track 2. Press QuickMix Z to listen to a . iPhone: USB connection. 1. Press MENU. The Pandora selection of tracks from your menu is displayed. stations. . Android phone/BlackBerry phone: Bluetooth wireless 2. Press create station. Tone Settings technology. 3. Press enter artist/track. The 1. Press MENU. The Pandora 3. Activate the Stitcher application. keypad is displayed. menu is displayed. 4. Enter the artist or track name 2. Press tone settings. The tone 4. Press D. settings menu is displayed. See using the keypad, then press 5. Press ^ smartphone link. Create. “Tone Settings” under Operation on page 7-4. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (26,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-26 Infotainment System
Changing Stations Bluetooth Phone/ Press l to change to the next Devices station. Saving Favorites Pictures and Movies To save a station as a favorite, (Audio System) press q on the stitcher screen. The infotainment system can play the music files contained in the USB Stitcher Menus 6. Press Stitcher. storage device or iPod/iPhone The Stitcher Station menu displays products. If the smartphone is not connected available station data from the to the infotainment system or the Stitcher server. Audio System Information application is not installed on the Using MP3/WMA/OGG/WAV Files smartphone, the Stitcher menu is 1. Press MENU. The Stitcher not activated. Station menu is displayed. . Music files with .mp3, .wma, .ogg, and .wav file name Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down 2. Press Q or R to scroll through extensions can be played. the list. Select the desired Rate tracks by using - (thumbs up) station. . MP3 files that can be played are: or , (thumbs down). Bit rate: 8 kbps ~ 320 kbps - Tone Settings Sampling frequency: 48 kHz, Pause 1. Press MENU. The Stitcher menu 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, and 16 kHz. . Press j to pause. is displayed. 2. Press tone settings. The tone . Files with a bit rate above . Press r to resume. settings menu is displayed. See 128 kbps will result in higher “Tone Settings” under Operation quality sound. on page 7-4. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (27,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-27
. ID3 Tag information for MP3 . Only USB storage devices on while the USB device is files, such as the album name formatted in FAT16/32, exFAT connected, the USB device may and the artist, can be played. file system are recognized. be damaged or may not operate NTFS and other file systems are . To display album title, track title, normally. not recognized. and artist information, the file . USB storage devices can only should be compatible with the . The time it takes to process files be connected for playing music/ ID3 Tag V1 and V2 formats. will depend on the USB storage movies, viewing photo files, Using USB Storage Devices and device type and capacity, and or upgrading. the type of files stored. iPod/iPhone . Do not use the USB terminal to . Some USB storage device files . Use a USB or flash memory type charge USB accessory storage device. Do not connect may not be compatible. equipment. The heat generated using a USB adaptor. . Up to two USB devices and one may cause performance issues iPod can be played through a or damage. . Do not connect and reconnect the USB device repeatedly in a USB hub. All devices may not be . Store files in the top-level drive short time, as this may cause supported, depending on the of the USB storage device. static electricity and problems performance of the USB hub. When the logical drive is using the device. If there is not enough power separated from the device, only supply, it may not operate the USB music files from the . Use a USB device with a metal normally. top-level logical drive can be connecting terminal. . Do not disconnect the USB played. Music files stored on . Connection with i-Stick Type storage device while it is playing. USB storage devices may not USB storage devices may be This may cause damage to the play normally if an application is faulty due to vehicle vibration. product or affect the loaded by partitioning a separate drive. . Do not to touch the USB performance of the USB device. connecting terminal. . Disconnect the USB storage . Music files to which Digital Right device when the ignition is Management (DRM) is applied turned off. If the ignition is turned cannot be played. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (28,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-28 Infotainment System
. USB storage device capacity . The iPod/iPhone may be limit is 2,500 music files, 2,500 damaged if the ignition is turned photo files, 250 movie files, off when it is connected to the 2,500 folders, and 10 stages of vehicle. When not in use, folder structure. The iPod/iPhone disconnect the iPod/iPhone. can play all music files . When the iPod/iPhone is supported, but will only display connected to the USB port by up to 2,500 files on the screen in using the iPod/iPhone cable, the alphabetical order. Bluetooth music is not . . The following iPod/iPhone supported. Refer to the table for the product models are supported: classification items related to the . Connect the iPod/iPhone to the search function provided by the ® ‐ iPod 2G nano /iPod 3G nano/ USB port by using the iPod/ iPod/iPhone. iPod 4G and 5G nano iPhone cable to play the music USB Player ‐ iPod 120GB and 160GB files. When the iPod/iPhone is classic® connected to the AUX input Playing Music from a USB Device terminal, the music file will ‐ iPod 1G, 2G, and 3G touch® not play. Connect the USB device to the USB port. Play will start automatically ‐ iPhone 3G and 3GS . The iPod/iPhone playback after the system has finished ‐ iPhone 4/4S functions and the information reading the USB device. If a displayed may be different when non-readable USB device is . Only connect the iPod/iPhone played on the infotainment connected, an error message with connection cables system. supported by iPod/iPhone displays and the system will switch products. Other connection to the previous audio function. cables cannot be used. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (29,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Pause Playing a File Repeatedly
. Press j to pause. Press v during playback.
. Press r to resume. . 1: Plays the current file repeatedly. Changing to Next/Previous Files . ALL: Plays all files repeatedly. . Press l to change to the . OFF: Returns to normal next file. playback. If the USB device is already . Press g within five seconds of Playing a File Randomly connected: the playback time to play the previous file. Press u during playback. 1. Press D. Returning to the Beginning of the . NO: Plays all files randomly. 2. Press g multimedia. Current File . OFF: Returns to normal 3. Press SourceR. Press g after five seconds of the playback. 4. Press USB. playback time. Viewing Information on the Currently Playing File To stop the USB device and select Scanning Forward or Backward another media source, press Press the title during playback to Press and hold g or l during display information about the current SourceR, then select the other playback to rewind or fast forward. file playing. source. Release the button to resume playback at normal speed. . The information displayed To remove the USB device, select includes the title, file name, another function, then remove the folder name, and artist/album USB device. saved with the song. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (30,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-30 Infotainment System
. Incorrect information cannot be 2. Press tone settings. The tone 3. Press SourceR. modified or corrected on the settings menu is displayed. See infotainment system. “Tone Settings” under Operation 4. Press iPod. . The information for songs on page 7-4. To stop the device and select expressed in special symbols or iPod/iPhone Player another media source, press in unavailable languages may be SourceR, then select the other This feature is limited to models displayed as “u.” source. supporting the iPod/iPhone Using the USB Music Menu connection. To remove the device, select another function, then remove the . Press MENU during playback. Playing Music Files device. . Connect the iPod/iPhone to the Pause USB port. . . Play will start from the previously Press j to pause. played point after the system . Press r to resume. has finished reading the USB device. Changing to Next/Previous Song . If a non-readable USB device is . Press l to change to the connected, an error message next song. displays and the system will . Press the play mode. switch to the previous audio . Press g within two seconds of Tone Settings function. the playback time to play the previous file. If the iPod/iPhone is already 1. Press R. connected: Returning to the Beginning of the Current File 1. Press D. Press g after two seconds of the 2. Press g multimedia. playback time. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (31,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-31
Scanning Forward or Backward Viewing Information on the Using the iPod Menu Currently Playing Song Press and hold g or l during . Press MENU during playback. Press the title during playback to playback to rewind or fast forward. . Press the appropriate Release the button to resume display information about the current play mode. playback at normal speed. song playing. Tone Settings Playing a File Repeatedly . The information displayed includes the title, file name, 1. Press R on the iPod menu. Press v during playback. folder name, and artist/album saved with the song. 2. Press tone settings. The tone . 1: Plays the current file settings menu is displayed. See repeatedly. . Incorrect information cannot be “Tone Settings” under Operation modified or corrected on the . ALL: Plays all files repeatedly. on page 7-4. infotainment system. . OFF: Returns to normal . The information for songs Pictures and Movies playback. expressed in special symbols or (Movie System) Playing a File Randomly in unavailable languages may be The infotainment system can play displayed as “u.” Press u during playback. movie files stored on a USB device. . NO: Plays all files randomly. Movie System Information . OFF: Returns to normal Caution for Using Movie Files playback. . Available resolution: Within 720 x 576 (W x H) pixels. . Frame rate: Less than 30 fps. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (32,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-32 Infotainment System
. Playable movie file: .avi, .mpg, . Movie files to which Digital Right . The last played audio source will .mp4, .divx, .xvid, .wmv. The Management (DRM) is applied play as background music playable movie file may not be may not be played. during the slide show playback. played according to the codec format. Playing a Movie File Pause 1. Connect the USB device to the . . Playable codec format: divx, Press j to pause. xvid, mpeg-1, mpeg-4 (mpg4, USB port. . Press r to resume. mp42, mp43), wmv9 (wmv3). 2. Press the screen to open to full screen. Press the screen again . Playable audio format: MP3, Changing to Next/Previous Movie to return to the previous screen. AC3, AAC, WMA. . Press u to change to the If the USB device is already . Max video bitrate: next file. connected: ‐ mpeg-1: 8 Mbps . Press t within five seconds of 1. Press D. ‐ mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42, mp43): the playback time to play the 4 Mbps 2. Press g multimedia. previous file. ‐ wmv9: 3 Mbps 3. Press SourceR. Returning to the Beginning of the ‐ divx 3: 3 Mbps Current Movie 4. Press USB movie. ‐ divx 4/5/6: 4.8 Mbps Press t after five seconds of the Movie is not available while driving. playback time. ‐ xvid: 4.5 Mbps Viewing a Slide Show . Max audio bitrate: Scanning Forward or Backward From the picture screen, press z. ‐ mp3: 320 Kbps Press and hold t or u during . The slide show will start to play. playback to rewind or fast forward. ‐ wma: 320 Kbps Release the button to resume . Press the screen to cancel the ‐ ac-3: 640 Kbps slide show during the slide show playback at normal speed. ‐ aac: 449 Kbps playback. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (33,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-33
Viewing Full Screen . display settings: adjusts for . Press Z S or T on the pop-up Brightness and Contrast. screen. Press t from the movie screen. . tone settings: shows the . Press r to close the pop-up Press t again to return to the sound setup. See “Tone previous screen. Settings” under Operation screen. Using the USB Movie Menu on page 7-4. If there is only one audio language, it cannot be set. Audio language 1. Press MENU from the movie 3. Press 4 to exit. can be set only when the movie file screen. Subtitle Language is the Divx File. If the movie file has a subtitle Pictures and Movies language, it can be viewed. (Picture System) . Press q from the movie screen. The infotainment system can view . Press S or T on the pop-up picture files stored on a USB device. screen. Picture System Information . Press r to close the pop-up Caution for Using Picture Files screen. . File size: 2. Press the appropriate menu: If there is only one subtitle ‐ JPG: Within 64 to 5,000 pixels . language, it can be set to On/Off. movie file list: lists all movie (Width) and 64 to 5,000 pixels files. Audio Language (Height). . clock/temp display: allows If the movie file has an audio ‐ BMP, PNG, GIF: Within 64 to selection of On or Off to language, it can be used. 1,024 pixels (Width) and 64 to show the clock and 1,024 pixels (Height). temperature on the full . Press q from the movie screen. screen. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (34,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-34 Infotainment System
. File extensions: .jpg, .bmp, .png, 2. Press g multimedia. Using the USB Picture Menu .gif. Animated .gif files are not 1. Press MENU from the picture supported. 3. Press Source R. screen. . Some files may not operate due 4. Press USB picture. to a different recording format or the condition of the file. Some features are disabled while the vehicle is in motion. Viewing Pictures Viewing a Slide Show 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port. 1. From the picture screen, press z. The slide show will start to play. 2. Press the screen to cancel the slide show during the slide show 2. Press the appropriate menu: playback. . picture file list: lists all Viewing a Previous or Next picture files. Picture . sort by title: shows pictures Press t or u from the picture in title order. screen. . sort by date: shows pictures 2. Press the screen to open to full in date order. screen. Press the screen again Rotating a Picture . to return to the previous screen. Press y or w from the picture slide show time: allows selection of the slide show If the USB device is already screen. interval. connected: Enlarging a Picture 1. Press D. Press x from the picture screen. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (35,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Infotainment System 7-35
. clock/temp display: allows Trademarks and DivX®, DivX Certified® and selection of On or Off to associated logos are trademarks of show the clock and License Agreements Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries temperature on the full and are used under license. screen. FCC Information . display settings: adjusts for See Radio Frequency Statement on Brightness and Contrast. page 13-12. ® 3. Press 4 to exit. Bluetooth The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. “Made for iPod” and “Made for Other trademarks and trade names iPhone” mean that an electronic are those of their respective owners. accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. DivX Certified® to play DivX® video, including premium content. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (36,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
7-36 Infotainment System
compatible with the SiriusXM FreeType 2 Satellite Radio System or that Portions of this software are support the SiriusXM website, the ® Online Service or any of its content. copyright 2007-2012 The Furthermore, the AMBER voice FreeType Project compression software included in (www.freetype.org). All rights this product is protected by reserved. Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, intellectual property rights including Libjpeg taxes, one time activation fee, and patent rights, copyrights, and trade other fees may apply. Subscription secrets of Digital Voice The navigation software is based in fee is consumer only. All fees and Systems, Inc. part on the work of the independent programming subject to change. JPEG Group. Subscriptions subject to Customer General Requirements: Agreement available at 1. A License Agreement from ® www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM SiriusXM is required for any service only available in the product that incorporates 48 contiguous United States and SiriusXM Technology and/or for Canada. use of any of the SiriusXM In Canada: Some deterioration of marks to be manufactured, service may occur in extreme distributed, or marketed in the northern latitudes. This is beyond SiriusXM Service Area. ® the control of SiriusXM Satellite 2. For products to be distributed, Radio. marketed, and/or sold in It is prohibited to copy, decompile, Canada, a separate agreement disassemble, reverse engineer, is required with Canadian hack, manipulate, or otherwise Satellite Radio Inc. (operating as make available any technology or XM Canada). software incorporated in receivers Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Controls Climate Control 4. Rear Window Defogger Systems 5. Fan Control 6. TEMP (Air Conditioning/Heater Climate Control Systems Power) Automatic Climate Control Automatic Climate System ...... 8-1 Control System 7. AUTO (Automatic Operation) Air Vents The climate control buttons and the 8. Recirculation Air Vents ...... 8-4 touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Maintenance Air Intake ...... 8-5 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 8-6 Service ...... 8-6
Climate Control Buttons 1. Temperature Control 2. Defrost 3. Air Delivery Mode Control Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
8-2 Climate Controls
Climate Control Touch Screen The fan, air delivery mode, recirculation, defrost, and rear window defogger can be controlled by pressing Climate Settings on the infotainment home screen. A selection can then be made on the climate settings page displayed on the center stack. Climate Power Gauge When the climate mode is changed, the Climate Power gauge displays the impact that the changes have on energy use. The higher the reading, the more energy is being used. Automatic Operation Climate Touch Screen Controls The system automatically controls 1. TEMP (Air Conditioning/Heater 7. Fan Control the fan speed, air delivery, air Power) conditioning, and recirculation in 8. Rear Window Defogger order to heat or cool the vehicle to 2. Air Delivery Mode Controls 9. Recirculation the desired temperature. 3. Outside Air Temperature Display 10. Driver Temperature Display When the indicator light is on or 4. Defrost AUTO is displayed on the touch screen, the system is in full 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) automatic operation. If the air 6. Climate Power Gauge delivery mode or fan setting is Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Climate Controls 8-3
manually adjusted, the auto Air Delivery Mode Control: To O TEMP (Air Conditioning/Heater indicator turns off and the display change the current airflow mode, Power): Press the TEMP button or will show the selected settings. Auto press the air delivery modes on the on the touch screen to turn the air operation can be turned off touch screen or turn the air delivery conditioning or heater on and off. An individually for climate settings. mode control clockwise or indicator light comes on when it is in For automatic operation: counterclockwise. use. The air conditioning and heater Select from the following: does not operate when the fan 1. Press AUTO on the button or on control knob is at 0. Turning TEMP the touch screen. Y (Vent): Air is directed to the off reduces the electric power usage 2. Set the temperature. Allow the instrument panel outlets. and extends the driving range. system time to stabilize. Then \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided M (Recirculation): This mode adjust the temperature as between the instrument panel and recirculates and helps to quickly needed for best comfort. floor outlets. cool the air inside the vehicle. It can A (Fan Control): To increase or [ (Floor): Air is directed to the be used to reduce entry of outside decrease the fan speed, press the floor outlets. air and odors. fan controls on the touch screen or W (Defog): This mode clears the Press the M button or on the turn the fan control knob clockwise windows of fog or moisture. Air is or counterclockwise. Turning the fan touch screen to turn the directed to the floor, windshield, and recirculation mode on. An indicator control to 0 turns the fan off. The fan side window outlets. must be turned on to run the air light comes on to show that the conditioning compressor. 0 (Defrost): Press the 0 button recirculation is on. Press again to or the touch screen to clear the return to outside air mode. Temperature Control: Turn windshield of fog or frost more clockwise or counterclockwise to Using the recirculation mode for quickly. Air is directed to the extended periods may cause the increase or decrease the windshield and side window outlets. temperature. windows to fog. If this happens, Do not drive the vehicle until all select the defrost mode. windows are clear. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
8-4 Climate Controls
Using air conditioning and Air Vents recirculation together for long { Caution periods of time may cause the air Adjustable air vents are in the inside the vehicle to become too Using a razor blade or sharp center and on the side of the dry. To prevent this from happening, object on the inside rear window instrument panel. after the air in the vehicle has can damage the antenna or cooled, turn the recirculation defogger. Repairs would not be mode off. covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not stick anything to the rear Rear Window Defogger window. R 1 (Rear Window Defogger): Press the R 1 button or on the touch screen to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the feature is on. The rear window defogger can be turned off by pressing R 1 again Move the slats to change the or by putting the vehicle power direction of the airflow. The center button into the STOPPING THE air vent does not close completely. VEHICLE/OFF position. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Climate Controls 8-5
Operation Tips Maintenance . Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the Air Intake base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle. . Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. . Use of non-GM approved hood Press the cover of the side air vents deflectors can adversely affect to open. Turn open slats clockwise the performance of the system. or counterclockwise to direct airflow Check with your dealer before as needed. Close the cover to stop adding equipment to the outside the airflow. of the vehicle. The air intake at the base of the Additional air vents are located windshield under the hood must be beneath the windshield and the kept clear to allow the flow of air driver and passenger side door into the vehicle. Clear away any ice, windows, and in the footwells. snow, or leaves. These are fixed and cannot be adjusted. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
8-6 Climate Controls
Passenger Compartment 2. Push the two tabs upward and Air Filter release the latches holding the service door. Lift the The filter reduces the dust, pollen, service door. and other airborne irritants from 3. Remove the old air filter. outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. 4. Install the new air filter. The filter should be replaced as part 5. Close the service door and of routine scheduled maintenance. latches. See Maintenance Schedule on 6. Reinstall the glove box. page 11-2. To find out what type of filter to use, see Maintenance See your dealer if additional Replacement Parts on page 11-9. 1. Open the glove box completely assistance is needed. and pull it up by each side to remove. Service This vehicle may have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant, R1234yf. This refrigerant has a significantly reduced global warming impact on the environment, compared to the traditional automotive refrigerant, R-134a. All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Climate Controls 8-7
The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation. During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other health-based concerns. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
8-8 Climate Controls
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Driving and Operating 9-1
Driving and Retained Accessory Driver Assistance Systems Power (RAP) ...... 9-17 Rear Vision Operating Shifting Into Park ...... 9-17 Camera (RVC) ...... 9-30 Shifting out of Park ...... 9-18 Charging Driving Information Electric Vehicle Operating When to Charge ...... 9-32 Driving for Better Energy Modes Plug-In Charging ...... 9-32 Efficiency ...... 9-2 Driver Selected Operating Delayed Charging Distracted Driving ...... 9-3 Modes ...... 9-19 Override ...... 9-36 Defensive Driving ...... 9-4 Charging Status Drunk Driving ...... 9-4 Electric Drive Unit Feedback ...... 9-37 Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-4 Electric Drive Unit ...... 9-19 Charge Cord ...... 9-40 Braking ...... 9-5 Brakes Utility Interruption of Steering ...... 9-5 Antilock Brake Charging ...... 9-41 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-6 System (ABS) ...... 9-21 Electrical Requirements for Loss of Control ...... 9-6 Electric Parking Brake ...... 9-22 Battery Charging ...... 9-41 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 9-7 Brake Assist ...... 9-24 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 Trailer Towing Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 9-24 General Towing Winter Driving ...... 9-8 Regenerative Braking ...... 9-24 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 9-9 Information ...... 9-42 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-10 Ride Control Systems Conversions and Add-Ons Traction Control/Electronic Add-On Electrical Starting and Operating Stability Control ...... 9-25 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-14 Equipment ...... 9-42 Power Button ...... 9-14 Cruise Control Starting and Stopping the Cruise Control ...... 9-27 Vehicle ...... 9-16 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
9-2 Driving and Operating
Driving Information Aggressive braking is indicated Sport Mode provides more when the ball turns yellow and responsive acceleration than travels below the center of the Normal Mode but can reduce Driving for Better Energy gauge. efficiency. Efficiency Acceleration/Braking/Coasting Use L (Low) in heavy stop-and-go Use the following tips to help traffic or when traveling downhill. Avoid unnecessary rapid maximize energy efficiency and L (Low) requires less brake pedal accelerations and decelerations. range. application and provides a Electric range is maximized at controlled, efficient way to slow the In colder temperatures, while these 80 km/h (50 mph) and below. Higher vehicle down. efficiency tips will help, the electric speeds use more energy and can vehicle driving range may be lower significantly reduce electric range. Climate Setting due to higher energy usage. Use cruise control when Using the heat and air conditioning Driving Style appropriate. systems decreases the energy available for electric driving. Efficiency Gauge (Instrument Plan ahead for decelerations and Cluster) coast whenever possible. For Optimal energy efficiency is example, do not rush to traffic achieved with the heat, air The ball indicator should be kept conditioning, and fan turned off. green and in the center of the signals. gauge. Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast. Operating with the TEMP button off is the most energy efficient climate Inefficient acceleration is indicated The vehicle recovers energy while when the ball turns yellow and coasting and braking in D (Drive) setting as long as 0 is not travels above the center of the or L (Low). selected. gauge. Drive Mode and PRNDL Use the heated seat feature instead Selection of climate settings. Heating the seat uses less energy than heating the Use Normal Mode when possible. vehicle interior. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Driving and Operating 9-3
Use remote start to heat or cool the Maintenance To avoid distracted driving, always interior when the vehicle is plugged Always keep the tires properly keep your eyes on the road, hands in to maximize the electric range by inflated and the vehicle properly on the wheel, and mind on the drive. utilizing electricity from the electrical aligned. . Do not use a phone in outlet. The weight of excess cargo in the demanding driving situations. In hot weather, avoid parking in vehicle affects efficiency and range. Use a hands-free method to direct sunlight or use sunshades Avoid carrying more than is needed. place or receive necessary inside the vehicle. phone calls. Avoid unnecessary use of electrical . Turn off the front and rear window accessories. Power used for Watch the road. Do not read, defog/defrost when they are no functions other than propelling the take notes, or look up longer needed. vehicle will reduce EV range. information on phones or other electronic devices. Avoid driving with the windows open Using a rooftop carrier will reduce . at highway speeds. efficiency due to additional weight Designate a front seat and drag. passenger to handle potential Vehicle Charging/Maintenance distractions. Charging Distracted Driving . Become familiar with vehicle features before driving, such as Keep the vehicle plugged in, even Distraction comes in many forms when fully charged, to keep the programming favorite radio and can take your focus from the stations and adjusting climate battery temperature ready for the task of driving. Exercise good next drive. This is important when control and seat settings. judgment and do not let other Program all trip information into outside temperatures are extremely activities divert your attention away hot or cold. any navigation device prior to from the road. Many local driving. governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction. Become . Wait until the vehicle is parked familiar with the local laws in to retrieve items that have fallen your area. to the floor. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
9-4 Driving and Operating
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend Defensive Driving to children. { Warning Defensive driving means “always . Keep pets in an appropriate expect the unexpected.” The first Drinking and then driving is very carrier or restraint. step in driving defensively is to wear dangerous. Your reflexes, . Avoid stressful conversations the safety belt. See Safety Belts on perceptions, attentiveness, and while driving, whether with a page 3-8. judgment can be affected by even passenger or on a cell phone. . Assume that other road users a small amount of alcohol. You (pedestrians, bicyclists, and can have a serious — or even { Warning other drivers) are going to be fatal — collision if you drive after careless and make mistakes. drinking. Taking your eyes off the road too Anticipate what they might do Do not drink and drive or ride with long or too often could cause a and be ready. crash resulting in injury or death. a driver who has been drinking. Focus your attention on driving. . Allow enough following distance Ride home in a cab; or if you are between you and the driver in with a group, designate a driver front of you. who will not drink. Refer to the Infotainment section for more information on using that . Focus on the task of driving. system, including pairing and using Control of a Vehicle a cell phone. Drunk Driving Braking, steering, and accelerating Death and injury associated with are important factors in helping to drinking and driving is a global control a vehicle while driving. tragedy. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Driving and Operating 9-5
Braking still be some power brake assist but If the steering assist is used for an it will be used when the brake is extended period of time, power Braking action involves perception applied. Once the power assist is assist may be reduced. time and reaction time. Deciding to used up, it can take longer to stop push the brake pedal is perception Normal use of the power steering and the brake pedal will be harder assist should return when the time. Actually doing it is to push. reaction time. system cools down. Average driver reaction time is Steering See specific vehicle steering about three-quarters of a second. In messages under Service Vehicle that time, a vehicle moving at Electric Power Steering Messages on page 5-34. See your dealer if there is a problem. 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m The vehicle has electric power (66 ft), which could be a lot of steering. It does not have power Curve Tips distance in an emergency. steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. . Take curves at a reasonable Helpful braking tips to keep in mind speed. include: If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle . Reduce speed before entering a . Keep enough distance between curve. you and the vehicle in front can be steered, but may require of you. increased effort. . Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve. . Avoid needless heavy braking. See your dealer if there is a problem. . Wait until the vehicle is out of . Keep pace with traffic. If the steering wheel is turned until it the curve before accelerating If propulsion is disabled while the reaches the end of its travel and is gently into the straightaway. vehicle is being driven, brake held against that position for an Steering in Emergencies normally but do not pump the extended period of time, power brakes. If the brakes are pumped, steering assist may be reduced. . There are some situations when the pedal could get harder to push steering around a problem may down. If propulsion stops, there will be more effective than braking. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
9-6 Driving and Operating
. Holding both sides of the The vehicle's right wheels can drop . Steering or Cornering Skid — steering wheel allows you to turn off the edge of a road onto the too much speed or steering in a 180 degrees without removing shoulder while driving. Follow curve causes tires to slip and a hand. these tips: lose cornering force. . The Antilock Brake System 1. Ease off the accelerator and . Acceleration Skid — too much (ABS) allows steering while then, if there is nothing in the throttle causes the driving braking. way, steer the vehicle so that it wheels to spin. straddles the edge of the Defensive drivers avoid most skids Off-Road Recovery pavement. by taking reasonable care suited to 2. Turn the steering wheel about existing conditions, and by not one-eighth of a turn, until the overdriving those conditions. But right front tire contacts the skids are always possible. pavement edge. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow 3. Turn the steering wheel to go these suggestions: straight down the roadway. . Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the Loss of Control way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Skidding Be ready for a second skid if it There are three types of skids that occurs. correspond to the vehicle's three . Slow down and adjust your control systems: driving according to weather . Braking Skid — wheels are not conditions. Stopping distance rolling. can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Driving and Operating 9-7
material on the road. Learn to Hydroplaning recognize warning clues — such { Warning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water as enough water, ice, or packed can build up under the vehicle's snow on the road to make a Wet brakes can cause crashes. tires so they actually ride on the mirrored surface — and slow They might not work as well in a water. This can happen if the road is down when you have any doubt. quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could wet enough and you are going fast . Try to avoid sudden steering, lose control of the vehicle. enough. When the vehicle is acceleration, or braking, hydroplaning, it has little or no including reducing vehicle speed After driving through a large contact with the road. by shifting to a lower gear. Any puddle of water or a car/vehicle There is no hard and fast rule about sudden changes could cause wash, lightly apply the brake hydroplaning. The best advice is to the tires to slide. pedal until the brakes work slow down when the road is wet. Remember: Antilock brakes help normally. avoid only the braking skid. Flowing or rushing water creates Other Rainy Weather Tips strong forces. Driving through Besides slowing down, other wet Driving on Wet Roads flowing water could cause the weather driving tips include: Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle to be carried away. If this . Allow extra following distance. happens, you and other vehicle vehicle traction and affect your . Pass with caution. ability to stop and accelerate. occupants could drown. Do not Always drive slower in these types ignore police warnings and be . Keep windshield wiping of driving conditions and avoid very cautious about trying to drive equipment in good shape. driving through large puddles and through flowing water. . Keep the windshield washer fluid deep‐standing or flowing water. reservoir filled. . Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on page 10-27. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
9-8 Driving and Operating
. Turn off cruise control. Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves vehicle stability during Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on Snow or Ice hard stops on slippery roads, but Driving on steep hills or through Drive carefully when there is snow apply the brakes sooner than when mountains is different than driving or ice between the tires and the on dry pavement. See Antilock on flat or rolling terrain. road, creating less traction or grip. Brake System (ABS) on page 9-21. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32° . Keep the vehicle serviced and in Allow greater following distance on good shape. F) when freezing rain begins to fall, any slippery road and watch for resulting in even less traction. Avoid slippery spots. Icy patches can . Check all fluid levels and brakes, driving on wet ice or in freezing rain occur on otherwise clear roads in tires, cooling system, and until roads can be treated with salt shaded areas. The surface of a electric drive unit. or sand. curve or an overpass can remain icy . Keep the vehicle in gear when Drive with caution, whatever the when the surrounding roads are going down steep or long hills. condition. Accelerate gently so clear. Avoid sudden steering traction is not lost. Accelerating too maneuvers and braking while . Stay in your own lane. Do not on ice. swing wide or cut across the quickly causes the wheels to spin center of the road. Drive at and makes the surface under the Turn off cruise control on slippery speeds that let you stay in your tires slick, so there is even less surfaces. own lane. traction. . Top of hills: Be alert — Try not to break the fragile traction. something could be in your lane If you accelerate too fast, the drive (stalled car, accident). wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. . Pay attention to special road Traction control should be turned signs (falling rocks area, winding on. See Traction Control/Electronic roads, long grades, passing or Stability Control on page 9-25. no-passing zones) and take appropriate action. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Driving and Operating 9-9
Blizzard Conditions faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart Warning (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a the vehicle and to signal for help serious situation. Stay with the with the headlamps. Do this as little other damage. Spin the wheels as vehicle unless there is help nearby. as possible to save electricity. little as possible and avoid going If possible, use Roadside above 56 km/h (35 mph). Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5. If the Vehicle Is Stuck To get help and keep everyone in Slowly and cautiously spin the Rocking the Vehicle to Get the vehicle safe: wheels to free the vehicle when it Out . Turn on the hazard warning stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. Turn the steering wheel left and flashers. If stuck too severely for the traction right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction . Tie a red cloth to an outside system to free the vehicle, turn the system. Shift back and forth mirror. traction system off and use the rocking method. See Traction between R (Reverse) and a low To save fuel, run the vehicle for only Control/Electronic Stability Control forward gear, spinning the wheels short periods as needed to warm on page 9-25. as little as possible. To prevent the vehicle and then shut the electric drive unit wear, wait until the vehicle off and close the window Warning wheels stop spinning before shifting most of the way to save heat. { gears. Release the accelerator Repeat this until help arrives but If the vehicle's tires spin at high pedal while shifting, and press only when you feel really speed, they can explode, and you lightly on the accelerator pedal uncomfortable from the cold. Moving or others could be injured. The when the electric drive unit is in about to keep warm also helps. gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in vehicle can overheat, causing an the forward and reverse directions If it takes some time for help to underhood compartment fire or causes a rocking motion that could arrive, now and then when you run (Continued) the vehicle, push the accelerator free the vehicle. If that does not get pedal slightly so the vehicle runs the vehicle out after a few tries, it Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
9-10 Driving and Operating
might need to be towed out. If the Tire and Loading Information vehicle does need to be towed out, { Warning Label see Towing the Vehicle on page 10-58. Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Load Limits Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the It is very important to know how maximum front or rear Gross much weight the vehicle can Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). carry. This weight is called the This can cause systems to vehicle capacity weight and break and change the way the includes the weight of all vehicle handles. This could occupants, cargo, and all cause loss of control and a nonfactory-installed options. crash. Overloading can also Two labels on the vehicle show shorten the life of the vehicle. Label Example how much weight it may properly carry: the Tire and A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label and Loading Information label is the Certification label. attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (1), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (2) in kilograms and pounds. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Driving and Operating 9-11
The Tire and Loading 2. Determine the combined exceed the available cargo Information label also shows the weight of the driver and and luggage load capacity tire size of the original passengers that will be riding calculated in Step 4. equipment tires (3) and the in your vehicle. 6. If your vehicle will be towing recommended cold tire inflation 3. Subtract the combined a trailer, load from your trailer pressures (4). For more weight of the driver and will be transferred to your information on tires and inflation passengers from XXX kg or vehicle. Consult this manual see Tires on page 10-27 and XXX lbs. to determine how this Tire Pressure on page 10-34. reduces the available cargo 4. The resulting figure equals There is also important loading the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity of information on the Certification and luggage load capacity. your vehicle.” label. It tells you the Gross For example, if the "XXX" This vehicle is neither designed Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) amount equals 1400 lbs. and nor intended to tow a trailer. and the Gross Axle Weight there will be five 150 lb Rating (GAWR) for the front and passengers in your vehicle, rear axle. See “Certification the amount of available cargo Label” later in this section. and luggage load capacity is “Steps for Determining Correct 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) Load Limit– = 650 lbs.) 1. Locate the statement "The 5. Determine the combined combined weight of weight of luggage and cargo occupants and cargo should being loaded on the vehicle. never exceed XXX kg or That weight may not safely XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s placard. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
9-12 Driving and Operating
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 340 kg (750 lbs). 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 3. Available Occupant and 3. Available Cargo Weight = 3. Available Cargo Weight = Cargo Weight = 317 kg 113 kg (250 lbs). 0 kg (0 lbs). (700 lbs). Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Driving and Operating 9-13
seating positions. The combined fuel, and cargo. Never exceed If you put things inside the weight of the driver, passengers, the GVWR for the vehicle, or the vehicle — like suitcases, tools, and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating packages, or anything the vehicle's capacity weight. (GAWR) for either the front or else — they will go as fast as the rear axle. vehicle goes. If you have to stop Certification Label And, if there is a heavy load, it or turn quickly, or if there is a should be spread out. See crash, they will keep going. “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” earlier in this { Warning section. Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a { Warning sudden stop or turn, or in a Do not load the vehicle any crash. heavier than the Gross . Put things in the cargo Vehicle Weight Rating area of the vehicle. In the (GVWR), or either the cargo area, put them as Label Example maximum front or rear Gross far forward as possible. A vehicle-specific Certification Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Try to spread the weight label is attached to the vehicle's This can cause systems to evenly. center pillar (B-pillar). The label break and change the way the (Continued) tells the gross weight capacity of vehicle handles. This could the vehicle, called the Gross cause loss of control and a Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). crash. Overloading can also The GVWR includes the weight shorten the life of the vehicle. of the vehicle, all occupants, Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
9-14 Driving and Operating
Power Button Warning (Continued) Starting and Operating . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In inside the vehicle so that some of them are above Caution the tops of the seats. { . Do not leave an Avoid making hard stops for the unsecured child restraint first 322 km (200 mi). During this in the vehicle. time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with . Secure loose items in the new linings can mean premature vehicle. wear and earlier replacement. . Do not leave a seat folded Follow this breaking-in guideline The vehicle has an electronic down unless needed. every time you get new brake pushbutton start. linings. Following break-in, The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) vehicle speed and load can be transmitter must be in the vehicle for gradually increased. the system to operate. If the vehicle will not start, place the RKE transmitter in the transmitter slot. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. ON/RUN: This position is for starting and driving. With the vehicle off, and the brake pedal applied, pressing the O POWER button once Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Driving and Operating 9-15
will place the vehicle in ON/RUN. If the vehicle must be shut off in an When the vehicle READY light is on { Caution emergency: in the instrument cluster, the vehicle Service Only Mode will discharge 1. Brake using a firm and steady is ready to be driven. This could pressure. Do not pump the take up to 15 seconds at extremely the 12-volt battery. Do not use Service Only Mode for an brakes repeatedly. This may cold temperatures. See Starting and deplete power assist, requiring Stopping the Vehicle on page 9-16. extended period, or the vehicle may not start. increased brake pedal force. Service Only Mode 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the This power mode is available for STOPPING THE VEHICLE/OFF: service and diagnostics, and to vehicle is moving. After shifting To turn the vehicle off, push the O verify the proper operation of the to N (Neutral), firmly apply the malfunction indicator lamp as may POWER button with the vehicle in brakes and steer the vehicle to a be required for emission inspection P (Park). Retained Accessory Power safe location. (RAP) will remain active until the purposes. With the vehicle off, and 3. Come to a complete stop, shift the brake pedal not applied, driver door is opened. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on to P (Park), and turn the vehicle pressing and holding the O POWER page 9-17. When turning off the off by pushing the O POWER button for more than five seconds vehicle, if the vehicle is not in button. will place the vehicle in Service P (Park), the vehicle will go to ACC/ 4. Set the parking brake. See Only Mode. The instruments and ACCESSORY and display the audio systems will operate as they Electric Parking Brake on message SHIFT TO PARK in the page 9-22. do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle will Driver Information Center (DIC). not be able to be driven. The See Electric Drive Unit Messages propulsion system will not start in on page 5-32. Service Only Mode. Push the button again to turn the vehicle off. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
9-16 Driving and Operating
displays in the Driver Information { Warning { Caution Center (DIC). See Key and Lock Messages on page 5-32. Turning off the vehicle while Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the moving may disable the airbags. vehicle is moving or the electric If the vehicle will not start due to a While driving, only shut the drive unit could be damaged. low RKE transmitter battery, the propulsion system off in an Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle can still be driven. See emergency. vehicle is stopped. “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, Operation on page 2-3. and must be shut off while driving, { Caution press and hold the O POWER button for longer than two seconds, If you add electrical parts or or press twice in five seconds. accessories, you could change the way the vehicle operates. Any Starting and Stopping the resulting damage would not be Vehicle covered by the vehicle warranty. See Add-On Electrical Equipment A vehicle ready light displays in the Starting Procedure on page 9-42. lower right corner of the instrument Move the shift lever to P (Park) or cluster when the vehicle is ready to N (Neutral). The propulsion system The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) be driven. will not start in any other position. transmitter must be in the vehicle. The instrument cluster also displays Press the brake pedal and push and an active battery gauge when the release the O POWER button. vehicle is ready to be driven. If the RKE transmitter is not in the vehicle or something is interfering with the transmitter, a message Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Driving and Operating 9-17
Restarting Procedure . Accessory Power Outlets Warning (Continued) If the vehicle must be restarted Power windows will operate for up while it is still moving, move the shift to 10 minutes or until any door is It is dangerous to get out of the opened. lever to N (Neutral) and press the O vehicle if the shift lever is not fully POWER button twice without in P (Park) with the parking brake pressing the brake pedal. The Shifting Into Park firmly set. The vehicle can roll. propulsion system will not restart in 1. Hold the brake pedal down and Do not leave the vehicle when the any other position. set the parking brake. See propulsion system is running. Electric Parking Brake on A chime will sound if the driver door If you have left the propulsion page 9-22. is opened while the vehicle is in ON/ system running, the vehicle can RUN. Always press the O POWER 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) move suddenly. You or others button to turn the vehicle off before by pushing the lever all the way could be injured. To be sure the exiting. toward the front of the vehicle. vehicle will not move, even when Stopping Procedure 3. Turn the vehicle off. you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and For information on how to turn the Leaving the Vehicle with the move the shift lever to P (Park). vehicle off, see Power Button on Propulsion System On See Shifting Into Park on page 9-14. page 9-17. { Warning Retained Accessory Power (RAP) It can be dangerous to leave the If you have to leave the vehicle with vehicle with the propulsion the propulsion system on, be sure The following features will operate system running. It could overheat the vehicle is in P (Park) and the for up to 10 minutes or until the and catch fire. parking brake is firmly set before driver door is opened: you leave it. After you have moved (Continued) the shift lever into P (Park), hold . Audio System down the regular brake pedal. See if Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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you can move the shift lever away Shifting out of Park If the vehicle has an uncharged from P (Park) without first pulling it 12-volt battery or a 12-volt battery toward you. If you can, it means that To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle with low voltage, try charging or the shift lever was not fully locked must be in ON/RUN, the brake jump starting the 12-volt battery. into P (Park). pedal must be applied, and the See Battery on page 10-13 or Jump charge cord must be unplugged. Starting on page 10-55. Torque Lock The vehicle has an electronic shift If the console shift lever cannot be Torque lock is when the weight of lock release system. The shift lock moved out of P (Park): the vehicle puts too much force on release is designed to: the parking pawl in the electric drive 1. Apply and maintain the regular . Prevent the vehicle from turning unit. This happens when parking on brakes. off unless the shift lever is in a hill and shifting the electric drive P (Park). 2. Turn the vehicle on using the O unit into P (Park) is not done POWER button. See Power properly and then it is difficult to . Prevent moving the shift lever Button on page 9-14. shift out of P (Park). To prevent out of P (Park), unless the torque lock, set the parking brake vehicle is in ON/RUN, the brake 3. Let up on the shift lever and and then shift into P (Park). pedal is applied, and the charge make sure the shift lever is cord is unplugged. pushed all the way into P (Park). If torque lock does occur, your vehicle may need to be pushed Parking the vehicle in extreme cold 4. Verify that the vehicle is uphill by another vehicle to relieve for several days without the charge unplugged, and the READY light the parking pawl pressure, so you cord connected may cause the is on. can shift out of P (Park). electric drive unit to be locked in 5. Press the shift lever button. P (Park) until the propulsion system has warmed sufficiently. 6. Move the shift lever into the desired gear. The shift lock is always functional except in the case of an uncharged If you still cannot move the shift or low charged 12-volt battery (less lever from P (Park), see your dealer than 9 volts). or a professional towing service. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Electric Vehicle Press the SPORT button to select Electric Drive Unit Sport Mode. Operating Modes The vehicle uses an electric Press the SPORT button again to drive unit. return to Normal Mode. Driver Selected Operating The SPORT light comes on when Modes Sport Mode is selected. See Sport Sport Mode Mode Light on page 5-15. Each time the vehicle is started, it will return to Normal Mode. Sport Mode may be unavailable if the battery charge is too low.
P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the propulsion system because the vehicle cannot Sport Mode provides more move easily. responsive acceleration than Normal Mode, but can reduce efficiency. Use Normal Mode whenever possible. When the SPORT light is not on, the vehicle is in Normal Mode. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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shifting from P (Park) when the N (Neutral): In this position, the { Warning vehicle is in ON/RUN. If you cannot propulsion system does not provide shift out of P (Park), ease pressure torque to the wheels. It is dangerous to get out of the on the shift lever, then push the shift vehicle if the shift lever is not fully D (Drive): This position is for lever all the way into P (Park) as normal driving. If more power is in P (Park) with the parking brake you maintain brake application. firmly set. The vehicle can roll. needed for passing, and the Then press the shift lever button vehicle is: Do not leave the vehicle when the and move the shift lever into . propulsion system is running. another gear. See Shifting out of Going less than 56 km/h (35 mph), push the accelerator If you have left the propulsion Park on page 9-18. pedal about halfway down. system running, the vehicle can R (Reverse): Use this gear to move suddenly. You or others back up. . Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or could be injured. To be sure the more, push the accelerator all vehicle will not move, even when { Caution the way down. you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and Shifting to R (Reverse) while the { Caution move the shift lever to P (Park). vehicle is moving forward could See Shifting Into Park on damage the electric drive unit. If the vehicle seems to accelerate page 9-17. The repairs would not be covered slowly or not respond when you by the vehicle warranty. Shift to go faster, and you continue to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle drive the vehicle that way, you Make sure the shift lever is fully in is stopped. could damage the electric drive P (Park) before starting the unit. Have the vehicle serviced propulsion system. The vehicle has right away. an electric drive unit shift lock To rock the vehicle back and forth to control system. The regular brake get out of snow, ice, or sand without must be fully applied first and then damaging the electric drive unit, see the shift lever button pressed before If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-9. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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L (Low): This position reduces Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it vehicle speed without using the becomes necessary to slam on the brakes. The brake lights will come brakes and continue braking to on when the vehicle is in L (Low) Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a and the accelerator pedal is not System (ABS) computer senses the wheels are being pressed to indicate the slowing down. If one of the wheels This vehicle has ABS, an advanced vehicle is slowing down. You can is about to stop rolling, the computer electronic braking system that helps use L (Low) on hills. It can help will separately work the brakes at prevent a braking skid. control vehicle speed going down each wheel. When the vehicle begins to drive steep mountain roads along with ABS can change the brake pressure away, ABS checks itself. using the brakes off and on. You to each wheel, as required, faster A momentary motor or clicking noise can use L (Low) on very steep hills, than any driver could. This can help might be heard while this test is in deep snow, or in mud. you steer around the obstacle while going on, and it might even be braking hard. { Caution noticed that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal. As the brakes are applied, the Spinning the tires or holding the computer keeps receiving updates vehicle in one place on a hill on wheel speed and controls using only the accelerator pedal braking pressure accordingly. may damage the electric drive Remember: ABS does not change unit. The repair will not be the time needed to get a foot up to covered by the vehicle warranty. the brake pedal or always decrease If you are stuck, do not spin the stopping distance. If you get too tires. When stopping on a hill, use If there is a problem with ABS, this close to the vehicle in front of you, the brakes to hold the vehicle in warning light stays on. See Antilock there will not be enough time to place. Brake System (ABS) Warning Light apply the brakes if that vehicle on page 5-14. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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suddenly slows or stops. Always Electric Parking Brake Before leaving the vehicle, check leave enough room up ahead to the Electric Parking Brake Light to stop, even with ABS. ensure the parking brake is applied. Using ABS EPB Apply Do not pump the brakes. Just hold The EPB can be applied anytime the brake pedal down firmly and let the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is ABS work. You may hear the ABS applied by momentarily lifting up on pump or motor operating and feel the Y switch with the brake pedal the brake pedal pulsate. This is applied. Once fully applied, the normal. Electric Parking Brake light will be Braking in Emergencies on. While the brake is being applied, the Electric Parking Brake light will ABS allows you to steer and brake flash until full apply is reached. at the same time. In many If the light does not come on, The vehicle has an Electric Parking emergencies, steering can help or remains flashing, have the more than even the very best Brake (EPB). The Y switch is on vehicle serviced. Do not drive the braking. the center console. The EPB can vehicle if the Electric Parking Brake always be activated, even if the light is flashing. See your dealer. vehicle is off. To prevent draining the 12-volt battery, avoid repeated If the EPB is applied while the cycles of the EPB system when the vehicle is in motion, a chime will vehicle is off. sound, and the DIC message RELEASE PARKING BRAKE will be In case of insufficient electrical displayed. The vehicle will power, the EPB cannot be applied decelerate as long as the switch is or released. held in the up position. Releasing the Y switch during deceleration Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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will release the parking brake. If remains on. If the Service Electric displayed. The EPB is released the Y switch is held in the up Parking Brake light is on, see your when the Electric Parking Brake position until the vehicle comes to a dealer. light is off. stop, the EPB will remain applied. If the EPB fails to apply, the rear If the Service Electric Parking Brake If the Electric Parking Brake light wheels should be blocked to light is on, the EPB has detected a flashes continuously, the EPB is prevent vehicle movement. system problem, and is operating only partially applied or released, For maximum EPB force when with reduced functionality. To or there is a problem with the EPB. parking on a hill, pull the EPB release the EPB when this light is The DIC message SERVICE switch twice. on, push down on the Y switch PARKING BRAKE will be displayed. and hold it in the down position. The vehicle may automatically apply If this light flashes continuously, EPB release may take a longer release the EPB, and attempt to the EPB in some situations when period of time than normal when this apply it again. If this light continues the vehicle is not moving. This is normal, and is done to periodically light is on. Continue to hold the Y to flash, do not drive the vehicle. check the correct operation of the switch until the Electric Parking See your dealer. EPB system. Brake Light is off. If the light is on, If the Service Electric Parking Brake see your dealer. light is on, the EPB has detected a EPB Release system problem and is operating To release the EPB, place the { Caution with reduced functionality. To apply vehicle in ON/RUN, apply and hold the EPB when this light is on, lift up the brake pedal, and push down Driving with the parking brake on on the Y switch and hold it in the momentarily on the Y switch. can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or up position. Full application of the If attempting to release the EPB parking brake by the EPB system without the brake pedal applied, a damage to brake system parts. may take a longer period of time chime will sound, and the DIC Make sure that the parking brake than normal when this light is on. message STEP ON BRAKE TO is fully released and the brake Continue to hold the Y switch until RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be system warning light is off before the Electric Parking Brake light driving. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Automatic EPB Release control module increases brake pedal and starts to accelerate to pressure at each corner of the drive off on a grade, HSA holds the The EPB will automatically release if vehicle until the ABS activates. braking pressure for a maximum of the vehicle is running, placed into Minor brake pedal pulsation or two seconds to ensure that there is gear, and an attempt is made to pedal movement during this time is no rolling. The brakes will drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration normal and the driver should automatically release when the when the EPB is applied, to continue to apply the brake pedal as accelerator pedal is applied within preserve parking brake lining life. the driving situation dictates. The the two-second window. It will not See Electric Parking Brake Light on Brake Assist feature will activate if the vehicle is in a drive page 5-14, Service Electric Parking automatically disengage when the gear and facing downhill, or if the Brake Light on page 5-14, and brake pedal is released or brake vehicle is facing uphill and in Brake System Messages on pedal pressure is quickly R (Reverse). page 5-31. decreased. Regenerative Braking Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Regenerative braking takes some of The Brake Assist feature is This vehicle has an HSA feature, the energy from the moving vehicle designed to assist the driver in which may be useful when the and turns it back into electrical stopping or decreasing vehicle vehicle is stopped on a grade energy. This energy is then stored speed in emergency driving sufficient enough to activate HSA. back into the high voltage battery conditions. This feature uses the This feature is designed to prevent system, contributing to increased stability system hydraulic brake the vehicle from rolling, either energy efficiency. control module to supplement the forward or rearward, during vehicle The hydraulic disc brakes work with power brake system under drive off. After the driver completely the regenerative braking to ensure conditions where the driver has stops and holds the vehicle in a effective braking, such as when a quickly and forcefully applied the complete standstill on a grade, HSA high braking demand is requested. brake pedal in an attempt to quickly will be automatically activated. stop or slow down the vehicle. The During the transition period between stability system hydraulic brake when the driver releases the brake Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (25,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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The braking system is computer Ride Control Systems braking pressure to any one of the controlled and blends the vehicle wheel brakes to assist the regenerative braking with the driver in keeping the vehicle on the conventional hydraulic disc brakes Traction Control/ intended path. Electronic Stability to meet any requirements for If cruise control is being used and deceleration. The controller Control traction control or StabiliTrak begins interprets the braking request and to limit wheel spin, cruise control will uses regenerative braking, System Operation disengage. Cruise control may be conventional hydraulic braking, or a The vehicle has a Traction Control turned back on when road combination of both as necessary. System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an conditions allow. Because the controller applies the electronic stability control system. hydraulic brakes through its high Both systems come on These systems help limit wheel slip pressure accumulator, you may automatically when the vehicle is and assist the driver in maintaining occasionally hear the motor‐driven started and begins to move. The control, especially on slippery road pump when it recharges the system. systems may be heard or felt while conditions. This is normal. they are operating or while TCS activates if it senses that any performing diagnostic checks. This See Warning Lights, Gauges, and of the drive wheels are spinning or is normal and does not mean there Indicators on page 5-6 and Driver beginning to lose traction. When this is a problem with the vehicle. Information Center (DIC) on happens, TCS applies the brakes to page 5-28. In the event of a It is recommended to leave both the spinning wheels and reduces controller problem, the brake pedal systems on for normal driving propulsion system power to limit may be harder to push and the conditions, but it may be necessary wheel spin. stopping distance may be longer. to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets StabiliTrak activates when the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. vehicle senses a difference between See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on the intended path and the direction page 9-9 and “Turning the Systems the vehicle is actually traveling. Off and On” later in this section. StabiliTrak selectively applies Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (26,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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If d comes on and stays on: The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center console behind the 1. Stop the vehicle. shift lever. 2. Turn the vehicle off and wait 15 seconds. { Caution 3. Start the vehicle. The indicator light for both systems Do not repeatedly brake or is in the instrument cluster. This Drive the vehicle. If d comes on accelerate heavily when TCS is light will: and stays on, the vehicle may need off. The vehicle driveline could be more time to diagnose the problem. damaged. . Flash when TCS is limiting If the condition persists, see your wheel spin. dealer. To turn off only TCS, press and . Flash when StabiliTrak is activated. Turning the Systems Off release the g button. The traction and On . Turn on and stay on when either off light i displays in the instrument system is not working. cluster, and the appropriate message is displayed in the DIC. If either system fails to turn on or to See Ride Control System Messages activate, a message displays in the on page 5-33. Driver Information Center (DIC), To turn TCS on again, press and and d comes on and stays on to indicate that the system is inactive release the g button. The traction and is not assisting the driver in off light i displayed in the maintaining control. The vehicle is instrument cluster will turn off. safe to drive, but driving should be adjusted accordingly. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (27,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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If TCS is limiting wheel spin when Cruise Control cruise control will automatically the g button is pressed, the system disengage. See Traction Control/ will not turn off until the wheels stop If equipped with cruise control, the Electronic Stability Control on spinning. vehicle can maintain a speed of page 9-25. When road conditions about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more allow you to safely use it again, To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, without keeping your foot on the cruise control can be turned press and hold the g button until accelerator. Cruise control does not back on. work at speeds below 40 km/h the traction off light i and If the brakes are applied, the cruise (25 mph). StabiliTrak OFF light g come on control disengages. and stay on in the instrument cluster. The appropriate messages { Warning are displayed in the DIC. See Ride Cruise control can be dangerous Control System Messages on where you cannot drive safely at page 5-33. a steady speed. Do not use To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on cruise control on winding roads or again, press and release the g in heavy traffic. button. The traction off light i and Cruise control can be dangerous StabiliTrak OFF light g in the on slippery roads. On such roads, instrument cluster turn off. fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and Adding accessories can affect the you could lose control. Do not use vehicle performance. See cruise control on slippery roads. Accessories and Modifications on I (On/Off): Press to turn the page 10-2. cruise control system on and off. If the vehicle's Traction Control A white cruise control indicator light System (TCS) begins to limit wheel turns on when in use. spin while using cruise control, the Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (28,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate): If 1. Press I. Increasing Speed While Using there is a set speed in memory, Cruise Control 2. Get up to the desired speed. press briefly to resume to that If the cruise control system is speed or press and hold to 3. Press and release the SET/−. already activated: accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase 4. Remove foot from the . Press and hold the RES/+ until vehicle speed. accelerator. the desired speed is reached, then release it. SET/− (Set/Coast): Press briefly to The cruise control indicator on the set the speed and activate cruise instrument cluster turns green after . To increase vehicle speed in control. If cruise control is already cruise control has been set to the small increments, briefly press active, use to decrease vehicle desired speed. See Instrument RES/+. For each press, the speed. Cluster on page 5-7. vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster. * (Cancel): Press to disengage Resuming a Set Speed cruise control without erasing the If the cruise control is set at a The speedometer reading can be set speed from memory. desired speed and then the brakes displayed in either English or metric units. See Instrument Cluster on are applied or * is pressed, the Setting Cruise Control page 5-7. The increment value used cruise control is disengaged without depends on the units displayed. If the I button is on when not in erasing the set speed from memory. use, SET/− or RES/+ could get Reducing Speed While Using Once the vehicle speed is 40 km/h pressed and go into cruise when not Cruise Control (25 mph) or greater, press the RES/ desired. Keep the I button off + briefly. The vehicle returns to the If the cruise control system is when cruise is not being used. previous set speed and stays there. already activated: The cruise control light on the . Press and hold the SET/− until instrument panel cluster turns green the lower desired speed is after the cruise control has been set reached, then release it. to the desired speed. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (29,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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. To decrease the vehicle speed in Using Cruise Control on Hills Erasing Speed Memory small increments, briefly press SET/−. For each press, the How well cruise control will work on The cruise control set speed is vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h hills depends on the vehicle speed, erased from memory if I is (1 mph) slower. load, and the steepness of the hills. pressed or if the vehicle is When going up steep hills, you turned off. The speedometer reading can be might have to step on the displayed in either English or metric accelerator pedal to maintain your units. See Instrument Cluster on speed. When going downhill, you page 5-7. The increment value used might have to brake or shift to a depends on the units displayed. lower gear to keep your speed Passing Another Vehicle While down. If the brake pedal is applied, Using Cruise Control cruise control will disengage. Use the accelerator pedal to Ending Cruise Control increase the vehicle speed. When There are four ways to end cruise you take your foot off the pedal, the control: vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed. While . Step lightly on the brake pedal. pressing the accelerator pedal or . Press *. shortly following the release to override cruise control, briefly . Shift the electric drive unit to pressing the SET/– button will result N (Neutral). in cruise control set to the current . To turn off the cruise control, vehicle speed. press I. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (30,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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To turn the guidelines on or off: Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) Systems 1. Shift into P (Park). or vehicle damage. Always check 2. Select Settings on the Rear Vision behind and around the vehicle infotainment system home page. before backing. Camera (RVC) 3. Select Vehicle Settings. 4. Select Rear Camera Option. If equipped, the RVC system can How the System Works assist the driver when backing up by 5. Select Guidelines and select On displaying a view of the area behind When the vehicle is shifted into or Off. the vehicle. R (Reverse), the image of the area behind the vehicle appears on the Rear Vision Camera Error infotainment screen. The previous Messages { Warning screen displays when the vehicle is SERVICE REAR VISION The RVC system does not display shifted out of R (Reverse) after SYSTEM: If this message appears children, pedestrians, bicyclists, approximately two seconds. in the infotainment display, the crossing traffic, animals, or any To return to the previous screen system may need service. other object located outside the sooner, do one of the following: If any other problem occurs or if a camera's field of view, below the . Press a button on the problem persists, see your dealer. bumper, or under the vehicle. infotainment system. Perceived distances may be . different from actual distances. Shift into P (Park). Do not back the vehicle using Guidelines only the RVC screen. Failure to The RVC system has a guideline use proper care before backing overlay that can help the driver align may result in injury, death, the vehicle when backing into a (Continued) parking spot. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (31,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Rear Vision Camera Location When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system may not work properly or display a clear image if: . It is dark. . The sun or the beam of headlamps is shining directly into the camera lens. . Ice, snow, mud, or anything else has built up on the camera lens. Clean the lens, rinse it with 1. View displayed by the water, and wipe it with a soft camera. cloth. The RVC is above the license plate. . The back of the vehicle was in The area displayed by the camera is an accident. The position and limited. mounting angle of the camera It does not display objects that are can change or the camera can close to either corner or under the be affected. Be sure to have the bumper and can vary depending on camera and its position and vehicle orientation or road mounting angle checked at your conditions. Displayed images may dealer. be farther or closer than they appear. 1. View displayed by the The following illustrations show the camera. field of view that the camera 2. Corner of the rear bumper. provides. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (32,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Charging Plug-In Charging current setting. Charge times will vary with outside temperature. This section explains the process There are three ways to program When to Charge for charging the high voltage battery. how the vehicle is charged. See When the high voltage battery is Do not allow the vehicle to remain in Programmable Charging on getting low, charging messages may temperature extremes for long page 5-19. display. periods without being driven or plugged in. It is recommended that If equipped, the vehicle can be The CHARGE SOON message the vehicle be plugged in when charged using DC charging indicates that the driving range is temperatures are below 0°C (32°F) equipment found at service stations getting low and the vehicle needs to and above 32°C (90°F) to maximize and other public locations. be charged soon. As the charge high voltage battery life. When using a DC charging station level drops, the PROPULSION Do not turn the vehicle on during with at least 50kW of available POWER IS REDUCED message power, it will take approximately comes on at the same time that the charging. Turning the vehicle on or activating remote start while the 20 minutes to recharge from a accelerator pedal response is depleted battery to a level of 80% of reduced. When the energy is vehicle is charging may use more energy than the charger provides the driving range available for use. depleted, the OUT OF ENERGY, This time estimate is applicable to CHARGE VEHICLE NOW message and may cause the charging process to deactivate. nominal temperature ranges. In is displayed and the vehicle slows extreme hot or cold conditions, this to a stop. Brake and steering assist When using a 240-volt charging time may be lengthened. When a will still operate. station, it will take approximately full charge is desired, the charging See Battery and Charging seven hours to charge the vehicle time will be increased. Messages on page 5-30 and from empty to full. When using a 120-volt AC electrical outlet, it will The charging system may run fans Propulsion Power Messages on and pumps that result in sounds page 5-33. take approximately 20 hours to charge the vehicle with the 12 amp from the vehicle while it is turned AC current setting, and considerably off. Additional unexpected clicking longer using the default 8 amp AC Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (33,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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sounds may be caused by the electrical devices used while charging. While the charge cord is plugged into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot be driven. AC Charging
2. Push m on the charge port 3. Open the rear hatch, lift the load door and release to open support floor covering, and the door. remove the charge cord. It is located near the tire sealant and In cold weather conditions, ice compressor kit. Pull up on the AC Charge Cord Vehicle Plug may form around the charge port charge cord handle to release it door. The charge port door may Start Charge from the handle clip. Lift the not open on the first attempt. charge cord up and rearward to 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked Remove ice from the area and remove it from the vehicle. The and turned off. repeat attempting to open the vehicle plug is stored as shown. charge port door. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (34,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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4. Plug the charge cord into the the AC vehicle plug is fully 5. Place the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See Electrical connected to the AC charge storage compartment. Requirements for Battery port. If it is not properly seated, Charging on page 9-41. Verify the charge may not occur. DC Charging the charge cord status. See the 6. Verify that the Charging Status charge cord user guide and Indicator illuminates on top of Charge Cord on page 9-40. the instrument panel and a horn Select the appropriate charge chirp occurs. See Charging level using the Change Charge Status Feedback on page 9-37. Level setting on the center stack. See Programmable End Charge Charging on page 5-19. 1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the charge AC/DC Charge Cord Vehicle Plug cord theft alert. (If Equipped) 2. Unplug the vehicle plug of the charge cord from the vehicle. Starting a DC charge requires the Unlock the vehicle plug of the vehicle to be off until charging has charge cord from the vehicle by started. If for any reason DC pushing the button on the top of charging does not begin or is the charge cord plug. interrupted, check the DC charge station display for messages. 3. Close the charge port door by Unplug to restart the DC charge pressing firmly in the center to process. latch properly. Start Charge 4. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet. 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked 5. Plug in the AC vehicle plug of and turned off. the charge cord into the charge port on the vehicle. Make sure Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (35,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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2. Push m on the charge port 4. Plug in the DC vehicle plug into { Caution door and release to open the DC charge port on the the door. vehicle. Make sure that the DC vehicle plug is fully connected to Do not attempt to disconnect the In cold weather conditions, ice the DC charge port. If it is not DC vehicle plug while charging is may form around the charge port properly seated then the charge active. This action may damage door. The charge port door may may not occur. Proper plug vehicle or charging station not open on the first attempt. connection can be can be hardware. Remove ice from the area and checked by information on repeat attempting to open the the DIC. charge port door. Stop Charge 5. Follow the steps listed on the Controls on the charging station can charging station to start be used to stop the charge process charging. The electric parking at any time. brake will automatically apply once the charge process has To stop charging, the stop charge been started. button on the RKE transmitter may also be used. This applies only to 6. Once charging, the DC vehicle DC charging. plug will be locked to the DC charge port and cannot be Additionally, to stop the charge disconnected while charging is when inside the vehicle, you may active. use the stop charging button on the Battery Information Screen. 7. Verify the charging status indicator illuminates on top of 3. Unlatch the DC charging dust the instrument panel and a horn cover and lower it fully. chirp occurs. See Charging Status Feedback on page 9-37. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (36,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Stop Charge — Automatic 3. Unplug the DC vehicle plug from the vehicle is connected to a When the vehicle no longer needs the DC charge port on the charger larger than 55kW, the to use power from the charging vehicle. vehicle will not charge any quicker. station, it will stop charging and the 4. Close the charge port door by The DC vehicle plug is relatively DC vehicle plug will be unlocked pressing firmly in the center to large and can cause damage to from the DC charge port. latch properly. personal property if not used Energy can still be consumed from 5. The electric parking brake correctly. Use caution when the charging station when the should be manually disengaged connecting to the DC charge port. vehicle’s displays and indicators before driving the vehicle. Follow the steps listed on the show that the battery is fully 6. To start another DC charge, charging station to perform a DC charged. This is to ensure the remove the DC vehicle plug and vehicle charge. battery is in optimal temperature reconnect. operating range to maximize vehicle Delayed Charging range. See Programmable Charging DC Charging Station Hardware Override on page 5-19. Typically, DC charging stations will To temporarily override a delayed The process can be stopped by be found in public locations and are charge event, unplug the charge using the procedure to stop not planned for residential home cord from the charge port and then charging manually. use. This vehicle is capable of charging with SAE J1772 charge plug it back in within five seconds. End Charge stations. Check the charge station A single horn chirp will sound and 1. Wait until the charging process DC vehicle plug for compatibility charging will begin immediately. has been fully stopped and the with the DC charge port on this To cancel a temporary override, Charging Status Indicator is no vehicle. unplug the charge cord, wait for longer solid green. The vehicle is designed to take full 10 seconds, and then plug the 2. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE advantage of a 55kW DC charger to charge cord back in. A double horn transmitter to disarm the charge obtain optimal charging times. When chirp will sound and charging will be cord theft alert. delayed. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (37,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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See “Programmable Charging The vehicle has a Charging Status charging system has detected a Modes” in Programmable Charging Indicator (CSI) at the center of the fault and will not charge the on page 5-19 for advanced charge instrument panel near the battery. See “Charge Cord scheduling options. windshield. When the vehicle is Status Indicators” in the charge plugged in and the vehicle power is cord user guide. Charging Status off, the CSI indicates the following: The system may be thermally Feedback . Solid Green – Vehicle is plugged conditioning the battery during any in. Battery is not fully charged. of the states above, requiring Battery is charging. electrical energy to be transferred to the vehicle. . Slow Flashing Green – Vehicle is plugged in. Battery is not fully If the vehicle is plugged in and charged. Battery charging is vehicle power is on, the CSI will be delayed. on solid green. The same is true during a remote start if the vehicle is . Fast Flashing Green – Vehicle is plugged in. Battery is fully plugged in. charged. If the vehicle is plugged in and the CSI is off, a total utility interruption . Solid Yellow – Vehicle is plugged in. It is normal for the CSI to turn using OnStar or a charging fault has yellow for a few seconds after been detected. See Utility plugging in a compatible charge Interruption of Charging on cord. The solid yellow may be page 9-41 or “Charge Cord Status extended depending on the Indicators” in the charge cord user vehicle and if there is a total guide. utility interruption via OnStar. This chart indicates vehicle See Utility Interruption of feedback when the charge cord is Charging on page 9-41. This plugged in. may also indicate that the Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (38,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Charging Status Sound Action/Reason Indicator Solid Green One horn chirp Charging has begun. * Slow Flashing Green Two horn chirps Charging is delayed by Programmable Charging (if equipped), by a total utility interruption via OnStar. Charging will begin later. See Utility Interruption of Charging on page 9-41. This may also occur during the start of DC charging. Fast Flashing Green None Charging is complete. Yellow (Upon Plug-in) None Charge cord is OK and vehicle is not yet charging. Yellow (For Extended None Charge cord is OK, but vehicle is not Time Period after charging. This may be due to a total utility Plug-in) interruption via OnStar and charging will begin later. See Utility Interruption of Charging on page 9-41. * Solid Green or Slow Four horn chirps Insufficient time to fully charge by Flashing Green departure time. None (Upon Plug-in) None Charge cord connection should be checked. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (39,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Charging Status Sound Action/Reason Indicator None (After Green or None Charge cord connection should be checked. Yellow CSI Indication If connection is good, this may be due to a Observed) total utility interruption via OnStar and charging will begin later. See Utility Interruption of Charging on page 9-41. Turning the vehicle on or activating remote start while the vehicle is charging may use more energy than the charger provides and may cause the charging process to deactivate. Make sure the vehicle is off and restart the charging process. None Repeated horn chirps Electricity was interrupted before charging To stop this alert, do one of the following: was complete. . Unplug the charge cord.
. Press K on the RKE transmitter.
. Press and hold 7 on the RKE transmitter, then press again to stop the panic alarm. . Press the horn pad. * Solid Green Two horn chirps Charging has begun but vehicle will delay at some point in time prior to charge completion by Programmable Charging. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (40,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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* - Does not apply to DC charging. . Electrical outlets may wear out with normal usage or be Warning (Continued) Charge Cord damaged over time, making them unsuitable for electric . Do not use extension cords, See Radio Frequency Statement on vehicle charging. multi-outlet power strips, page 13-12. splitters, grounding adaptors, . Check the electrical outlet/plug surge protectors, or similar A portable charge cord used to while charging and discontinue devices. charge the vehicle high voltage use if the electrical outlet/plug is battery is stored in the rear hatch. hot, then have the electrical . Do not use an electrical outlet that is worn or damaged, Important Information About outlet serviced by a qualified electrician. or one that will not hold the Portable Electric Vehicle Charging plug firmly in place. . When outdoors, plug into an . Charging an electric vehicle can electrical outlet that is . Do not use an electrical outlet stress a building’s electrical that is not properly grounded. system more than a typical weather-proof while in use. household appliance. . Mount the charge cord to reduce . Do not use an electrical outlet that is on a circuit with other . strain on the electrical Before you plug in to any electrical loads. electrical outlet, have a qualified outlet/plug. electrician inspect and verify the electrical system (electrical { Warning See the charge cord user guide. outlet, wiring, junctions, and Charge Cord Status Indicators protection devices) for Improper use of portable electric heavy-duty service at a 12 amp vehicle charge cords may cause See “Charge Cord Status Indicators” continuous load. a fire, electrical shock, or burns, in the charge cord user guide. and may result in damage to property, serious injury, or death. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (41,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Charge Level Selection electrical power grid usage for brief Electrical Requirements time periods. A utility interruption of Charge level selection can be made for Battery Charging charging may increase AC vehicle using the Change Charge Level charge times, but will not affect DC This vehicle is capable of being setting on the center stack. See charge times. charged with most standard vehicle Programmable Charging on charging equipment complying to page 5-19. When electrical grid power is completely blocked, the vehicle will one or more of the following: { Warning delay charging until the utility . SAE J1772 interruption has expired. The vehicle . SAE J2847-2 Using a charge level that exceeds should be left plugged in so that, the electrical circuit or electrical when the utility interruption expires, . IEC 61851-1 outlet capacity may start a fire or the vehicle can automatically begin . IEC 61851-22 damage the electrical circuit. Use charging. . IEC 61851-23 the lowest charge level until a Changing the charge mode to qualified electrician inspects your Immediate or performing a delayed . IEC 61851-24 electrical circuit capacity. Use the charging override will not disable a . IEC 62196-1 lowest charge level if the utility interruption. . IEC 62196-2 electrical circuit or electrical outlet A pop-up will appear in the center . capacity is not known. stack display during the key cycle IEC 62196-3 following any utility interruption. See . ISO 15118 “Charging Override/Interruption Utility Interruption of The following are the minimum Pop-up” under Programmable requirements for circuits used to Charging Charging on page 5-19. charge this vehicle: For participating customers using Text will be displayed on the . 120 volts/15 amps AC charging, this vehicle will instrument cluster indicating that a respond to remote requests via utility interruption has occurred. See . 240 volts/20 amps OnStar to limit or completely block Instrument Cluster on page 5-7. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (42,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Charging equipment with a rating of Trailer Towing Conversions and at least 240 volts/20 amps will provide the fastest charging time Add-Ons and best charging efficiency to General Towing recharge the high voltage battery. Information Add-On Electrical 240 volt/40 amp circuits provide The vehicle is neither designed nor Equipment flexibility for future vehicle charging intended to tow a trailer. needs. Always follow the charging equipment installation instructions. { Caution Contact your dealer for more information. Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause { Caution components to not work and would not be covered by the Do not use portable or stationary warranty. Always check with your backup generating equipment to dealer before adding electrical charge the vehicle. This may equipment. cause damage to the vehicle's charging system. Only charge the Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle from utility supplied vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the power. vehicle is not operating. When adding electrical equipment, it should only be connected using the accessory power outlets. The maximum power that can be supplied by one accessory power outlet or spread across all three is 200 watts or 15 amps. Exceeding Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (43,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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200 watts or 15 amps may cause erratic vehicle operation. See Power Outlets on page 5-6. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-27 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-27. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (44,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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2 NOTES Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Vehicle Care 10-1
Vehicle Care Brake Fluid ...... 10-11 Wheels and Tires Battery ...... 10-13 Tires ...... 10-27 Wiper Blade Winter Tires ...... 10-28 General Information Replacement ...... 10-15 Summer Tires ...... 10-29 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-29 General Information ...... 10-2 Headlamp Aiming Tire Designations ...... 10-30 California Proposition Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-16 Tire Terminology and 65 Warning ...... 10-2 Definitions ...... 10-31 California Perchlorate Bulb Replacement Tire Pressure ...... 10-34 Materials Requirements . . . . 10-2 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-16 Tire Pressure Monitor Accessories and Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-16 System ...... 10-35 Modifications ...... 10-2 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Tire Pressure Monitor Vehicle Checks Lamps ...... 10-17 Operation ...... 10-36 Doing Your Own Taillamps, Turn Signal, Tire Inspection ...... 10-39 Service Work ...... 10-3 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Tire Rotation ...... 10-39 Hood ...... 10-4 Lamps ...... 10-18 When It Is Time for New Underhood Compartment License Plate Lamp ...... 10-18 Tires ...... 10-41 Overview ...... 10-6 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-19 Buying New Tires ...... 10-41 Cooling System (High Voltage Different Size Tires and Battery) ...... 10-7 Electrical System Wheels ...... 10-43 Cooling System (TPIM, APM, Electrical System Uniform Tire Quality and Charger Modules) . . . . . 10-8 Overload ...... 10-19 Grading ...... 10-43 Cabin Heating Coolant Fuses and Circuit Wheel Alignment and Tire System ...... 10-9 Breakers ...... 10-20 Balance ...... 10-45 Washer Fluid ...... 10-10 Underhood Compartment Wheel Replacement ...... 10-45 Brakes ...... 10-11 Fuse Block ...... 10-20 Tire Chains ...... 10-46 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...... 10-25 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
10-2 Vehicle Care
If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-46 General Information cause cancer and birth defects or Tire Sealant and other reproductive harm. Engine Compressor Kit ...... 10-48 For service and parts needs, visit exhaust, many parts and systems, Storing the Tire Sealant and your dealer. You will receive many fluids, and some component Compressor Kit ...... 10-55 genuine GM parts and GM-trained wear by-products contain and/or and supported service people. emit these chemicals. Jump Starting Jump Starting ...... 10-55 Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: California Perchlorate Towing the Vehicle Materials Requirements Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-58 Recreational Vehicle Certain types of automotive Towing ...... 10-58 applications, such as airbag initiators, safety belt pretensioners, Appearance Care and lithium batteries contained in Exterior Care ...... 10-60 Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, Interior Care ...... 10-64 may contain perchlorate materials. Floor Mats ...... 10-68 Special handling may be necessary. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. Accessories and California Proposition Modifications 65 Warning Adding non‐dealer accessories or Most motor vehicles, including this making modifications to the vehicle one, contain and/or emit chemicals can affect vehicle performance and known to the State of California to safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Vehicle Care 10-3
handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks aerodynamics, durability, and Warning (Continued) electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability Doing Your Own High voltage components are control. These accessories or Service Work identified by labels. Do not modifications could even cause remove, open, take apart, or modify these components. malfunction or damage not covered { Warning by the vehicle warranty. High voltage cable or wiring has orange covering. Do not probe, Damage to vehicle components Never try to do your own service tamper with, cut, or modify high resulting from modifications or the on high voltage battery voltage cable or wiring. installation or use of non‐GM components. You can be injured certified parts, including control and the vehicle can be damaged module or software modifications, is if you try to do your own service not covered under the terms of the work. Service and repair of these { Warning vehicle warranty and may affect high voltage battery components remaining warranty coverage for should only be performed by a It can be dangerous to work on affected parts. trained dealer technician with the your vehicle if you do not have GM Accessories are designed to proper knowledge and tools. the proper knowledge, service complement and function with other Exposure to high voltage can manual, tools, or parts. Always systems on the vehicle. See your cause shock, burns, and even follow owner manual procedures dealer to accessorize the vehicle death. The high voltage and consult the service manual using genuine GM Accessories components in the vehicle can for your vehicle before doing any installed by a dealer technician. only be serviced by technicians service work. Also, see Adding Equipment to the with special training. Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on (Continued) If doing some of your own service page 3-27. work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
10-4 Vehicle Care
about how to service the vehicle Hood than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service To open the hood: Publications Ordering Information on page 13-11. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Airbag System Check on page 3-28. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records on 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and page 11-10. push the secondary hood release lever up. { Caution 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is on the Even small amounts of lower left side of the instrument contamination can cause damage panel. to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or dipsticks. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the prop holder in the rear passenger side of the underhood compartment and secure it to the retainer on the underside of the hood. The prop rod must click into place when returning it to 3. Lift the hood and release the 4. Securely place the hood prop the retainer to prevent hood hood prop from the prop retainer, into the hood prop holder, at the damage. which is under the hood. rear passenger side of the 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) underhood compartment. above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
10-6 Vehicle Care
Underhood Compartment Overview Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Vehicle Care 10-7
1. Windshield Washer Fluid Cooling System (High Checking Coolant Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on Voltage Battery) The vehicle must be on a level page 10-10. surface when checking the coolant During vehicle operation and also 2. High Voltage Battery Coolant level. Reservoir. See “Cooling System during charging, the high voltage The high voltage battery coolant (High Voltage Battery)” following. battery cells in the vehicle are kept within a normal operating reservoir is in the underhood 3. Traction Power Inverter Module temperature range. If the compartment. See Underhood (TPIM), Accessory Power temperature rises above this Compartment Overview on Module (APM), and Charger temperature, the battery cooling page 10-6. Module (Under Cover). system turns on the air conditioning 4. Cooling Fan (Out of View). See compressor and cools the coolant “Cooling System (High Voltage until the correct temperature is Battery)” following. reached. If the temperature falls below this temperature, a high 5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See voltage heater, located in the Brakes on page 10-11. battery, heats the coolant until the 6. TPIM, APM, and Charger correct temperature is reached. Module Coolant Reservoir. See The high voltage battery cooling “Cooling System (High Voltage system reservoir has a tamper Battery)” following. resistant cap. The high voltage 7. Heater Coolant Reservoir. See battery coolant should only be Cabin Heating Coolant System serviced by a qualified technician. on page 10-9. The coolant needs to be replaced at Check to see if coolant is visible in 8. Battery on page 10-13. the appropriate interval. See the high voltage battery coolant Maintenance Schedule on reservoir. If coolant is visible but the 9. Underhood Compartment Fuse page 11-2. Block on page 10-20. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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coolant level is below the cold fill The coolant needs to be replaced at 1. TPIM, APM, and Charger line, there could be a leak in the the appropriate interval. See Module Coolant Reservoir cooling system. Maintenance Schedule on 2. Heater Coolant Reservoir page 11-2. Cooling System (TPIM, Check to see if coolant is visible in Checking Coolant the reservoir. If coolant is visible but APM, and Charger the coolant level is below the cold Modules) The vehicle must be on a level fill line, there could be a leak in the surface when checking the coolant cooling system. The Traction Power Inverter Module level. (TPIM), Accessory Power Module The reservoir is in the underhood How to Add Coolant to the (APM), and charger module are compartment. See Underhood Coolant Reservoir cooled using a separate Compartment Overview on If no problem is found, add the coolant loop. page 10-6. coolant mixture at the coolant These modules are kept below a reservoir. maximum temperature. If the temperature rises above this temperature, the electric cooling fan will turn on to cool the coolant. What to Use The coolant reservoir for these modules is filled with a 50/ The coolant reservoir pressure cap 50 mixture of DEX-COOL coolant can be removed when the cooling and deionized water. See system, including the pressure cap, Recommended Fluids and is no longer hot. Lubricants on page 11-8. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to 1. Turn the pressure cap be added. counterclockwise and remove it. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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2. Fill the coolant reservoir with the What to Use proper coolant mixture to the The coolant reservoir is filled with a cold fill line on the side of the 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL coolant coolant reservoir. and deionized water. See 3. Reinstall the pressure cap Recommended Fluids and tightly. Lubricants on page 11-8. If using Check the level in the coolant this mixture, nothing else needs to reservoir when the cooling system be added. has cooled down. If the coolant is The coolant needs to be replaced at not at the proper level, repeat the appropriate interval. See Steps 1 and 2, then reinstall the Maintenance Schedule on pressure cap. If the coolant still is page 11-2. not at the proper level when the 1. TPIM, APM, and Charger system cools down again, see your Checking Coolant Module Coolant Reservoir dealer. The vehicle must be on a level 2. Heater Coolant Reservoir surface when checking the coolant Check to see if coolant is visible in Cabin Heating Coolant level. the reservoir. If coolant is visible but System The reservoir is in the underhood the coolant level is below the cold compartment. See Underhood fill line, there could be a leak in the Cabin heating uses a separate system. coolant system. Compartment Overview on page 10-6. When cabin heating is requested, How to Add Coolant to the the heater and heater coolant pump Coolant Reservoir are turned on to circulate warm If no problem is found, add the coolant through the heater core. proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant reservoir. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
10-10 Vehicle Care
Washer Fluid { Caution What to Use . Do not use engine coolant When windshield washer fluid is (antifreeze) in the windshield needed, be sure to read the washer. It can damage the manufacturer's instructions before windshield washer system The coolant reservoir pressure cap use. If operating the vehicle in an and paint. can be removed when the cooling area where the temperature may fall . system, including the pressure cap, below freezing, use a fluid that has Do not mix water with is no longer hot. sufficient protection against ready-to-use washer fluid. freezing. Water can cause the solution 1. Turn the pressure cap to freeze and damage the counterclockwise and remove it. Adding Washer Fluid washer fluid tank and other 2. Fill the coolant reservoir with the parts of the washer system. proper coolant mixture to the . When using concentrated cold fill line on the side of the washer fluid, follow the coolant reservoir. manufacturer instructions for 3. Reinstall the pressure cap adding water. tightly. . Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is Check the level in the coolant Open the cap with the washer reservoir when the cooling system very cold. This allows for fluid symbol on it. Add washer fluid until expansion if freezing occurs, has cooled down. If the coolant is the tank is full. See Underhood not at the proper level, repeat which could damage the tank Compartment Overview on if it is completely full. Steps 1 and 2, then reinstall the page 10-6 for reservoir location. pressure cap. If the coolant still is not at the proper level when the system cools down again, see your dealer. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Vehicle Care 10-11
Brakes Some driving conditions or climates performance expected can change can cause a brake squeal when the in many other ways if the wrong Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly replacement brake parts are indicators that make a high-pitched applied. This does not mean installed or parts are improperly warning sound when the brake pads something is wrong with the brakes. installed. are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be Properly torqued wheel nuts are Brake Fluid heard all the time when the vehicle necessary to help prevent brake is moving, except when applying the pulsation. When tires are rotated, brake pedal firmly. inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque { Warning specifications. See Capacities and The brake wear warning sound Specifications on page 12-2. means that soon the brakes will Brake pads should be replaced as not work well. That could lead to complete sets. The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 4 brake fluid as a crash. When the brake wear Brake Pedal Travel warning sound is heard, have the indicated on the reservoir cap. See Underhood Compartment Overview vehicle serviced. See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, on page 10-6 for the location of the or if there is a rapid increase in reservoir. pedal travel. This could be a sign { Caution that brake service may be required. Continuing to drive with worn-out Replacing Brake System Parts brake pads could result in costly Always replace brake system parts brake repair. with new, approved replacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes may not work properly. The braking Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
10-12 Vehicle Care
There are only two reasons why the The fluid level should be above Always clean the brake fluid brake fluid level in the reservoir MIN. If it is not, have the brake reservoir cap and the area around might go down: hydraulic system checked to see if the cap before removing it. This there is a leak. helps keep dirt from entering the . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining After work is done on the brake reservoir. wear. When new linings are hydraulic system, make sure the installed, the fluid level goes level is above MIN but not over the { Warning back up. MAX mark. With the wrong kind of fluid in the . A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low brake hydraulic system, the hydraulic system can also cause level, the brake system warning light brakes might not work well. This a low fluid level. Have the brake comes on. See Brake System could cause a crash. Always use hydraulic system fixed, since a Warning Light on page 5-13. the proper brake fluid. leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well. What to Add Do not top off the brake fluid. Use only new DOT 4 brake fluid Adding fluid does not correct a leak. from a sealed container. It is { Caution If fluid is added when the linings are recommended that the brake . worn, there will be too much fluid hydraulic system be flushed and Using the wrong fluid can when new brake linings are refilled with new DOT 4 fluid at a badly damage brake installed. Add or remove fluid, as regular maintenance service every hydraulic system parts. For necessary, only when work is done two years. See Maintenance example, just a few drops of on the brake hydraulic system. Schedule on page 11-2 and mineral-based oil, such as Recommended Fluids and engine oil, in the brake Checking Brake Fluid Lubricants on page 11-8. hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts The brake fluid can be checked so badly that they will have to without taking off the cap by looking at the brake fluid reservoir. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Vehicle Care 10-13
not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE for the next drive. This is important Caution (Continued) SOON message in the Driver when outside temperatures are Information Center (DIC) will be extremely hot or cold. be replaced. Do not let displayed. Before the vehicle can be Propulsion power may be reduced someone put in the wrong operated again, it must be serviced kind of fluid. in extremely cold temperatures, or if at your dealer. the high voltage battery is too cold. . If brake fluid is spilled on the See “If a Crash Occurs” under BATTERY TOO COLD, PLUG IN vehicle's painted surfaces, Collision Damage Repair on TO WARM will display. See Battery the paint finish can be page 13-9 for additional information. and Charging Messages on damaged. Be careful not to If an airbag has inflated, see What page 5-30. spill brake fluid on the Will You See after an Airbag A vehicle cover, which can reduce vehicle. If you do, wash it off Inflates? on page 3-21. immediately. sun loading on the vehicle and Only a trained service technician improve high voltage battery life, is with the proper knowledge and tools available from your dealer. Battery should inspect, test, or replace the Refer to the replacement number The original equipment battery is high voltage battery. See your shown on the original battery label maintenance free. Do not remove dealer if the high voltage battery when a new 12-volt battery is the cap and do not add fluid. needs service. The dealer has needed. The vehicle has an information on how to recycle the This vehicle has a high voltage Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt high voltage battery. There is also battery. Installation of a standard battery and a standard 12-volt information available at http:// battery. 12-volt battery will result in reduced www.recyclemybattery.com. 12-volt battery life. If the vehicle is in a crash, the Keep the vehicle plugged in, even sensing system may shut down the When using a 12-volt battery when fully charged, to keep the high charger on the 12-volt AGM battery, high voltage system. When this voltage battery temperature ready occurs, the high voltage battery is some chargers have an AGM disconnected and the vehicle will battery setting on the charger. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
10-14 Vehicle Care
If available, use the AGM setting on Up to Four Weeks the charger, to limit charge voltage { Caution . Plug in the charge cord. to 14.8 volts. Four Weeks to 12 Months The vehicle is equipped with an AGM/VRLA 12-volt battery, which { Warning . Discharge the high voltage can be damaged by using the battery until two or three bars incorrect type of trickle charger. Battery posts, terminals, and remain on the battery range related accessories contain lead An AGM/VRLA-compatible indicator (Battery symbol) on the charger must be used, with the and lead compounds, chemicals instrument cluster. known to the State of California to appropriate setting selected. . Do not plug in the charge cord. cause cancer and reproductive Follow the trickle charger harm. Wash hands after handling. . Remove the black negative (−) manufacturer instructions. cable from the 12-volt battery and attach a trickle charger to Vehicle Storage Reconnecting the 12-Volt Black the battery terminals or keep the Negative Cable 12-volt battery cables connected { Warning and trickle charge from the With the 12-volt black negative (−) underhood remote positive (+) cable disconnected, the hatch 12‐volt batteries have acid that and negative (−) terminals. See cannot be opened by pressing the can burn you and gas that can Jump Starting on page 10-55 for hatch release button. If the hatch is explode. You can be badly hurt if the location of these terminals. closed and latched, reopen it: you are not careful. See Jump 1. Use the door key to open the Starting on page 10-55 for tips on driver door. working around a battery without 2. Manually unlock and open one getting hurt. of the rear doors. 3. Lower one of the rear seatbacks. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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4. Pull the load floor cover forward to access and reconnect the { Caution 12-volt battery black negative (−) cable. Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper 5. After the cable has been blade is installed could damage connected, open the hatch and the windshield. Any damage that then tighten the cable. occurs would not be covered by After the battery cable is the vehicle warranty. Do not allow reconnected, it is possible that the the wiper arm to touch the vehicle may not operate. If this windshield. happens, the high voltage battery may need to be charged. To replace the windshield wiper 2. Press the button (2) in the Wiper Blade Replacement blade: middle of the wiper arm 1. Pull the windshield wiper connector, and pull the wiper Front Wiper Blade assembly away from the blade away from the arm Replacement windshield. connector (1). Windshield wiper blades should be 3. Remove the wiper blade. inspected for wear or cracking. See 4. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper Maintenance Schedule on blade replacement. page 11-2. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11-9. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Rear Wiper Blade Replacement Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, page 10-19. the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb‐changing procedure If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact necessary, see your dealer. your dealer. Halogen Bulbs
1. Pull the wiper arm (1) a short distance away from the glass. { Warning 2. Push the blade (2) away from Halogen bulbs have pressurized the arm (1). gas inside and can burst if you 3. Once the blade pin disengages drop or scratch the bulb. You or from the wiper arm, remove the others could be injured. Be sure wiper blade by sliding the blade to read and follow the instructions off the arm. on the bulb package. 4. Reverse the steps to install the new blade. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (17,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Vehicle Care 10-17
Headlamps, Front Turn 3. Disconnect the wiring harness Signal and Parking connector from the bulb (3) by pressing the connector Lamps release (2) and pulling straight back. High/Low-Beam Headlamp 4. Remove the bulb (3) from the headlamp assembly by turning counterclockwise and pulling straight back. 5. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise. 2. Turn the bulb socket 6. Install the wiring harness counterclockwise and pull it out connector to the bulb. Be sure of the lamp housing. the connector release (2) locks into place. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb socket. 7. Install the connector retaining tab (1). 4. Install the new bulb into the 1. Connector Retaining Tab socket by pressing it in. Front Turn Signal/Parking 2. Connector Release 5. Install the socket into the lamp 3. Headlamp Bulb Lamps housing by turning it clockwise. To replace a headlamp bulb: To replace a front turn signal bulb: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10-4. page 10-4. 2. Remove the connector retaining tab (1). Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (18,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, 7. Reinstall the lamp assembly and Stoplamps, and Back-Up two screws. Lamps License Plate Lamp
2. Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the socket. 1. Stoplamp/Taillamp 1. Attachment Screws 4. Press the bulb in and turn 2. Turn Signal Lamp/Taillamp 2. License Plate Bulb 3. Back-up Lamp counterclockwise to remove it from the socket. 3. Bulb Socket To replace a taillamp, turn signal To replace a license plate lamp, stoplamp, or back-up bulb: 5. Press the new bulb in and turn clockwise to install the bulb into lamp bulb: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate the socket. 1. Remove the two screws (1) from on page 2-11. 6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise the license plate lamp assembly. to reinstall. 2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp assembly down. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (19,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Vehicle Care 10-19
3. Turn the bulb socket (3) Replacement Bulbs Electrical System counterclockwise and pull it out Bulb of the lamp assembly. Exterior Lamp Number Electrical System 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of Overload the socket. Back-Up Lamps 921 5. Push the new bulb into the Front Turn Signal/ 7444NA The vehicle has fuses and circuit socket. Parking Lamps breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. 6. Install the bulb socket (3) by High/Low-Beam H13 turning clockwise into the license Headlamp When the current electrical load is plate lamp assembly. too heavy, the circuit breaker opens License W5W LL and closes, protecting the circuit 7. Replace the license plate lamp Plate Lamp until the current load returns to assembly by using the two Rear Turn Signal/ 7443 LL normal or the problem is fixed. This screws to secure. Taillamps greatly reduces the chance of circuit overload and fire caused by Stoplamp/ 7443 LL electrical problems. Taillamps Fuses and circuit breakers protect For replacement bulbs not listed power devices in the vehicle. here, contact your dealer. Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced, the same amperage fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (20,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
10-20 Vehicle Care
Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Underhood Compartment An electrical overload may cause Breakers Fuse Block the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses, circuit if the lamps go on and off or breakers, and fusible thermal links. remain off. This greatly reduces the chance of Windshield Wipers fires caused by electrical problems. If the wiper motor overheats due to Look at the silver-colored band heavy snow or ice, the windshield inside the fuse. If the band is broken wipers will stop until the motor cools or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure and will then restart. you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload Fuses of the same amperage can due to heavy snow or ice may be temporarily borrowed from The underhood compartment fuse cause wiper linkage damage. another fuse location, if a fuse goes block is on the driver side of the Always clear ice and heavy snow out. Replace the fuse as soon as vehicle, near the battery. from the windshield before using the you can. windshield wipers. If the overload is caused by an electrical problem and not snow or ice, be sure to get it fixed. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (21,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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{ Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
To access the fuses, press the tab at the back of the cover, and lift the cover. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (22,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
10-22 Vehicle Care Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (23,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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The vehicle may not be equipped Number Usage Number Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. 12 Auxiliary Heater 24 Front Washer Number Usage Pump Fuse Relay 1 TPIM1 Fuse 13 ACCM Fuse 25 Antilock Brake System Oil 14 HPCC Fuse 2 Engine Control Feeding Fuse Module Fuse 15 Washer Fuse 26 OBCM Fuse 3 Not Used 16 PE Coolant 27 TPIM Fuse 4 CHCM Fuse Pump Fuse 28 VICM Fuse 5 ACCM Fuse 17 High-Beam Headlamp Relay 29 RESS Fuse 6 High-Beam Headlamp Fuse– 18 Base/Dual 30 Not Used Horn Fuse Right 31 Not Used 19 OBCM Fuse 7 High-Beam 32 Not Used Headlamp 20 Antilock Brake 33 Not Used Fuse–Left System 34 Engine Cooling 8 Horn Relay Pump Fuse Fan Fuse 9 RESS Coolant 21 Antilock Brake 35 Second Run/Crank Pump Fuse System Valve Fuse Relay 10 TPIM2 Fuse 22 Not Used 36 Run/Crank Relay 11 HPCC Fuse 23 Rear Washer Relay 37 Not Used Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (24,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage 38 Front Wiper 49 Front Wiper Speed 64 Spare Fuse Control Relay Relay 65 Spare Fuse 39 Front Wiper Fuse 50 Not Used 66 Spare Fuse 40 VICM Fuse 51 Not Used 67 Spare Fuse 41 Electronic Brake 52 Not Used 68 Spare Fuse Control 53 Outside Rearview Module Fuse 69 Spare Fuse Heated Mirror Fuse 42 Engine Control 70 Fuse Puller 54 Rear Defog Fuse Module Fuse 55 RESS1 Fuse 43 Automatic Occupant Sensing 56 Voltage System Fuse Sensing Fuse 44 PWM Fuse 57 Rear Wiper Fuse 45 Rear View 58 Rear Wiper Relay Camera Fuse 59 Not Used 46 Instrument Panel 60 Not Used Fuse Block Run/ Crank Fuse 61 Electric Parking Brake Fuse 47 Aero Shutter Fuse 62 Passive Entry/ 48 HLLD Fuse Passive Start Fuse 63 Rear Defog Relay Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (25,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Instrument Panel Fuse Remove the fuse panel door Block diagonally. { Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
Open the fuse panel door by pulling out at the top.
The instrument panel fuse block is on the underside of the driver side instrument panel. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (26,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Number Usage Number Usage 1 Not Used 14 Steering Wheel Controls 2 Not Used Backlighting 3 Heater, Ventilation, 15 Not Used and Air Conditioning 16 Body Control Switch Module 1 4 Heated Seat 17 Body Control Module 2 5 Not Used 18 Body Control 6 Not Used Module 3 7 Body Control 19 Body Control Module 4 Module 6 8 Body Control 20 Body Control Module 5 Module 8 9 Body Control 21 Heater, Ventilation, Module 7 and Air 10 Instrument Cluster Conditioning 11 Discrete Logic 22 Data Link Ignition Switch Connector The vehicle may not be equipped 12 Airbag Power 23 Pedestrian Safety with all of the fuses, relays, and Signal features shown. 13 Radio Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (27,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Number Usage Number Usage Wheels and Tires 24 Outside Rearview 38 Radio Mirror Tires 39 Heater, Ventilation, 25 Spare Fuse and Air Every new GM vehicle has Conditioning high-quality tires made by a 26 Headlamp Leveling 40 OnStar leading tire manufacturer. See 27 Park Assist the warranty manual for 41 Spare Fuse 28 Instrument Cluster information regarding the tire 42 Spare Fuse warranty and where to get 29 Not Used service. For additional 43 Spare Fuse 30 Rear Window information refer to the tire 44 Spare Fuse 31 Front Window manufacturer. 45 Spare Fuse 32 Lighter/Auxiliary Power Outlet 46 Spare Fuse { Warning 33 Rear Auxiliary . Poorly maintained and Power Outlet improperly used tires are 34 Run Relay dangerous. 35 Logic Mode Relay . Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a 36 Accessory/ result of too much flexing. Retained Accessory Power There could be a blowout Relay (Continued) 37 Not Used Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (28,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Winter Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) This vehicle was not originally and a serious crash. See . Worn or old tires can equipped with winter tires. Winter Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread tires are designed for increased page 9-10. is badly worn, traction on snow and ice-covered replace them. roads. Consider installing winter . Underinflated tires pose tires on the vehicle if frequent the same danger as . Replace any tires that driving on ice or snow covered overloaded tires. The have been damaged by roads is expected. See your dealer resulting crash could impacts with potholes, for details regarding winter tire cause serious injury. curbs, etc. availability and proper tire selection. Also, see Buying New Tires on Check all tires frequently . Improperly repaired tires page 10-41. to maintain the can cause a crash. Only recommended pressure. the dealer or an With winter tires, there may be Tire pressure should be authorized tire service decreased dry road traction, increased road noise, and shorter checked when the tires center should repair, are cold. tread life. After changing to winter replace, dismount, and tires, be alert for changes in vehicle . Overinflated tires are more mount the tires. handling and braking. likely to be cut, punctured, . Do not spin the tires in If using winter tires: or broken by a sudden excess of 56 km/h . Use tires of the same brand and impact — such as when (35 mph) on slippery hitting a pothole. Keep tread type on all four wheel surfaces such as snow, positions. tires at the recommended mud, ice, etc. Excessive pressure. spinning may cause the (Continued) tires to explode. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (29,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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. Use only radial ply tires of the Tire Sidewall Labeling (2) TPC Spec (Tire same size, load range, and Performance Criteria speed rating as the original Useful information about a tire is Specification): Original equipment tires. molded into its sidewall. The equipment tires designed to Winter tires with the same speed examples show a typical GM's specific tire performance rating as the original equipment tires passenger tire sidewall. criteria have a TPC specification may not be available for H, V, W, Y, code molded onto the sidewall. and ZR speed rated tires. If winter tires with a lower speed rating are GM's TPC specifications meet or chosen, never exceed the tire's exceed all federal safety maximum speed capability. guidelines. (3) DOT (Department of Summer Tires Transportation): The This vehicle may come with high Department of Transportation performance summer tires. These (DOT) code indicates that the tires have a special tread and tire is in compliance with the compound that are optimized for U.S. Department of maximum dry and wet road Transportation Motor Vehicle performance. This special tread and Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example Safety Standards. compound will have decreased (1) Tire Size: The tire size is a performance in cold climates, and DOT Tire Date of on ice and snow. We recommend combination of letters and Manufacture: The last four installing winter tires on the vehicle numbers used to define a digits of the TIN indicate the tire if frequent driving at temperatures particular tire's width, height, manufactured date. The first two below approximately 5°C (40°F) or aspect ratio, construction type, digits represent the week on ice or snow covered roads is and service description. See the (01-52) and the last two digits, expected. See Winter Tires on “Tire Size” illustration later in this the year. For example, the third page 10-28. section for more detail. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (30,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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week of the year 2010 would resistance. For more information the tire size means a passenger have a four-digit DOT date see Uniform Tire Quality vehicle tire engineered to of 0310. Grading on page 10-43. standards set by the U.S. Tire (4) Tire Identification Number (7) Maximum Cold Inflation and Rim Association. (TIN): The letters and numbers Load Limit: Maximum load that (2) Tire Width: The three-digit following the DOT code are the can be carried and the number indicates the tire section Tire Identification Number (TIN). maximum pressure needed to width in millimeters from The TIN shows the support that load. sidewall to sidewall. manufacturer and plant code, (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit tire size, and date the tire was Tire Designations number that indicates the tire manufactured. The TIN is Tire Size height-to-width measurements. molded onto both sides of the For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a tire, although only one side may aspect ratio is 60, as shown in typical passenger vehicle have the date of manufacture. item 3 of the illustration, it would tire size. (5) Tire Ply Material: The type mean that the tire's sidewall is of cord and number of plies in 60 percent as high as it is wide. the sidewall and under the tread. (4) Construction Code: A letter (6) Uniform Tire Quality code is used to indicate the type Grading (UTQG): Tire of ply construction in the tire. manufacturers are required to The letter R means radial ply grade tires based on three construction; the letter D means performance factors: treadwear, (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: diagonal or bias ply traction, and temperature The United States version of a construction; and the letter B metric tire sizing system. The means belted-bias ply letter P as the first character in construction. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (31,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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(5) Rim Diameter: Diameter of drive unit, power windows, before a tire has built up heat the wheel in inches. power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure (6) Service Description: These conditioning. on page 10-34. characters represent the load Aspect Ratio: The relationship Curb Weight: The weight of a index and speed rating of the of a tire's height to its width. motor vehicle with standard and tire. The load index represents Belt: A rubber coated layer of optional equipment including the the load carrying capacity a tire cords that is located between maximum capacity of fuel, oil, is certified to carry. The speed the plies and the tread. Cords and coolant, but without rating is the maximum speed a may be made from steel or other passengers and cargo. tire is certified to carry a load. reinforcing materials. DOT Markings: A code molded Bead: The tire bead contains into the sidewall of a tire Tire Terminology and signifying that the tire is in Definitions steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto compliance with the U.S. Air Pressure: The amount of the rim. Department of Transportation air inside the tire pressing (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety outward on each square inch of Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire Standards. The DOT code the tire. Air pressure is in which the plies are laid at includes the Tire Identification expressed in kPa (kilopascal) alternate angles less than Number (TIN), an alphanumeric or psi (pounds per square inch). 90 degrees to the centerline of designator which can also the tread. identify the tire manufacturer, Accessory Weight: The Cold Tire Pressure: The production plant, brand, and combined weight of optional date of production. accessories. Some examples of amount of air pressure in a tire, optional accessories are, electric measured in kPa (kilopascal) GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight or psi (pounds per square inch) Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (32,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure: outward when mounted on a Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears page 9-10. The maximum air pressure is white lettering, or bears GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight molded onto the sidewall. manufacturer, brand, and/or Rating for the rear axle. See Maximum Load Rating: The model name molding that is Vehicle Load Limits on load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same page 9-10. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. Intended Outboard Sidewall: pressure for that tire. The side of an asymmetrical tire, Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A that must always face outward Weight: The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and when mounted on a vehicle. weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric vehicle capacity weight, and unit for air pressure. production options weight. Recommended Inflation Normal Occupant Weight: The Pressure: Vehicle Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A manufacturer's recommended tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by tire inflation pressure as shown some multipurpose passenger on the tire placard. See Tire vehicles. 68 kg (150 lbs). See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. Pressure on page 10-34 and Load Index: An assigned Vehicle Load Limits on number ranging from 1 to 279 Occupant Distribution: page 9-10. that corresponds to the load Designated seating positions. carrying capacity of a tire. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (33,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic of a tire when only 1.6 mm Vehicle Maximum Load on the tire in which the ply cords that (1/16 in) of tread remains. See Tire: Load on an individual tire extend to the beads are laid at When It Is Time for New Tires due to curb weight, accessory 90 degrees to the centerline of on page 10-41. weight, occupant weight, and the tread. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality cargo weight. Rim: A metal support for a tire Grading Standards): A tire Vehicle Placard: A label and upon which the tire beads information system that provides permanently attached to a are seated. consumers with ratings for a vehicle showing the vehicle's Sidewall: The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, and capacity weight and the original between the tread and the bead. treadwear. Ratings are equipment tire size and determined by tire recommended inflation pressure. Speed Rating: An manufacturers using See “Tire and Loading alphanumeric code assigned to government testing procedures. Information Label” under Vehicle a tire indicating the maximum The ratings are molded into the Load Limits on page 9-10. speed at which a tire can sidewall of the tire. See Uniform operate. Tire Quality Grading on Traction: The friction between page 10-43. the tire and the road surface. Vehicle Capacity Weight: The The amount of grip provided. number of designated seating Tread: The portion of a tire that positions multiplied by comes into contact with 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated the road. cargo load. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (34,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
10-34 Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure example of the Tire and Loading Caution (Continued) Information label, see Vehicle Tires need the correct amount of Overinflated tires, or tires that Load Limits on page 9-10. How air pressure to operate the vehicle is loaded affects effectively. have too much air, can result in: vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle { Caution . Unusual wear. with more weight than it was Neither tire underinflation nor . Poor handling. designed to carry. overinflation is good. . Rough ride. When to Check Underinflated tires, or tires . Check the tires once a month that do not have enough air, Needless damage from can result in: road hazards. or more. . Tire overloading and How to Check The Tire and Loading overheating which could Use a good quality pocket-type Information label on the vehicle lead to a blowout. gauge to check the tire indicates the original equipment pressure. Proper tire inflation . Premature or tires and the correct cold tire cannot be determined by looking irregular wear. inflation pressures. The at the tire. Check the tire recommended pressure is the . Poor handling. inflation pressure when the tires minimum air pressure needed to . are cold, meaning the vehicle Reduced fuel economy. support the vehicle's maximum has not been driven for at least (Continued) load carrying capacity. three hours or no more than For additional information 1.6 km (1 mi). regarding how much weight the vehicle can carry, and an Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (35,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more tire valve stem. Press the tire System of your tires is significantly gauge firmly onto the valve to under-inflated. get the pressure measurement. The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire If the cold tire inflation pressure (TPMS) uses radio and sensor pressure telltale illuminates, you matches the recommended technology to check tire pressure should stop and check your tires as levels. The TPMS sensors monitor pressure on the Tire and soon as possible, and inflate them the air pressure in your tires and to the proper pressure. Driving on a Loading Information label, no transmit tire pressure readings to a further adjustment is necessary. significantly under-inflated tire receiver located in the vehicle. causes the tire to overheat and can If the inflation pressure is low, Each tire, including the spare (if lead to tire failure. Under-inflation add air until the recommended provided), should be checked also reduces fuel efficiency and tire pressure is reached. If the monthly when cold and inflated to tread life, and may affect the inflation pressure in high, press the inflation pressure recommended vehicle's handling and stopping on the metal stem in the center by the vehicle manufacturer on the ability. of the tire valve to release air. vehicle placard or tire inflation Please note that the TPMS is not a Re-check the tire pressure with pressure label. (If your vehicle has substitute for proper tire tires of a different size than the size the tire gauge. maintenance, and it is the driver's indicated on the vehicle placard or responsibility to maintain correct tire Return the valve caps on the tire inflation pressure label, you pressure, even if under-inflation has valve stems to keep out dirt and should determine the proper tire not reached the level to trigger moisture and prevent leaks. inflation pressure for those tires.) illumination of the TPMS low tire As an added safety feature, your pressure telltale. vehicle has been equipped with a Your vehicle has also been tire pressure monitoring system equipped with a TPMS malfunction (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (36,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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The TPMS malfunction indicator is See Radio Frequency Statement on located on the instrument cluster. combined with the low tire pressure page 13-12. If the warning light comes on, stop telltale. When the system detects a as soon as possible and inflate the malfunction, the telltale will flash for Tire Pressure Monitor tires to the recommended pressure approximately one minute and then Operation shown on the Tire and Loading remain continuously illuminated. Information label. See Vehicle Load This sequence will continue upon This vehicle may have a Tire Limits on page 9-10. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). subsequent vehicle start-ups as The low tire pressure warning light The TPMS is designed to warn the long as the malfunction exists. comes on at each drive cycle until driver when a low tire pressure When the malfunction indicator is the tires are inflated to the correct condition exists. TPMS sensors are illuminated, the system may not be inflation pressure. mounted onto each tire and wheel able to detect or signal low tire assembly, excluding the spare tire The low tire pressure warning light pressure as intended. TPMS and wheel assembly. The TPMS may come on in cool weather when malfunctions may occur for a variety sensors monitor the air pressure in the vehicle is first started, and then of reasons, including the installation the tires and transmit the tire turn off as the vehicle is driven. This of replacement or alternate tires or pressure readings to a receiver could be an early indicator that the wheels on the vehicle that prevent located in the vehicle. air pressure is getting low and must the TPMS from functioning properly. be inflated to the proper pressure. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more A Tire and Loading Information label tires or wheels on your vehicle to shows the size of the original ensure that the replacement or equipment tires and the correct alternate tires and wheels allow the inflation pressure for the tires when TPMS to continue to function they are cold. See Vehicle Load properly. Limits on page 9-10, for an example When a low tire pressure condition of the Tire and Loading Information See Tire Pressure Monitor is detected, the TPMS illuminates label and its location. Also see Tire Operation on page 10-36. the low tire pressure warning light Pressure on page 10-34. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (37,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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The TPMS can warn about a low sensors. See Tire Sealant and successfully. See "TPMS Sensor tire pressure condition but it does Compressor Kit on page 10-48 for Matching Process" later in this not replace normal tire information regarding the inflator kit section. maintenance. See Tire Inspection materials and instructions. . The TPMS sensor matching on page 10-39, Tire Rotation on TPMS Malfunction Light process was not done or not page 10-39 and Tires on completed successfully after page 10-27. The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires. The if one or more of the TPMS sensors malfunction light should go off { Caution are missing or inoperable. When the after successfully completing the system detects a malfunction, the sensor matching process. See Tire sealant materials are not all low tire warning light flashes for "TPMS Sensor Matching the same. A non-approved tire about one minute and then stays on Process" later in this section. sealant could damage the TPMS for the remainder of the ignition . sensors. TPMS sensor damage cycle. The malfunction light comes One or more TPMS sensors are caused by using an incorrect tire on at each ignition cycle until the missing or damaged. The malfunction light should go off sealant is not covered by the problem is corrected. Some of the when the TPMS sensors are vehicle warranty. Always use only conditions that can cause this to come on are: installed and the sensor the GM approved tire sealant matching process is performed available through your dealer or . One of the road tires has been successfully. See your dealer for included in the vehicle. replaced with the spare tire, service. if the vehicle has one. The spare tire does not have a TPMS . Replacement tires or wheels do Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits sensor. The malfunction light not match the original equipment use a GM-approved liquid tire should go off after the road tire tires or wheels. Tires and wheels sealant. Using non-approved tire is replaced and the sensor other than those recommended sealants could damage the TPMS matching process is performed could prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. See Buying New Tires on page 10-41. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (38,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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. Operating electronic devices or passenger side front tire, passenger 4. Use the SELECT knob to scroll being near facilities using radio side rear tire, and driver side rear. to the Tire Pressure display wave frequencies similar to the See your dealer for service or to screen. TPMS could cause the TPMS purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS sensors to malfunction. 5. Press and hold the SELECT relearn tool can also be purchased. knob for five seconds to begin If the TPMS is not functioning See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor the sensor matching process. properly, it cannot detect or signal a Activation Tool at low tire condition. See your dealer www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or A message displays confirming for service if the TPMS malfunction call 1-800-GM TOOLS to begin the process. light comes on and stays on. (1-800-468-6657). 6. Use the SELECT knob to select There are two minutes to match the YES with the highlighted TPMS Sensor Matching selection, and press the Process first tire/wheel position, and five minutes overall to match all four SELECT knob again to confirm Each TPMS sensor has a unique tire/wheel positions. If it takes the selection. identification code. The identification longer, the matching process stops The horn sounds twice to signal code needs to be matched to a new and must be restarted. the receiver is in relearn mode tire/wheel position after rotating the The TPMS sensor matching and the TIRE LEARNING tires or replacing one or more of the process is: ACTIVE message displays on TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor the DIC screen. matching process should also be 1. Set the parking brake. performed after replacing a spare 7. Start with the driver side 2. Put the vehicle in ON/RUN and front tire. tire with a road tire containing the place the vehicle in P (Park). TPMS sensor. The malfunction light 8. Place the relearn tool against should go off at the next ignition 3. If the DIC display is minimized, the tire sidewall, near the valve cycle. The sensors are matched to press the SELECT knob to stem. Then press the button to the tire/wheel positions, using a maximize it. activate the TPMS sensor. TPMS relearn tool, in the following A horn chirp confirms that the order: driver side front tire, Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (39,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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sensor identification code has Tire Inspection . The tire has a puncture, cut, been matched to this tire and or other damage that cannot wheel position. We recommend that the tires, be repaired well because of including the spare tire, if the 9. Proceed to the passenger side the size or location of the front tire, and repeat the vehicle has one, be inspected damage. procedure in Step 8. for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. 10. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Rotation rear tire, and repeat the Replace the tire if: If the vehicle has non-directional procedure in Step 8. . The indicators at three or tires, they should be rotated 11. Proceed to the driver side rear more places around the tire every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See tire, and repeat the procedure can be seen. Maintenance Schedule on in Step 8. The horn sounds two page 11-2. times to indicate the sensor . There is cord or fabric identification code has been showing through the tire's Tires are rotated to achieve matched to the driver side rear rubber. uniform wear for all tires. The tire, and the TPMS sensor first rotation is the most . The tread or sidewall is matching process is no longer important. cracked, cut, or snagged active. The TIRE LEARNING Anytime unusual wear is ACTIVE message on the DIC deep enough to show cord or display screen goes off. fabric. noticed, rotate the tires as soon as possible, check for proper tire 12. Turn the vehicle off. . The tire has a bump, bulge, inflation pressure, and check for 13. Set all four tires to the or split. damaged tires or wheels. If the recommended air pressure unusual wear continues after the level as indicated on the Tire rotation, check the wheel and Loading Information label. alignment. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (40,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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See When It Is Time for New Use this rotation pattern if the Tires on page 10-41 and Wheel vehicle has different size tires { Warning Replacement on page 10-45. on the front and rear and they Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Directional tires should not be are non-directional. parts to which it is fastened, can rotated. Each tire and wheel Adjust the front and rear tires to make wheel nuts become loose should be used only in the the recommended inflation after time. The wheel could come position it is in. Directional tires pressure on the Tire and off and cause an accident. When will have an arrow on the tire Loading Information label after changing a wheel, remove any indicating the proper direction of the tires have been rotated. See rust or dirt from places where the rotation or will have “left” or Tire Pressure on page 10-34 wheel attaches to the vehicle. In “right” molded on the sidewall. and Vehicle Load Limits on an emergency, a cloth or a paper page 9-10. towel can be used; however, use Different tire sizes should not be a scraper or wire brush later to rotated front to rear. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor remove all rust or dirt. System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on Lightly coat the center of the page 10-36. wheel hub with wheel bearing Check that all wheel nuts are grease after a wheel change or properly tightened. See “Wheel tire rotation to prevent corrosion Nut Torque” under Capacities or rust build-up. Do not get and Specifications on grease on the flat wheel page 12-2. mounting surface or on the wheel nuts or bolts. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (41,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other Tires This also applies to the spare tire, substances that can deteriorate if the vehicle has one, even if it is rubber. Factors such as maintenance, never used. Multiple factors Parking for an extended period can temperatures, driving speeds, including temperatures, loading cause flat spots on the tires that vehicle loading, and road conditions conditions, and inflation pressure may result in vibrations while affect the wear rate of the tires. maintenance affect how fast aging driving. When storing a vehicle for takes place. GM recommends that at least a month, remove the tires or tires, including the spare if raise the vehicle to reduce the equipped, be replaced after six weight from the tires. years, regardless of tread wear. The tire manufacture date is the last four digits of the DOT Tire Identification Buying New Tires Number (TIN) which is molded into GM has developed and matched one side of the tire sidewall. The specific tires for the vehicle. The first two digits represent the week original equipment tires installed (01–52) and the last two digits, the were designed to meet General year. For example, the third week of Motors Tire Performance Criteria the year 2010 would have a four-digit DOT date of 0310. Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. When Treadwear indicators are one way to Vehicle Storage replacement tires are needed, tell when it is time for new tires. Tires age when stored normally GM strongly recommends Treadwear indicators appear when mounted on a parked vehicle. Park buying tires with the same TPC the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) a vehicle that will be stored for at Spec rating. or less of tread remaining. See Tire least a month in a cool, dry, clean Inspection on page 10-39 and Tire area away from direct sunlight to GM's exclusive TPC Spec Rotation on page 10-39. slow aging. This area should be free system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (42,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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the overall performance of the about the same time. See Tire vehicle, including brake system Rotation on page 10-39 for { Warning performance, ride and handling, information on proper tire Mixing tires of different sizes traction control, and tire rotation. However, if it is (other than those originally pressure monitoring necessary to replace only one installed on the vehicle), brands, performance. GM's TPC Spec axle set of worn tires, place the or types may cause loss of number is molded onto the tire's new tires on the rear axle. control of the vehicle, resulting in sidewall near the tire size. If the Winter tires with the same speed a crash or other vehicle damage. tires have an all-season tread rating as the original equipment Use the correct size, brand, and design, the TPC Spec number tires may not be available for H, type of tire on all four wheels. will be followed by MS for mud V, W, and ZR speed rated tires. and snow. See Tire Sidewall Never exceed the winter tire's Labeling on page 10-29, for maximum speed capability when { Warning additional information. using winter tires with a lower GM recommends replacing worn speed rating. Using bias-ply tires on the tires in complete sets of four. vehicle may cause the wheel Uniform tread depth on all tires { Warning rim flanges to develop cracks will help to maintain the after many miles of driving. performance of the vehicle. Tires could explode during A tire and/or wheel could fail Braking and handling improper service. Attempting suddenly and cause a crash. performance may be adversely to mount or dismount a tire Use only radial-ply tires with affected if all the tires are not could cause injury or death. the wheels on the vehicle. replaced at the same time. Only your dealer or authorized If proper rotation and tire service center should maintenance have been done, mount or dismount the tires. all four tires should wear out at Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (43,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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If the vehicle tires must be Different Size Tires and Warning (Continued) replaced with a tire that does not Wheels have a TPC Spec number, make specific wheel and tire systems sure they are the same size, If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original developed for the vehicle, and load range, speed rating, and have them properly installed by a construction (radial) as the equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking, GM certified technician. original tires. ride and handling characteristics, Vehicles that have a tire stability, and resistance to rollover See Buying New Tires on pressure monitoring system may be affected. If the vehicle has page 10-41 and Accessories and could give an inaccurate electronic systems such as antilock Modifications on page 10-2. low-pressure warning if non-TPC brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, electronic stability control, Spec rated tires are installed. Uniform Tire Quality or All-Wheel Drive, the performance See Tire Pressure Monitor of these systems can also be Grading Operation on page 10-36. affected. The following information relates The Tire and Loading to the system developed by the Information label indicates the { Warning United States National Highway original equipment tires on the Traffic Safety Administration vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits If different sized wheels are used, (NHTSA), which grades tires by there may not be an acceptable on page 9-10, for the label treadwear, traction, and level of performance and safety if location and more information tires not recommended for those temperature performance. This about the Tire and Loading wheels are selected. This applies only to vehicles sold in Information label. increases the chance of a crash the United States. The grades and serious injury. Only use GM are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The (Continued) Uniform Tire Quality Grading Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (44,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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(UTQG) system does not apply Treadwear 200 Traction AA Traction Temperature A to deep tread, winter tires, The traction grades, from compact spare tires, tires with All Passenger Car Tires Must highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, nominal rim diameters of Conform to Federal Safety and C. Those grades represent 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), Requirements In Addition To the tire's ability to stop on wet or to some limited-production These Grades. pavement as measured under tires. Treadwear controlled conditions on While the tires available on specified government test General Motors passenger cars The treadwear grade is a surfaces of asphalt and and light trucks may vary with comparative rating based on the concrete. A tire marked C may respect to these grades, they wear rate of the tire when tested have poor traction performance. must also conform to federal under controlled conditions on a Warning: The traction grade safety requirements and specified government test assigned to this tire is based on additional General Motors Tire course. For example, a tire straight-ahead braking traction Performance Criteria (TPC) graded 150 would wear one and tests, and does not include standards. one-half (1½) times as well on acceleration, cornering, the government course as a tire Quality grades can be found hydroplaning, or peak traction graded 100. The relative characteristics. where applicable on the tire performance of tires depends sidewall between tread shoulder upon the actual conditions of Temperature and maximum section width. For their use, however, and may The temperature grades are A example: depart significantly from the (the highest), B, and C, norm due to variations in driving representing the tire's resistance habits, service practices and to the generation of heat and its differences in road ability to dissipate heat when characteristics and climate. tested under controlled Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (45,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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conditions on a specified indoor Wheel Alignment and Tire If the wheel leaks air, replace it. laboratory test wheel. Sustained Balance Some aluminum wheels can be high temperature can cause the repaired. See your dealer if any of material of the tire to degenerate The tires and wheels were aligned these conditions exist. and reduce tire life, and and balanced at the factory to Your dealer will know the kind of excessive temperature can lead provide the longest tire life and best wheel that is needed. overall performance. Adjustments to to sudden tire failure. The grade wheel alignment and tire balancing Each new wheel should have the C corresponds to a level of are not necessary on a regular same load-carrying capacity, performance which all basis. Consider an alignment check diameter, width, offset, and be passenger car tires must meet if there is unusual tire wear or the mounted the same way as the one it under the Federal Motor Safety vehicle is significantly pulling to one replaces. Standard No. 109. Grades B and side or the other. Some slight pull to Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel A represent higher levels of the left or right, depending on the nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor performance on the laboratory crown of the road and/or other road System (TPMS) sensors with new test wheel than the minimum surface variations such as troughs GM original equipment parts. required by law. Warning: The or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is vibrating when driving on a smooth Warning temperature grade for this tire is road, the tires and wheels may need { established for a tire that is to be rebalanced. See your dealer Using the wrong replacement properly inflated and not for proper diagnosis. overloaded. Excessive speed, wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dangerous. It could underinflation, or excessive Wheel Replacement affect the braking and handling of loading, either separately or in Replace any wheel that is bent, the vehicle. Tires can lose air, combination, can cause heat cracked, or badly rusted or and cause loss of control, causing buildup and possible tire failure. corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming (Continued) loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (46,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Used Replacement Wheels Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)
a crash. Always use the correct { Warning parts. The area damaged by the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel tire chains could cause loss of Replacing a wheel with a used nuts for replacement. control and a crash. one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been Use another type of traction driven may be unknown. It could device only if its manufacturer { Caution fail suddenly and cause a crash. recommends it for the vehicle's When replacing wheels, use a tire size combination and road The wrong wheel can also cause new GM original equipment conditions. Follow that problems with bearing life, brake wheel. manufacturer's instructions. To cooling, speedometer or avoid vehicle damage, drive slow odometer calibration, headlamp and readjust or remove the aim, bumper height, vehicle Tire Chains traction device if it contacts the ground clearance, and tire or tire vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. chain clearance to the body and { Warning If traction devices are used, install chassis. them on the front tires. Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the If a Tire Goes Flat proper amount of clearance can This vehicle has a tire sealant and cause damage to the brakes, compressor kit. See Tire Sealant suspension, or other vehicle and Compressor Kit on page 10-48. (Continued) There is no spare tire, no tire changing equipment, and no place to store a tire. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (47,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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It is unusual for a tire to blow out, especially if the tires are maintained { Warning Warning (Continued) properly. See Tires on page 10-27. air goes out of a tire, it is much Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for more likely to leak out slowly. But if permanent damage to the tire. anything else, you or others could there is ever a blowout, here are a Re-inflating a tire after it has been be badly injured or killed if the few tips about what to expect and driven on while severely vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack what to do. underinflated or flat may cause a is provided with the vehicle, only blowout and a serious crash. use it for changing a flat tire. If a front tire fails, the flat tire will Never attempt to re-inflate a tire create a drag that pulls the vehicle that has been driven on while toward that side. Take your foot off If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire the accelerator pedal and grip the severely underinflated or flat. and wheel damage by driving slowly steering wheel firmly. Steer to Have your dealer or an authorized to a level place, well off the road, maintain lane position, and then tire service center repair or if possible. gently brake to a stop, well off the replace the flat tire as soon as possible. 1. Turn on the hazard warning road, if possible. flashers. See Hazard Warning A rear blowout, particularly on a Flashers on page 6-3. curve, acts much like a skid and 2. Park the vehicle. Set the parking may require the same correction as { Warning brake firmly and put the shift used in a skid. Stop pressing the lever in P (Park). See Shifting accelerator pedal and steer to Lifting a vehicle and getting under Into Park on page 9-17. straighten the vehicle. It may be it to do maintenance or repairs is very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake dangerous without the 3. Turn off the vehicle. to a stop, well off the road, appropriate safety equipment and 4. Inspect the flat tire. if possible. training. If a jack is provided with If the tire has been separated from the vehicle, it is designed only for the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, (Continued) or has a puncture larger than a Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (48,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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6 mm (0.25 in), the tire is too If the tire has been separated from severely damaged for the tire { Warning the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, sealant and compressor kit to be or has a large puncture, the tire is effective. Storing the tire sealant and too severely damaged for the tire compressor kit or other sealant and compressor kit to be If the tire has a puncture less than a equipment in the passenger 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area of effective. See Roadside Assistance compartment of the vehicle could Program on page 13-5. the tire, see Tire Sealant and cause injury. In a sudden stop or Compressor Kit on page 10-48. collision, loose equipment could Read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor kit strike someone. Store the tire instructions. Tire Sealant and sealant and compressor kit in its Compressor Kit original location. The kit includes:
{ Warning If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit, there may not be a Overinflating a tire could cause spare tire or tire changing the tire to rupture and you or equipment, and on some vehicles others could be injured. Be sure there may not be a place to store to read and follow the tire sealant a tire. and compressor kit instructions and inflate the tire to its The tire sealant and compressor recommended pressure. Do not can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in exceed the recommended the tread area of the tire. It can also pressure. be used to inflate an underinflated tire. 1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve 2. Sealant/Air Hose 3. Base of Sealant Canister Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (49,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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4. Tire Sealant Canister be replaced before its expiration Do not remove any objects that 5. On/Off Button date. Replacement tire sealant have penetrated the tire. 6. Slot on Top of Compressor canisters are available at your local 1. Remove the tire sealant 7. Pressure Gauge dealer. canister (4) and compressor There is only enough sealant to seal from its storage location. See one tire. After usage, the tire sealant Storing the Tire Sealant and canister must be replaced. Compressor Kit on page 10-55. Using the Tire Sealant and 2. Remove the air only hose (10) Compressor Kit to Temporarily and the power plug (9) from the Seal and Inflate a bottom of the compressor. Punctured Tire 3. Place the compressor on the ground near the flat tire. When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes. 8. Pressure Deflation Button This will help to inflate the tire faster. 9. Power Plug 10. Air Only Hose If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly Tire Sealant to a level place. Turn on the hazard Read and follow the safe handling warning flashers. See Hazard instructions on the label adhered to Warning Flashers on page 6-3. the tire sealant canister (4). See If a Tire Goes Flat on Check the tire sealant expiration page 10-46 for other important date on the tire sealant canister. safety warnings. The tire sealant canister (4) should Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (50,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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4. Attach the air only hose (10) to If the vehicle only has a cigarette the sealant canister inlet lighter, use the cigarette lighter. valve (1) by turning it clockwise Do not pinch the power plug until tight. cord in the door or window. 9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 10. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject 7. Attach the sealant/air hose (2) to sealant and air into the tire. the tire valve stem by turning it The pressure gauge (7) will clockwise until tight. initially show a high pressure 8. Plug the power plug (9) into the while the compressor pushes accessory power outlet in the the sealant into the tire. Once 5. Slide the base of the tire sealant vehicle. Unplug all items from the sealant is completely canister (3) into the slot on the other accessory power outlets. dispersed into the tire, the top of the compressor (6) to hold See Power Outlets on page 5-6. pressure will quickly drop and it upright. If the vehicle has an accessory start to rise again as the tire Make sure the tire valve stem is power outlet, do not use the inflates with air only. positioned close to the ground cigarette lighter. so the hose will reach it. 6. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (51,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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11. Inflate the tire to the 14. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) recommended inflation Caution (Continued) counterclockwise to remove it pressure using the pressure from the tire valve stem. gauge (7). The recommended tire. Remove the power plug from the accessory power outlet and 15. Replace the tire valve inflation pressure can be found stem cap. on the Tire and Loading unscrew the inflating hose from Information label. See Tire the tire valve. See Roadside 16. Remove the tire sealant Pressure on page 10-34. Assistance Program on canister (4) from the slot on top page 13-5. of the compressor (6). The pressure gauge (7) may read higher than the actual tire 17. Turn the air only hose (10) pressure while the compressor 12. Press the on/off button (5) to counterclockwise to remove it is on. Turn the compressor off turn the tire sealant and from the tire sealant canister to get an accurate pressure compressor kit off. inlet valve (1). reading. The compressor may The tire is not sealed and will 18. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) be turned on/off until the continue to leak air until the clockwise onto the sealant correct pressure is reached. vehicle is driven and the canister inlet valve (1) to sealant is distributed in the tire. prevent sealant leakage. { Caution Therefore, Steps 13–21 must 19. Return the air only hose (10) be done immediately after and power plug (9) back to If the recommended pressure Step 12. cannot be reached after their original storage location. approximately 25 minutes, the Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit vehicle should not be driven as it could be warm after farther. The tire is too severely usage. damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the 13. Unplug the power plug (9) from the accessory power outlet in (Continued) the vehicle. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (52,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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20. If the flat tire was able to inflate If the tire pressure has fallen vehicle to an authorized dealer to the recommended inflation more than 68 kPa (10 psi) within 161 km (100 mi) of pressure, remove the below the recommended driving to have the tire repaired maximum speed label from the inflation pressure, stop driving or replaced. sealant canister and place it in the vehicle. The tire is too a highly visible location. severely damaged and the tire Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Do not exceed the speed on sealant cannot seal the tire. See Roadside Assistance Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not this label until the damaged tire Punctured) is repaired or replaced. Program on page 13-5. The kit includes: 21. Return the equipment to its If the tire pressure has not original storage location in the dropped more than 68 kPa vehicle. (10 psi) from the recommended inflation pressure, inflate the 22. Immediately drive the vehicle tire to the recommended 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the inflation pressure. sealant in the tire. 24. Wipe off any sealant from the 23. Stop at a safe location and wheel, tire, or vehicle. check the tire pressure. Refer to Steps 1–10 under “Using the 25. Dispose of the used tire Tire Sealant and Compressor sealant canister (4) at a local Kit without Sealant to Inflate a dealer or in accordance with Tire (Not Punctured).” local state codes and practices. 26. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer. 1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve 27. After temporarily sealing a tire 2. Sealant/Air Hose using the tire sealant and 3. Base of Sealant Canister compressor kit, take the 4. Tire Sealant Canister Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (53,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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5. On/Off Button 1. Remove the compressor from its 6. Plug the power plug (9) into the 6. Slot on Top of Compressor storage location. See Storing the accessory power outlet in the 7. Pressure Gauge Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit vehicle. Unplug all items from on page 10-55. other accessory power outlets. 2. Remove the air only hose (10) See Power Outlets on page 5-6. and the power plug (9) from the If the vehicle has an accessory bottom of the compressor. power outlet, do not use the 3. Place the compressor on the cigarette lighter. ground near the flat tire. If the vehicle only has a cigarette Make sure the tire valve stem is lighter, use the cigarette lighter. positioned close to the ground Do not pinch the power plug so the hose will reach it. cord in the door or window. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle the flat tire by turning it must be running while using the counterclockwise. air compressor. 8. Pressure Deflation Button 9. Power Plug 5. Attach the air only hose (10) to 8. Press the on/off button (5) to 10. Air Only Hose the tire valve stem by turning it turn the tire sealant and clockwise until tight. compressor kit on. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly The compressor will inflate the to a level place. Turn on the hazard tire with air only. warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6-3. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10-46 for other important safety warnings. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (54,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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9. Inflate the tire to the 12. Turn the air only hose (10) recommended inflation pressure { Caution counterclockwise to remove it using the pressure gauge (7). from the tire valve stem. The recommended inflation If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after 13. Replace the tire valve pressure can be found on the stem cap. Tire and Loading Information approximately 25 minutes, the label. See Tire Pressure on vehicle should not be driven 14. Return the air only hose (10) page 10-34. farther. The tire is too severely and power plug (9) back to damaged and the tire sealant and their original storage location. The pressure gauge (7) may compressor kit cannot inflate the read higher than the actual tire 15. Return the equipment to its tire. Remove the power plug from pressure while the compressor is original storage location in the on. Turn the compressor off to the accessory power outlet and vehicle. unscrew the inflating hose from get an accurate pressure The tire sealant and compressor kit reading. The compressor may the tire valve. See Roadside Assistance Program on has accessory adapters located in a be turned on/off until the correct compartment on the bottom of its page 13-5. pressure is reached. housing that can be used to inflate If the tire is inflated higher than air mattresses, balls, etc. the recommended pressure, 10. Press the on/off button (5) to adjust the excess pressure by turn the tire sealant and pressing the pressure deflation compressor kit off. button (8) until the proper Be careful while handling the pressure reading is reached. compressor as it could be This option is only functional warm after usage. when using the air only hose (10). 11. Unplug the power plug (9) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (55,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Storing the Tire Sealant Jump Starting { Caution and Compressor Kit For more information about the The tire sealant and compressor kit vehicle battery, see Battery on Ignoring these steps could result is located in the rear storage area. page 10-13. in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the 1. Lift the trim cover. If the 12–volt battery has run down, vehicle warranty. Trying to start try to use another vehicle and some the vehicle by pushing or pulling it jumper cables to start your vehicle. will not work, and it could damage Be sure to use the following steps to the vehicle. do it safely.
{ Warning Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: . They contain acid that can burn you. . They contain gas that can explode or ignite. 2. Remove the compressor (1) and the tire sealant canister (2). . They contain enough electricity to burn you. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these 1. Discharged Battery Negative things can hurt you. Grounding Point 2. Discharged Battery Positive Terminal Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (56,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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3. Good Battery Negative Terminal 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. { Caution 4. Good Battery Positive Terminal Turn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, The jump start negative grounding If the other vehicle does not have except the hazard warning point (1) is a stud on a bracket a 12-volt system with a negative flashers if needed. located to the right of the Traction ground, both vehicles can be Power Inverter Module (TPIM). damaged. Only use a vehicle that { Warning has a 12-volt system with a The jump start positive terminal (2) is on the discharged battery on the negative ground for jump starting. An electric fan can start up even driver side of the vehicle. when the propulsion system is not operating and can injure you. The jump start positive terminal (4) 2. Position the two vehicles so that Keep hands, clothing and tools and jump start negative terminal (3) they are not touching. away from any underhood are on the battery of the vehicle 3. Set the parking brake firmly and providing the jump start. put the shift lever in P (Park). electric fan. The positive jump start connection See Shifting Into Park on for the discharged battery is under a page 9-17. trim cover. Open the cover to { Warning expose the terminal. { Caution Using a match near a battery can 1. Check the other vehicle. It must If any accessories are left on or cause battery gas to explode. have a 12-volt battery with a plugged in during the jump People have been hurt doing this, negative ground system. starting procedure, they could be and some have been blinded. damaged. The repairs would not Use a flashlight if you need more be covered by the vehicle light. warranty. Whenever possible, turn (Continued) off or unplug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (57,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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9. Start the engine in the vehicle Warning (Continued) { Warning with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at Be sure the battery has enough Fans or other moving propulsion least four minutes. water. You do not need to add system parts can injure you badly. water to the battery installed in Keep your hands away from 10. Try to start the vehicle that had your new vehicle. But if a battery moving parts once the propulsion the dead battery. If it will not has filler caps, be sure the right system is operating. start after a few tries, it amount of fluid is there. If it is low, probably needs service. add water to take care of that 5. Connect one end of the red { Caution first. If you do not, explosive gas positive (+) cable to the could be present. positive (+) terminal on the If the jumper cables are Battery fluid contains acid that discharged battery. connected or removed in the can burn you. Do not get it on 6. Connect the other end of the red wrong order, electrical shorting you. If you accidentally get it in positive (+) cable to the may occur and damage the your eyes or on your skin, flush positive (+) terminal of the good vehicle. The repairs would not be the place with water and get battery. covered by the vehicle warranty. medical help immediately. 7. Connect one end of the black Always connect and remove the negative (–) cable to the jumper cables in the correct order, negative (–) terminal of the good making sure that the cables do battery. not touch each other or other metal. 8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–) grounding point for Jumper Cable Removal the discharged battery. Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (58,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Recreational Vehicle Towing the Vehicle { Caution Towing { Caution Improper use of the tow eye can Recreational vehicle towing means cause vehicle damage. Use towing the vehicle behind another Incorrectly towing a disabled caution and low speeds to vehicle – such as behind a motor vehicle may cause damage. The prevent damage to the vehicle. home. The two most common types damage would not be covered by of recreational vehicle towing are the vehicle warranty. Carefully open the cover by using known as dinghy towing and dolly the small notch that conceals the towing. Dinghy towing is towing the Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed tow eye socket. vehicle with all four wheels on the car carrier or a wheel lift tow truck. ground. Dolly towing is towing the Install the tow eye into the socket by vehicle with two wheels on the If a wheel lift tow truck is used, the turning it clockwise until it stops. drive wheels cannot contact the ground and two wheels up on a When the tow eye is removed, device known as a dolly. road while the vehicle is being reinstall the cover with the notch in towed. A wheel dolly must be used the original position. Here are some important things to to lift all drive wheels off the ground. consider before recreational vehicle Consult your dealer or a towing: Use the tow eye for towing a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle or loading it onto a disabled vehicle must be towed. . What is the towing capacity of flatbed car carrier. The tow eye the towing vehicle? Be sure to should not be used to recover a To tow the vehicle behind another read the tow vehicle vehicle from an off road situation. vehicle for recreational purposes, manufacturer's such as behind a motor home, see recommendations. “Recreational Vehicle Towing” in this section. . How far will the vehicle be towed? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (59,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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. Does the vehicle have the Dolly Towing proper towing equipment? See { Caution your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice If the vehicle is towed with all four and equipment wheels on the ground, the recommendations. drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not . Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as preparing the be covered by the vehicle vehicle for a long trip, make sure warranty. Do not tow the vehicle the vehicle is prepared to be with all four wheels on the towed. ground. Dinghy Towing The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be Tow the vehicle with the two rear towed, a dolly should be used. See wheels on the ground and the front “Dolly Towing” following. wheels on a dolly. To tow the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and a dolly: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the shift lever in P (Park). 3. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (60,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Exterior Care products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all Locks manufacturer directions regarding Locks are lubricated at the factory. correct product usage, necessary Use a de-icing agent only when safety precautions, and absolutely necessary, and have the appropriate disposal of any locks greased after using. See vehicle care product. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-8. Washing the Vehicle { Caution { Caution To preserve the vehicle's finish, Avoid using high-pressure Towing the vehicle from the rear wash it often and out of direct washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) could damage it. Also, repairs sunlight. to the surface of the vehicle. Use would not be covered by the of power washers exceeding vehicle warranty. Never have the Caution { 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result vehicle towed from the rear. Do not use petroleum-based, in damage or removal of paint acidic, or abrasive cleaning and decals. agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic The e symbol is on any parts. If damage occurs, it would underhood compartment electrical not be covered by the vehicle center that should not be power warranty. Approved cleaning (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (61,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree Caution (Continued) vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from may damage it. Use only If using an automatic car wash, industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they non-abrasive waxes and polishes follow the car wash instructions. The that are made for a basecoat/ windshield wiper and rear window remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. clearcoat paint finish on the wiper, if equipped, must be off. vehicle. Remove any accessories that may If necessary, use non-abrasive be damaged or interfere with the car cleaners that are marked safe for wash equipment. painted surfaces to remove foreign To keep the paint finish looking new, matter. keep the vehicle garaged or Rinse the vehicle well, before covered whenever possible. washing and after, to remove all Occasional hand waxing or mild cleaning agents completely. If they polishing should be done to remove Protecting Exterior Bright Metal are allowed to dry on the surface, residue from the paint finish. See Moldings they could stain. your dealer for approved cleaning products. Dry the finish with a soft, clean { Caution chamois or an all-cotton towel to Do not apply waxes or polishes to avoid surface scratches and water uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, Failure to clean and protect the spotting. decals, simulated wood, or flat paint bright metal moldings can result as damage can occur. in a hazy white finish or pitting. Finish Care This damage would not be Application of aftermarket clearcoat { Caution covered by the vehicle warranty. sealant/wax materials is not recommended. If painted surfaces Machine compounding or are damaged, see your dealer to aggressive polishing on a have the damage assessed and basecoat/clearcoat paint finish repaired. Foreign materials such as (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (62,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ . Aftermarket appearance caps or vehicle are aluminum or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals and covers while the lamps are steel. To prevent damage always Stripes illuminated, due to excessive follow these cleaning instructions: heat generated. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a . Be sure the molding is cool to soft cloth, and a car washing soap { Caution the touch before applying any to clean exterior lamps, lenses, cleaning solution. emblems, decals and stripes. Follow Failure to clean lamps properly . Use a cleaning solution instructions under "Washing the can cause damage to the lamp approved for aluminum or Vehicle" previously in this section. cover that would not be covered stainless steel. Some cleaners Lamp covers are made of plastic, by the vehicle warranty. are highly acidic or contain and some have a UV protective alkaline substances and can coating. Do not clean or wipe them damage the moldings. while they are dry. { Caution . Always dilute a concentrated Do not use any of the following on cleaner according to the lamp covers: Using wax on low gloss black manufacturer’s instructions. . Abrasive or caustic agents. finish stripes can increase the . Do not use chrome cleaners. gloss level and create a . Washer fluids and other cleaning non-uniform finish. Clean low . Do not use cleaners that are not agents in higher concentrations intended for automotive use. gloss stripes with soap and than suggested by the water only. . Use a nonabrasive wax on the manufacturer. vehicle after washing to protect . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, and extend the molding finish. or other harsh cleaners. Air Intakes . Ice scrapers or other hard items. Clear debris from the air intakes, between the hood and windshield when washing the vehicle. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (63,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a clean cloth. See Recommended { Caution Clean the outside of the windshield Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-8. with glass cleaner. Chrome wheels and other chrome Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires trim may be damaged if the cloth or paper towel soaked with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to vehicle is not washed after driving windshield washer fluid or a mild clean the tires. on roads that have been sprayed detergent. Wash the windshield with magnesium, calcium, thoroughly when cleaning the { Caution or sodium chloride. These blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and chlorides are used on roads for a buildup of vehicle wash/wax Using petroleum-based tire conditions such as ice and dust. treatments may cause wiper dressing products on the vehicle Always wash the chrome with streaking. may damage the paint finish and/ soap and water after exposure. Replace the wiper blades if they are or tires. When applying a tire worn or damaged. Damage can be dressing, always wipe off any caused by extreme dusty overspray from all painted { Caution conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, surfaces on the vehicle. snow, and ice. To avoid surface damage, do not Weatherstrips Wheels and Trim — Aluminum use strong soaps, chemicals, or Chrome abrasive polishes, cleaners, Apply Dielectric silicone grease on brushes, or cleaners that contain weatherstrips to make them last Use a soft, clean cloth with mild acid on aluminum or longer, seal better, and not stick or soap and water to clean the wheels. chrome-plated wheels. Use only squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at After rinsing thoroughly with clean approved cleaners. Also, never least once a year. Hot, dry climates water, dry with a soft, clean towel. drive a vehicle with aluminum or may require more frequent A wax may then be applied. application. Black marks from chrome-plated wheels through an rubber material on painted surfaces (Continued) Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (64,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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are plastic. Applying silicone grease Finish Damage Caution (Continued) on weatherstrips with a clean cloth Quickly repair minor chips and will make them last longer, seal scratches with touch-up materials automatic car wash that uses better, and not stick or squeak. silicone carbide tire cleaning available from your dealer to avoid brushes. Damage could occur Underbody Maintenance corrosion. Larger areas of finish and the repairs would not be damage can be corrected in your At least twice a year, spring and fall dealer's body and paint shop. covered by the vehicle warranty. use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the Chemical Paint Spotting underbody. Take care to thoroughly Steering, Suspension, and Airborne pollutants can fall upon clean any areas where mud and Chassis Components and attack painted vehicle surfaces other debris can collect. Visually inspect steering, causing blotchy, ring-shaped suspension, and chassis Sheet Metal Damage discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint components for damaged, loose, If the vehicle is damaged and or missing parts or signs of wear at surface. See “Finish Care” requires sheet metal repair or previously in this section. least once a year. replacement, make sure the body Inspect power steering for proper repair shop applies anti-corrosion Interior Care hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, material to parts repaired or chafing, etc. replaced to restore corrosion To prevent dirt particle abrasions, protection. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Visually check constant velocity joint Immediately remove any soils. Note boots and axle seals for leaks. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion that newspapers or dark garments Body Component Lubrication protection while maintaining the that can transfer color to home vehicle warranty. furnishings can also permanently Lubricate all key lock cylinders, transfer color to the vehicle's hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel interior. fuel door hinge and power assist step hinges, unless the components Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (65,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. Wipe droplets soap solution, immediately remove . Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth. hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect sharp object to remove a soil Commercial glass cleaners may be repellent from all interior surfaces or from any interior surface. used, if necessary, after cleaning permanent damage may result. . Never use a brush with stiff the interior glass with plain water. Your dealer may have products for bristles. cleaning the interior. Use cleaners { Caution specifically designed for the . Never rub any surface surfaces being cleaned to prevent aggressively or with excessive To prevent scratching, never use permanent damage. Apply all pressure. abrasive cleaners on automotive cleaners directly to the cleaning . Do not use laundry detergents or glass. Abrasive cleaners or cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly dishwashing soaps with aggressive cleaning may damage on any switches or controls. degreasers. For liquid cleaners, the rear window defogger. Cleaners should be removed use approximately 20 drops per quickly. Never allow cleaners to 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. remain on the surface being A concentrated soap solution will Cleaning the windshield with water cleaned for extended periods leave a residue that creates during the first three to six months of time. streaks and attracts dirt. Do not of ownership will reduce tendency to fog. Cleaners may contain solvents that use solutions that contain strong can become concentrated in the or caustic soap. Speaker Covers interior. Before using cleaners, read . Do not heavily saturate the Vacuum around a speaker cover and adhere to all safety instructions upholstery when cleaning. on the label. While cleaning the gently, so that the speaker will not interior, maintain adequate . Do not use solvents or cleaners be damaged. Clean spots with just ventilation by opening the doors and containing solvents. water and mild soap. windows. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (66,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Coated Moldings To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before Coated moldings should be cleaned. 1. Saturate a clean lint-free colorfast cloth with water. using a commercial upholstery . When lightly soiled, wipe with a Microfiber cloth is recommended cleaner or spot lifter. If ring sponge or soft lint-free cloth to prevent lint transfer to the formation occurs, clean the entire dampened with water. fabric or carpet. fabric or carpet. . When heavily soiled, use warm 2. Remove excess moisture by Following the cleaning process, a soapy water. gently wringing until water does paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture. Fabric/Carpet/Suede not drip from the cleaning cloth. Start by vacuuming the surface 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces using a soft brush attachment. If a soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and rotating brush attachment is being center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays used during vacuuming, only use it a clean area frequently to For vehicles with high gloss on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, prevent forcing the soil in to the surfaces or vehicle displays, use a gently remove as much of the soil fabric. microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. as possible using one of the 4. Continue gently rubbing the Before wiping the surface with the following techniques: soiled area until there is no microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle . Gently blot liquids with a paper longer any color transfer from brush to remove dirt that could towel. Continue blotting until no the soil to the cleaning cloth. scratch the surface. Then use the more soil can be removed. 5. If the soil is not completely microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to clean. Never use window cleaners . removed, use a mild soap For solid soils, remove as much or solvents. Periodically hand wash as possible prior to vacuuming. solution followed only by plain water. the microfiber cloth separately, using mild soap. Do not use bleach If the soil is not completely or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly removed, it may be necessary to and air dry before next use. use a commercial upholstery Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (67,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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{ Caution { Caution { Caution Do not attach a device with a Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause suction cup to the display. This especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics may cause damage and would well as other interior surfaces, and painted surfaces. If an air not be covered by the vehicle may cause permanent damage. freshener comes in contact with warranty. Wipe excess moisture from these any plastic or painted surface in surfaces after cleaning and allow the vehicle, blot immediately and Instrument Panel, Leather, them to dry naturally. Never use clean with a soft cloth dampened Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, heat, steam, or spot removers. Do with a mild soap solution. not use cleaners that contain Damage caused by air fresheners Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and silicone or wax-based products. would not be covered by the Natural Open Pore Wood Cleaners containing these vehicle warranty. Surfaces solvents can permanently change Use a soft microfiber cloth the appearance and feel of Cargo Cover and dampened with water to remove leather or soft trim, and are not Convenience Net dust and loose dirt. For a more recommended. thorough cleaning, use a soft Wash with warm water and mild microfiber cloth dampened with a detergent. Do not use chlorine mild soap solution. Do not use cleaners that increase bleach. Rinse with cold water, and gloss, especially on the instrument then dry completely. panel. Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield Care of Safety Belts under certain conditions. Keep belts clean and dry. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (68,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the { Warning proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats Do not bleach or dye safety belts. . The original equipment floor Pull up on the rear of the floor mat It may severely weaken them. In mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove. a crash, they might not be able to vehicle. If the floor mats need provide adequate protection. replacing, it is recommended Clean safety belts only with mild that GM certified floor mats be soap and lukewarm water. purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals. Always Floor Mats check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals. { Warning . Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a If a floor mat is the wrong size or floor mat retainer on the driver is not properly installed, it can side floor. interfere with the pedals. . Use the floor mat with the Interference with the pedals can correct side up. Do not turn Reinstall by lining up the floor mat cause unintended acceleration it over. retainer openings over the carpet and/or increased stopping retainers and snap into position. distance which can cause a crash . Do not place anything on top of and injury. Make sure the floor the driver side floor mat. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. mat does not interfere with the . Use only a single floor mat on pedals. the driver side. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals. . Do not place one floor mat on top of another. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Service and Maintenance 11-1
Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as tire Maintenance Your vehicle is an important rotations and additional investment. This section describes maintenance items like tires, brakes, the required maintenance for the batteries, and wiper blades. General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information ...... 11-1 protect against major repair { Caution expenses resulting from neglect or Maintenance Schedule inadequate maintenance. It may Damage caused by improper Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-2 also help to maintain the value of maintenance can lead to costly the vehicle if it is sold. It is the Special Application Services repairs and may not be covered responsibility of the owner to have by the vehicle warranty. Special Application all required maintenance performed. Services ...... 11-5 Maintenance intervals, checks, Your dealer has trained technicians inspections, recommended fluids, Additional Maintenance who can perform required and lubricants are important to and Care maintenance using genuine keep the vehicle in good working Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have condition. and Care ...... 11-5 up-to-date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics. Many Recommended Fluids, dealers have extended evening and The Tire Rotation and Required Lubricants, and Parts Saturday hours, courtesy Services are the responsibility of the Recommended Fluids and transportation, and online vehicle owner. It is recommended to Lubricants ...... 11-8 scheduling to assist with service have your dealer perform these Maintenance Replacement needs. services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Parts ...... 11-9 Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Your dealer recognizes the keep the vehicle in good working Maintenance Records importance of providing condition. Maintenance Records ...... 11-10 competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
11-2 Service and Maintenance
The Additional Required Services { Warning Maintenance are for vehicles that: Schedule . Carry passengers and cargo Performing maintenance work can within recommended limits on be dangerous and can cause Owner Checks and Services the Tire and Loading Information serious injury. Perform Once a Month label. See Vehicle Load Limits maintenance work only if the on page 9-10. required information, proper tools, . Check the tire inflation . Are driven on reasonable road and equipment are available. pressures. See Tire Pressure on surfaces within legal driving If they are not, see your dealer to page 10-34. limits. have a trained technician do the . Inspect the tires for wear. See Refer to the information in the work. See Doing Your Own Tire Inspection on page 10-39. Service Work on page 10-3. Maintenance Schedule Additional . Check the windshield washer Required Services chart. fluid level. See Washer Fluid on page 10-10. Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services. See Tire Rotation on page 10-39. . Check vehicle coolant level. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Service and Maintenance 11-3
. Check windshield washer fluid . Visually check for fluid leaks. . Check accelerator pedal for level. See Washer Fluid on damage, high effort, or binding. . Inspect brake system. page 10-10. Replace if needed. . Visually inspect steering, . . Visually inspect windshield wiper suspension, and chassis Visually inspect gas strut for blades for wear, cracking, components for damaged, loose, signs of wear, cracks, or other or contamination. See Exterior or missing parts or signs of damage. Check the hold open Care on page 10-60. Replace wear. See Exterior Care on ability of the strut. See your worn or damaged wiper blades. page 10-60. dealer if service is required. See Wiper Blade Replacement . Check tire sealant expiration on page 10-15. . Check restraint system components. See Safety System date, if equipped. See Tire . Check tire inflation pressures. Check on page 3-15. Sealant and Compressor Kit on See Tire Pressure on page 10-48. page 10-34. . Lubricate body components. See Exterior Care on page 10-60. . Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection on page 10-39. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi
Services 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Drain and fill vehicle coolant circuits. (2) @ Replace brake fluid. (3) @ @ @
Footnotes — Maintenance (2) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System Services (High Voltage Battery) on page 10-7 (1) Or every two years, whichever or Cooling System (TPIM, APM, and comes first. More frequent Charger Modules) on page 10-8 and replacement may be needed if the Cabin Heating Coolant System on vehicle is driven in areas with heavy page 10-9. traffic, areas with poor air quality, (3) Or every three years, whichever or areas with high dust levels. comes first. Replacement may also be needed if there is a reduction in air flow, excessive window fogging, or odors. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Service and Maintenance 11-5
Special Application Additional Battery Services Maintenance and Care The battery supplies power to operate any additional electrical . Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important accessories. Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly . To avoid break-down or failure, components every 5 000 km/ may help to avoid future costly maintain a battery with full 3,000 mi. repairs. To maintain vehicle power. . performance, additional Have underbody flushing service . Trained dealer technicians have performed. See "Underbody maintenance services may be required. It is recommended that the diagnostic equipment to test Maintenance" in Exterior Care the battery and ensure that the on page 10-60. your dealer perform these services — their trained dealer technicians connections and cables are . Have the air conditioning system know your vehicle best. Your dealer corrosion-free. flushed and refilled and can also perform a thorough Brakes desiccant replaced every assessment with a multi-point 10 years. inspection to recommend when your Brakes stop the vehicle and are vehicle may need attention. The crucial to safe driving. following list is intended to explain . Signs of brake wear may include the services and conditions to look chirping, grinding, or squealing for that may indicate services are noises, or difficulty stopping. required. . Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts engineered for the vehicle. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
11-6 Service and Maintenance
Fluids Lamps the shocks and struts for signs Proper fluid levels and approved Properly working headlamps, of leaking, blown seals, fluids protect the vehicle’s systems taillamps, and brake lamps are or damage, and can advise and components. See important to see and be seen on when service is needed. Recommended Fluids and the road. Tires Lubricants on page 11-8 for GM . Signs that the headlamps need approved fluids. Tires need to be properly inflated, attention include dimming, failure rotated, and balanced. Maintaining . Keep the windshield washer fluid to light, cracking, or damage. the tires can save money and reservoir filled. The brake lamps need to be reduce the risk of tire failure. checked periodically to ensure . Instrument cluster lights may . that they light when braking. Signs that the tires need to be come on to indicate that fluids replaced include three or more may be low and need to be . With a multi-point inspection, visible treadwear indicators; cord filled. your dealer can check the lamps or fabric showing through the and note any concerns. Hoses rubber; cracks or cuts in the Shocks and Struts tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure Shocks and struts help aid in control . that there are no cracks or leaks. for a smoother ride. Trained dealer technicians can With a multi-point inspection, your inspect and recommend the right . Signs of wear may include tires. Your dealer can also dealer can inspect the hoses and steering wheel vibration, bounce/ advise if replacement is needed. provide tire/wheel balancing sway while braking, longer services to ensure smooth stopping distance, or uneven vehicle operation at all speeds. tire wear. Your dealer sells and services . As part of the multi-point name brand tires. inspection, trained dealer technicians can visually inspect Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
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Vehicle Care Windshield To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield available from your dealer. For clean and clear. information on how to clean and . Signs of damage include protect the vehicle’s interior and scratches, cracks, and chips. exterior, see Interior Care on page 10-64 and Exterior Care on . Trained dealer technicians can page 10-60. inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement Wheel Alignment if needed. Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper Blades ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance. Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to . Signs that the alignment may provide a clear view. need to be adjusted include pulling, improper vehicle . Signs of wear include streaking, handling, or unusual tire wear. skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber. . Your dealer has the required equipment to ensure proper . Trained dealer technicians can wheel alignment. check the wiper blades and replace them when needed. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
11-8 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Vehicle Coolant Circuits 50/50 mixture of deionized water and use only DEX-COOL® coolant. Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570, in Canada 19299571). Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. Electric Drive Unit DEXRON® HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19300536, in Canada 19300537). Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Hatch Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hinges Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Service and Maintenance 11-9
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13271190 CF181 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 60 cm (23.6 in) 95108156 — Passenger Side – 40 cm (15.7 in) 95108153 — Rear 96688389 — Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
11-10 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Technical Data 12-1
Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification This label, on the inside of the glove Number (VIN) box, has the following information: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 . Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Number (VIN). Label ...... 12-1 . Model designation. Vehicle Data . Paint information. Capacities and . Specifications ...... 12-2 Production options and special equipment. Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the left side of the vehicle. It can be seen through the windshield from outside. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
12-2 Technical Data
Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-8. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Cooling System High Voltage Battery 6.2 L 6.6 qt Power Electronics 2.4 L 2.5 qt Heater 2.0 L 2.1 qt Wheel Nut Torque 125 Y 92 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Customer Information 13-1
Customer Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to Information the United States Government ...... 13-13 Customer Satisfaction Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction Government ...... 13-13 important to your dealer and to Procedure ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ...... 13-14 Customer Assistance with the sales transaction or the Offices ...... 13-3 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance for Text Privacy resolved by your dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 service departments. Sometimes, Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...... 13-14 however, despite the best intentions GM Mobility Reimbursement of all concerned, misunderstandings Program ...... 13-5 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 OnStar® ...... 13-15 can occur. If your concern has not Roadside Assistance been resolved to your satisfaction, Program ...... 13-5 the following steps should be taken: Scheduling Service Appointments ...... 13-7 STEP ONE: Discuss your concern Courtesy Transportation with a member of dealership Program ...... 13-8 management. Normally, concerns Collision Damage Repair . . . . 13-9 can be quickly resolved at that level. Service Publications If the matter has already been Ordering Information ...... 13-11 reviewed with the sales, service, Radio Frequency or parts manager, contact the owner Identification (RFID) ...... 13-12 of your dealership or the general Radio Frequency manager. Statement ...... 13-12 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
13-2 Customer Information
STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's may reject it and proceed with any resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest other venue for relief available further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. to you. Chevrolet Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-855-477-2754 Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free (1-855-4-SPARK-INFO). In Canada, dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at call General Motors of Canada sure you are completely satisfied the following address: Customer Care Centre at with the new vehicle. However, BBB Auto Line Program 1-800-263-3777 (English), if you continue to remain unsatisfied or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Council of Better Business Bureaus, after following the procedure Inc. We encourage you to call the outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard toll-free number in order to give your can file with the Better Business ® Suite 800 inquiry prompt attention. Have the Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program Arlington, VA 22203-1838 following information available to to enforce your rights. give the Customer Assistance Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto representative: out-of-court program administered . Vehicle Identification by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all Number (VIN). This is available Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of from the vehicle registration or disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by title, or the plate at the top left of the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other the instrument panel and visible Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves through the windshield. be required to resort to this informal the right to change eligibility dispute resolution program prior to limitations and/or discontinue its . Dealership name and location. filing a court action, use of the participation in this program. . Vehicle delivery date and program is free of charge and your present mileage. case will generally be heard within Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Customer Information 13-3
STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Offices not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Chevrolet encourages customers to procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care call the toll-free number for and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program. The Mediation/Arbitration Program United States and Puerto Rico General Motors of Canada Limited c/o Customer Care Centre has committed to binding arbitration General Motors of Canada Limited Chevrolet Motor Division of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Chevrolet Customer Assistance factory-related vehicle service 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Center claims. The program provides for Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 P.O. Box 33170 the review of the facts involved by Detroit, MI 48232-5170 an impartial third party arbiter, and The inquiry should be accompanied www.Chevrolet.com may include an informal hearing by the Vehicle Identification before the arbiter. The program is Number (VIN). 1-855-477-2754 designed so that the entire dispute (1-855-4-SPARK-INFO) settlement process, from the time 1-800-833-2438 (For Text you file your complaint to the final Telephone Devices (TTYs)) decision, should be completed in Roadside Assistance: about 70 days. We believe our 1-888-811-1926 impartial program offers advantages From U.S. Virgin Islands: over courts in most jurisdictions 1-800-496-9994 because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
13-4 Customer Information
Canada Assistance Center. Any TTY user in I (Service History): View and the U.S. can communicate with General Motors of Canada Limited print dealer-recorded service Chevrolet by dialing: Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: records and self-recorded service 1-800-833-2438. TTY users in CA1-163-005 records. Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. 1908 Colonel Sam Drive D (Preferred Dealer Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Online Owner Center Information): Select a dealer and www.gm.ca view locations, maps, phone 1-800-263-3777 (English) Online Owner Experience numbers, and hours. 1-800-263-7854 (French) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com J (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text The Chevrolet online owner Information): Track the vehicle’s Telephone devices (TTYs)) experience allows interaction with warranty information. Roadside Assistance: Chevrolet and keeps important J (Recall Information): View 1-800-268-6800 vehicle-specific information in one active recalls by Vehicle Overseas place. Identification Number (VIN). See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Please contact the local General Membership Benefits on page 12-1. Motors Business Unit. E (Vehicle Information): H (Other Account Information): Download owner manuals and view View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite Customer Assistance for vehicle-specific how-to videos. radio (if equipped), and OnStar Text Telephone (TTY) G (Maintenance Information): account information. Users View maintenance schedules, F (Live Chat Support): Chat with alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle To assist customers who are deaf, online help representatives. diagnostic information. Schedule hard of hearing, or speech-impaired service appointments. See my.chevrolet.com to register and who use Text Telephones your vehicle. (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Customer Information 13-5
Chevrolet Owner Centre GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre: for details. TTY users call . Chat live with online help 1-800-263-3830. representatives. . Locate owner resources such as Roadside Assistance lease-end, financing, and Program warranty information. For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call . Retrieve your favorite articles, This program is available to 1-888-811-1926; (Text Telephone quizzes, tips, and multimedia qualified applicants for cost (TTY): 1-888-889-2438). galleries organized into the reimbursement of eligible For Canadian-purchased vehicles, Featured Articles and Auto Care aftermarket adaptive equipment call 1-800-268-6800. Sections. required for the vehicle, such as Service is available 24 hours a day, . Download owner manuals. hand controls or a wheelchair/ 365 days a year. scooter lift for the vehicle. . Find the Chevrolet-recommended For more information on the limited Calling for Assistance maintenance services. offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or When calling Roadside Assistance, call the GM Mobility Assistance have the following information Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text ready: Telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. . Your name, home address, and home telephone number. . Telephone number of your location. . Location of the vehicle. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
13-6 Customer Information
. Model, year, color, and license driver if they decide the claims are . Emergency Tow from a Public plate number of the vehicle. made too often, or the same type of Road or Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for . Odometer reading, Vehicle claim is made many times. warranty service, or if the vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and Services Provided delivery date of the vehicle. was in a crash and cannot be . Emergency Charging Service: driven. Assistance is not given . Description of the problem. Delivery of up to a 30 minute/ when the vehicle is stuck in the Coverage 5 mile charge. There is also the sand, mud, or snow. option of being towed to the Emergency towing may be Services are provided up to 5 years/ nearest charging station or covered for the duration of the 160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever home, whichever is closest, if a Extended Vehicle (EV) comes first. mobile charging unit is not component warranty. In the U.S., anyone driving the available or if the wait for mobile . Flat Tire Change: Service to vehicle is covered. In Canada, a charging is considered to be change a flat tire with the spare person driving the vehicle without excessive. (U.S. only) tire. The spare tire, if equipped, permission from the owner is not . Lock-Out Service: Service to must be in good condition and covered. unlock the vehicle if you are properly inflated. It is the owner's Roadside Assistance is not a part of locked out. A remote unlock may responsibility for the repair or the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. be available if you have OnStar. replacement of the tire if it is not General Motors North America and For security reasons, the driver covered by the warranty. Chevrolet reserve the right to make must present identification . Battery Jump Start: Service to any changes or discontinue the before this service is given. jump start a dead battery. Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification. General Motors North America and Chevrolet reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Customer Information 13-7
Services Not Included in pre-authorization, original Scheduling Service Roadside Assistance detailed receipts, and a copy of Appointments the repair orders. Once . Impound towing caused by authorization has been received, When the vehicle requires warranty violation of any laws. the Roadside Assistance advisor service, contact your dealer and . Legal fines. will help to make arrangements request an appointment. By and explain how to receive scheduling a service appointment . Mounting, dismounting, payment. or changing of snow tires, and advising the service consultant chains, or other traction devices. . Alternative Service: If of your transportation needs, your assistance cannot be provided dealer can help minimize your Service is not provided if a vehicle right away, the Roadside inconvenience. is in an area that is not accessible Assistance advisor may give to the service vehicle or is not a If the vehicle cannot be scheduled permission to get local regularly traveled or maintained into the service department emergency road service. You will public road, which includes ice and immediately, keep driving it until it receive payment, up to $100, winter roads. Off-road use is not can be scheduled for service, after sending the original receipt covered. unless, of course, the problem is to Roadside Assistance. safety related. If it is, please call Services Specific to Mechanical failures may be your dealership, let them know this, Canadian-Purchased Vehicles covered, however any cost for and ask for instructions. parts and labor for repairs not . If your dealer requests you to bring Lock-Out Service: Vehicle covered by the warranty are the the vehicle for service, you are registration is required. owner responsibility. urged to do so as early in the work . Trip Interruption Benefits and day as possible to allow for Assistance: Must be over same-day repair. 150 kilometers from where your trip was started to qualify. General Motors of Canada Limited requires Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
13-8 Customer Information
Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for Program Warranty service can generally be information. completed while you wait. However, To enhance your ownership if you are unable to do so, your Courtesy Rental Vehicle experience, we and our participating dealer may offer the following dealers are proud to offer Courtesy For an overnight warranty repair, the transportation options: Transportation, a customer support dealer may provide an available program for vehicles with the Shuttle Service courtesy rental vehicle or provide for Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty reimbursement of a rental vehicle. This includes one-way or round-trip Coverage period in Canada), Reimbursement is limited and must shuttle service within reasonable extended powertrain, and/or be supported by original receipts as time and distance parameters of hybrid-specific warranties in both well as a signed and completed your dealer's area. the U.S. and Canada. rental agreement and meet state/ provincial, local, and rental vehicle Several Courtesy Transportation Public Transportation or Fuel provider requirements. options are available to assist in Reimbursement Requirements vary and may include reducing inconvenience when If overnight warranty repairs are minimum age requirements, warranty repairs are required. needed, and public transportation is insurance coverage, credit card, etc. used, the expense must be Courtesy Transportation is not a Additional fees such as fuel usage supported by original receipts and part of the New Vehicle Limited charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, within the maximum amount allowed Warranty. A separate booklet excessive mileage, or rental usage by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. entitled “Limited Warranty and beyond the completion of the repair customers arrange their own Owner Assistance Information” are also your responsibility. furnished with each new vehicle transportation, limited It may not be possible to provide a provides detailed warranty coverage reimbursement for reasonable fuel like vehicle as a courtesy rental. information. expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Customer Information 13-9
Additional Program Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new that warranty. All program options, such as shuttle parts made with the same materials service, may not be available at and construction methods as the Aftermarket collision parts are also every dealer. Contact your dealer parts with which the vehicle was available. These are made by for specific availability. originally built. Genuine GM companies other than GM and may Collision parts are the best choice to not have been tested for the vehicle. General Motors reserves the right to ensure that the vehicle's designed As a result, these parts may fit unilaterally modify, change, appearance, durability, and safety poorly, exhibit premature durability/ or discontinue Courtesy are preserved. The use of Genuine corrosion problems, and may not Transportation at any time and to GM parts can help maintain the GM perform properly in subsequent resolve all questions of claim New Vehicle Limited Warranty. collisions. Aftermarket parts are not eligibility pursuant to the terms and covered by the GM New Vehicle Recycled original equipment parts conditions described herein at its Limited Warranty, and any vehicle may also be used for repair. These sole discretion. failure related to such parts is not parts are typically removed from covered by that warranty. Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the Repair Facility If the vehicle is involved in a parts being recycled are from collision and it is damaged, have the undamaged sections of the vehicle. GM also recommends that you damage repaired by a qualified A recycled original equipment GM choose a collision repair facility that technician using the proper part may be an acceptable choice to meets your needs before you ever equipment and quality replacement maintain the vehicle's originally need collision repairs. Your dealer parts. Poorly performed collision designed appearance and safety may have a collision repair center repairs diminish the vehicle resale performance; however, the history of with GM-trained technicians and value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts state-of-the-art equipment, or be be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New able to recommend a collision repair collisions. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
13-10 Customer Information
center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have . Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Manufacturer (OEM) parts or . Driver license number. Protect your investment in the GM Genuine Manufacturer replacement . Owner name, address, and vehicle with comprehensive and parts. Read the lease carefully, as telephone number. collision insurance coverage. There you may be charged at the end of . are significant differences in the the lease for poor quality repairs. Vehicle license plate number. . quality of coverage afforded by If a Crash Occurs Vehicle make, model, and various insurance policy terms. model year. Many insurance policies provide If there has been an injury, call . Vehicle Identification reduced protection to the GM emergency services for help. Do not Number (VIN). vehicle by limiting compensation for leave the scene of a crash until all damage repairs by using matters have been taken care of. . Insurance company and policy aftermarket collision parts. Some Move the vehicle only if its position number. insurance companies will not puts you in danger, or you are . General description of the specify aftermarket collision parts. instructed to move it by a police damage to the other vehicle. When purchasing insurance, we officer. Choose a reputable repair facility recommend that you ensure that the Give only the necessary information vehicle will be repaired with GM that uses quality replacement parts. to police and other parties involved See “Collision Parts” earlier in this original equipment collision parts. in the crash. If such insurance coverage is not section. available from your current For emergency towing see In a crash, the sensing system may insurance carrier, consider switching Roadside Assistance Program on shut down the high voltage system. to another insurance carrier. page 13-5. See Battery on page 10-13 for important safety information. If an Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Customer Information 13-11
airbag has inflated, see What Will Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications You See after an Airbag Inflates? on but you must live with the repair. Ordering Information page 3-21. Depending on your policy limits, If the vehicle is damaged from a your insurance company may Service Manuals initially value the repair using crash, flood, fire, or other event it Service Manuals have the diagnosis may be necessary to have the aftermarket parts. Discuss this with the repair professional, and insist on and repair information on the vehicle inspected. See Battery on electric drive unit, axle, suspension, page 10-13 and High Voltage Safety Genuine GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is leased, you may be brakes, electrical, steering, Information on page 1-15 for body, etc. important safety information. obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, Service Bulletins Managing the Vehicle Damage even if your insurance coverage Repair Process does not pay the full cost. Service Bulletins give additional technical service information In the event that the vehicle requires If another party's insurance needed to knowledgeably service damage repairs, GM recommends company is paying for the repairs, General Motors cars and trucks. that you take an active role in its you are not obligated to accept a Each bulletin contains instructions repair. If you have a pre-determined repair valuation based on that to assist in the diagnosis and repair facility of choice, take the insurance company's collision policy service of the vehicle. vehicle there, or have it towed there. repair limits, as you have no Specify to the facility that any contractual limits with that company. Owner Information In such cases, you can have control required replacement collision parts Owner publications are written of the repair and parts choices as be original equipment parts, either specifically for owners and intended long as the cost stays within new Genuine GM parts or recycled to provide basic operational reasonable limits. original GM parts. Remember, information about the vehicle. The recycled parts will not be covered by Owner Manual includes the the GM vehicle warranty. Maintenance Schedule for all models. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
13-12 Customer Information
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Or write to: personal information or link with any Owner Manual, and Warranty Helm, Incorporated other GM system containing Booklet. Attention: Customer Service personal information. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 to 47911 Halyard Drive $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Plymouth, MI 48170 Radio Frequency shipping fees. Prices are subject to change without Statement Upgraded Pouch: Owner notice and without incurring This vehicle has systems that Manual only. obligation. Allow ample time for operate on a radio frequency that RETAIL SELL PRICE: delivery. complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and All listed prices are quoted in U.S. Federal Communications shipping fees. funds. Make checks payable in U.S. Commission (FCC) rules and with funds. Industry Canada Standards Current and Past Models RSS-GEN/210/220/310, ICES‐001. Technical Service Bulletins and Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following Manuals are available for current Identification (RFID) two conditions: and past model GM vehicles. RFID technology is used in some 1. The device may not cause ORDER TOLL FREE: vehicles for functions such as tire harmful interference. 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday pressure monitoring and ignition 2. The device must accept any 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time system security, as well as in interference received, including For Credit Card Orders Only connection with conveniences such interference that may cause (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) undesired operation of the Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com transmitters for remote door locking/ device. unlocking and starting, and Changes or modifications to any of in-vehicle transmitters for garage these systems by other than an door openers. RFID technology in authorized service facility could void GM vehicles does not use or record authorization to use this equipment. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (13,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Customer Information 13-13
Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Defects the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Government (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you to the United States write to: believe that the vehicle has a safety Government defect, notify Transport Canada Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General If you believe that your vehicle 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call has a defect which could cause Washington, D.C. 20590 Transport Canada at a crash or could cause injury or You can also obtain other 1-800-333-0510 or write to: death, you should immediately information about motor Transport Canada inform the National Highway vehicle safety from Road Safety Branch Traffic Safety Administration http://www.safercar.gov. 80 rue Noel (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (14,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
13-14 Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders to General Motors Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Privacy event data recorder (EDR). The Transport Canada) in a situation like main purpose of an EDR is to this, notify General Motors. The vehicle has a number of record, in certain crash or near computers that record information crash-like situations, such as an air Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: about the vehicle’s performance and bag deployment or hitting a road Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the obstacle, data that will assist in Chevrolet Customer Assistance vehicle uses computer modules to understanding how a vehicle’s Center monitor and control electric drive systems performed. The EDR is P.O. Box 33170 unit performance, to monitor the designed to record data related to Detroit, MI 48232-5170 conditions for airbag deployment vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 and to deploy them in a crash, and, if equipped, to provide antilock typically 30 seconds or less. The (English) or 1-800-263-7854 EDR in this vehicle is designed to (French), or write: braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store record such data as: General Motors of Canada Limited data to help the dealer technician . How various systems in your Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: service the vehicle. Some modules vehicle were operating; CA1-163-005 may also store data about how the . 1908 Colonel Sam Drive vehicle is operated, such as rate of Whether or not the driver and Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 fuel consumption or average speed. passenger safety belts were These modules may retain personal buckled/fastened; preferences, such as radio presets, . How far (if at all) the driver was seat positions, and temperature depressing the accelerator and/ settings. or brake pedal; and, . How fast the vehicle was traveling. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (15,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
Customer Information 13-15
These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or OnStar® better understanding of the share it with others except: with the circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, If the vehicle is equipped with ® injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar and has an active recorded by your vehicle only if a consent of the lessee; in response subscription, additional data may be non-trivial crash situation occurs; no to an official request by police or collected through the OnStar data are recorded by the EDR under similar government office; as part of system. This includes information normal driving conditions and no GM's defense of litigation through about the vehicle’s operation; personal data (e.g., name, gender, the discovery process; or, as collisions involving the vehicle; the age, and crash location) are required by law. Data that GM use of the vehicle and its features; recorded. However, other parties, collects or receives may also be and, in certain situations, the such as law enforcement, could used for GM research needs or may location and approximate GPS combine the EDR data with the type be made available to others for speed of the vehicle. Refer to the of personally identifying data research purposes, where a need is OnStar Terms and Conditions and routinely acquired during a crash shown and the data is not tied to a Privacy Statement on the OnStar investigation. specific vehicle or vehicle owner. website. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (16,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
13-16 Customer Information
2 NOTES Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
OnStar 14-1
OnStar OnStar Overview vehicle, including location information. See OnStar’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy OnStar Overview Statement for more details including system limitations at OnStar Overview ...... 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Services www.onstar.ca (Canada). Emergency ...... 14-2 The OnStar system status light is Security ...... 14-3 next to the OnStar buttons. If the Navigation ...... 14-3 = Voice Command Button status light is: Connections ...... 14-4 Q Blue OnStar Button Vehicle Diagnostics ...... 14-6 . Solid Green: System is on. > Emergency Button . OnStar Additional Information Flashing Green: On a call. OnStar Additional This vehicle may be equipped with a . Red: Indicates a problem. Information ...... 14-6 comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar . Off: System is off. Press the blue Advisor for Emergency, Security, OnStar button twice to speak Navigation, Connection, and with an OnStar Advisor. Diagnostic Services. OnStar Press Q or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR services may require a paid (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an subscription. OnStar requires the Advisor. vehicle battery and electrical system, cellular service, and GPS Press = to: satellite signals to be available and . operating. OnStar acts as a link to Make a call, end a call, existing public emergency service or answer an incoming call. providers. OnStar may collect . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling information about you and your voice commands. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
14-2 OnStar
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn . Receive On-Demand Navigation voice commands. Diagnostics for a check of the OnStar Services Requires a specific OnStar vehicle’s key operating systems. subscription plan. Emergency . Receive Roadside Assistance. . Obtain the WiFi network name, With Automatic Crash Response, . Manage WiFi Settings (if the OnStar system can or Service Set Identifier or SSID, equipped). and passphrase (if equipped). automatically connect to an OnStar Press > to get a priority connection Emergency Advisor. The built-in Press Q to connect to a live to an OnStar Emergency Advisor system can automatically connect to Advisor to: available 24/7 to: help in certain crashes. . Verify account information or . Get help for an emergency. Press > to connect to an OnStar update contact information. . Be a Good Samaritan or Emergency Advisor. GPS . Get driving directions. Requires respond to an AMBER Alert. technology is used to identify the a specific OnStar vehicle location and can provide subscription plan. . Get assistance in severe important information to emergency weather or other crisis and personnel. OnStar Emergency evacuation routes. Advisors are trained to provide assistance and link to existing public emergency service providers in emergency situations. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained Crisis Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide a central point of contact, assistance, and information if a crisis occurs. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
OnStar 14-3
Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with “OnStar ready,” Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Using Voice Commands then a tone. Ignition Block, and Roadside During a Planned Route Assistance, if equipped. OnStar can Get My Destination unlock the vehicle doors remotely, Cancel Route 1. Press =. System responds: if equipped with automatic door 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. locks, and can help police locate the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say vehicle if it is stolen. “Cancel route.” System 2. Say “Get my destination.” responds: “Do you want to System responds with the Navigation cancel directions?” address and the distance to the destination, then responds with OnStar navigation requires a 2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. specific OnStar subscription plan. “OK, request completed, thank you, goodbye.” Other Navigation Services Press Q to receive directions or Available from OnStar have them sent to the vehicle Route Preview navigation screen, if equipped. OnStar eNav: Subscribers can Destinations can also be forwarded 1. Press =. System responds: send destinations from to the vehicle from MapQuest.com. “OnStar ready,” then a tone. MapQuest.com to the vehicle 2. Say “Route preview.” System Turn-by-Turn Navigation or Turn-by-Turn Navigation responds with the next three screen-based navigation system (if equipped). When ready, the 1. Press Q to connect to a live maneuvers. directions will be downloaded to the Advisor. Repeat vehicle. 2. Request directions. 1. Press =. System responds: 3. Directions are downloaded to the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. vehicle. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
14-4 OnStar
Destination Download: Press Q, WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) or tire pressure (if the vehicle is then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that equipped with the tire pressure download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless monitoring system); or activate navigation system in the vehicle (if Internet connection to connect remote horn and lights. Also remote equipped). After the call ends, press multiple mobile devices (data plan start the vehicle (if factory equipped) the “Go” button on the navigation required). or unlock the doors from anywhere screen to begin driving directions. with a wireless connection (if 1. To retrieve WiFi hotspot equipped with automatic locks). If directions are downloaded to the information, press = and select With the Directions & Connections navigation system, the route can or say “WiFi settings.” service plan, a destination can be only be canceled through the sent to the vehicle. For OnStar navigation system. 2. The WiFi settings will display the RemoteLink information and WiFi network name/SSID, Destinations can also be compatibility, see www.onstar.com passphrase, and level of (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). downloaded on the go. For encryption. information about eNav or ® 3. To change the SSID or OnStar RemoteLink Key Fob Destination Download, see Services www.onstar.com (U.S.) or passphrase, press Q or call www.onstar.ca (Canada). 1-888-4-ONSTAR to connect This feature is included for five with an Advisor. years and allows for remote door Connections lock/unlock (if equipped with OnStar RemoteLink® Mobile App automatic locks), remote start (if Directions & Connections includes (If Equipped) factory equipped), or activation of the services that follow to help Download the OnStar RemoteLink horn and lights from anywhere with customers stay connected. mobile app to select Apple®, a wireless signal. Download the app For coverage maps, see Android™, and BlackBerry® or and start using it any time during the www.onstar.com (U.S.) or Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices. trial period to get started. www.onstar.ca (Canada). From the mobile device, check the vehicle’s energy levels, range, Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
OnStar 14-5
OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say “Call.” System responds: 4. Pick a name tag. System “OK, dialing 911.” responds: “About to store
14-6 OnStar
Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Information Automatic Crash Response, perform a vehicle check every Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, month. It will check the electric drive Transferring Service Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle unit, antilock brakes, and major Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, vehicle systems. It also checks the Press Q to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn tire pressures, if the vehicle is eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling equipped with the Tire Pressure can assist in canceling or removing are available on most vehicles. Not Monitoring System. If an account information. all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles. For On-Demand Diagnostics check is Selling/Transferring the needed, press Q, and an Advisor more information, a full description Vehicle of OnStar services, system can run a check. Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR immediately limitations, and OnStar terms and to terminate your OnStar services if conditions: the vehicle is disposed of, sold, . Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR transferred, or if the lease ends. (1-888-466-7827). Reactivation for Subsequent . See www.onstar.com (U.S.). Owners . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). Press Q and follow the prompts to . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. speak to an Advisor as soon as possible. The Advisor will update . Press Q to speak with an vehicle records and explain the Advisor. OnStar service options available. OnStar services cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
OnStar 14-7
in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of services. Service involving location subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote information about the vehicle cannot and medical conditions. Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Assistance. The PIN will need to be work unless GPS signals are Press Q for help with: available, unobstructed, and changed the first time when compatible with the OnStar . Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc., speaking with an Advisor. To hardware. OnStar services may not that meets accessibility needs. change the OnStar PIN, contact an work if the OnStar equipment is not . Providing directions to the OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or properly installed or it has not been closest hospital or pharmacy in calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR. properly maintained. If equipment or urgent situations. software is added, connected, Warranty or modified, OnStar services may TTY Users OnStar equipment may be not work. Other problems beyond OnStar has the ability to warranted as part of the vehicle the control of OnStar may prevent communicate to deaf, warranty. service such as hills, tall buildings, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired Languages tunnels, weather, electrical system customers while in the vehicle. The design and architecture of the available dealer-installed TTY The vehicle can be programmed to vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a system can provide in-vehicle respond in multiple languages. crash, or wireless phone network access to all of the OnStar services, Press Q and ask an Advisor. congestion or jamming. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar Advisors are available in English, See Radio Frequency Statement on Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Spanish, and French. Available page 13-12. languages may vary by country. Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
14-8 OnStar
Potential Issues . In emergency situations, OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues can use the last stored GPS OnStar cannot perform Remote location to send to emergency OnStar services require a vehicle Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle responders. electrical system, wireless service, Assistance after the vehicle has and GPS satellite technologies to be been off continuously for five days. A temporary loss of GPS can cause available and operating for features After five days, OnStar can contact loss of the ability to send a to function properly. These systems Roadside Assistance and a Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The may not operate if the battery is locksmith to help gain access to the Advisor may give a verbal route or discharged or disconnected. vehicle. may ask for a call back after the vehicle is driven into an open area. Add-on Electrical Equipment Global Positioning Cellular and GPS Antennas The OnStar system is integrated System (GPS) into the electrical architecture of the Do not place items over or near the . Obstruction of the GPS can vehicle. Do not add any electrical occur in a large city with tall antenna to prevent blocking cellular equipment. See Add-On Electrical buildings; in parking garages; and GPS signal reception. Cellular Equipment on page 9-42. Added around airports; in tunnels, reception is required for OnStar to electrical equipment may interfere underpasses, or parking send remote signals to the vehicle. with the operation of the OnStar garages; or in an area with very Unable to Connect to OnStar system and cause it to not operate. dense trees. If GPS signals are Message Privacy not available, the OnStar system should still operate to call If there is limited cellular coverage The complete OnStar Privacy OnStar. However, OnStar could or the cellular network has reached Statement may be found at have difficulty identifying the maximum capacity, this message www.onstar.com (U.S.), exact location. may come on. Press Q to try the or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We call again or try again after driving a recommend that you review it. If you few miles into another cellular area. have any questions, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or press Q to speak with an Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
OnStar 14-9
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14-10 OnStar
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INDEX i-1
A Airbag System (cont'd) Assistance Program, What Will You See after an Roadside ...... 13-5 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-21 Audio System Modifications ...... 10-2 When Should an Airbag Radio Reception ...... 7-9 Accessory Power ...... 9-17 Inflate? ...... 3-20 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 Add-On Electrical Where Are the Airbags? ...... 3-18 Automatic Equipment ...... 9-42 Airbags Climate Control System ...... 8-1 Additional Information Adding Equipment to the Door Locks ...... 2-9 OnStar® ...... 14-6 Vehicle ...... 3-27 Headlamp System ...... 6-2 Additional Maintenance Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-12 Auxiliary and Care ...... 11-5 Readiness Light ...... 5-11 Devices ...... 7-11 Air Conditioning ...... 8-1 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Air Filter, Passenger Vehicles ...... 3-27 Compartment ...... 8-6 B System Check ...... 3-16 Air Intake ...... 8-5 Battery ...... 10-13 Alarm Air Vents ...... 8-4 Gauge ...... 5-10 Vehicle Security ...... 2-12 Airbag System High Voltage ...... 5-10 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-5 Check ...... 3-28 Jump Starting ...... 10-55 Antenna How Does an Airbag Power Protection ...... 6-6 Multi-band ...... 7-10 Restrain? ...... 3-21 Battery and Charging Antilock Brake Passenger Sensing Messages...... 5-30 System (ABS) ...... 9-21 System ...... 3-23 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-15 Warning Light ...... 5-14 What Makes an Airbag Bluetooth Appearance Care Inflate? ...... 3-21 Overview ...... 7-12, 7-14 Exterior ...... 10-60 Brake Interior ...... 10-64 Parking, Electric ...... 9-22 Armrest System Warning Light ...... 5-13 Front Seat ...... 3-5 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
i-2 INDEX
Brakes ...... 10-11 C Charging Antilock ...... 9-21 Delay Override ...... 9-36 Cabin Heating Coolant Assist ...... 9-24 Electrical Requirements ...... 9-41 System ...... 10-9 Fluid ...... 10-11 Plug-In ...... 9-32 Calibration ...... 5-9 Regenerative Braking ...... 9-24 Programmable ...... 5-19 California System Messages ...... 5-31 Utility Interruption ...... 9-41 Perchlorate Materials Braking ...... 9-5 Charging Status Screens ...... 9-37 Requirements ...... 10-2 Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 9-14 Charging System Light ...... 5-13 Warning ...... 10-2 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-19 Child Restraints Camera Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-16 Infants and Young Rear Vision (RVC) ...... 9-30 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-16 Children ...... 3-31 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... iii Headlamps ...... 10-16 Lower Anchors and Capacities and Headlamps, Front Turn Tethers for Children ...... 3-37 Specifications ...... 12-2 Signal, and Parking Older Children ...... 3-29 Carbon Monoxide Lamps ...... 10-17 Securing ...... 3-45, 3-47 Liftgate ...... 2-11 License Plate Lamps ...... 10-18 Systems ...... 3-34 Winter Driving ...... 9-8 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Circuit Breakers ...... 10-20 Cargo Stoplamps, and Cleaning Cover ...... 4-1 Back-up Lamps ...... 10-18 Exterior Care ...... 10-60 Cargo Net ...... 4-2 Interior Care ...... 10-64 Buying New Tires ...... 10-41 Cautions, Danger, and Climate Control Systems Warnings ...... iv Automatic ...... 8-1 Center Stack Display ...... 5-18 Clock ...... 5-5 Central Locking System ...... 2-9 Cluster, Instrument ...... 5-7 Chains, Tire ...... 10-46 Collision Damage Repair ...... 13-9 Charge Cord ...... 9-40 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
INDEX i-3
Compartment Customer Assistance ...... 13-4 Dome Lamps ...... 6-5 Underhood ...... 10-6 Offices ...... 13-3 Door Compartments Text Telephone (TTY) Ajar Light ...... 5-18 Storage ...... 4-1 Users ...... 13-4 Ajar Messages ...... 5-32 Compass ...... 5-9 Customer Information Central Locking System ...... 2-9 Compressor Kit, Tire Service Publications Delayed Locking ...... 2-9 Sealant ...... 10-48 Ordering Information ...... 13-11 Locks ...... 2-8 Connections Customer Satisfaction Drive Unit OnStar® ...... 14-4 Procedure ...... 13-1 Electric ...... 9-19 Control Driver Efficiency Gauge ...... 5-10 Traction and Electronic D Driver Information Stability ...... 9-25 Damage Repair, Collision ...... 13-9 Center (DIC) ...... 5-28 Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-4 Danger, Warnings, and Driver Selected Operating Convex Mirrors ...... 2-14 Cautions ...... iv Modes ...... 9-19 Coolant System Data Recorders, Event ...... 13-14 Driving Cabin Heating ...... 10-9 Daytime Running Defensive ...... 9-4 Cooling System ...... 10-7, 10-8 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Drunk ...... 9-4 Courtesy Lamps ...... 6-5 Indicator Light ...... 5-17 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 Courtesy Transportation Defensive Driving ...... 9-4 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-9 Program ...... 13-8 Delayed Charging Override . . . . 9-36 Loss of Control ...... 9-6 Cover Delayed Locking ...... 2-9 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-6 Cargo ...... 4-1 Devices Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-10 Cruise Control ...... 9-27 Auxiliary ...... 7-11 Wet Roads ...... 9-7 Light ...... 5-18 Display Winter ...... 9-8 Messages ...... 5-32 Center Stack ...... 5-18 Driving for Better Distracted Driving ...... 9-3 Energy Efficiency ...... 1-22, 9-2 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
i-4 INDEX
E Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 G Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-1 Electric Drive Unit ...... 9-19 Gauges Electric Drive Unit Battery ...... 5-10 Messages ...... 5-32 F Driver Efficiency ...... 5-10 Electric Parking Brake ...... 9-22 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Odometer ...... 5-9 Electric Parking Brake Light . . . 5-14 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 6-3 Power Indicator ...... 5-10 Electrical Equipment, Flat Tire ...... 10-46 Speedometer ...... 5-9 Add-On ...... 9-42 Floor Mats ...... 10-68 Trip Odometer ...... 5-9 Electrical Requirements for Fluid Warning Lights and Battery Charging ...... 9-41 Brakes ...... 10-11 Indicators ...... 5-6 Electrical System Washer ...... 10-10 General Information Fuses and Circuit Folding Mirrors ...... 2-15 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Breakers ...... 10-20 Frequency Statement Towing ...... 9-42 Instrument Panel Fuse Radio ...... 13-12 Vehicle Care ...... 10-2 Block ...... 10-25 Front Seat Armrest ...... 3-5 Glove Box ...... 4-1 Overload ...... 10-19 Front Seats GM Mobility Reimbursement Emergency Adjustment ...... 3-3 Program ...... 13-5 OnStar® ...... 14-2 Heated ...... 3-5 Energy Efficiency Fuses H Fuses and Circuit Driving ...... 1-22, 9-2 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-16 Breakers ...... 10-20 Energy Information ...... 5-28 Hands-Free Phone ...... 7-19 Instrument Panel Fuse Engine Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 6-3 Block ...... 10-25 Cooling System ...... 10-7, 10-8 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 Exit Lighting ...... 6-5 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 3-15 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
INDEX i-5
Headlamps I L Aiming ...... 10-16 Immobilizer ...... 2-13 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 10-29 Automatic ...... 6-2 Infants and Young Children, Lamps Bulb Replacement ...... 10-16 Restraints ...... 3-31 Courtesy ...... 6-5 Daytime Running Information Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 6-2 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Energy ...... 5-28 Dome ...... 6-5 Daytime Running Lamps Infotainment ...... 7-1 Exterior Controls ...... 6-1 (DRL) Indicator Light ...... 5-17 Instrument Cluster ...... 5-7 Exterior Lamps Off Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-15 Reminder ...... 6-1 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-17 Introduction ...... iii Headlamps, Front Turn High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-1 Signal, and Parking Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-17 Lamps ...... 10-17 Heated Front Seats ...... 3-5 J License Plate ...... 10-18 Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1 Jump Starting ...... 10-55 Messages ...... 5-33 High Voltage Battery Gauge . . . 5-10 On Reminder ...... 5-17 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-17 K Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-10 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-8 Key and Lock Messages ...... 5-32 LATCH System Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 9-24 Keyless Entry Replacing Parts after a Home Page ...... 7-3 Remote (RKE) System ...... 2-3 Crash ...... 3-44 Hood ...... 10-4 Keys ...... 2-1 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Hooks Tethers for Children ...... 3-37 Shopping Bag ...... 4-2 Liftgate ...... 2-11 Horn ...... 5-3 Light How to Wear Safety Belts Ready Indicator ...... 5-17 Properly ...... 3-9 Vehicle Ready ...... 5-17 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
i-6 INDEX
Lighting Lights (cont'd) Maintenance and Care Exit ...... 6-5 Tire Pressure ...... 5-16 Additional ...... 11-5 Illumination Control ...... 6-4 Traction Control System Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-2 Lights (TCS)/StabiliTrak® ...... 5-16 Recommended Fluids and Airbag Readiness ...... 5-11 Traction Off ...... 5-15 Lubricants ...... 11-8 Antilock Brake System Link Messages (ABS) Warning ...... 5-14 Smartphone ...... 7-22, 7-24, 7-25 Airbag System ...... 5-34 Brake System Warning ...... 5-13 Locks Brake System ...... 5-31 Charging System ...... 5-13 Automatic Door ...... 2-9 Door Ajar ...... 5-32 Cruise Control ...... 5-18 Central Locking System ...... 2-9 Electric Drive Unit ...... 5-32 Daytime Running Delayed Locking ...... 2-9 Key and Lock ...... 5-32 Lamps (DRL) ...... 5-17 Door ...... 2-8 Lamp ...... 5-33 Door Ajar ...... 5-18 Lockout Protection ...... 2-9 Propulsion Power ...... 5-33 Electric Parking Brake ...... 5-14 Safety ...... 2-10 Ride Control System ...... 5-33 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Loss of Control ...... 9-6 Security ...... 5-34 High-Beam On ...... 5-17 Lower Anchors and Tethers Service Vehicle ...... 5-34 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-1 for Children (LATCH Starting the Vehicle ...... 5-34 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-11 System) ...... 3-37 Tire ...... 5-35 Security ...... 5-17 Vehicle ...... 5-30 Service Electric Parking M Vehicle Reminder ...... 5-35 Brake ...... 5-14 Maintenance Vehicle Speed ...... 5-35 Service Vehicle Soon ...... 5-13 Records ...... 11-10 Mirrors Sport Mode ...... 5-15 Convex ...... 2-14 StabiliTrak® OFF ...... 5-15 Folding ...... 2-15 Manual Rearview ...... 2-15 Power ...... 2-14 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (7,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
INDEX i-7
Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 2-15 OnStar® P Modes System, In Brief ...... 1-24 Park Driver Selected ...... 9-19 OnStar® Additional Shifting Into ...... 9-17 Monitor System, Tire Information ...... 14-6 Shifting Out of ...... 9-18 Pressure ...... 10-35 OnStar® Connections ...... 14-4 Passenger Airbag Status Movies ...... 7-26, 7-31, 7-33 OnStar® Emergency ...... 14-2 Indicator ...... 5-12 Multi-band Antenna ...... 7-10 OnStar® Navigation ...... 14-3 Passenger Compartment Air OnStar® Overview ...... 14-1 Filter ...... 8-6 OnStar® Security ...... 14-3 N Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-23 OnStar® Vehicle Navigation Pedestrian Safety Signal ...... 5-3 ® Diagnostics ...... 14-6 OnStar ...... 14-3 Perchlorate Materials Operation, Infotainment Net Requirements, California . . . . . 10-2 System ...... 7-4 Cargo ...... 4-2 Personalization Ordering New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-14 Vehicle ...... 5-36 Service Publications ...... 13-11 Phone Outlets Bluetooth ...... 7-12, 7-14 O Power ...... 5-6 Hands-Free ...... 7-19 Odometer ...... 5-9 Overview Pictures and Trip ...... 5-9 Underhood Compartment . . . . .10-6 Off-Road Movies ...... 7-26, 7-31, 7-33 Overview, Infotainment Plug-In Charging ...... 9-32 Recovery ...... 9-6 System ...... 7-3 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-29 Port Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 USB ...... 7-10 OnStar ...... 13-15 Power Button ...... 9-14 Flows ...... 5-18 Indicator Gauge ...... 5-10 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (8,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
i-8 INDEX
Power (cont'd) Radios Replacing Airbag System ...... 3-29 Mirrors ...... 2-14 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-5 Replacing LATCH System Outlets ...... 5-6 Reception ...... 7-9 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-44 Protection, Battery ...... 6-6 Satellite ...... 7-7 Replacing Safety Belt Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-17 Ready Indicator ...... 5-17 System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-15 Windows ...... 2-16 Rear Seats ...... 3-6 Reporting Safety Defects Pregnancy, Using Safety Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-30 Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Belts ...... 3-14 Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 5-4 General Motors ...... 13-14 Privacy Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-15 U.S. Government ...... 13-13 Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . 13-14 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-4 Requirements Program Recommended Fluids and Electrical Battery Charging . . .9-41 Courtesy Transportation ...... 13-8 Lubricants ...... 11-8 Restraints Programmable Charging ...... 5-19 Records Where to Put ...... 3-36 Proposition 65 Warning, Maintenance ...... 11-10 Retained Accessory California ...... 10-2 Recreational Vehicle Power (RAP) ...... 9-17 Propulsion Power Towing ...... 10-58 Ride Control Systems Messages ...... 5-33 Regenerative Braking ...... 9-24 Messages ...... 5-33 Reimbursement Program, Roads R GM Mobility ...... 13-5 Driving, Wet ...... 9-7 Radio Frequency Remote Keyless Entry Roadside Assistance Identification (RFID) ...... 13-12 (RKE) System ...... 2-2, 2-3 Program ...... 13-5 Radio Frequency Remote Start ...... 2-7 Rotation, Tires ...... 10-39 Statement ...... 13-12 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-19 Replacement Parts Airbags ...... 3-29 Maintenance ...... 11-9 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (9,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
INDEX i-9
S Seats Service (cont'd) Adjustment, Front ...... 3-3 Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7 Safety Belts ...... 3-8 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-34 Care ...... 3-15 Heated Front ...... 3-5 Vehicle Soon Light ...... 5-13 Extender ...... 3-15 Rear ...... 3-6 Service Electric Parking How to Wear Safety Belts Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-4 Brake Light ...... 5-14 Properly ...... 3-9 Securing Child Services Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-10 Restraints ...... 3-45, 3-47 Special Application ...... 11-5 Reminders ...... 5-11 Security Servicing the Airbag ...... 3-27 Replacing after a Crash ...... 3-15 Light ...... 5-17 Shifting Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-14 Messages ...... 5-34 Into Park ...... 9-17 Safety Defects Reporting OnStar® ...... 14-3 Out of Park ...... 9-18 Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Vehicle ...... 2-12 Shopping Bag Hooks ...... 4-2 General Motors ...... 13-14 Vehicle Alarm ...... 2-12 Signals, Turn and U.S. Government ...... 13-13 Service ...... 8-6 Lane-Change ...... 6-4 Safety Locks ...... 2-10 Accessories and Smartphone Safety Signal Modifications ...... 10-2 Link ...... 7-22, 7-24, 7-25 Pedestrian ...... 5-3 Doing Your Own Work ...... 10-3 Special Application Services . . . 11-5 Safety System Check ...... 3-15 Maintenance Records ...... 11-10 Specifications and Satellite Radio ...... 7-7 Capacities ...... 12-2 Scheduling Appointments ...... 13-7 Maintenance, General Information ...... 11-1 Speedometer ...... 5-9 Sealant Kit, Tire ...... 10-48 Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1 Sport Mode Light ...... 5-15 Publications Ordering StabiliTrak Information ...... 13-11 OFF Light ...... 5-15 Start Remote ...... 2-7 Start Assist, Hills ...... 9-24 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (10,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
i-10 INDEX
Starting and Stopping the T Tires (cont'd) Vehicle ...... 9-16 Terminology and Taillamps Starting the Vehicle Definitions ...... 10-31 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-18 Messages ...... 5-34 Uniform Tire Quality Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Status Screens Grading ...... 10-43 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 2-13 Charging ...... 9-37 Wheel Alignment and Tire Immobilizer ...... 2-13 Steering ...... 9-5 Balance ...... 10-45 Time ...... 5-5 Wheel Adjustment ...... 5-2 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-45 Tires ...... 10-27 Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 When It Is Time for New Buying New Tires ...... 10-41 Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Tires ...... 10-41 Chains ...... 10-46 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-18 Winter ...... 10-28 Designations ...... 10-30 Storage Areas Towing Different Size ...... 10-43 Cargo Cover ...... 4-1 General Information ...... 9-42 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-46 Glove Box ...... 4-1 Recreational Vehicle ...... 10-58 Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-36 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Vehicle ...... 10-58 Inspection ...... 10-39 Storing the Tire Sealant Traction Messages ...... 5-35 and Compressor Kit ...... 10-55 Control System (TCS)/ Pressure Light ...... 5-16 Stuck Vehicle ...... 9-9 StabiliTrak® Light ...... 5-16 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-35 Summer Tires ...... 10-29 Off Light ...... 5-15 Rotation ...... 10-39 Traction Control/Electronic Sun Visors ...... 2-17 Sealant and Symbols ...... iv Stability Control ...... 9-25 Compressor Kit ...... 10-48 System Trademarks and License Sealant and Compressor Infotainment ...... 7-1 Agreements ...... 7-35 Kit, Storing ...... 10-55 Transportation Program, Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-29 Courtesy ...... 13-8 Trip Odometer ...... 5-9 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (11,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
INDEX i-11
Turn and Lane-Change Vehicle (cont'd) Warnings (cont'd) Signals ...... 6-4 Security ...... 2-12 Cautions and Danger ...... iv Turn Signal Service Soon Light ...... 5-13 Hazard Flashers ...... 6-3 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-18 Speed Messages ...... 5-35 Washer Fluid ...... 10-10 Starting and Stopping ...... 9-16 Wheels U Towing ...... 10-58 Alignment and Tire Underhood Compartment Vehicle Care Balance ...... 10-45 Overview ...... 10-6 Storing the Tire Sealant Different Size ...... 10-43 Uniform Tire Quality and Compressor Kit ...... 10-55 Replacement ...... 10-45 Grading ...... 10-43 Tire Pressure ...... 10-34 When It Is Time for New USB Port ...... 7-10 Vehicle Data Recording Tires ...... 10-41 Using This Manual ...... iii and Privacy ...... 13-14 When to Charge ...... 9-32 Vehicle Diagnostics Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-36 Utility Interruption of ® Charging ...... 9-41 OnStar ...... 14-6 Windows ...... 2-15 Vehicle Ready Light ...... 5-17 Power ...... 2-16 Ventilation, Air ...... 8-4 Windshield V Visors ...... 2-17 Wiper/Washer ...... 5-3 Vehicle Winter Alarm System ...... 2-12 W Driving ...... 9-8 Canadian Owners ...... iii Warning Winter Tires ...... 10-28 Control ...... 9-4 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-15 Identification Brake System Light ...... 5-13 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Wipers Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 Rear Washer ...... 5-4 Load Limits ...... 9-10 Indicators ...... 5-6 Messages ...... 5-30 Warnings ...... iv Personalization ...... 5-36 Reminder Messages ...... 5-35 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (12,1) 7574495) - 2015 - crc - 8/26/14
i-12 INDEX
2 NOTES