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Contents Introduction ...... 2 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...... 7 Seats and Restraints ...... 29 Storage ...... 76 Instruments and Controls ...... 79 Lighting ...... 109 Infotainment System ...... 116 Climate Controls ...... 143 Driving and Operating ...... 148 Vehicle Care ...... 196 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 273 Technical Data ...... 287 Customer Information ...... 291 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 301 OnStar ...... 305 Connected Services ...... 313 Index ...... 317 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 9/4/19

2 Introduction Introduction This manual describes features that Propriétaires Canadiens may or may not be on the vehicle On peut obtenir un exemplaire de because of optional equipment that ce guide en français auprès du was not purchased on the vehicle, concessionnaire ou à l'adresse model variants, country suivante: specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your Helm, Incorporated region, or changes subsequent to Attention: Customer Service the printing of this owner’s manual. 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 The names, logos, emblems, Refer to the purchase USA slogans, vehicle model names, and documentation relating to your vehicle body designs appearing in specific vehicle to confirm the this manual including, but not limited features. Using this Manual to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, To quickly locate information about the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. the vehicle, use the Index in the SPARK are trademarks and/or back of the manual. It is an service marks of Canadian Vehicle Owners alphabetical list of what is in the LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, manual and the page number where or licensors. A French language manual can be it can be found. For vehicles first sold in Canada, obtained from your dealer, at substitute the name “General www.helminc.com, or from: Motors of Canada Company” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

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Introduction 3 Danger, Warning, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Caution Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. See the labels and in this manual describe features in this manual for hazards and what to do to avoid or information. reduce them. A circle with a slash through it is a u : Air Conditioning System safety symbol which means “Do { Danger Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil this happen.” Danger indicates a hazard with a 9 : Readiness Light high level of risk which will result Symbols ! : Antilock System (ABS) in serious injury or death. $ The vehicle has components and : Brake System Warning Light labels that use symbols instead of 9 : Dispose of Used Components text. Symbols are shown along with Properly { Warning the text describing the operation or P : Do Not Apply High Pressure information relating to a specific Water Warning indicates a hazard that component, control, message, could result in injury or death. gauge, or indicator. B : Coolant Temperature M : Shown when the owner’s _ : Flame/ Prohibited manual has additional instructions H : Flammable or information. Caution [ : Forward Collision Alert * : Shown when the service Caution indicates a hazard that manual has additional instructions R : Fuse Block Cover Lock could result in property or vehicle or information. Location damage. 0 : Shown when there is more + : Fuses information on another page — j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child “see page.” Restraints Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

4 Introduction : Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly Installed | : Lane Change Alert @ : Lane Departure Warning A : Lane Keep Assist * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure X : Park Assist ~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator O : Power 7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert I : Registered Technician / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Belt Reminders I : Side Blind Zone Alert h : Stop/Start 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) a : Under Pressure V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Introduction 5 Instrument Panel Overview Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

6 Introduction 1. Air Vents 0 145. 10. Climate Control Systems 20. Traction Control/Electronic 0 0 2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 109. 143. Stability Control 177. 11. Heated Front Seats 0 33 (If Lane Departure Warning Instrument Panel Illumination 0 Control 0 113. Equipped). (LDW) 189 (If Equipped). 12. Shift Lever. See Automatic 21. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 3. Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0 0 0 112. 171 (If 229. Equipped) or Manual Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 22. Hood Release. See Hood Transmission 173 (If 0 199. Controls. See Driver Equipped). Information Center (DIC) 0 98. 23. Data Link Connector (DLC) 13. 0 176. 4. Instrument Cluster 0 84. (Out of View). See Malfunction 14. Auxiliary Jack 0 127. Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 15. Ignition Positions (Keyless Light) 89. Display. See Driver Information 0 Center (DIC) 0 98. Access) 160 or Ignition Positions (Key Access) 5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 80. 0 162. Rear Window Wiper/Washer 16. Controls 0 80 0 81. (If Equipped). 6. Hazard Warning Flashers 17. Horn 0 80. 0 112. 18. Steering Wheel Adjustment 7. Light Sensor. See Automatic 0 80 (Out of View). Headlamp System 0 111. 19. 0 179 (If 8. Infotainment. See Introduction Equipped). 0 116. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) 9. Power Outlets 0 82. System 0 186 (If Equipped). Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Keys, Doors, and Windows 7 Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Access) ...... 23 Windows Exterior Mirrors Keys Convex Mirrors ...... 24 Manual Mirrors ...... 24 { Warning Keys and Locks Power Mirrors ...... 25 Keys ...... 7 Folding Mirrors ...... 25 Leaving children in a vehicle with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Heated Mirrors ...... 25 System ...... 10 the ignition key is dangerous and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Interior Mirrors children or others could be System Operation (Key Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 25 seriously injured or killed. They Access) ...... 10 Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 25 could operate the power windows Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or other controls or make the System Operation (Keyless Windows vehicle move. The windows will Access) ...... 13 Windows ...... 26 function with the keys in the Door Locks ...... 17 Manual Windows ...... 26 ignition, and children or others ...... 17 Power Windows ...... 26 could be caught in the path of a Delayed Locking ...... 18 Sun Visors ...... 27 closing window. Do not leave Automatic Door Locks ...... 18 Roof children in a vehicle with the Lockout Protection ...... 18 Sunroof ...... 28 ignition key. Safety Locks ...... 19 Doors Liftgate ...... 20 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...... 21 Vehicle Alarm System ...... 21 Immobilizer ...... 22 Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) ...... 22 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

8 Keys, Doors, and Windows reduce the risk of unintentionally Warning (Continued) moving the key out of the RUN position. Do not add any additional impacted, and may not items to the ring attached to the deploy. To reduce the risk of ignition key. Attach additional items unintentional rotation of the only to the second ring, and limit ignition key, do not change the added items to a few essential keys way the ignition key and Remote or small, light items no larger than Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, an RKE transmitter. if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.

The ignition key and key rings, and { Warning RKE transmitter, if equipped, are designed to work together as a If the key is unintentionally system to reduce the risk of rotated while the vehicle is unintentionally moving the key out running, the ignition could be of the RUN position. The ignition moved out of the RUN position. key has a small hole to allow This could be caused by heavy attachment of the provided key ring. items hanging from the key ring, It is important that any replacement or by large or long items attached ignition keys have a small hole. See to the key ring that could be your dealer if a replacement key is contacted by the driver or required. steering wheel. If the ignition The combination and size of the moves out of the RUN position, rings that came with your keys were the engine will shut off, braking specifically selected for your and steering power assist may be vehicle. The rings are connected to (Continued) the key like two links of a chain to Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Keys, Doors, and Windows 9 The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for the ignition and all locks. Press the button on the front of the RKE transmitter to extend the key. Never extend the key without pressing the button. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key.

Interference from radio-frequency LS identification (RFID) tags may prevent the key from starting the vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from the key when starting the vehicle.

2LT The 2LT key can be used for all 1LT locks. This vehicle has pushbutton start. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press the button on the side of the . Check the distance. The RKE transmitter to release the key. transmitter may be too far from Never take the key out without the vehicle. pressing the button. . Check the location. Other See your dealer if a new key is vehicles or objects may be needed. blocking the signal. If it becomes difficult to turn the key, . Check the transmitter's battery. inspect the key blade for debris. See “Battery Replacement” later Periodically clean with a brush in this section. or pick. . If the transmitter is still not If you are locked out of the vehicle, working correctly, see your see Roadside Assistance Program dealer or a qualified technician 1LT 0 295. for service. The following buttons are on the With an active OnStar or connected transmitter: service plan, an OnStar Advisor Remote Keyless Entry : Press once to lock all doors, the may remotely unlock the vehicle. Q (RKE) System Operation door, and the liftgate. The turn See OnStar Overview 0 305. (Key Access) signal indicators may flash and/or The RKE transmitter may work up to the horn may sound on the second Remote Keyless Entry press to indicate locking. (RKE) System 60 m (167 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the If the driver door is open when Q is See Radio Frequency Statement performance of the transmitter. See pressed and Open Door Anti Lock 0 301. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Out is enabled through the vehicle If there is a decrease in the Remote System 0 10. personalization, all doors will lock Keyless Entry (RKE) operating range: and then the driver door will immediately unlock. If the Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Keys, Doors, and Windows 11 passenger door is open when Q is 30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed 3. Quickly, within five seconds, insert the second original pressed, all doors lock. See Vehicle again, or the key is placed in the already programmed key in the 0 Personalization 105. ignition and turned on. ignition and turn the ignition on Pressing Q may also arm the Programming Keys to the without starting the vehicle. theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Vehicle 4. Turn the ignition off, and remove the key. Alarm System 0 21. Only keys programmed to this 5. Insert the new key to be K : Press to unlock the driver door vehicle will work. If a key is lost or programmed, and within and the fuel door. Press again within stolen, a replacement can be five seconds, turn the ignition five seconds to unlock all doors and purchased and programmed through on without starting the vehicle. the liftgate. The turn signal your dealer. When the replacement indicators flash to indicate unlocking key is programmed to this vehicle, The security light will turn off has occurred. all remaining keys must also be once the key has been reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen programmed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 105. keys will no longer work once the new key is programmed. 6. Repeat Steps 1–5 if additional Pressing K may also disarm the keys are to be programmed. theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Programming with Two Recognized Keys If a key is lost or damaged, see your Alarm System 0 21. dealer to have a new key made. To program a new key: 7 : Press and release one time to Programming without a initiate vehicle locator. The exterior 1. Insert the original, already Recognized Key lamps flash and the horn chirps programmed key in the ignition Program a new key to the vehicle three times. Press and hold 7 for at and turn the ignition on without starting the vehicle. when a recognized key is not least three seconds to sound the available. Canadian regulations panic alarm. The horn sounds and 2. Turn the ignition off, and require that owners see their dealer. remove the key. the turn signals flash for Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

12 Keys, Doors, and Windows If two currently recognized keys are 6. To program the second key, not available, follow this procedure turn the ignition off and insert Caution to program the first key. the second key to be learned When replacing the battery, do This procedure will take and turn the ignition on without starting the vehicle. not touch any of the circuitry on approximately 30 minutes to the transmitter. Static from your complete for the first key. The After the two keys are learned, body could damage the vehicle must be off and all of the remaining keys can be learned by transmitter. keys you wish to program must be following the procedure in with you. “Programming with Two Recognized Keys.” The battery is not rechargeable. To 1. Insert the new vehicle key into replace the battery: the ignition. Battery Replacement (1LT Only) 1. Press the button on the side of 2. Turn the ignition on without the RKE transmitter to extend starting the vehicle. The the key. Never pull the key out security light will come on. without pressing the button. 3. Wait 10 minutes until the 2. Remove the battery cover by security light turns off. prying it with a finger. 4. Turn the ignition off. 3. Remove the battery by pushing 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more on the battery and sliding it times. After the third time, turn toward the key blade. the ignition on without starting 4. Insert the new battery, positive the vehicle; the key is learned side facing up. Push the and all previously known keys battery down until it is held in will no longer work with the place. Replace with a CR2032 vehicle. or equivalent battery. 5. Snap the battery cover back on to the transmitter. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Keys, Doors, and Windows 13 Remote Keyless Entry passenger door is open when Q is (RKE) System Operation pressed, all doors lock. See Vehicle (Keyless Access) Personalization 0 105. The Keyless Access system allows Pressing Q may also arm the for vehicle entry when the Remote theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is Alarm System 0 21. within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” later in this K : Press to unlock the driver door section. and the fuel door. Press again within The RKE transmitter may work up to five seconds to unlock all doors and 60 m (167 ft) away from the vehicle. the liftgate. The turn signal 2LT indicators flash to indicate unlocking Other conditions can affect the has occurred. The following buttons are on the performance of the RKE transmitter. 0 See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter: See Vehicle Personalization 105. System 0 10. Q : Press once to lock all doors, the Pressing K may also disarm the fuel door, and the liftgate. The turn theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle signal indicators may flash and/or 0 the horn may sound on the second Alarm System 21. press to indicate locking. 7 : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior If the driver door is open when is Q lamps flash and the horn chirps pressed and Open Door Anti Lock three times. Press and hold 7 for at Out is enabled through the vehicle least three seconds to sound the personalization, all doors will lock panic alarm. The horn sounds and and then the driver door will immediately unlock. If the Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

14 Keys, Doors, and Windows the turn signals flash for pressed again within five seconds, Keyless Unlocking/Locking from 30 seconds, or until 7 is pressed all passenger doors will unlock. Pull the Passenger Doors the door handle to unlatch the door. again or the ignition is turned on. When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) Keyless Access Operation of the passenger door handle, If equipped, the Keyless Access pressing the lock/unlock button on system lets you lock and unlock the the passenger door handle will doors and access the liftgate unlock all doors. without removing the RKE Pressing the lock/unlock button will transmitter from your pocket, purse, cause all doors to lock if any of the briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter following occur: should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the . The lock/unlock button was used liftgate or door being opened. If the to unlock all doors. vehicle has this feature, there will be buttons on the outside front door . Any vehicle door has opened handles. Driver Side Shown, Passenger and all doors are now closed. Similar The vehicle can be customized to Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking always unlock all doors on the first Pressing the lock/unlock button will of Exterior Door Handles and lock/unlock button press. See cause all doors to lock if any of the Liftgate 0 Vehicle Personalization 105. following occur: If equipped, keyless unlocking of the Keyless Unlocking/Locking from . It has been no more than exterior door handles and liftgate the Driver Door five seconds since the first lock/ can be disabled and enabled. unlock button press. When the doors are locked and the Disabling Keyless Unlocking: RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) . Two lock/unlock button presses With the vehicle off, press and of the driver door handle, pressing were used to unlock all doors. hold and K on the RKE the lock/unlock button on the driver Q . Any vehicle door has opened transmitter at the same time for door handle will unlock the driver and all doors are now closed. door. If the lock/unlock button is approximately three seconds. The Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Keys, Doors, and Windows 15 turn signal lamps will flash four If other electronic devices interfere Remote Left In Vehicle Alert times quickly to indicate access is with the RKE transmitter signal, the When the vehicle is turned off and disabled. Using any exterior handle vehicle may not detect the RKE an RKE transmitter is left in the to unlock the doors or open the transmitter inside the vehicle. vehicle, the horn will chirp three liftgate will cause the turn signal If passive locking is enabled, the times after all doors are closed. To lamps to flash four times quickly, doors may lock with the RKE turn on or off see Vehicle indicating access is disabled. transmitter inside the vehicle. Do Personalization 0 105. If disabled, disarm the alarm system not leave the RKE transmitter in an before starting the vehicle. unattended vehicle. Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert Enabling Keyless Unlocking: Temporary Disable of Passive If the vehicle is on with a door open, With the vehicle off, press and Locking and then all doors are closed, the vehicle will check for RKE hold Q and K on the RKE Temporarily disable passive locking transmitters inside. If an RKE transmitter at the same time for by pressing and holding K on the transmitter is not detected, the approximately three seconds. The interior door switch with a door open Driver Information Center (DIC) will turn signal lamps will flash twice for at least four seconds, or until display NO REMOTE DETECTED quickly to indicate access is three chimes are heard. Passive and the horn will chirp three times. enabled. locking will then remain disabled This occurs only once each time the Passive Locking until Q on the interior door is vehicle is driven. To turn on or off pressed, or until the vehicle is see Vehicle Personalization 0 105. If equipped with Keyless Access, turned on. the vehicle will lock several seconds Keyless Liftgate Opening after all doors are closed if the To customize the doors to To open the liftgate, press the touch vehicle is off and at least one automatically lock when exiting the pad on the rear of the liftgate above transmitter has been removed or vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization 0 the license plate. The doors must be none remain in the vehicle. 105. unlocked or the RKE transmitter The fuel door will lock. must be within 1 m (3 ft). Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Key Access To start the vehicle: To replace the battery: To access a vehicle with a weak 1. Place the transmitter in the transmitter battery, see Door Locks transmitter pocket with the 0 17. buttons facing the front of the vehicle. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle 2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake Only RKE transmitters programmed pedal, and press ENGINE to the vehicle will work. If a START/STOP. transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and Replace the transmitter battery programmed through your dealer. as soon as possible. The vehicle can be reprogrammed Battery Replacement so that lost or stolen transmitters no (2LT Only) longer work. Any remaining 1. Remove the key from the RKE transmitters will need to be Replace the battery in the transmitter. transmitter soon if the DIC displays reprogrammed. Each vehicle can 2. Insert a flat, thin object in the have up to eight transmitters REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY. center of the transmitter to matched to it. separate and remove the back cover. Starting the Vehicle with a Low Caution Transmitter Battery 3. Lift the battery with a flat If the transmitter battery is weak, the When replacing the battery, do object. DIC may display NO REMOTE not touch any of the circuitry on 4. Remove the battery. DETECTED when trying to start the the transmitter. Static from your 5. Insert the new battery, positive vehicle. The DIC may also display body could damage the side toward the back cover. REPLACE BATTERY IN transmitter. Replace with a CR2032 or REMOTE KEY. equivalent battery. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Keys, Doors, and Windows 17 6. Push the transmitter together. Keyless Access Warning (Continued) 7. Reinsert the key. If equipped, the RKE transmitter . Young children who get into must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door Door Locks unlocked vehicles may be or liftgate being opened. unable to get out. A child Press the button on the door handle can be overcome by { Warning to open. See “Keyless Access extreme heat and can suffer Operation” under Remote Keyless Unlocked doors can be permanent injuries or even Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key dangerous. death from heat stroke. Access) 0 10 or Always lock the vehicle Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . Passengers, especially whenever leaving it. children, can easily open System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 the doors and fall out of a . Outsiders can easily enter 13. moving vehicle. The doors through an unlocked door can be unlocked and when you slow down or stop Power Door Locks opened while the vehicle is the vehicle. Locking the moving. The chance of doors can help prevent this being thrown out of the from happening. vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are To lock or unlock the doors from not locked. So, all outside the vehicle, use the key in passengers should wear the driver door or press or K on seat belts properly and the Q doors should be locked the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System whenever the vehicle is 0 driven. Operation (Key Access) 10 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) (Continued) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 13. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

18 Keys, Doors, and Windows To lock and unlock the doors from Press Q on the door lock switch Lockout Protection inside the vehicle: again or press Q on the RKE Key Access : When locking is . Press Q or K, if equipped. transmitter to lock the doors requested with the driver door open immediately. . Use the lock knob on the top of and the key in the ignition, all the the door panel. This feature can also be doors will lock and then the driver programmed. See Vehicle door will unlock. Delayed Locking Personalization 0 105. This can be manually overridden by pressing and holding Q on the This feature delays the locking of Automatic Door Locks the doors until five seconds after all power door lock switch. If equipped, the vehicle is doors are closed. Keyless Access : When locking is programmed so that when the doors requested with the driver door open Delayed locking can only be turned are closed, the ignition is on, and and the vehicle is on or in ACC/ on when the Open Door the shift lever is moved out of ACCESSORY, all the doors will lock Anti-Lockout feature has been P (Park) for automatic and then the driver door will unlock. turned off. transmissions, or the vehicle speed When Q is pressed on the power is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for manual If the vehicle is off and locking is door lock switch while the door is transmissions, the doors and the requested while a door is open, open, a chime will sound three liftgate will lock. when all doors are closed the vehicle will check for RKE times indicating delayed locking is To unlock the doors and the liftgate: active. transmitters inside. If an RKE . Press K on the door. transmitter is detected and the The doors will lock automatically number of RKE transmitters inside five seconds after all doors are . If equipped with an automatic has not reduced, the driver door will closed. If a door is reopened before transmission, shift the unlock and the horn will sound three that time, the five-second timer will transmission into P (Park). times. reset when all doors are closed . If equipped with a manual again. transmission, remove the key from the ignition. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Keys, Doors, and Windows 19 This can be manually overridden by Safety Locks Caution pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch. Pulling the inside door handle while the rear door safety locks Open Door Anti-Lockout are engaged could damage your If Open Door Anti-Lockout is turned vehicle. Do not pull the inside on and the vehicle is off, the driver door handle while the rear door door is open, and locking is safety locks are engaged. requested, all the doors will lock and the driver door will remain open. Press the button again to lock the The rear doors on the vehicle driver door. The Open Door cannot be opened from the inside Anti-Lockout feature can be turned while this feature is in use. on or off. See Vehicle Opening a Rear Door When the Personalization 0 105. The vehicle has rear door safety Safety Lock Is On locks on each rear door that prevent passengers from opening the rear 1. Unlock the door from the doors from the inside. inside. 2. Open the door from the Using the Rear Door outside. Safety Lock For the rear doors to open from the 1. Move the lever up to lock. inside, the safety locks have to be 2. Close the door. moved back to the unlock position. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other rear door lock. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Canceling a Rear Door Doors Safety Lock Warning (Continued) 1. Unlock the door from the inside Liftgate and set the fan speed to the and open the door from the highest setting. See outside. { Warning “Climate Control Systems” in the Index. 2. Move the lever down to unlock. Exhaust gases can enter the . If the vehicle is equipped 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the vehicle if it is driven with the with a power liftgate, disable other rear door lock. liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with the power liftgate function. The rear door locks can now be any objects that pass through the For more information about locked and unlocked normally. seal between the body and the monoxide, see Engine hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine Exhaust 0 170. exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Caution

If the vehicle must be driven with To avoid damage to the liftgate or the liftgate or hatch/trunk open: liftgate glass, make sure the area . Close all of the windows. above and behind the liftgate is . Fully open the air outlets on clear before opening it. or under the instrument panel. To unlock the liftgate, press K on . Adjust the climate control the power door lock switch or on the system to a setting that RKE transmitter to unlock all doors. brings in only outside air If equipped, use the key in the key (Continued) cylinder. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Keys, Doors, and Windows 21 Vehicle Security Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the liftgate This vehicle has theft-deterrent is open. features; however, they do not make Slow Flash : Alarm system is the vehicle impossible to steal. armed. Vehicle Alarm System Arming the Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm 1. Turn off the vehicle. system. 2. Lock the vehicle with one of the following: . Use the RKE transmitter. Press the touch pad and lift to open . With a door open, press or, if equipped, pull the handle and Q on the interior. lift up. 3. After 30 seconds the alarm To lock the liftgate, press Q on the system will arm, and the power door lock switch or on the indicator light will begin to RKE transmitter. If equipped, lock slowly flash indicating the using the key in the key cylinder. alarm system is operating. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Pressing on the RKE System Operation (Key Access) Q transmitter a second time will 0 10 or bypass the 30-second delay Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) The security light, on the instrument and immediately arm the alarm System Operation (Keyless Access) panel near the windshield, indicates system. 0 13. the status of the system: The vehicle alarm system will not When closing the liftgate, close from Off : Alarm system is disarmed. arm if the doors are locked with the center so that it fully latches. On Solid : Vehicle is secured the key. during the delay to arm the system. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

22 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the driver door or liftgate is To avoid setting off the alarm by Immobilizer opened without first unlocking with accident: the RKE transmitter, the horn will See Radio Frequency Statement . Lock the vehicle with the RKE 0 301. chirp and the lights will flash to transmitter after all occupants indicate a pre-alarm. If the vehicle is have left the vehicle and all Immobilizer Operation not started, or the door is not doors are closed. unlocked by pressing K on the RKE (Key Access) . Always unlock the vehicle with transmitter during the 10-second This vehicle has a passive pre-alarm, the alarm will be the RKE transmitter. Unlocking the driver door with the key will theft-deterrent system. activated. not disarm the alarm. The system does not have to be The alarm will also be activated if manually armed or disarmed. the passenger door, the liftgate, Unlocking the driver door with or the hood is opened without first the key will not disarm the The vehicle is automatically system or turn off the alarm. disarming the system. When the immobilized when the key is alarm is activated, the turn signals How to Detect a Tamper removed from the ignition. flash and the horn sounds for about Condition The system is automatically 30 seconds. The alarm system will disarmed when the vehicle is then re-arm to monitor for the next If K is pressed on the RKE started with the correct key. The key unauthorized event. transmitter and the horn chirps or uses a transponder that an the lights flash three times, a Disarming the System immobilizer control unit in the previous alarm occurred while the vehicle and automatically disarms To disarm the system or turn off the system was armed. the system. Only an authorized key alarm if it has been activated, do If the alarm has been activated, a starts the vehicle. The vehicle may one of the following: message will appear on the DIC. not start if the key is damaged. . Press K on the RKE transmitter. See Vehicle Messages (Base Level Cluster) 0 103 or . Start the vehicle. Vehicle Messages (Uplevel Cluster) 0 104 for more information. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Keys, Doors, and Windows 23 Do not leave the key or device that The security light in the instrument disarms or deactivates the cluster comes on when there is a theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Immobilizer Operation The system has one or more (Keyless Access) transmitters matched to an The security light, in the instrument immobilizer control unit in your This vehicle has a passive cluster, comes on if there is a vehicle. Only a correctly matched theft-deterrent system. problem with arming or disarming transmitter will start the vehicle. the theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be If the transmitter is ever damaged, When trying to start the vehicle, the manually armed or disarmed. you may not be able to start your security light comes on briefly when The vehicle is automatically vehicle. the ignition is turned on. immobilized when the transmitter When trying to start the vehicle, the If the engine does not start and the leaves the vehicle. security light comes on briefly when security light stays on, there is a The immobilization system is the ignition is turned on. problem with the system. Turn the disarmed when the ignition button is If the engine does not start and the ignition off and try again. pressed and a valid transmitter is security light stays on, there is a If the engine still does not start, and found in the vehicle. problem with the system. Turn the the key appears to be undamaged vehicle off and try again. or the light continues to stay on, try If the RKE transmitter appears to be another ignition key. If the engine undamaged, try another transmitter. does not start with the other key, the Or, you may try placing the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle transmitter in the transmitter pocket does start, the first key may be in the center console. See “Starting damaged. See your dealer who can the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter service the theft-deterrent system Battery” under Remote Keyless and have a new key made. Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 10 or Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 13. Convex Mirrors If the engine does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is in the pocket in the { Warning center console, your vehicle needs A convex mirror can make things, service. See your dealer who can like other vehicles, look farther service the theft-deterrent system away than they really are. If you and have a new transmitter cut too sharply into the right lane, programmed to the vehicle. you could hit a vehicle on the Do not leave the transmitter or right. Check the inside mirror or device that disarms or deactivates glance over your shoulder before the theft-deterrent system in the changing lanes. vehicle. If equipped, controls for the outside manual mirrors are next to each The passenger side mirror is convex mirror. Adjust to see a little of the shaped. A convex mirror's surface is side of the vehicle. curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Keys, Doors, and Windows 25 Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear inward to prevent damage when view of the area behind your going through an automatic vehicle. wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle the vehicle. Push the mirror outward may have three control buttons at to return it to the original position. the bottom of the mirror. See OnStar Overview 0 305. Heated Mirrors To avoid accidental OnStar calls, If equipped, the rear window clean the mirror with the ignition off. defogger also heats the outside Do not spray glass cleaner directly 1. If equipped, move the selector mirrors. on the mirror. Use a soft towel switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to dampened with water. choose the driver or passenger 1 : Press to heat the outside mirror. mirrors. Manual Rearview Mirror 2. Use the control knob to adjust See “Rear Window Defogger” under the mirror so the side and the Climate Control Systems 0 143. Push the tab forward for daytime area behind the vehicle can use and pull it rearward for be seen. nighttime use to avoid glare of the headlamps from behind. 3. Return the selector switch to the center when done. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a { Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open a front window. especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Manual Windows They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer If equipped, turn the hand crank on permanent injuries or even death each door to manually raise or lower from heat stroke. the manual windows. Power windows work when the The rear windows do not open fully. ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power Power Windows (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 167. { Warning Using the window switch, press to Children could be seriously open or pull to close the window. injured or killed if caught in the The windows may be temporarily path of a closing window. Never disabled if they are used repeatedly leave keys in a vehicle with within a short time. children. When there are children Window Lockout in the rear seat, use the window lockout button to prevent This feature stops the rear door operation of the windows. See passenger window switches from Keys 0 7. working. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Keys, Doors, and Windows 27 . Press Z to engage the rear Automatic Reversal System 1. Close all doors. window lockout feature. Override 2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY. . Press Z again to disengage. { Warning 3. Partially open the window to be Window Express Movement If automatic reversal system programmed. Then close it and continue to pull the switch All windows can be opened without override is active, the window will briefly after the window has holding the window switch. Press not reverse automatically. You or fully closed. the switch down fully and quickly others could be injured and the release to express open the window could be damaged. 4. Open the window and continue window. Before using automatic reversal to press the switch briefly after If equipped, pull the window switch system override, make sure that the window has fully opened. up fully and quickly release to all people and obstructions are express close the window. clear of the window path. Sun Visors Briefly press or pull the window Pull the down to block out switch in the same direction to stop When the engine is on, override the glare. Detach the sun visor from the that window’s express movement. automatic reversal system by pulling center mount and swing it to the side. Window Automatic Reversal and holding the window switch if System conditions prevent it from closing. Visor Vanity Mirror The express-close feature will Programming the Power The vehicle may have vanity mirrors reverse window movement if it Windows and card holders on the back of the comes in contact with an object. Programming may be necessary if sun visors. Swing down the sun Extreme cold or ice could cause the the vehicle battery has been visor to expose the vanity mirror. window to auto-reverse. The disconnected or discharged. If the window will operate normally after window is unable to express-up, the object or condition is removed. program each express-close window: Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

28 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Express-Vent/Open : Press and release e (1) to express-vent. Sunroof Press and release e (1) again to If equipped, the ignition must be on express-open the sunroof. Press the or in ACC/ACCESSORY, switch again to stop movement. The or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) sunshade automatically opens with must be active to operate the the sunroof, but must be closed sunroof. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) 0 160 or manually. Dirt and debris may collect on the Ignition Positions (Key Access) Vent/Open : Press and hold e (1) sunroof seal or in the track. This 0 162 and could cause an issue with sunroof Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to vent. Press and hold e (1) operation or noise. It could also plug 0 167. again to open the sunroof. Release the water drainage system. the switch to stop movement. The Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose sunshade automatically opens with debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and the sunroof, but must be closed roof sealing area using a clean manually. cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof. Close : Press and hold g (2) to close. Release the switch to stop movement. The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 29 Airbag System Securing Child Restraints (With Seats and Airbag System ...... 43 the in the Restraints Where Are the Airbags? ...... 45 Rear Seat) ...... 71 When Should an Airbag Securing Child Restraints (With Inflate? ...... 46 the Seat Belt in the Head Restraints What Makes an Airbag Front Seat) ...... 73 Head Restraints ...... 30 Inflate? ...... 47 How Does an Airbag Front Seats Restrain? ...... 48 Seat Adjustment ...... 31 What Will You See after an Reclining Seatbacks ...... 32 Airbag Inflates? ...... 48 Front Seat ...... 33 Passenger Sensing System . . . 49 Heated Front Seats ...... 33 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...... 54 Rear Seats Adding Equipment to the Rear Seats ...... 34 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 54 Seat Belts Airbag System Check ...... 55 Seat Belts ...... 36 Replacing Airbag System Parts How to Wear Seat Belts after a Crash ...... 55 Properly ...... 37 Child Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 39 Older Children ...... 56 Seat Belt Use During Infants and Young Children . . . . 57 Pregnancy ...... 41 Child Restraint Systems ...... 60 Seat Belt Extender ...... 42 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 61 Safety System Check ...... 42 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Seat Belt Care ...... 42 Children (LATCH System) . . . . 63 Replacing Seat Belt System Replacing LATCH System Parts Parts after a Crash ...... 43 After a Crash ...... 70 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

30 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/ head restraints in the outboard Rear Seats spinal injury in a crash. Do not seating positions. The vehicle's rear seats have until the head restraints for adjustable head restraints in the all occupants are installed and outboard seating positions. adjusted properly.

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 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 31 The height of the head restraint can Front Seats 1. Lift the bar under the front be adjusted. Pull the head restraint edge of the seat cushion to up to raise it. Try to move the head Seat Adjustment unlock the seat. restraint to make sure that it is 2. Slide the seat to the desired locked in place. Manual Seats position and release the bar. To lower the head restraint, press 3. Try to move the seat back and the button, located on the top of the { Warning forth to be sure it is locked in seatback, and push the head place. restraint down. Try to move the You can lose control of the head restraint after the button is vehicle if you try to adjust a driver Seat Height Adjuster released to make sure that it is seat while the vehicle is moving. 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 “Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 63.

If available, move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower the seat.

To adjust the seat: Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

32 Seats and Restraints 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 be in front of you. In a crash, you could move forward in a sudden to make sure it is locked in could go into it, receiving neck or stop or crash. That could cause place. other injuries. injury to the person sitting there. To return the seatback to the upright The lap belt could go up over Always push and pull on the position: seatbacks to be sure they are your abdomen. The belt forces locked. 1. Lift the lever fully without would be there, not at your pelvic applying pressure to the bones. This could cause serious seatback, and the seatback will internal injuries. return to the upright position. For proper protection when the 2. Push and pull on the seatback vehicle is in motion, have the to make sure it is locked. seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the { Warning seat belt properly. Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the seat belts cannot do their job. (Continued) To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 33 There is an armrest on the inboard side of the driver seat. To raise or lower the armrest, push up or pull down on the armrest. Heated Front Seats

{ Warning

If temperature change or pain to the skin cannot be felt, the seat heater may cause burns. To Do not have a seatback reclined if reduce the risk of burns, use care If equipped, the buttons are on the the vehicle is moving. when using the seat heater, center console. To operate, the especially for long periods of engine must be running. Front Seat Armrest time. Do not place anything on L M the seat that insulates against Press or to heat the driver or heat, such as a blanket, cushion, passenger seat. The indicator light cover, or similar item. This may on the control turns on when this feature is on. Press the control cause the seat heater to again to turn this feature off. overheat. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may The passenger seat may take damage the seat. longer to heat up. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

34 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats the vehicle through the rear door 2. Remove the rear head and left the vehicle without the restraints. See “Head Restraint Rear Seat Reminder vehicle being shut off. Removal and Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors and If equipped, the message REAR The feature can be turned on or off. See Vehicle Personalization 0 105. Tethers for Children (LATCH SEAT REMINDER LOOK IN REAR System) 0 63. SEAT displays under certain Folding the Seatback conditions indicating there may be 3. Pull up on the front edge of the an item or passenger in the rear Either side of the seatback can be rear seat cushion to release it. seat. Check before exiting the folded down for more cargo space. Tilt the seat cushion forward vehicle. Fold a seatback only when the toward the front of the vehicle. vehicle is not moving. This feature will activate when a second row door is opened while the vehicle is on or up to 10 minutes Caution before the vehicle is turned on. There will be an alert when the Folding a rear seat with the seat vehicle is turned off. The alert does belts still fastened may cause not directly detect objects in the rear damage to the seat or the seat seat; instead, under certain belts. Always unbuckle the seat conditions, it detects when a rear belts and return them to their door is opened and closed, normal stowed position before indicating that there may be folding a rear seat. something in the rear seat. The feature is active only once each To fold a seatback down: time the vehicle is turned on and off, 4. Pull up the release knob on the 1. Slide the front seats forward top of the seatback. and will require reactivation by and place the front seatbacks opening and closing the second row in the upright position. See doors. There may be an alert even Seat Adjustment 0 31 and when there is nothing in the rear Reclining Seatbacks 0 32. seat; for example, if a child entered Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued)

Always push and pull on the occupants will suffer a neck/ seatbacks to be sure they are spinal injury in a crash. Do not locked. drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. { Warning To return the rear seats to the A seat belt that is improperly normal seating position: routed, not properly attached, 5. Fold the seatback forward or twisted will not provide the and down. protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be 6. Repeat Steps 1 5 for the other – seriously injured. After raising the seatback and seat cushion, if desired. rear seatback, always check to be sure that the seat belts are Raising the Seatback properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. { Warning

If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden { Warning stop or crash. That could cause With head restraints that are not 1. Move the seat belt out of the injury to the person sitting there. way by putting the seat belts installed and adjusted properly, into the belt guide on the trim. (Continued) there is a greater chance that (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

36 Seats and Restraints The seat belt should not cross Seat Belts the seatback locking Warning (Continued) mechanism when raising the This section describes how to use seatback. seat belts properly, and some things passengers to ride in any area of not to do. the vehicle that is not equipped 2. Lift the seatback up slightly and with seats and seat belts. reinstall the head restraint. See “Head Restraint Removal and { Warning Always wear a seat belt, and Reinstallation” under Lower check that all passenger(s) are Anchors and Tethers for Do not let anyone ride where a restrained properly too. Children (LATCH System) 0 63. seat belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your 3. Push the seatback rearward all passenger(s) are not wearing This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the seat belts. the way to lock it in place. seat belts, injuries can be much See Seat Belt Reminders 0 87. 4. Push and pull the top of the worse than if you are wearing seatback to be sure it is locked seat belts. You can be seriously Why Seat Belts Work into position. injured or killed by hitting things 5. Return the seat cushion to its inside the vehicle harder or by original position and push being ejected from the vehicle. In down on the front part of the addition, anyone who is not seat cushion until it latches. buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle. 6. Remove the seat belt from the belt guide on the trim. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside 7. Repeat Steps 1–6 for the other seatback and seat cushion, of a vehicle. In a collision, if necessary. passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously If added cargo space is not needed, injured or killed. Do not allow the seatbacks should be kept in the upright, locked position. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 37 When riding in a vehicle, you travel Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants as fast as the vehicle does. If the should I have to wear seat to buckle up. Statistics show that vehicle stops suddenly, you keep belts? unbelted people are hurt more often going until something stops you. A: Airbags are supplemental in crashes than those who are It could be the windshield, the systems only. They work with wearing seat belts. instrument panel, or the seat belts! seat belts — not instead of them. There are important things to know When you wear a seat belt, you and Whether or not an airbag is about wearing a seat belt properly. the vehicle slow down together. provided, all occupants still have There is more time to stop because to buckle up to get the most you stop over a longer distance and, protection. when worn properly, your strongest Also, in nearly all states and in bones take the forces from the seat all Canadian provinces, the law belts. That is why wearing seat belts requires wearing seat belts. makes such good sense. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Seat Belts Seat Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle Follow these rules for everyone's after a crash if I am wearing a protection. seat belt? There are additional things to know A: You could be — whether you are about seat belts and children, . Sit up straight and always keep wearing a seat belt or not. Your including smaller children and your feet on the floor in front of chance of being conscious infants. If a child will be riding in the you (if possible). during and after a crash, so you vehicle, see Older Children 0 56 or . Always use the correct buckle can unbuckle and get out, is Infants and Young Children 0 57. for your seating position. much greater if you are belted. Review and follow the rules for . Wear the lap part of the belt low children in addition to the following and snug on the hips, just rules. touching the thighs. In a crash, Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

38 Seats and Restraints this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.

{ Warning

You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your seat belt properly.

Never allow the lap or shoulder belt Never wear the shoulder belt under to become loose or twisted. both arms or behind your back. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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{ Warning

The seat belt can be pinched if it is routed under plastic trim on the seat, such as trim around the rear seatback folding handle or side airbag. In a crash, pinched seat belts might not be able to provide adequate protection. Never allow seat belts to be routed under plastic trim pieces. Always use the correct buckle for 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull your seating position. Lap-Shoulder Belt the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you The following instructions explain very quickly. If this happens, let how to wear a lap-shoulder belt the belt go back slightly to properly. unlock it. Then pull the belt 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is across you more slowly. adjustable, so you can sit up If the shoulder portion of a straight. To see how, see passenger belt is pulled out all “Seats” in the Index. the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. See Child Restraint Systems 0 60. If this occurs, let Never route the lap or shoulder belt the belt go back all the way over an armrest. and start again. If the locking Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

40 Seats and Restraints feature stays engaged after If the webbing locks in the latch letting the belt go back to plate before it reaches the stowed position on the seat, buckle, tilt the latch plate to flat move the seat rearward or to unlock. recline the seat until the shoulder belt retractor lock releases. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 49. 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt.

3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Seat Belt Extender 0 42. Position the release button on the buckle so that the seat belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 41 To unlatch the belt, push the button activation are met. Seat belt Comfort guides are available on the buckle. The belt should pretensioners can also help tighten through your dealer for the rear return to its stowed position. the seat belts in a side crash or a outboard seating positions. Always stow the seat belt slowly. rollover event. Instructions are included with the If the seat belt webbing returns Pretensioners work only once. If the guides. quickly to the stowed position, the pretensioners activate in a crash, retractor may lock and cannot be the pretensioners and probably Seat Belt Use During pulled out. If this happens, pull the other parts of the vehicle's seat belt Pregnancy seat belt straight out firmly to unlock system will need to be replaced. Seat belts work for everyone, the webbing, and then release it. See Replacing Seat Belt System including pregnant women. Like all If the webbing is still locked in the Parts after a Crash 0 43. occupants, they are more likely to retractor, see your dealer. Do not sit on the outboard seat belt be seriously injured if they do not Before a door is closed, be sure the while entering or exiting the vehicle wear seat belts. belt is out of the way. If a door is or at any time while sitting in the slammed against a seat belt, seat. Sitting on the seat belt can damage can occur to both the seat damage the webbing and hardware. belt and the vehicle. Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides Seat Belt Pretensioners Rear seat belt comfort guides may This vehicle has seat belt provide added seat belt comfort for pretensioners for the front outboard older children who have outgrown occupants. Although the seat belt booster seats and for some adults. pretensioners cannot be seen, they When installed on a shoulder belt, are part of the seat belt assembly. the comfort guide positions the They can help tighten the seat belts shoulder belt away from the neck during the early stages of a and head. moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

42 Seats and Restraints A pregnant woman should wear a information on the proper use and fit Make sure the seat belt reminder lap-shoulder belt, and the lap of seat belt extenders see the light is working. See Seat Belt portion should be worn as low as instruction sheet that comes with Reminders 0 87. possible, below the rounding, the extender. Keep seat belts clean and dry. See throughout the pregnancy. Seat Belt Care 0 42. The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a seat Periodically check the seat belt Seat Belt Care belt is worn properly, it is more likely reminder, seat belts, buckles, latch Keep belts clean and dry. that the fetus will not be hurt in a plates, retractors, shoulder belt crash. For pregnant women, as for height adjusters (if equipped), and Seat belts should be properly cared anyone, the key to making seat seat belt anchorages to make sure for and maintained. belts effective is wearing them they are all in working order. Look Seat belt hardware should be kept properly. for any other loose or damaged seat dry and free of dust or debris. As belt system parts that might keep a necessary, exterior hard surfaces Seat Belt Extender seat belt system from performing and seat belt webbing may be lightly If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten properly. See your dealer to have it cleaned with mild soap and water. around you, you should use it. repaired. Torn, frayed, or twisted Ensure there is not excessive dust seat belts may not protect you in a or debris in the mechanism. If dust But if a seat belt is not long enough, crash. Torn or frayed seat belts can or debris exists in the system please your dealer will order you an rip apart under impact forces. If a see the dealer. Parts may need to extender. When you go in to order it, belt is torn or frayed, have it be replaced to ensure proper take the heaviest coat you will wear, replaced immediately. If a belt is functionality of the system. so the extender will be long enough twisted, it may be possible to for you. To help avoid personal untwist by reversing the latch plate injury, do not let someone else use on the webbing. If the twist cannot it, and use it only for the seat it is be corrected, ask your dealer to made to fit. The extender has been fix it. designed for adults. Never use it for securing child restraints. For more Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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{ Warning Warning (Continued) Airbag System The vehicle has the following Do not bleach or dye seat belt have them inspected and any airbags: webbing. It may severely weaken necessary replacements made as the webbing. In a crash, they soon as possible. . A frontal airbag for the driver might not be able to provide . A frontal airbag for the front adequate protection. Clean and After a minor crash, replacement of outboard passenger rinse seat belt webbing only with seat belts may not be necessary. . A knee airbag for the driver mild soap and lukewarm water. But the seat belt assemblies that Allow the webbing to dry. . A knee airbag for the front were used during any crash may outboard passenger have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer to have the seat . A seat-mounted side impact Replacing Seat Belt belt assemblies inspected or airbag for the driver System Parts after a replaced. . A seat-mounted side impact Crash New parts and repairs may be airbag for the front outboard necessary even if the seat belt passenger { Warning system was not being used at the . Seat-mounted side impact time of the crash. airbags for the second row A crash can damage the seat belt Have the seat belt pretensioners outboard passengers system in the vehicle. A damaged checked if the vehicle has been in a . A roof-rail airbag for the driver seat belt system may not properly crash, or if the airbag readiness light protect the person using it, and the passenger seated stays on after you start the vehicle directly behind the driver resulting in serious injury or even or while you are driving. See Airbag death in a crash. To help make Readiness Light 0 87. . A roof-rail airbag for the front sure the seat belt systems are outboard passenger and the working properly after a crash, passenger seated directly (Continued) behind the front outboard passenger Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

44 Seats and Restraints All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on the trim or on a label { Warning { Warning near the deployment opening. You can be severely injured or Because airbags inflate with great For frontal airbags, the word killed in a crash if you are not force and faster than the blink of AIRBAG is on the center of the wearing your seat belt, even with an eye, anyone who is up steering wheel for the driver and on airbags. Airbags are designed to against, or very close to, any the instrument panel for the front work with seat belts, not replace airbag when it inflates can be outboard passenger. them. Also, airbags are not seriously injured or killed. Do not For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG designed to inflate in every crash. sit unnecessarily close to any is on the lower part of the In some crashes seat belts are airbag, as you would be if sitting instrument panel. the only restraint. See When on the edge of the seat or leaning For seat-mounted side impact Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 46. forward. Seat belts help keep you airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the Wearing your seat belt during a in position before and during a side of the seatback or side of the crash helps reduce your chance crash. Always wear a seat belt, seat closest to the door. of hitting things inside the vehicle even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible For roof-rail airbags, the word or being ejected from it. Airbags while still maintaining control of AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. are “supplemental restraints” to the vehicle. The seat belts and Airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts. Everyone in the vehicle should wear a seat belt the front outboard passenger the protection provided by seat airbags are most effective when belts. Even though today's airbags properly, whether or not there is an airbag for that person. you are sitting well back and are also designed to help reduce upright in the seat with both feet the risk of injury from the force of an on the floor. inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. (Continued) Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 45 There is an airbag readiness light Warning (Continued) on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The Occupants should not lean on or system checks the airbag electrical sleep against the door or side system for malfunctions. The light windows in seating positions with tells you if there is an electrical seat-mounted side impact airbags problem. See Airbag Readiness and/or roof-rail airbags. Light 0 87. Where Are the Airbags? { Warning

Children who are up against, The driver knee airbag is below the or very close to, any airbag when steering column. The front outboard it inflates can be seriously injured passenger knee airbag is below the or killed. Always secure children glove box. properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children 0 56 or Infants and Young Children 0 57.

The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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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 block the inflation path of a Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, seat-mounted side impact airbag. Side Similar Passenger Side Similar Never secure anything to the roof The driver and front outboard On vehicles with second row of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags passenger seat-mounted side seat-mounted side impact airbags, by routing a rope or tie‐down impact airbags are in the side of the they are in the sides of the seatback through any door or window seatbacks closest to the door. closest to the door. opening. If you do, the path of an The roof-rail airbags for the driver, inflating roof-rail airbag will be front passenger, and second row { Warning blocked. outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the When Should an Airbag airbag might not inflate properly Inflate? or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury This vehicle is equipped with 0 or even death. The path of an airbags. See Airbag System 43. Airbags are designed to inflate if the (Continued) impact exceeds the specific airbag Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 47 system's deployment threshold. whether the object is fixed or A seat-mounted side impact airbag Deployment thresholds are used to moving, rigid or deformable, narrow is designed to inflate on the side of predict how severe a crash is likely or wide. the vehicle that is struck. to be in time for the airbags to Frontal airbags are not intended to Roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate and help restrain the inflate during vehicle rollovers, in inflate in moderate to severe side occupants. The vehicle has rear impacts, or in many side crashes depending on the location electronic sensors that help the impacts. of the impact. In addition, these airbag system determine the roof-rail airbags are designed to severity of the impact. Deployment In addition, the vehicle has advanced technology frontal inflate during a rollover or in a thresholds can vary with specific severe frontal impact. Roof-rail vehicle design. airbags. Advanced technology frontal airbags adjust the restraint airbags are not designed to inflate in Frontal airbags are designed to according to either crash severity or rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags inflate in moderate to severe frontal occupant interaction. will inflate when either side of the or near frontal crashes to help vehicle is struck, if the sensing reduce the potential for severe Knee airbags are designed to inflate system predicts that the vehicle is injuries, mainly to the driver's or in moderate to severe frontal or about to roll over on its side, or in a front outboard passenger's head near frontal impacts. Knee airbags severe frontal impact. and chest. are not designed to inflate during vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts, In any particular crash, no one can Whether the frontal airbags will or or in many side impacts. say whether an airbag should have should inflate is not based primarily inflated simply because of the on how fast the vehicle is traveling. Seat-mounted side impact airbags vehicle damage or repair costs. It depends on what is hit, the are designed to inflate in moderate direction of the impact, and how to severe side crashes depending What Makes an Airbag quickly the vehicle slows down. on the location of the impact. Seat-mounted side impact airbags Inflate? Frontal airbags may inflate at are not designed to inflate in frontal In a deployment event, the sensing different crash speeds depending on impacts, near frontal impacts, system sends an electrical signal whether the vehicle hits an object rollovers, or rear impacts. triggering a release of gas from the straight on or at an angle, and inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

48 Seats and Restraints airbag causing the bag to break out full or partial ejection in rollover The parts of the airbag that come of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, events, although no system can into contact with you may be warm, and related hardware are all part of prevent all such ejections. but not too hot to touch. There may the airbag module. But airbags would not help in many be some smoke and dust coming For airbag locations, see Where Are types of collisions, primarily from the vents in the deflated the Airbags? 0 45. because the occupant's motion is airbags. Airbag inflation does not not toward those airbags. See When prevent the driver from seeing out of Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 46. the windshield or being able to steer How Does an Airbag the vehicle, nor does it prevent Restrain? Airbags should never be regarded people from leaving the vehicle. as anything more than a supplement In moderate to severe frontal or to seat belts. near frontal collisions, even belted { Warning occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In What Will You See after When an airbag inflates, there moderate to severe side collisions, an Airbag Inflates? may be dust in the air. This dust even belted occupants can contact could cause breathing problems After frontal, knee, and for people with a history of the inside of the vehicle. seat-mounted side impact airbags asthma or other breathing trouble. Airbags supplement the protection inflate, they quickly deflate, so To avoid this, everyone in the provided by seat belts by quickly that some people may not distributing the force of the impact even realize the airbags inflated. vehicle should get out as soon as more evenly over the Roof-rail airbags may still be at least it is safe to do so. If you have occupant's body. partially inflated for some time after breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an Rollover capable roof-rail airbags they inflate. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for airbag inflates, then get fresh air are designed to help contain the by opening a window or a door. head and chest of occupants in the several minutes. For location of the If you experience breathing outboard seating positions in the airbags, see Where Are the 0 problems following an airbag first and second rows. The rollover Airbags? 45. capable roof-rail airbags are deployment, you should seek designed to help reduce the risk of medical attention. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 49 The vehicle has a feature that may . The vehicle has a crash sensing automatically unlock the doors, turn Warning (Continued) and diagnostic module which on the interior lamps and hazard records information after a warning flashers, and shut off the moderate crash, there may be crash. See Vehicle Data fuel system after the airbags inflate. concealed damage that could Recording and Privacy 0 303 The feature may also activate, make it difficult to safely operate and without airbag inflation, after an the vehicle. Event Data Recorders 0 303. event that exceeds a predetermined Use caution if you should attempt . Let only qualified technicians threshold. After turning the ignition to restart the engine after a crash work on the airbag systems. off and then on again, the fuel has occurred. Improper service can mean that system will return to normal an airbag system will not work operation; the doors can be locked, In many crashes severe enough to properly. See your dealer for the interior lamps can be turned off, service. and the hazard warning flashers can inflate the airbag, windshields are be turned off using the controls for broken by vehicle deformation. those features. If any of these Additional windshield breakage may Passenger Sensing systems are damaged in the crash also occur from the front outboard System passenger airbag. they may not operate as normal. The vehicle has a passenger . Airbags are designed to inflate sensing system for the front { Warning only once. After an airbag outboard passenger position. The inflates, you will need some new passenger airbag status indicator A crash severe enough to inflate parts for the airbag system. will light on the overhead console the airbags may have also If you do not get them, the when the vehicle is started. damaged important functions in airbag system will not be there the vehicle, such as the fuel to help protect you in another system, brake and steering crash. A new system will include systems, etc. Even if the vehicle airbag modules and possibly appears to be drivable after a other parts. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need (Continued) to replace other parts. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

50 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of { Warning the front outboard passenger seat and seat belt. The sensors are A child in a rear-facing child designed to detect the presence of restraint can be seriously injured a properly seated occupant and or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates. This is because United States determine if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee the back of the rear-facing child airbag should be allowed to inflate restraint would be very close to or not. the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly be seriously injured or killed if the secured in a rear seat in the correct passenger frontal airbag inflates child restraint for their weight and the passenger seat is in a Canada and size. forward position. The words ON and OFF, or the Whenever possible, children aged Even if the passenger sensing symbols for on and off, will be 12 and under should be secured in system has turned off the front visible during the system check. a rear seating position. outboard passenger airbag(s), no When the system check is system is fail-safe. No one can complete, either the word ON or Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to guarantee that an airbag will not OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will deploy under some unusual be visible. See Passenger Airbag the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag inflates. circumstance, even though the Status Indicator 0 88. airbag(s) are off. The passenger sensing system Never put a rear-facing child turns off the front outboard restraint in the front seat, even if passenger frontal airbag and knee the airbag is off. If securing a airbag under certain conditions. No forward-facing child restraint in other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 51 When the passenger sensing outgrown child restraints should Warning (Continued) system has turned off the front wear a seat belt properly — whether outboard passenger frontal airbag or not there is an airbag for that the front outboard passenger and knee airbag, the OFF indicator person. seat, always move the seat as far will light and stay lit as a reminder back as it will go. It is better to that the airbags are off. See { Warning secure child restraints in the rear Passenger Airbag Status Indicator seat. Consider using another 0 88. If the airbag readiness light ever vehicle to transport the child The passenger sensing system is comes on and stays on, it means when a rear seat is not available. designed to turn on the front that something may be wrong outboard passenger frontal airbag with the airbag system. To help The passenger sensing system is and knee airbag anytime the system avoid injury to yourself or others, designed to turn off the front senses that a person of adult size is have the vehicle serviced right outboard passenger frontal airbag sitting properly in the front outboard away. See Airbag Readiness and knee airbag if: passenger seat. When the Light 0 87 for more information, . The front outboard passenger passenger sensing system has including important safety seat is unoccupied. allowed the airbags to be enabled, information. the ON indicator will light and stay lit . The system determines an infant as a reminder that the airbags are is present in a child restraint. active. If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint . A front outboard passenger For some children, including takes his/her weight off of the children in child restraints, and for The passenger sensing system is seat for a period of time. very small adults, the passenger designed to turn off the front . There is a critical problem with sensing system may or may not turn outboard passenger frontal airbag the airbag system or the off the front outboard passenger and knee airbag if the system passenger sensing system. frontal airbag and knee airbag, determines that an infant is present depending upon the person's in a child restraint. If a child restraint seating posture and body build. has been installed and the ON Everyone in the vehicle who has indicator is lit: Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

52 Seats and Restraints 1. Turn the vehicle off. 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove the child restraint from restraint and restarting the Adult-Sized Occupant the vehicle. vehicle, the ON indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then 3. Remove any additional items slightly recline the vehicle from the seat such as blankets, seatback and adjust the seat cushions, seat covers, seat cushion, if adjustable, to make heaters, or seat massagers. sure that the vehicle seatback 4. Reinstall the child restraint is not pushing the child following the directions restraint into the seat cushion. provided by the child restraint Also make sure the child manufacturer and refer to restraint is not trapped under Securing Child Restraints (With the vehicle head restraint. the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) If this happens, adjust the head 0 71 or restraint. See Head Restraints 0 Securing Child Restraints (With 30. If a person of adult size is sitting in the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 6. Restart the vehicle. the front outboard passenger seat, 0 73. The passenger sensing system may but the OFF indicator is lit, it could or may not turn off the airbags for a be because that person is not sitting child in a child restraint depending properly in the seat or that the child upon the child’s size. It is better to restraint locking feature is engaged. secure the child restraint in a rear Use the following steps to allow the seat. Never put a rear-facing child system to detect that person and restraint in the front seat, even if the enable the front outboard passenger ON indicator is not lit. frontal airbag and knee airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 53 2. Remove any additional material 6. Restart the vehicle and have “Child Restraints” in the Index for from the seat, such as the person remain in this additional information about the blankets, cushions, seat position for two to importance of proper restraint use. covers, seat heaters, or seat three minutes after the ON A thick layer of additional material, massagers. indicator is lit. such as a blanket or cushion, 3. Place the seatback in the fully or aftermarket equipment such as upright position. { Warning seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the 4. Have the person sit upright in If the front outboard passenger the seat, centered on the seat passenger sensing system airbag is turned off for an operates. We recommend that you cushion, with legs comfortably adult-sized occupant, the airbag extended. not use seat covers or other will not be able to inflate and help aftermarket equipment except when 5. If the shoulder portion of the protect that person in a crash, approved by GM for your specific belt is pulled out all the way, resulting in an increased risk of vehicle. See Adding Equipment to the child restraint locking serious injury or even death. An the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 54 feature will be engaged. This adult-sized occupant should not for more information about may unintentionally cause the ride in the front outboard modifications that can affect how passenger sensing system to passenger seat, if the passenger the system operates. turn the airbag off for some airbag OFF indicator is lit. adult-sized occupants. If this The ON indicator may be lit if an happens, unbuckle the belt and object, such as a briefcase, let the belt go back all the way, Additional Factors Affecting handbag, grocery bag, laptop, and then buckle the belt again System Operation or other electronic device, is an unoccupied seat. If this is not without pulling the belt out all Seat belts help keep the passenger the way. desired, remove the object from in position on the seat during the seat. vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “Seat Belts” and Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

54 Seats and Restraints . Airbag system, including airbag { Warning { Warning modules, front or side impact sensors, sensing and diagnostic Stowing articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the module, or airbag wiring passenger seat or between the vehicle is turned off and the passenger seat cushion and battery is disconnected, an airbag . Front seats, including stitching, seatback may interfere with the can still inflate during improper seams or zippers proper operation of the passenger service. You can be injured if you . Seat belts sensing system. are close to an airbag when it . Steering wheel, instrument inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. panel, overhead console, ceiling They are probably part of the trim, or pillar garnish trim Servicing the airbag system. Be sure to follow Airbag-Equipped Vehicle proper service procedures, and . Inner door seals, including speakers Airbags affect how the vehicle make sure the person performing should be serviced. There are parts work for you is qualified to do so. Your dealer and the service manual of the airbag system in several have information about the location of the airbag modules and sensors, places around the vehicle. Your Adding Equipment to the dealer and the service manual have sensing and diagnostic module, and information about servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle airbag wiring along with the proper replacement procedures. vehicle and the airbag system. To Adding accessories that change the purchase a service manual, see vehicle's frame, bumper system, In addition, the vehicle has a Publication Ordering Information height, front end, or side sheet passenger sensing system for the 0 300. metal may keep the airbag system front outboard passenger position, from working properly. which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat. The The operation of the airbag system passenger sensing system may not can also be affected by changing, operate properly if the original seat including improperly repairing or trim is replaced with non-GM replacing, any parts of the following: covers, upholstery, or trim; or with Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 55 GM covers, upholstery, or trim Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System designed for a different vehicle. Any object, such as an aftermarket seat The airbag system does not need Parts after a Crash heater or a comfort-enhancing pad regularly scheduled maintenance or or device, installed under or on top replacement. Make sure the airbag { Warning of the seat fabric, could also readiness light is working. See 0 interfere with the operation of the Airbag Readiness Light 87. A crash can damage the airbag passenger sensing system. This systems in the vehicle. could either prevent proper Caution A damaged airbag system may deployment of the passenger not properly protect you and your airbag(s) or prevent the passenger If an airbag covering is damaged, passenger(s) in a crash, resulting sensing system from properly opened, or broken, the airbag in serious injury or even death. To turning off the passenger airbag(s). may not work properly. Do not help make sure the airbag See Passenger Sensing System open or break the airbag systems are working properly 0 49. coverings. If there are any after a crash, have them If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail opened or broken airbag inspected and any necessary airbags, see Different Size Tires coverings, have the airbag replacements made as soon as and Wheels 0 247 for additional covering and/or airbag module possible. important information. replaced. For the location of the airbags, see Where Are the If the vehicle must be modified If an airbag inflates, you will need to Airbags? 0 45. See your dealer because you have a disability and replace airbag system parts. See for service. have questions about whether the your dealer for service. modifications will affect the vehicle's If the airbag readiness light stays on airbag system, or if you have after the vehicle is started or comes questions about whether the airbag on when you are driving, the airbag system will be affected if the vehicle system may not work properly. Have is modified for any other reason, call the vehicle serviced right away. See Customer Assistance. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 87. Customer Assistance Offices 0 293. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

56 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints . Sit all the way back on the seat. Q: What is the proper way to Do the knees bend at the seat wear seat belts? Older Children edge? If yes, continue. If no, A: An older child should wear a return to the booster seat. lap-shoulder belt and get the . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. additional restraint a shoulder Does the shoulder belt rest on belt can provide. The shoulder the shoulder? If yes, continue. belt should not cross the face or If no, try using the rear seat belt neck. The lap belt should fit comfort guide, if available. See snugly below the hips, just “Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides” touching the top of the thighs. under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 39. This applies belt force to the If a comfort guide is not child's pelvic bones in a crash. available, or if the shoulder belt It should never be worn over the still does not rest on the abdomen, which could cause shoulder, then return to the severe or even fatal internal booster seat. injuries in a crash. . Does the lap belt fit low and Also see Rear Seat Belt Comfort Older children who have outgrown “ snug on the hips, touching the Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt booster seats should wear the ” thighs? If yes, continue. If no, 0 39. vehicle’s seat belts. return to the booster seat. According to accident statistics, The manufacturer instructions that . Can proper seat belt fit be children are safer when properly come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the restrained in a rear seating position. weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue. If no, booster. Use a booster seat with a In a crash, children who are not return to the booster seat. lap-shoulder belt until the child buckled up can strike other people passes the fit test below: who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use seat belts properly. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the to wear the same seat belt. The seat belt with the shoulder belt seat belt cannot properly spread behind their back. A child can be the impact forces. In a crash, they seriously injured by not wearing can be crushed together and the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a seriously injured. A seat belt must crash, the child would not be be used by only one person at restrained by the shoulder belt. a time. The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap Infants and Young belt. The belt force would then be Children applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and injuries. The shoulder belt should all other children. Neither the go over the shoulder and across distance traveled nor the age and the chest. size of the traveler changes the 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 restrained while in a vehicle. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

58 Seats and Restraints appropriate child restraints. Neither { Warning the vehicle's seat belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is Children who are not restrained wrapped around their neck. The properly can strike other people, shoulder belt can tighten but or can be thrown out of the vehicle. cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is { Warning pulled all the way out of the retractor. It unlocks when the Never hold an infant or a child shoulder belt is allowed to go all while riding in a vehicle. Due to the way back into the retractor, crash forces, an infant or a child but it cannot do this if it is will become so heavy it is not { Warning possible to hold it during a crash. wrapped around a child’s neck. If the shoulder belt is locked and For example, in a crash at only Children who are up against, 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) tightened around a child’s neck, or very close to, any airbag when the only way to loosen the belt is infant will suddenly become a it inflates can be seriously injured to cut it. 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's or killed. Never put a rear-facing arms. An infant or child should be child restraint in the front Never leave children unattended secured in an appropriate child outboard seat. Secure a in a vehicle and never allow restraint. rear-facing child restraint in a rear children to play with the seat seat. It is also better to secure a belts. forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a Every time infants and young forward-facing child restraint in children ride in vehicles, they should the front outboard seat, always have the protection provided by move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 59 For each type of child restraint, there are many different models { Warning available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be A young child's hip bones are still used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the so small that the vehicle seat belt child restraint will have a label may not remain low on the hip saying that it meets federal motor bones, as it should. Instead, it vehicle safety standards. may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt The instruction manual that is would apply force on a body area provided with the child restraint that is unprotected by any bony states the weight and height limitations for that particular child structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce Child restraints are devices used to restraint. In addition, there are many the risk of serious or fatal injuries restrain, seat, or position children in kinds of child restraints available for the vehicle and are sometimes children with special needs. during a crash, young children called child seats or car seats. should always be secured in an appropriate child restraint. There are three basic types of { Warning child restraints: To reduce the risk of neck and . Forward-facing child restraints head injury in a crash, infants and . Rear-facing child restraints toddlers should be secured in a rear-facing child restraint until age . Belt-positioning booster seats two, or until they reach the The proper child restraint for your maximum height and weight limits child depends on their size, weight, of their child restraint. and age, and also on whether the child restraint is compatible with the vehicle in which it will be used. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

60 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems

Forward-Facing Child Restraint Booster Seats Rear-Facing Infant Restraint A forward-facing child restraint A belt-positioning booster seat is provides restraint for the child's used for children who have A rear-facing child restraint provides body with the harness. outgrown their forward-facing child restraint with the seating surface restraint. Boosters are designed to against the back of the infant. improve the fit of the vehicle's seat The harness system holds the infant belt system until the child is large in place and, in a crash, acts to enough for the vehicle seat belts to keep the infant positioned in the fit properly without a booster seat. restraint. See the seat belt fit test in Older Children 0 56. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 61 Securing an Add-On Child When securing an add-on child inspection station. For CPST Restraint in the Vehicle restraint, refer to the following: availability in Canada, check with 1. Instruction labels provided on Transport Canada or the Provincial { Warning the child restraint Ministry of Transportation office. Securing the Child Within the A child can be seriously injured or 2. Instruction manual provided with the child restraint Child Restraint killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in 3. This vehicle owner's manual { Warning the vehicle. Secure the child The child restraint instructions are restraint properly in the vehicle important, so if they are not A child can be seriously injured or using the vehicle seat belt or available, obtain a replacement killed in a crash if the child is not LATCH system, following the copy from the manufacturer. properly secured in the child instructions that came with that Keep in mind that an unsecured restraint. Secure the child child restraint and the instructions child restraint can move around in a properly following the instructions in this manual. collision or sudden stop and injure that came with that child restraint. people in the vehicle. Be sure to To help reduce the chance of injury, properly secure any child restraint in the child restraint must be secured the vehicle — even when no child is Where to Put the in the vehicle. Child restraints must in it. Restraint be secured in vehicle seats by lap In some areas Certified Child According to accident statistics, belts or the lap belt portion of a Passenger Safety Technicians children and infants are safer when lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH (CPSTs) are available to inspect properly restrained in an appropriate system. See Lower Anchors and and demonstrate how to correctly child restraint secured in a rear Tethers for Children (LATCH use and install child restraints. In 0 seating position. System) 63 for more information. the U.S., refer to the National Children can be endangered in a Highway Traffic Safety Whenever possible, children aged crash if the child restraint is not Administration (NHTSA) website to 12 and under should be secured in properly secured in the vehicle. locate the nearest a rear seating position. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

62 Seats and Restraints Never put a rear-facing child Depending on where you place the restraint in the front. This is because Warning (Continued) child restraint and the size of the the risk to the rear-facing child is so child restraint, you may not be able great if the airbag deploys. Secure rear-facing child restraints to access adjacent seat belts or in a rear seat, even if the airbag LATCH anchors for additional is off. If you secure a { Warning passengers or child restraints. forward-facing child restraint in Adjacent seating positions should A child in a rear-facing child the front seat, always move the not be used if the child restraint restraint can be seriously injured front passenger seat as far back prevents access to or interferes with or killed if the front passenger as it will go. It is better to secure the routing of the seat belt. the child restraint in a rear seat. airbag inflates. This is because Wherever a child restraint is the back of the rear-facing child See Passenger Sensing System installed, be sure to follow the restraint would be very close to 0 49 for additional information. instructions that came with the child the inflating airbag. A child in a restraint and secure the child forward-facing child restraint can restraint properly. When securing a child restraint with be seriously injured or killed if the the seat belts in a rear seat position, Keep in mind that an unsecured front passenger airbag inflates study the instructions that came with child restraint can move around in a and the passenger seat is in a the child restraint to make sure it is collision or sudden stop and injure forward position. compatible with this vehicle. people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in Even if the passenger sensing Child restraints and booster seats system has turned off the front the vehicle — even when no child is vary considerably in size, and some in it. passenger frontal airbag, no may fit in certain seating positions system is fail-safe. No one can better than others. guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 63 Lower Anchors and Booster seats use the vehicle’s seat For a forward-facing 5-pt harness belts to secure the child in the child restraint where the combined Tethers for Children booster seat. If the manufacturer weight of the child and restraint are (LATCH System) recommends that the booster seat up to 29.5 kg (65 lb), use either the The LATCH system secures a child be secured with the LATCH system, lower LATCH anchorages with the restraint during driving or in a crash. this can be done as long as the top tether anchorage, or the seat LATCH attachments on the child booster seat can be positioned belt with the top tether anchorage. restraint are used to attach the child properly and there is no interference Where the combined weight of the restraint to the anchors in the with the proper positioning of the child and restraint are greater than vehicle. The LATCH system is lap-shoulder belt on the child. 29.5 kg (65 lb), use the seat belt with designed to make installation of a Make sure to follow the instructions the top tether anchorage only. child restraint easier. that came with the child restraint, In order to use the LATCH system in and also the instructions in this your vehicle, you need a child manual. restraint that has LATCH When installing a child restraint with attachments. LATCH-compatible a top tether, you must also use rear-facing and forward-facing child either the lower anchors or the seat seats can be properly installed belts to properly secure the child using either the LATCH anchors or restraint. A child restraint must the vehicle’s seat belts. Do not use never be installed using only the top both the seat belts and the LATCH tether and anchor. anchorage system to secure a rear-facing or forward-facing child seat. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

64 Seats and Restraints Recommended Methods for Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use Only Approved Attachment Methods Shown with an X Weight of the LATCH Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH Lower Seat Belt and Child + Child – – Anchors Only Anchors and Top Top Tether Restraint Tether Anchor Anchor Rear-Facing Up to XX Child Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb) Rear-Facing Greater than X Child Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb) Forward-Facing Up to XX Child Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb) Forward-Facing Greater than X Child Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb)

See Securing Child Restraints (With The following explains how to attach secure the child restraint. See the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 71 a child restraint with these Securing Child Restraints (With the or attachments in the vehicle. Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 71 or Securing Child Restraints (With the Securing Child Restraints (With the 0 Not all vehicle seating positions or 0 Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 73. child restraints have lower anchors Seat Belt in the Front Seat) 73. Child restraints built after March and attachments or top tether 2014 will be labeled with the anchors and attachments. In this specific child weight up to which the case, the seat belt must be used LATCH system can be used to (with top tether where available) to install the restraint. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 65 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being 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 the instructions for your child restraint. Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations

Lower anchors (1) are metal bars A top tether (3, 4) is used to secure built into the vehicle. There are two the top of the child restraint to the lower anchors for each LATCH vehicle. A top tether anchor is built seating position that will into the vehicle. The top tether accommodate a child restraint with attachment hook (2) on the child lower attachments (2). restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment hook (2) to secure the top tether to I : Seating positions with the anchor. top tether anchors. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

66 Seats and Restraints H : Seating positions with two lower position. See Where to Put the anchors. Restraint 0 61 for additional information. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

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To assist in locating the lower A child could be seriously injured anchors, each seating position with or killed in a crash if the child lower anchors has two labels, near restraint is not properly attached the crease between the seatback The top tether anchors are located to the vehicle using either the and the seat cushion. on the rear seatbacks. Be sure to use an anchor located directly LATCH anchors or the vehicle behind the seating position where seat belt. Follow the instructions the child restraint will be placed. that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this Do not secure a child restraint in a manual. position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if To assist in locating the top tether the instructions that come with the { Warning anchors, the top tether anchor child restraint say that the top tether symbol is near the trim opening must be attached. To reduce the risk of serious or used to access the anchor. According to accident statistics, fatal injuries during a crash, do children and infants are safer when not attach more than one child properly restrained in a child restraint to a single anchor. restraint system or infant restraint (Continued) system secured in a rear seating Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued)

Attaching more than one child tightened around a child’s neck, Do not fold the rear seatback restraint to a single anchor could the only way to loosen the belt is when the seat is occupied. Do not cause the anchor or attachment to cut it. fold the empty rear seat with a to come loose or even break Buckle any unused seat belts seat belt buckled. This could during a crash. A child or others behind the child restraint so damage the seat belt or the seat. could be injured. children cannot reach them. Pull Unbuckle and return the seat belt the shoulder belt all the way out to its stowed position, before of the retractor to set the lock, folding the seat. { Warning and tighten the belt behind the child restraint after the child If you need to secure more than one Children can be seriously injured restraint has been installed. child restraint in the rear seat, see or strangled if a shoulder belt is Where to Put the Restraint 0 61. wrapped around their neck. The 1. Attach and tighten the lower shoulder belt can tighten but Caution attachments to the lower cannot be loosened if it is locked. anchors. If the child restraint The shoulder belt locks when it is Do not let the LATCH does not have lower pulled all the way out of the attachments rub against the attachments or the desired retractor. It unlocks when the vehicle’s seat belts. This may seating position does not have shoulder belt is allowed to go all damage these parts. If necessary, lower anchors, secure the child the way back into the retractor, move buckled seat belts to avoid restraint with the top tether and the seat belt. Refer to the child but it cannot do this if it is rubbing the LATCH attachments. wrapped around a child’s neck. restraint manufacturer If the shoulder belt is locked and (Continued) instructions and the instructions in this manual. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

68 Seats and Restraints 1.1. Find the lower anchors 1.3. Attach and tighten the for the desired seating lower attachments on the position. child restraint to the lower 1.2. Put the child restraint on anchors. the seat. 2. If the child restraint For rear outboard seating manufacturer recommends that positions, if the head the top tether be attached, restraint interferes with attach and tighten the top the proper installation of tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child If you are using a single the child restraint, the tether in an outboard head restraint may be restraint instructions and the following steps: seating position and the removed. See “Head head restraint has been Restraint Removal and 2.1. Find the top tether removed, route the tether Reinstallation” at the end anchor. over the seatback. of this section. 2.2. Attach the top tether to When installing a the top tether anchor. The rear-facing child restraint, cargo cover can be it may be necessary to removed and placed in a move the front seat secure area if it interferes forward to properly install with the attachment of the the child restraint per the top tether to the top child restraint tether anchor. manufacturer instructions. 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten See Seat Adjustment 0 the top tether according 31. to your child restraint If you are using a dual instructions and the tether in an outboard following instructions: seating position and the Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 69 head restraint has been Head Restraint Removal and removed, route the tether Reinstallation over the seatback. The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint, see “Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System” previously in this section. Store the head restraints in a secure If the rear outboard place. seating position you are using has an adjustable To remove the head restraint: head restraint and you 1. Partially fold the seatback If the rear outboard are using a dual tether, forward. See Rear Seats 0 34 seating position you are raise the head restraint for more information. using has an adjustable and route the tether head restraint and you under the head restraint are using a single tether, and around the head raise the head restraint restraint posts. and route the tether 3. Before placing a child in the under the head restraint child restraint, make sure it is and in between the head securely held in place. To restraint posts. check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. There should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement for proper installation. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

70 Seats and Restraints 2. Press both buttons on the head To reinstall the head restraint: Replacing LATCH System restraint posts at the same time and pull up on the head Parts After a Crash restraint. { Warning 3. Store the head restraints in a secure place. A crash can damage the LATCH 4. When the child restraint is system in the vehicle. A damaged removed, reinstall the head LATCH system may not properly restraint before the seating secure the child restraint, position is used. resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make { Warning sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash, With head restraints that are not 1. Insert the head restraint posts see your dealer to have the installed and adjusted properly, into the holes in the top of the system inspected and any there is a greater chance that seatback. The notches on the necessary replacements made as occupants will suffer a neck/ posts must face the driver side soon as possible. spinal injury in a crash. Do not of the vehicle. drive until the head restraints for 2. Push the head restraint down. If the vehicle has the LATCH system all occupants are installed and and it was being used during a adjusted properly. If necessary, press the height adjustment release button to crash, new LATCH system parts further lower the head restraint. may be needed. See Head Restraints 0 30. New parts and repairs may be 3. Try to move the head restraint necessary even if the LATCH to make sure that it is locked in system was not being used at the place. time of the crash. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 71 Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that or around the child restraint. forward-facing child restraints have The child restraint instructions (With the Seat Belt in the a top tether, and that the tether be will show you how. Rear Seat) attached. When securing a child restraint in a If the child restraint or vehicle seat rear seating position, study the position does not have the LATCH instructions that came with the child system, you will be using the seat restraint to make sure it is belt to secure the child restraint. compatible with this vehicle. Be sure to follow the instructions If the child restraint has the LATCH that came with the child restraint. system, see Lower Anchors and If more than one child restraint Tethers for Children (LATCH needs to be installed in the rear System) 0 63 for how and where to seat, be sure to read Where to Put install the child restraint using the Restraint 0 61. LATCH. If a child restraint is 1. Put the child restraint on secured in the vehicle using a seat the seat. belt and it uses a top tether, see 3. Push the latch plate into the Lower Anchors and Tethers for If the head restraint interferes buckle until it clicks. Children (LATCH System) 0 63 for with the proper installation of Position the release button on top tether anchor locations. the child restraint, the head the buckle, away from the child restraint may be removed. See Do not secure a child seat in a restraint, so that the seat belt Head Restraint Removal and position without a top tether anchor “ could be quickly unbuckled if Reinstallation under Lower if a national or local law requires ” necessary. Anchors and Tethers for that the top tether be anchored, or if Children (LATCH System) 0 63. the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run must be anchored. the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle seat belt through Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

72 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 63. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the 5. To tighten the belt, push down attempt to move it side to side way out of the retractor to set on the child restraint, pull the and back and forth. When the the lock. When the retractor shoulder portion of the belt to child restraint is properly lock is set, the belt can be tighten the lap portion of the installed, there should be no tightened but not pulled out of belt, and feed the shoulder belt more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of the retractor. back into the retractor. When movement. installing a forward-facing child To remove the child restraint, restraint, it may be helpful to unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and use your knee to push down on let it return to the stowed position. the child restraint as you If the top tether is attached to a top tighten the belt. tether anchor, disconnect it. If the Try to pull the belt out of the head restraint was removed, retractor to make sure the reinstall it before the seating retractor is locked. If the position is used. See “Head retractor is not locked, repeat Restraint Removal and Steps 4 and 5. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 73 Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH { Warning Warning (Continued) System) 0 63 for additional information on installing the head A child in a rear-facing child forward-facing child restraint in restraint properly. restraint can be seriously injured the front outboard passenger or killed if the front outboard seat, always move the seat as far Securing Child Restraints passenger frontal airbag inflates. back as it will go. It is better to This is because the back of the secure the child restraint in a (With the Seat Belt in the rear-facing child restraint would rear seat. Front Seat) be very close to the inflating See Passenger Sensing System This vehicle has airbags. A rear airbag. A child in a forward-facing 0 49 for additional information. seat is a safer place to secure a child restraint can be seriously forward-facing child restraint. See injured or killed if the front Where to Put the Restraint 0 61. outboard passenger frontal airbag If the child restraint uses a top inflates and the passenger seat is tether, see Lower Anchors and In addition, the vehicle has a in a forward position. Tethers for Children (LATCH passenger sensing system which is System) 0 63 for top tether anchor designed to turn off the front Even if the passenger sensing locations. outboard passenger frontal airbag system has turned off the front Do not secure a child seat in a and knee airbag under certain outboard passenger airbag(s), no position without a top tether anchor conditions. See Passenger Sensing system is fail-safe. No one can System 0 49 and if a national or local law requires guarantee that an airbag will not that the top tether be anchored, or if Passenger Airbag Status Indicator deploy under some unusual 0 the instructions that come with the 88 for more information, including circumstance, even though the important safety information. child restraint say that the top tether airbag(s) are off. must be anchored. Never put a rear-facing child seat in Secure rear-facing child restraints In Canada, the law requires that the front. This is because the risk to in a rear seat, even if the the rear-facing child is so great if the forward-facing child restraints have airbag(s) are off. If you secure a airbag deploys. a top tether, and that the tether be (Continued) attached. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

74 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to or around the restraint. The secure the child restraint in this child restraint instructions will position, follow the instructions that show you how. came with the child restraint and the following instructions: 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. Move the seat upward or the seatback to an upright position, if needed, to get a tight installation of the child restraint. 4. Push the latch plate into the When the passenger sensing buckle until it clicks. system has turned off the front Position the release button on outboard passenger frontal the buckle, away from the child airbag and knee airbag, the Tilt the latch plate to adjust the restraint, so that the seat belt OFF indicator on the belt if needed. could be quickly unbuckled if passenger airbag status necessary. indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 88. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle seat belt through Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Seats and Restraints 75 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and attempt to 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 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the 6. To tighten the belt, push down indicator in the passenger airbag way out of the retractor to set on the child restraint, pull the status indicator will come on and the lock. When the retractor shoulder portion of the belt to stay on when the vehicle is started. lock is set, the belt can be tighten the lap portion of the If a child restraint has been installed tightened but not pulled out of belt, and feed the shoulder belt and the ON indicator is lit, see “If the retractor. back into the retractor. When the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child installing a forward-facing child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing restraint, it may be helpful to System 0 49. use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you To remove the child restraint, tighten the belt. unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let it return to the stowed position. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

76 Storage Storage Storage Additional Storage Compartments Features Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ...... 76 { Warning Cargo Cover Glove Box ...... 76 Do not store heavy or sharp { Warning Additional Storage Features objects in storage compartments. Cargo Cover ...... 76 In a crash, these objects may An unsecured cargo cover could Cargo Tie-Downs ...... 77 cause the cover to open and strike people in a sudden stop or Roof Rack System could result in injury. turn, or in a crash. Store the Roof Rack System ...... 77 cargo cover securely or remove it Glove Box from the vehicle. Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. { Warning

Do not place objects on the cargo cover. Sudden stops or turns can cause objects to be thrown in the vehicle. You or others could be injured.

The cargo cover can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. The cargo cover is larger than the tailgate opening. Turn it for easy removal or installation. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Storage 77 Cargo Tie-Downs Roof Rack System

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If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision To remove, pull the cargo cover and damage the vehicle. Never upward. carry something longer or wider To reinstall, align the cover with the The cargo tie-downs can be used to than the roof rack on top of the hooks on the trim panel edge and secure small loads. vehicle unless using a GM push downward. certified accessory carrier.

If equipped, the roof rack can be used to load items. For roof racks that do not have crossrails included, GM certified crossrails can be purchased as an accessory. See your dealer. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

78 Storage on rough roads, or at high speeds, Caution occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its Loading cargo on the roof rack place. Do not exceed the maximum that weighs more than 50 kg vehicle capacity when loading the (110 lb) or hangs over the rear or vehicle. For more information on sides of the vehicle may damage vehicle capacity and loading, see the vehicle. Do not load cargo Vehicle Load Limits 0 156. exceeding 50 kg (110 lbs) and always load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails and does not block the vehicle lamps or windows. Fasten the cargo securely.

To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving, check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle’s center of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking, or abrupt maneuvers; otherwise it may result in loss of control. If driving for a long distance, Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Instruments and Controls 79 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Lamps On Reminder ...... 97 Instruments and () ...... 89 Cruise Control Light ...... 97 Controls Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . . 91 Hood Ajar Light ...... 98 Owner Manual Indicator ...... 91 Door Ajar Light ...... 98 Brake System Warning Light . . . 91 Information Displays Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...... 92 Driver Information Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 80 Center (DIC) ...... 98 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 80 Operate Pedal Light ...... 92 Horn ...... 80 Up-Shift Light ...... 92 Vehicle Messages Windshield Wiper/Washer ...... 80 Warning Vehicle Messages (Base Level Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . 81 Light ...... 93 Cluster) ...... 103 Compass ...... 82 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Vehicle Messages (Uplevel Clock ...... 82 Light ...... 93 Cluster) ...... 104 Power Outlets ...... 82 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 93 Engine Power Messages . . . . . 104 Ultrasonic Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 105 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Light ...... 93 Indicators Traction Off Light ...... 94 Vehicle Personalization Warning Lights, Gauges, and StabiliTrak OFF Light ...... 94 Vehicle Personalization ...... 105 Indicators ...... 83 Traction Control System (TCS)/ Instrument Cluster ...... 84 StabiliTrak Light ...... 94 ...... 86 Engine Coolant Temperature ...... 86 Warning Light ...... 95 Trip Odometer ...... 86 Tire Pressure Light ...... 95 ...... 86 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...... 96 ...... 86 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 96 Seat Belt Reminders ...... 87 Immobilizer Light ...... 96 Airbag Readiness Light ...... 87 Reduced Engine Power Passenger Airbag Status Light ...... 97 Indicator ...... 88 High-Beam On Light ...... 97 Charging System Light ...... 89 Front Fog Lamp Light ...... 97 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

80 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Controls with Bluetooth or OnStar systems, press to reject an incoming call, Steering Wheel or to end a current call. _ SRC ^ : Press to select a source Adjustment or toggle to change favorite stations. + x − : Press + to increase the volume. Press − to decrease the volume. Horn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. For vehicles with audio steering Windshield Wiper/Washer wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. To adjust the steering wheel: b / g : For vehicles with Bluetooth 1. Pull the lever down. or OnStar, press to interact with 2. Move the steering wheel up those systems. See Bluetooth or down. (Overview) 0 130 or Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a 3. Pull the lever up to lock the Phone) 0 131 or The windshield wiper/washer lever steering wheel in place. OnStar Overview 0 305. is on the right side of the steering column. Do not adjust the steering wheel $ / i : Press to silence the while driving. vehicle speakers only. Press again Move the lever to one of the to turn the sound on. For vehicles following positions: Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Instruments and Controls 81 HI : Use for fast wipes. The wipers will continue until the { Warning LO : Use for slow wipes. lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached. When the Before driving the vehicle, always windshield wiper lever is released, clear snow and ice from the hood, additional wipes may occur windshield, roof, and rear of the depending on how long the vehicle, including all lamps and windshield washer had been windows. Reduced visibility from activated. See Washer Fluid 0 212 snow and ice buildup could lead for information on filling the to a crash. windshield washer fluid reservoir. INT : Move the lever up to INT for Clear snow and ice from the wiper intermittent wipes, then turn Wiper Parking blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or the x INT band up for more If the ignition is turned off while the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they thaw them. Damaged wiper blades frequent wipes or down for less will immediately stop. should be replaced. See Wiper frequent wipes. Blade Replacement 0 218. If the windshield wiper lever is then OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. moved to OFF before the driver Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move door is opened or within 10 minutes, stop the motor until it cools down. the wiper lever down. For several the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield. wipes, hold the wiper lever down. Rear Window Wiper/ If the ignition is turned off while the { Warning wipers are performing wipes due to Washer windshield washing, the wipers If equipped with the rear wiper/ In freezing weather, do not use continue to run until they reach the washer, the controls are on the end the washer until the windshield is base of the windshield. of the windshield wiper lever. warmed. Otherwise the washer b : Pull the windshield wiper lever fluid can form ice on the toward you to spray windshield windshield, blocking your vision. washer fluid and activate the wipers. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

82 Instruments and Controls wiper control is off, the shift lever is display shows CAL, drive the in R (Reverse), and the front vehicle for a short distance in an windshield wiper is performing open area where it can receive a interval wipes, then the rear wiper GPS signal. The compass system automatically performs interval will automatically determine when a wipes. GPS signal is restored and provide This feature can be changed. See a heading again. ON : Press the upper portion of the Vehicle Personalization 0 105. button for continuous rear window Clock The windshield washer reservoir is wipes. used for the windshield and the rear The clock can be set using the OFF : The rear wiper turns off when window. Check the fluid level in the infotainment system. See “System” the button is returned to the middle reservoir if either washer is not under Settings 0 137. position. working. See Washer Fluid 0 212. INT : Press the lower portion of the Power Outlets button to set a delay between Compass The accessory power outlets can be wipes. The vehicle may have a compass used to plug in electrical equipment, a : Push the windshield wiper lever display on the Driver Information such as a cell phone or MP3 player. forward to spray washer fluid on the Center (DIC). The compass receives The vehicle has an accessory rear window. The lever returns to its its heading and other information power outlet on the center stack. starting position when released. from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak/ Open the cover to access and Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Electronic Stability Control (ESC), replace when not in use. If the rear wiper control is off, the and vehicle speed information. rear wiper will automatically operate The compass system is designed to continuously when the shift lever is operate for a certain number of in R (Reverse), and the front miles or degrees of turn before windshield wiper is performing low needing a signal from the GPS or high speed wipes. If the rear satellites. When the compass Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Instruments and Controls 83 When adding electrical equipment, Warning Lights, { Warning be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with Gauges, and Power is always supplied to the the equipment. See Add-On outlets. Do not leave electrical Electrical Equipment 0 195. Indicators equipment plugged in when the Warning lights and gauges can vehicle is not in use because the Caution signal that something is wrong vehicle could catch fire and cause before it becomes serious enough injury or death. Hanging heavy equipment from to cause an expensive repair or the power outlet can cause replacement. Paying attention to the damage not covered by the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Caution vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for Some warning lights come on briefly Leaving electrical equipment accessory power plugs only, such when the engine is started to plugged in for an extended period as cell phone charge cords. indicate they are working. When of time while the vehicle is off will one of the warning lights comes on drain the battery. Always unplug and stays on while driving, or when electrical equipment when not in one of the gauges shows there may use and do not plug in equipment be a problem, check the section that that exceeds the maximum explains what to do. Waiting to do 20 amp rating. repairs can be costly and even dangerous.

Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

84 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster

Cluster with Base Level DIC (English Shown, Metric Similar) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Instruments and Controls 85

Cluster with Uplevel DIC (English Shown, Metric Similar) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

86 Instruments and Controls Speedometer nears empty, a message in the Caution Driver Information Center (DIC) The speedometer shows the vehicle displays. The vehicle still has a little speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) If the engine is operated with the fuel left, but the vehicle should be and miles per hour (mph). rpm’s in the warning area at the fueled soon. An arrow on the fuel high end of the tachometer, the gauge indicates the side of the Odometer vehicle could be damaged, and vehicle the fuel door is on. the damage would not be covered The odometer shows how far the by the vehicle warranty. Do not Here are four things that some vehicle has been driven, in either owners ask about. These are operate the engine with the rpm s kilometers or miles. ’ normal and do not indicate a in the warning area. problem with the fuel gauge: Trip Odometer . At the service station, the gas The trip odometer shows how far Fuel Gauge pump shuts off before the gauge the vehicle has been driven since reads full. the trip odometer was last reset. . It takes a little more or less fuel The trip odometer is accessed and to fill up than the gauge reset through the Driver Information indicated. For example, the Center (DIC). See Driver gauge may have indicated the Information Center (DIC) 0 98. fuel tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less Tachometer than half the fuel tank's capacity to fill it. The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per . The indicator moves a little while minute (rpm). turning a corner or speeding up. . The gauge goes back to empty When the ignition is on, the fuel when the ignition is turned off. gauge shows how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. When the indicator Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Instruments and Controls 87 Seat Belt Reminders Passenger Seat Belt Reminder electronic device. To turn off the Light reminder light and/or chime, remove Driver Seat Belt Reminder the object from the seat or buckle Light The vehicle may also have a the seat belt. passenger seat belt reminder light. There is a driver seat belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), the pretensioners, the airbag modules, When the vehicle is started, this the wiring, and the crash sensing light flashes and a chime may come and diagnostic module. For more When the vehicle is started, this on to remind passengers to fasten information on the airbag system, 0 light flashes and a chime may come their seat belt. Then the light stays see Airbag System 43. on to remind the driver to fasten on solid until the belt is buckled. their seat belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle continues several times if This cycle may continue several the front passenger remains or times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. vehicle is moving. If the front passenger seat belt is If the driver seat belt is buckled, buckled, neither the chime nor the The airbag readiness light comes on neither the light nor the chime light comes on. for several seconds when the comes on. The front passenger seat belt vehicle is started. If the light does reminder light and chime may turn not come on then, have it fixed on if an object is put on the seat immediately. such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

88 Instruments and Controls outboard passenger frontal airbag { Warning and knee airbag are allowed to inflate. If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or If the word OFF or the off symbol is comes on while driving, it means lit on the passenger airbag status the airbag system might not be indicator, it means that the working properly. The airbags in United States passenger sensing system has the vehicle might not inflate in a turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee crash, or they could even inflate airbag. without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced If, after several seconds, both status right away. indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a Canada problem with the lights or the Passenger Airbag Status passenger sensing system. See Indicator When the vehicle is started, the your dealer for service. passenger airbag status indicator The vehicle has a passenger will light ON and OFF, or the { Warning sensing system. See Passenger symbols for on and off, for several 0 Sensing System 49 for important seconds as a system check. Then, If the airbag readiness light ever safety information. The overhead after several seconds, the status comes on and stays on, it means console has a passenger airbag indicator will light either ON or OFF, that something may be wrong status indicator. or the on or off symbol to let you with the airbag system. To help know the status of the front avoid injury to yourself or others, outboard passenger frontal airbag have the vehicle serviced right and knee airbag. (Continued) If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Instruments and Controls 89 a generator drive belt, or that there Warning (Continued) is an electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If the vehicle away. See Airbag Readiness must be driven a short distance with 0 Light 87 for more information, the light on, turn off accessories, including important safety such as the radio and air information. conditioner. Malfunctions are often indicated by the system before any problem is Charging System Light Malfunction Indicator noticeable. Being aware of the light Lamp (Check Engine and seeking service promptly when Light) it comes on may prevent damage. This light is part of the vehicle’s Caution emission control on-board diagnostic system. If this light is on If the vehicle is driven continually while the engine is running, a with this light on, the emission malfunction has been detected and control system may not work as This light comes on briefly when the the vehicle may require service. The ignition key is turned to START, but well, the fuel economy may be light should come on to show that it lower, and the vehicle may not the engine is not running, as a is working when the ignition is on check to show it is working. run smoothly. This could lead to with the engine not running for Key costly repairs that might not be Access or in Service Mode for If it does not, have the vehicle covered by the vehicle warranty. serviced by your dealer. Keyless Access. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) 0 160 or The light should go out once the Ignition Positions (Key Access) engine starts. If it stays on, 0 162. or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system. This light could indicate that there are problems with Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

90 Instruments and Controls If the light continues to flash, find a If the light remains on, see your Caution safe place to park. Turn the vehicle dealer. off and wait at least 10 seconds Modifications to the engine, before restarting the engine. If the Emissions Inspection and transmission, exhaust, intake, light is still flashing, follow the Maintenance Programs or fuel system, or the use of previous guidelines and see your If the vehicle requires an Emissions replacement tires that do not dealer for service as soon as Inspection/Maintenance test, the meet the original tire possible. test equipment will likely connect to specifications, can cause this light If the light is on steady : A the vehicle's Data Link to come on. This could lead to malfunction has been detected. Connector (DLC). costly repairs not covered by the Diagnosis and service may be vehicle warranty. This could also required. affect the vehicle’s ability to pass an Emissions Inspection/ Check the following: Maintenance test. See . A loose or missing fuel cap may Accessories and Modifications cause the light to come on. See 0 198. Filling the Tank 0 192. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed may turn the The DLC is under the instrument If the light is flashing : A light off. panel to the left of the steering malfunction has been detected that wheel. Connecting devices that are could damage the emission control . Poor fuel quality can cause not used to perform an Emissions system and increase vehicle inefficient engine operation and Inspection/Maintenance test or to emissions. Diagnosis and service poor driveability, which may go service the vehicle may affect may be required. away once the engine is warmed vehicle operation. See Add-On up. If this occurs, change the 0 To help prevent damage, reduce Electrical Equipment 195. See fuel brand. It may require at vehicle speed and avoid hard your dealer if assistance is needed. least one full tank of the proper accelerations and uphill grades. fuel to turn the light off. See Recommended Fuel 0 191. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Instruments and Controls 91 The vehicle may not pass Service Vehicle Soon This symbol is shown when you inspection if: Light need to see the owner’s manual for . The light is on when the engine additional instructions or is running. information. . The light does not come on Brake System Warning when the ignition is on with the engine not running for Key Light Access or in Service Mode for Keyless Access. . Critical emission control systems For vehicles with this light, it comes have not been completely on if a condition exists that may diagnosed. If this happens, the require the vehicle to be taken in for service. vehicle would not be ready for Metric English inspection and might require If the light comes on, take the several days of routine driving vehicle to your dealer for service as This light should come on briefly before the system is ready for soon as possible. when the vehicle is turned on. If it inspection. This can happen if does not come on then, have it fixed the 12-volt battery has recently Owner Manual Indicator so it will be ready to warn you if been replaced or run down, or if there is a problem. the vehicle has been recently serviced. When the vehicle is on, the brake system warning light also comes on See your dealer if the vehicle will when the parking brake is set. The not pass or cannot be made ready light stays on if the parking brake for the test. does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

92 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, Antilock Brake System have antilock and there is a pull off the road and stop carefully. problem with the regular brakes. The brake pedal might be harder to (ABS) Warning Light See Brake System Warning Light push, or the brake pedal may go 0 91. closer to the floor. It could take longer to stop. If the light is still on, Operate Pedal Light have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle 0 260.

{ Warning This light comes on briefly when the The brake system might not be engine is started. working properly if the brake If it does not, have the vehicle system warning light is on. serviced by your dealer. If the This light comes on when the clutch Driving with the brake system system is working normally, the or brake pedal needs to be applied warning light on can lead to a indicator light then goes off. to start the vehicle. crash. If the light is still on after If the ABS light stays on, turn the the vehicle has been pulled off ignition off. If the light comes on Up-Shift Light the road and carefully stopped, while driving, stop as soon as it is have the vehicle towed for safely possible and turn the ignition service. off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has The vehicle may have an up-shift brakes, but not antilock brakes. light. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Instruments and Controls 93 When this light comes on, shift to Lane Departure Warning If equipped, this indicator will the next higher gear if weather, display green when a vehicle is road, and traffic conditions allow. (LDW) Light detected ahead and amber when you are following a vehicle ahead Power Steering Warning much too closely. Light See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 186. Ultrasonic Parking This light is green if LDW is on and Sensor Light ready to operate. This light changes to amber and flashes to indicate that the lane This light comes on briefly when the marking has been crossed without ignition is turned on as a check to using a turn signal in that direction. show it is working. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) If it does not come on have the 0 189. vehicle serviced by your dealer. If equipped, this light comes on If this light stays on, or comes on Vehicle Ahead Indicator briefly while starting the vehicle. If it while driving, the system may not be does not come on, have the vehicle working. If this happens, see your serviced. dealer for service. This light indicates a malfunction in the system. See your dealer for service. See Park Assist 0 185. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

94 Instruments and Controls Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light

This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your engine is started. dealer. If the system is working dealer. If the light does not come on, have normally, the indicator light then This light comes on when the turns off. the vehicle serviced by your dealer. StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability If the system is working normally, The traction off light comes on when Control (ESC) system is turned off. the indicator light turns off. the Traction Control System (TCS) If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the Traction has been turned off by pressing and Control System (TCS) is also off. If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak/ releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak/ESC If StabiliTrak/ESC and TCS are off, button. ESC system have been disabled. the system does not assist in A Driver Information Center (DIC) This light and the StabiliTrak/ESC controlling the vehicle. Turn on the message may display. Check the OFF light come on when StabiliTrak/ TCS and the StabiliTrak/ESC DIC messages to determine which Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is systems, and the warning light feature(s) is no longer functioning turned off. turns off. and whether the vehicle requires If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not See Traction Control/Electronic service. 0 limited. Adjust driving accordingly. Stability Control 177. If the light is on and flashing, the See Traction Control/Electronic TCS and/or the StabiliTrak/ESC Stability Control 0 177. system is actively working. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Instruments and Controls 95 See Traction Control/Electronic When the Light Is On Steady 0 Caution (Continued) Stability Control 177. This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly Engine Coolant engine and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See underinflated. Temperature Warning Engine Overheating 0 211. A Driver Information Center (DIC) Light tire pressure message may also The engine coolant temperature display. Stop as soon as possible, warning light comes on when the and inflate the tires to the pressure engine has overheated. value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire If this happens, pull over and turn Pressure 0 238. off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating 0 211. When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. Tire Pressure Light If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a If it does not, have the vehicle problem with the TPMS. If the serviced by your dealer. If the problem is not corrected, the light system is working normally the will come on at every ignition cycle. indicator light goes off. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 240. Caution For vehicles with the Tire Pressure The engine coolant temperature Monitor System (TPMS), this light warning light indicates that the comes on briefly when the engine is vehicle has overheated. Driving started. It provides information with this light on can damage the about tire pressures and the TPMS. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

96 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it Immobilizer Light means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle Caution could be low on oil and might have Lack of proper engine oil some other system problem. See your dealer. maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. Low Fuel Warning Light The repairs would not be covered The immobilizer light should come by the vehicle warranty. Check on briefly as the engine is started. the oil level as soon as possible. If it does not come on, have the Add oil if required, but if the oil vehicle serviced by your dealer. level is within the operating range If the system is working normally, and the oil pressure is still low, the indicator light turns off. have the vehicle serviced. Always If the light stays on and the engine This light comes on briefly when the follow the maintenance schedule does not start, there could be a engine is started. for changing engine oil. problem with the immobilizer If it does not come on have the system. See Immobilizer Operation vehicle serviced by your dealer. (Key Access) 0 22 or If the system is working normally, Immobilizer Operation (Keyless the indicator light then goes off. Access) 0 23. This light also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. When fuel is added the light should go off. If it does not, have your vehicle This light should come on briefly as serviced. the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Instruments and Controls 97 Reduced Engine Power High-Beam On Light Lamps On Reminder Light

This light comes on when the This light comes on when the The reduced engine power light high-beam headlamps are in use. exterior lamps are in use, except should come on briefly as the See Headlamp High/Low-Beam when only the Daytime Running engine is started. If it does not come 0 Lamps (DRL) are active. See Changer 110. 0 on, have the vehicle serviced by Exterior Lamp Controls 109. your dealer. Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light This light, along with the malfunction indicator lamp, displays when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle's performance occurs. The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed might be The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The cruise control light is white reduced. If this light stays on, see when the cruise control is on and your dealer as soon as possible for The light goes out when the fog ready, and turns green when the diagnosis and repair. lamps are turned off. See Fog cruise control is set and active. Lamps 0 112 for more information. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

98 Instruments and Controls The light goes out when the cruise Information Displays 2. w / x: Turn the band to control is turned off. See Cruise scroll through the menus. Control 0 179. Driver Information 3. MENU: Press to display the Hood Ajar Light Center (DIC) Trip/Fuel menu and the Vehicle Information menu. This button The DIC displays information about is also used to return to or exit the vehicle. It also displays warning the last screen displayed on messages if a system problem is the DIC. detected. All messages appear in the DIC display in the instrument Vehicle Information Menu cluster. Items (Base Level DIC) DIC Operation and Displays Press MENU to view the DIC menu. This light comes on when the hood Some items display in the upper is open or not securely latched. On some models, the trip odometer display area, some in the lower Before driving, check that the hood reset stem is used to operate the display area, and others use both is properly closed. DIC. On other models, the controls the upper and lower display areas. for the DIC are on the turn signal lever. Use w / x to scroll through the Door Ajar Light menu items. Not all items are DIC Buttons available on every vehicle. The following is a list of possible menu items: . Remaining Oil Life . Units . Tire Learn This light comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before 1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear driving, check that all doors are the menu item displayed. properly closed. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Instruments and Controls 99 Remaining Oil Life Units Trip/Fuel Menu Items (Base This menu is not available while the This menu is not available while the Level DIC) vehicle is moving. This display vehicle is moving. Press SET/CLR Press MENU until the Trip/Fuel shows an estimate of the oil's while the unit display is active and menu is displayed. Use w / x to remaining useful life. If 99: % is move w / x to change units when scroll through the menu items. On displayed, that means 99% of the UNIT SET is displayed. Press SET/ some models, use the trip odometer current oil life remains. CLR to confirm the setting. Select 1, reset stem to scroll through the When the remaining oil life is low, 2, or 3 for the unit display. 1 is menu. Not all items are available on metric units, 2 is Imperial units, and the : % CHANGE message will every vehicle. The following is a list 3 is US units. This will change the of possible menu items: appear on the display. The oil displays on the cluster and DIC to should changed as soon as the type of measurements selected. . Trip Odometer 0 possible. See Engine Oil 202. In . Fuel Range addition to the engine oil life system Tire Learn . Average Vehicle Speed monitoring the oil life, additional This display allows for matching of maintenance is recommended. See the TPMS sensors. The display will . Instantaneous Fuel Economy Maintenance Schedule 0 275. show a vehicle with the approximate . Average Fuel Economy Remember, the Oil Life display must pressures of all four tires. Tire be reset after each oil change. It will pressure is displayed in either . Timer not reset itself. Also, be careful not kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per Trip Odometer to reset the Oil Life display square inch (psi). See Tire Pressure accidentally at any time other than Monitor System 0 239 and This display shows the current when the oil has just been changed. Tire Pressure Monitor Operation distance traveled, in either It cannot be reset accurately until 0 240. kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the next oil change. To reset the the last reset for the trip odometer. engine oil life system, press SET/ The trip odometer can be reset to CLR while the Oil Life display is zero by pressing SET/CLR or active. See Engine Oil Life System pressing and holding the trip 0 204. odometer reset stem while the trip odometer display is showing. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

100 Instruments and Controls Fuel Range only the approximate fuel economy show the amount of time that has This display shows the approximate that the vehicle has right now and passed since the timer was last distance the vehicle can be driven changes frequently as driving reset, not including time the ignition without refueling. The fuel range conditions change. This display is off. Time will continue to be estimate is based on an average of cannot be reset. counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is being the vehicle's fuel economy over Average Fuel Economy recent driving history and the shown on the DIC. The timer will amount of fuel remaining in the fuel This display shows the approximate record up to 9 hours, 59 minutes, tank. Fuel range cannot be reset. average liters per 100 kilometers (L/ and 59 seconds (9:59:59) after 100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). which the display will return to zero. Average Vehicle Speed This number is calculated based on To stop the timer, press SET/CLR This display shows the average the number of L/100 km (mpg) briefly while Timer is displayed. To speed of the vehicle in kilometers recorded since the last time this reset the timer to zero, press and per hour (km/h) or miles per menu item was reset. This number hold SET/CLR. hour (mph). This average is reflects only the approximate average fuel economy that the Trip/Fuel Menu Items calculated based on the various (Uplevel DIC) vehicle speeds recorded since the vehicle has right now, and will last reset of this value. The average change as driving conditions Press MENU until the Trip/Fuel speed can be reset by pressing change. The fuel economy can be menu is displayed. Use / to reset by pressing SET/CLR or w x SET/CLR or pressing and holding scroll through the menu items. Not pressing and holding the trip the trip odometer reset stem while all items are available on every odometer reset stem while the the Average Vehicle Speed display vehicle. The following is a list of Average Fuel Economy display is is showing. possible menu items: showing. Instantaneous Fuel Economy . Digital Speedometer Timer The instantaneous fuel economy . Trip 1 Available on some vehicles, this display shows the current fuel . Trip 2 economy in liters per 100 kilometers display can be used as a timer. To (L/100 km) or miles per start the timer, press SET/CLR while . Fuel Range gallon (mpg). This number reflects Timer is displayed. The display will Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Instruments and Controls 101 . Instantaneous Fuel Economy recent driving history and the reset by pressing SET/CLR while . Average Fuel Economy amount of fuel remaining in the fuel the Average Fuel Economy display tank. Fuel range cannot be reset. is showing. . Average Vehicle Speed Instantaneous Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed . Timer The instantaneous fuel economy This display shows the average Digital Speedometer display shows the current fuel speed of the vehicle in kilometers The digital speedometer, available economy in liters per 100 kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per on some vehicles, shows how fast (L/100 km) or miles per hour (mph). This average is the vehicle is moving in either gallon (mpg). This number reflects calculated based on the various kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles only the approximate fuel economy vehicle speeds recorded since the per hour (mph). The speedometer that the vehicle has right now and last reset of this value. The average cannot be reset. changes frequently as driving speed can be reset by pressing conditions change. Unlike average SET/CLR while the Average Vehicle Trip 1 and Trip 2 economy, this display cannot be Speed display is showing. reset. This display shows the current Timer distance traveled, in either Average Fuel Economy kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since Available on some vehicles, this the last reset for the trip odometer. This display shows the approximate display can be used as a timer. To The trip odometer can be reset to average liters per 100 kilometers start the timer, press SET/CLR while zero by pressing SET/CLR while the (L/100 km) or miles per Timer is displayed. The display will trip odometer display is showing. gallon (mpg). This number is show the amount of time that has calculated based on the number of passed since the timer was last Fuel Range L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the reset, not including time the ignition This display shows the approximate last time this menu item was reset. is off. Time will continue to be distance the vehicle can be driven This number reflects only the counted as long as the ignition is without refueling. The fuel range approximate average fuel economy on, even if another display is being estimate is based on an average of that the vehicle has right now, and shown on the DIC. The timer will the vehicle's fuel economy over will change as driving conditions record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, change. The fuel economy can be and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

102 Instruments and Controls which the display will return to zero. Tire Pressure Remember, the Oil Life display must To stop the timer, press SET/CLR The display will show a vehicle with be reset after each oil change. It will briefly while Timer is displayed. To the approximate pressures of all not reset itself. Also, be careful not reset the timer to zero, press and four tires. Tire pressure is displayed to reset the Oil Life display hold SET/CLR. in either kilopascal (kPa) or pounds accidentally at any time other than per square inch (psi). See Tire when the oil has just been changed. Vehicle Information Menu It cannot be reset accurately until Items (Uplevel DIC) Pressure Monitor System 0 239 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation the next oil change. To reset the Press MENU on the turn signal 0 240. engine oil life system, press SET/ lever until Vehicle Information menu CLR while the Oil Life display is is displayed. Use / to scroll Remaining Oil Life active. See Engine Oil Life System w x 0 204. through the following possible menu This menu is not available while the items: vehicle is moving. This display shows an estimate of the oil's . Display Units remaining useful life. If REMAINING . Tire Pressure OIL LIFE 99 % is displayed, that . Remaining Oil Life means 99% of the current oil life remains. Display Units When the remaining oil life is low, Move w / x to switch between the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON metric or US when the Unit display message will appear on the display. is active. Press SET/CLR to confirm The oil should changed as soon as the setting. This will change the possible. See Engine Oil 0 202. In displays on the cluster and DIC to addition to the engine oil life system either metric or English (US) monitoring the oil life, additional measurements. maintenance is recommended. See Maintenance Schedule 0 275. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Instruments and Controls 103 Vehicle Messages 10 : Brakes Overheated 53 : Tighten Gas Cap 15 : Check High Mounted 59 : Open, Then Close Driver Vehicle Messages (Base Brake Lamp Window Level Cluster) 16 : Check Brake Lamps 65 : Theft Attempted DIC messages display when the 17 : Headlamp Leveling Malfunction 66 : Service Theft Alarm status of the vehicle has changed — Contact Service 67 : Service Steering Column Lock and action may be needed to 18 : Left Low Beam Failure correct the condition. Multiple 68 : Service Power Steering, Drive messages appear one after another. 20 : Right Low Beam Failure with Care All messages should be taken 21 : Check Left Position Lamp 77 : Service Front Camera seriously. 22 : Check Right Position Lamp 79 : Engine Oil Low – Add Oil On the base level cluster, vehicle 23 : Reversing Lamp Failure 81 : Service Transmission messages appear as code numbers. Some of these codes may appear 24 : License Plate Lamp Failure 84 : Engine Power Is Reduced along with the service vehicle soon 25 : Left Front Turn Indicator Failure 88 : Use Transmitter Pocket to Start light and the owner’s manual symbol in the DIC display. 26 : Left Rear Turn Indicator Failure 89 : Service Vehicle Soon 2 : No Remote Detected, Press 27 : Right Front Turn Indicator 91 : No Remote Detected Clutch To Restart Failure 92 : No Remote Detected, Press 4 : A/C Off Due to High 28 : Right Rear Turn Indicator Brake To Restart Engine Temp Failure 93 : Press Button Again To Turn 5 : Steering Column Is Locked 35 : Replace Battery In Remote Key Engine Off 7 : Turn Steering Wheel, Turn Key 49 : Lane Departure Warning 94 : Shift to Park Off, Then On Unavailable 95 : Service Airbag 9 : Turn Steering Wheel, Start 52 : Change Timing Belt – See 174 : Low Battery Vehicle Again Owner’s Manual Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

104 Instruments and Controls 258 : Park Assist Off All messages should be taken . Tire Pressure seriously; clearing the message . Battery Engine Oil Messages does not correct the problem. : % CHANGE If a SERVICE message appears, Engine Power Messages see your dealer. This message displays when the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED engine oil needs to be changed. Follow the instructions given in the When changing the engine oil, be messages. The system displays This message displays when the sure to reset the Oil Life System. messages regarding the following vehicle's propulsion power is See Engine Oil Life System 0 204, topics: reduced. A reduction in propulsion 0 power can affect the vehicle's ability Engine Oil 202, and Maintenance . Service Messages Schedule 0 275. to accelerate. If this message is on, . Fluid Levels but there is no observed reduction Vehicle Messages . Vehicle Security in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may (Uplevel Cluster) . Brakes be reduced the next time the vehicle Messages displayed on the DIC . Steering is driven. The vehicle may be driven indicate the status of the vehicle or while this message is on, but . Ride Control Systems some action that may be needed to maximum acceleration and speed correct a condition. Multiple . Driver Assistance Systems may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, or displays messages may appear one after . Cruise Control another. repeatedly, the vehicle should be . Lighting and Bulb Replacement taken to your dealer for service as The messages that do not require soon as possible. immediate action can be . Wiper/Washer Systems acknowledged and cleared by . Doors and Windows Under certain operating conditions, pressing SET/CLR. The messages propulsion will be disabled. Try that require immediate action cannot . Seat Belts restarting after the vehicle has been be cleared until that action is . Airbag Systems off for 30 seconds. performed. . Engine and Transmission Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Instruments and Controls 105 Vehicle Speed Messages Vehicle The menu may contain the following: SPEED LIMITED TO Personalization Vehicle XXX KM/H (MPH) The following are all possible This message shows that the vehicle personalization features. The menu may contain the vehicle speed has been limited to Depending on the vehicle, some following: the speed displayed. The limited may not be available. Rear Seat Reminder speed is a protection for various For System and Apps features and This allows for a chime and a propulsion and vehicle systems, functions, see Settings 0 137. such as lubrication, thermal, brakes, message when the rear door has suspension, Teen Driver if To access the vehicle been opened before or during equipped, or tires. personalization menu: operation of the vehicle. 1. Touch the Settings icon on the Touch Off or On. Home Page of the infotainment Collision / Detection Systems display. Touch and the following may 2. Touch Vehicle to display a list display: of available options. . Park Assist 3. Touch to select the desired feature setting. . Forward Collision System 4. Touch 9 or R to turn a feature Park Assist off or on. This feature can assist in backing 5. Touch z to go to the top level up and parking the vehicle. See Park Assist 0 185. of the Settings menu. Touch Off or On. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

106 Instruments and Controls Forward Collision System Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Exit Lighting This setting controls the vehicle When on and the front wiper is on, This allows the selection of how response when detecting a vehicle the rear wiper will automatically long the exterior lamps stay on ahead of you. The Off setting activate when the vehicle is shifted when leaving the vehicle when it is disables all FCA and AEB functions. to R (Reverse). dark outside. With the Alert and Brake setting, Touch Off or On. Touch Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds, both FCA and AEB are available. or 120 Seconds. The Alert setting disables AEB. See Lighting Automatic Emergency Braking Touch and the following may Power Door Locks (AEB) 0 188. display: Touch and the following may Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake. . Vehicle Locator Lights display: Comfort and Convenience . Exit Lighting . Open Door Anti Lock Out . Auto Door Unlock Touch and the following may Vehicle Locator Lights display: . Delayed Door Lock This feature will flash the exterior . Chime Volume lamps and allows some exterior Open Door Anti Lock Out . Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear lamps and most interior lamps to K When on, this feature will keep the Chime Volume turn on briefly when on the driver door from locking until the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) door is closed. If this feature is This allows the selection of the transmitter is pressed to locate the turned on, the Delayed Door Lock chime volume level. vehicle. menu will not be available. Touch the controls on the Touch Off or On. Touch Off or On. infotainment display to adjust the volume. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Instruments and Controls 107 Auto Door Unlock Remote Unlock Light Feedback Passive Door Lock This allows selection of which of the When on, the exterior lamps will This feature specifies if the vehicle doors will automatically unlock when flash when unlocking the vehicle will automatically lock, or lock and the vehicle is shifted into P (Park) with the RKE transmitter alert you after all the doors are with an or Touch Off or Flash Lights. closed, and you walk away from the when the vehicle is turned off with a vehicle with RKE transmitter. See . Remote Lock Feedback Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) Touch Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. This allows selection of what type of 0 feedback is given when locking the 10 or Delayed Door Lock vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) When on, this feature will delay the System Operation (Keyless Access) Touch Off, Lights and Horn, Lights 0 13. locking of the doors. To override the Only, or Horn Only. delay, press the power door lock Touch Off, On with Horn switch on the door. Remote Door Unlock Chirp, or On. Touch Off or On. This allows selection of which doors Remote Left in Vehicle Alert K Remote Lock, Unlock, Start will unlock when pressing on the This feature sounds an alert when RKE transmitter. the RKE transmitter is left in the Touch and the following may vehicle. This menu also enables display: Touch All Doors or Driver Door. Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert. . Remote Unlock Light Feedback Passive Door Unlock Touch Off or On. . Remote Lock Feedback This allows the selection of what doors will unlock when using the Valet Mode . Remote Door Unlock button on the driver door to unlock This will lock the infotainment . Passive Door Unlock the vehicle. system and steering wheel controls. . Passive Door Lock Touch All Doors or Driver Door. It may also limit access to vehicle storage locations, if equipped. . Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

108 Instruments and Controls To enable valet mode: 1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad. 2. Touch Enter to go to the confirmation screen. 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or unlock the system. Touch Back to go back to the previous menu. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Lighting 109 Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Lighting Entry Lighting ...... 114 Exit Lighting ...... 114 Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting Battery Power Protection . . . . . 114 Exterior Lighting Battery Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 109 Saver ...... 115 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder ...... 110 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...... 110 Flash-to-Pass ...... 110 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...... 110 Automatic Headlamp System ...... 111 The exterior lamp control is on the Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 112 instrument panel to the outboard Turn and Lane-Change side of the steering column. Signals ...... 112 Fog Lamps ...... 112 There are four positions: Interior Lighting O : Turns the exterior lamps off and Instrument Panel Illumination deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn Control ...... 113 to O again to reactivate the Courtesy Lamps ...... 113 AUTO mode. Dome Lamps ...... 113 Reading Lamps ...... 114 In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

110 Lighting AUTO : If equipped, turns the Headlamp High/ Daytime Running exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on outside Low-Beam Changer Lamps (DRL) lighting. The headlamps must be on for this DRL can make it easier for others to ; : Turns on the parking lamps feature to work. see the front of your vehicle during including all lamps except the Push the turn signal lever away the day. Fully functional DRL are headlamps. from you to turn the high beams on. required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. 5 : Turns the headlamps on The 3 light comes on in the together with the parking lamps and The DRL system makes the instrument cluster while the high headlamps come on when the instrument panel lights. A warning beams are on and the ignition is on. chime sounds if the driver door is following conditions are met: opened when the ignition switch is To return to low beams, push the . The ignition is on. off and the headlamps are on. lever again or pull the lever toward you and release. . The exterior lamp control is in # : If equipped, press to turn the the AUTO. fog lamps on or off. Flash-to-Pass . The vehicle is not parked. See Fog Lamps 0 112. This feature is used to signal to the . The light sensor determines it is When the lights are on, ; will be vehicle ahead that you want daytime. lit. See Lamps On Reminder 0 97. to pass. When the DRL system is on, the Pull the turn signal lever toward you taillamps, sidemarker lamps, Exterior Lamps Off until the high-beam headlamps parking lamps, and instrument panel Reminder come on, then release the lever to lights do not come on unless the turn them off. exterior lamp control is turned to the A reminder chime will sound when parking lamp or headlamp position. the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on when the The DRL system turns off when one ignition is off and a door is open. To of the following conditions is met: disable the chime, turn the light off. . The ignition is off. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Lighting 111 . The vehicle is parked. cluster may not be as bright as . The high-beam headlamps usual. Make sure the instrument are on. panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument . The low-beam headlamps Panel Illumination Control 0 113. are on. When it is bright enough outside, . The light sensor determines it is the headlamps will turn off or may nighttime. change to DRL. For vehicles first sold in Canada, The automatic headlamp system the DRL can only be turned off turns off when the exterior lamp when the vehicle is parked. control or the ignition is off. The regular headlamp system The vehicle has a light sensor on Lights On with Wipers should be used when needed. top of the instrument panel. Make If the windshield wipers are Automatic Headlamp sure it is not covered, or the activated in daylight with the vehicle headlamps will be on when they are on, and the exterior lamp control is System not needed. in AUTO, the headlamps, parking When it is dark enough outside and The system may also turn on the lamps, and other exterior lamps the exterior lamp control is in the headlamps when driving through a come on. The transition time for the automatic position, the headlamps parking garage or tunnel. lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are come on automatically. See Exterior If the vehicle is started in a dark 0 not operating, these lamps turn off. Lamp Controls 109. garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. If it Move the exterior lamp control to P is light outside when the vehicle or ; to disable this feature. leaves the garage, there is a slight delay before the automatic headlamp system changes to the Daytime Running Lamp (DRL). During that delay, the instrument Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

112 Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or Signals 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 Breakers 0 226. Fog Lamps

Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. The hazard warning flasher button An arrow on the instrument cluster is on the center stack. flashes in the direction of the turn or | : Press to make the front and lane change. rear turn signal lamps flash on and Raise or lower the lever until the off. This warns others that you are arrow starts to flash to signal a lane having trouble. Press the button change. Hold it there until the lane If equipped with front fog lamps, the again to turn the flashers off. change is completed. button is on the outboard side of the When the hazard warning flashers If the lever is moved momentarily to instrument panel. are on, the turn signals will the lane change position, the arrow # : Press to turn the front fog not work. will flash three times. lamps on or off. An indicator light on The lever returns to its starting the instrument cluster comes on position whenever it is released. when the fog lamps are on. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Lighting 113 The fog lamps come on together Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps with the parking lamps. The courtesy lamps come on when If the high-beam headlamps are Instrument Panel any door is opened and the dome turned on, the fog lamps will turn off. lamp is in the 1 position. If the high-beam headlamps are Illumination Control turned off, the fog lamps will turn back on again. Dome Lamps Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.

This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen. The thumbwheel is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. The dome lamp controls are in the D : Move the thumbwheel up or headliner above the front seats. down to brighten or dim the * instrument panel controls and : Press to turn the lamps off, infotainment display screen. even when a door is open. 1 : When the button is returned to the middle position, the lamps turn on automatically when a door is opened. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

114 Lighting + : Press to turn on the dome Lighting Features Exit Lighting lamps. Some exterior lamps and interior Entry Lighting Reading Lamps lights come on at night, or in areas Some exterior lamps and most of with limited lighting, when the driver the interior lights turn on briefly at door is opened after the ignition is night, or in areas of limited lighting turned off. The dome lamp comes K on after the ignition is turned off. when is pressed on the Remote The exterior lamps and dome lamp Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. remain on for a set amount of time, See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) then automatically turn off. System Operation (Key Access) 0 10 or The exterior lamps turn off Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) immediately by turning the exterior System Operation (Keyless Access) lamp control off. 0 13. When the driver door is This feature can be changed. See opened, all control lights, Driver Vehicle Personalization 0 105. Information Center (DIC) lights, and door pocket lights turn on. After Battery Power Protection The reading lamps are in the about 30 seconds the exterior lamps overhead console. turn off, then the remaining interior The battery saver feature is Press the lamp lenses to turn the lights dim to off. Entry lighting can designed to protect the vehicle's reading lamps on or off. be disabled manually by turning the battery. ignition on or to ACC/ACCESSORY, If some interior lamps and/or or by pressing Q on the RKE headlamps are left on and the transmitter. ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system This feature can be changed. See automatically turns the lamp off after Vehicle Locator Lights under “ ” some time. Vehicle Personalization 0 105. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Lighting 115 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, if the parking lamps or headlamps have been manually left on. This protects against draining the battery. To restart the 10-minute timer, turn the exterior lamp control to the O position and then back to the ; or 2 position. To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, the ignition must be on or in ACC/ACCESSORY. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

116 Infotainment System Apple CarPlay and Introduction Infotainment ...... 135 System Read the following pages to Settings become familiar with the features. Settings ...... 137 Introduction Trademarks and License { Warning Introduction ...... 116 Agreements Overview ...... 117 Trademarks and License Taking your eyes off the road for Using the System ...... 119 Agreements ...... 141 too long or too often while using any infotainment feature can Radio cause a crash. You or others AM-FM Radio ...... 121 could be injured or killed. Do not Satellite Radio ...... 123 give extended attention to Radio Reception ...... 123 infotainment tasks while driving. Multi-Band Antenna ...... 124 Limit your glances at the Players displays and focus your attention Avoiding Untrusted Media on driving. Use voice commands Devices ...... 124 whenever possible. USB Port ...... 124 Auxiliary Jack ...... 127 Bluetooth Audio ...... 127 OnStar System OnStar System ...... 128 Phone Bluetooth (Overview) ...... 130 Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone) ...... 131 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Infotainment System 117 The infotainment system has built-in . Set up phone numbers in Overview features intended to help avoid advance so they can be called distraction by disabling some easily by pressing a single Customer Assistance functions when driving. These control or by using a single voice Assistance is available to help with functions may gray out when they command if equipped with Bluetooth pairing, other mobile are unavailable. Many infotainment Bluetooth phone capability. device interface, and operation features are also available through See Defensive Driving 0 150. support of the infotainment system. the instrument cluster and steering See Customer Assistance Offices wheel controls. To play the infotainment system with 0 the ignition off, see Retained 293. Before driving: Accessory Power (RAP) 0 167. . Become familiar with the operation, center stack controls, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and infotainment display If equipped, ANC reduces engine controls. noise in the vehicle’s interior. ANC requires the factory-installed audio . Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations, setting the system, radio, speakers, amplifier (if tone, and adjusting the equipped), induction system, and speakers. exhaust system to work properly. Deactivation is required by your dealer if related aftermarket equipment is installed. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

118 Infotainment System Infotainment System 1. { The infotainment system is controlled by using the infotainment display, the . Press to go to the Home controls on the center stack, and the steering wheel controls. Page. See “Home Page” following. 2. g . Radio: Press and release to go to the previous station or channel. Press and hold to fast seek the previous strongest station. . USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go to the previous content. Press and hold to fast rewind. 3. O . When off, press O to turn the system on. Press and hold to turn off. . When on, press O to mute the system and display a status pane. Press O again to unmute the system. . Turn to decrease or increase the volume. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Infotainment System 119 4. d Managing Home Page Icons Settings . Radio: Press and release to 1. Touch and hold any of the Touch the Settings icon to display go to the next strongest Home Page icons to edit the Settings menu. See Settings station or channel. Press that icon. 0 137. and hold to fast seek the 2. Drag the icon to a new location Apple CarPlay next strongest station. on the Home Page. Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to . USB/Music/Pictures: Press activate Apple CarPlay (if equipped) to go to the next content. Using the System after a supported device is Press and hold to fast connected. See Apple CarPlay and forward. Infotainment Display Icons Android Auto 0 135. 5 Infotainment display icons show 5. when available. When a function is Android Auto unavailable, the icon may gray out. . Press and release to Touch the Android Auto icon to access the phone screen, When a function is selected, the icon may highlight. activate Android Auto (if equipped) answer an incoming call, after a supported device is or access the device home Audio connected. See Apple CarPlay and screen. Android Auto 0 135. Touch the Audio icon to display the Home Page active audio source page. Examples OnStar Services of available sources are AM, FM, The Home Page is where If equipped, touch the OnStar icon application icons are accessed. SXM, MyMedia, USB, AUX, and Bluetooth. to display the OnStar Services and Some features are disabled when Account pages. See OnStar the vehicle is moving. Phone Overview 0 305. Slide a finger left/right across the Touch the Phone icon to display the screen to access the pages of Phone main page. See Bluetooth icons. (Overview) 0 130 or Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone) 0 131. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

120 Infotainment System Camera Touch and Hold along the screen to the new location. This can be done up, If equipped, touch the Camera icon down, right, or left. to access the camera application. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Nudge 0 183. Shortcut Tray The shortcut tray is at the bottom of the display. It shows up to four applications. Infotainment Gestures Touch and hold can be used to start another gesture, or to move or Use the following finger gestures to delete an application. control the infotainment system. Drag Nudge is used to move items a Touch/Tap short distance on a list. To nudge, hold and move the selected item up or down to a new location. Fling or Swipe

Drag is used to move applications Touch/Tap is used to select an icon on the Home Page. To drag the or option, or activate an application. item, it must be held and moved Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Infotainment System 121 Fling or swipe is used to scroll Radio Finding a Station through a list, or change page views. Do this by placing a finger on Seeking a Station the screen then moving it rapidly up AM-FM Radio and down or right and left. Playing the Radio Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces From the Home Page, touch the and Vehicle Information and Audio icon to display the active Radio Displays audio source page. Choose from a list of the three most recently used For vehicles with high gloss sources listed at the left side of the surfaces or vehicle displays, use a screen. Choose More to display a microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. list of available resources. Before wiping the surface with the Examples of available sources are microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle AM, FM, SXM, MyMedia, USB, brush to remove dirt that could AUX, and Bluetooth. scratch the surface. Then use the microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to Infotainment System From the AM, FM, or SXM screen, clean. Never use window cleaners Sound Menu touch © or ¨ to search for the or solvents. Periodically hand wash previous or next strong station. the microfiber cloth separately, From any of the audio source main using mild soap. Do not use bleach pages, touch Sound to display the Browsing Stations or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly following: From the AM, FM, or SXM screen, and air dry before next use. Equalizer : Touch to adjust Bass, touch Browse to list all available Midrange, and Treble using the stations. Navigate up and down controls on the infotainment display. through all stations by scrolling the list. Touch the station you want to Fade/Balance : Touch to adjust using the controls on the listen to. Touch H to save the infotainment display or by tapping/ station or channel as a favorite. dragging the crosshair. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

122 Infotainment System If equipped, touch Update Station The keypad will gray out entries that FM and SXM Categories List to update the active stations in do not contribute to a valid your area. frequency and will automatically place a decimal point within the Direct Tune frequency number. Touch (X) to delete one character at a time. Touch and hold (X) to delete all numbers. A valid AM or FM station will automatically tune to the new frequency but will not close the From the FM or SXM display, touch direct tune display. When listening Categories at the top of the Browse to SXM, touch Go after entering the menu to access the categories list. channel. Touch S or z to exit out of The list contains names associated Direct Tune. with the FM stations or SXM The tune arrows on the right side of channels. Touch a category name to the Direct Tune display tune through display a list of stations or channels Access Direct Tune by touching the for that category. Selecting a station Tune icon on the AM, FM, or SXM the complete station list one station step at a time per touch. A touch from the list tunes the radio to that screen to bring up the keypad. channel. Navigate up and down through all and hold advances through stations quickly. frequencies using 7 or 6. Directly enter a station or channel using the keypad. When a new station or channel is entered, the information about that station or channel displays on the right side. This information will update with each new valid frequency tuned to. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Infotainment System 123 Storing Radio Station Satellite Radio especially around tall buildings or Favorites hills, causing the sound to fade in If equipped, vehicles with a valid and out. Favorites are displayed in the area SiriusXM satellite radio subscription at the top of the display. can receive SXM programming. AM AM, FM, and SXM Radio SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide The range for most AM stations is Stations : Touch and hold a preset variety of programming and greater than for FM, especially at to store the current station or commercial-free music, coast to night. The longer range can cause channel as a favorite. Touch a coast, and in digital-quality sound. station frequencies to interfere with saved favorite to recall a favorite In the U.S., see www.siriusxm.com each other. Static can also occur station or channel. or call 1-888-601-6296. In Canada, when things like storms and power Favorites can also be stored by see www.siriusxm.ca or call lines interfere with radio reception. 1-877-438-9677. When this happens, try reducing the touching H in a station or channel treble on the radio. list. This will highlight indicating that When SXM is active, the channel name, number, song title, and artist it is now stored as a favorite. SiriusXM Satellite Radio display on the screen. Service The number of favorites displayed is automatically adjusted by default, Radio Reception If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite but can be manually adjusted in Radio Service provides digital radio Settings in the System tab under Unplug electronic devices from the reception. Tall buildings or hills can Favorites and then Set Number of accessory power outlets if there is interfere with satellite radio signals, Audio Favorites. It can also be interference or static in the radio. causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing adjusted in Settings in the Apps tab FM under Audio and then Set Number under heavy foliage, bridges, of Audio Favorites. FM signals only reach about 16 to garages, or tunnels may cause loss 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the of the SiriusXM signal for a period radio has a built-in electronic circuit of time. that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

124 Infotainment System Cell Phone Usage Audio Players Audio extensions supported by the USB: Cell phone usage, such as making or receiving phone calls, charging, Avoiding Untrusted Media . FLAC or just having the phone on may Devices . MP3 cause static interference in the radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off When using media devices such as . WMA if this happens. CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, SD . AAC cards, USB devices, and mobile Multi-Band Antenna devices, consider the source. . OGG Untrusted media devices could . 3GPP The roof antenna is for SXM, AM, contain files that affect system FM, OnStar and GPS (Global operation or performance. Avoid use My Media Library Positioning System). Keep clear of if the content or origin cannot be My Media is only available when obstructions for clear reception. trusted. more than one indexed device is If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is connected. It allows access to open, reception can also be USB Port content from all indexed media affected. sources. My Media will show as an Audio stored on a USB device may available source in the be listened to. Source page. This vehicle has two USB ports in the center stack. These ports are for USB MP3 Player and USB Drives data and charging. The USB MP3 players and USB drives connected must comply with Playing from a USB the USB Mass Storage Class A USB mass storage device can be specification (USB MSC). connected to the USB port. To play a USB device: 1. Connect the USB. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Infotainment System 125 2. Touch Audio from the USB Sound Menu Artists: Home Page. See “Infotainment System Sound 1. Touch to view the list of artists 3. Touch More and select the Menu” under AM-FM Radio 0 121. stored on the USB. USB device. USB Browse Menu 2. Select an artist name to view a Use the following when playing an list of all by the artist. active USB source: When a list of songs, albums, artists, or other types of media 3. To select a song, touch All p : Touch to play the current media displays, the up and down arrows Songs or touch an and source. and A-Z appear on the left side. then select a song from the list. j : Touch to pause playback of the Select A-Z to view a screen that will Songs: current media source. show all letters of the alphabet and select the letter to go to. 1. Touch to display a list of all 7 : songs on the USB. Touch the up and down arrows to . Touch to seek to the beginning move the list up and down. 2. To begin playback, select a of the current or previous track. song from the list. Touch Browse and the following . Touch and hold to reverse may display: Albums: quickly through playback. Playlists: 1. Touch to view the albums on Release to return to playing the USB. speed. Elapsed time displays. 1. Touch to view the playlists 6 stored on the USB. 2. Select the album to view a list : of all songs on the album. . Touch to seek to the next track. 2. Select a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist. 3. Select a song from the list to . Touch and hold to advance begin playback. 3. Select a song from the list to quickly through playback. Genres: Release to return to playing begin playback. speed. Elapsed time displays. Supported Playlist extensions are: 1. Touch to view the genres on the USB. Shuffle : Touch the shuffle icon to m3u and pls. play music in random order. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

126 Infotainment System 2. Select a genre to view a list of 2. Select a folder to view a list of Supported Apple Devices artists. all files. To view supported devices, see 3. Select an artist to view albums 3. Select a file from the list to my.chevrolet.com/learn. by that artist. begin playback. Storing and Recalling Media 4. Select an album to view songs Podcasts: Touch to view the Favorites on the album. podcasts on the USB and get a list of podcast episodes. To store media favorites, touch 5. Select a song to start playback. Browse to display a list of media iTunes Radio: Touch to view iTunes Audiobooks: types. Radio on the iPhone to get a list of 1. Touch to view the audiobooks Select from one of the following stations. stored on the device. Browse options to save a favorite: Compilations: Touch to view the 2. Select an audiobook to get a H Compilations on the USB. list of chapters. Playlists : Touch next to any playlist to store the playlist as a Composers: 3. Select the chapter from the list to begin playback. favorite. Touch a saved favorite to 1. Touch to view the composers recall a favorite playlist. The first on the USB. File System and Naming song in the playlist begins to play. 2. Select a Composer to view a File systems supported by the USB: list of albums by that Artists : Touch H next to any artist . FAT32 composer. to store the artist as a favorite. 3. Select an album or all songs to . HFS+ Touch a saved favorite to recall a view a list of songs. The songs, artists, albums, and favorite artist. The first song in the 4. Select a song from the list to genres are taken from the file’s artist list begins to play. begin playback. song information and are only displayed if present. The radio Folders: displays the file name as the track 1. Touch to view the directories name if the song information is not on the USB. available. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Infotainment System 127 Songs : Touch H next to any song saved favorite to recall a favorite is connected, the system can play audio from the device over the to store the song as a favorite. audiobook. The first chapter in the vehicle speakers. Touch a saved favorite to recall a audiobook begins to play. If an auxiliary device has already favorite song. Media Playback and Mute been connected, but a different Albums : Touch H next to any USB playback will be paused if the source is currently active, touch album to store the album as a system is muted. If the steering More and select AUX to make the wheel mute control is pressed source active. favorite. Touch a saved favorite to again, playback will resume. recall a favorite album. The first Shuffle and Browse are not If the source is changed while in available in the AUX source menu. song in the album list begins to play. mute, playback resumes and audio Genres : Touch H next to any will unmute. Bluetooth Audio genre to store the genre as a Auxiliary Jack Music may be played from a paired favorite. Touch a saved favorite to Bluetooth device. See Bluetooth 0 recall a favorite genre. The first This vehicle has an auxiliary input (Overview) 130 or Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a song of the genre begins to play. jack in the center stack. Possible auxiliary audio sources include: Phone) 0 131. Podcasts : Touch H next to any . Laptop computer Volume and song selection may be podcast to store the podcast as a controlled by using the infotainment . Audio music player favorite. Touch a saved favorite to controls or the phone/device. This jack is not an audio output. Do If Bluetooth is selected and no recall a favorite podcast. The not plug headphones into the volume is present, check the podcast begins to play. auxiliary input jack. Set up an volume setting on both your phone/ Audiobooks : Touch H next to auxiliary device while the vehicle is device and the infotainment system. parked. any audiobook to store the Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable audiobook as a favorite. Touch a from the auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack. When a device Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

128 Infotainment System Music can be launched by touching When selecting Bluetooth, the radio OnStar System Bluetooth from the recent sources may not be able to launch the audio list on the left of the screen or by player on the connected device to 4G LTE touching More and then selecting start playing. When the vehicle is the Bluetooth device. not moving, use the phone to begin If equipped with 4G LTE, up to playback. seven devices, such as To play music via Bluetooth: , tablets, and laptops, 1. Power on the device, and pair All devices launch audio differently. can be connected to high-speed to connect the device. When selecting Bluetooth as a Internet through the vehicle’s built-in source, the radio may show as Wi-Fi hotspot. 2. Once paired, touch Audio from paused on the screen. Press play the Home Page, then touch Call 1-888-4ONSTAR on the device or touch p on the (1-888-466-7827) to connect to an Bluetooth from the recent display to begin playback. sources list on the left of the OnStar Advisor for assistance. See display. Browse functionality will be provided www..com for vehicle where supported by the Bluetooth availability, details, and system Bluetooth Sound Menu device. This media content will not limitations. Service and connectivity See “Infotainment System Sound be part of the MyMedia may vary by make, model, year, Menu” under AM-FM Radio 0 121. source mode. carrier, availability, and conditions. 4G LTE service is available in select Manage Bluetooth Devices Some phones support sending markets. 4G LTE performance is Bluetooth music information to based on industry averages and From the Home Page: display on the radio. When the radio vehicle systems design. Some 1. Touch Audio. receives this information, it will services require a data plan. check to see if any is available and 2. Touch More. display it. For more information The OnStar App 3. Touch Bluetooth. about supported Bluetooth features, If equipped, the infotainment system see my.chevrolet.com/learn. 4. Touch Devices to add or delete has OnStar controls in the devices. embedded OnStar app on the Home Page. All OnStar functions that can be performed with the buttons can Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Infotainment System 129 be done using the app. To open the Advisor Call the previous menu. An ABS and app, select the OnStar icon on the Selecting Advisor Call is the same Guidance or Navigation Add-On Home Page. Features vary by Plan is required. See region and model. Features are as pressing Q or calling 1-888- www.onstar.com for a coverage subject to change. For more 4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). The X map. Services vary by model. Map information on this feature, see option in the upper right corner of coverage is available in the United my.chevrolet.com/learn. the screen does not end the call, but States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. returns to the previous display. Services Wi-Fi Hotspot Turn-by-Turn Directions The Services tab displays the Touch to display the Settings page, default view for the app. Use this With a connected plan, an OnStar which shows the configurations for page to launch the available OnStar Advisor can download a destination the vehicle hotspot and allows them services. Select a service to open to the vehicle or its embedded to be changed. navigation system, if equipped. its display. Touch Wi-Fi to launch For more information, see the connections manager. Touch Turn-by-Turn Directions from the main page of the OnStar app www.onstar.com. Account and follow the display prompts. The Account tab displays a A destination transfer from OnStar snapshot of the account linked with will show the detail view of the the vehicle. If there is no such destination when it is transferred account, this tab will show all values from OnStar to the Navigation application. Touch OK to go back to as ——. The # will be active even if there is no active account. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

130 Infotainment System Phone . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Steering Wheel Controls The system may not work with b / g : Press to answer incoming Bluetooth (Overview) all cell phones. See “Pairing” calls. Hold to start voice recognition later in this section. on your connected Bluetooth phone, The Bluetooth-capable system can Vehicles with a Bluetooth system for example Siri and Google. interact with many cell phones, can use a Bluetooth-capable cell allowing: $ / i : Press to end a call, phone with a Hands-Free Profile to decline a call, or cancel an . Placement and receipt of calls in make and receive phone calls. The operation. Press to mute or unmute a hands-free mode. infotainment system and voice the infotainment system when not recognition are used to control the on a call. . Sharing of the cell phone’s system. The system can be used address book or contact list with when the ignition is on or in ACC/ Infotainment System Controls the vehicle. ACCESSORY. The range of the For information about how to To minimize driver distraction, Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m navigate the menu system using the before driving, and with the vehicle (30 ft). Not all phones support all infotainment controls, see parked: functions and not all phones work Introduction 0 116. with the Bluetooth system. See . Become familiar with the Phone features of the cell phone. my.chevrolet.com for more Organize the phone book and information about compatible Touch the Phone icon on the Home contact lists clearly and delete phones. Page to enter the phone duplicate or rarely used entries. Controls main menu. If possible, program speed dial or other shortcuts. Use the controls on the center stack Audio System and the steering wheel to operate When using the Bluetooth phone . Review the controls and the Bluetooth system. operation of the infotainment system, sound comes through the system. vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. The volume level while on a phone call can be adjusted by Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Infotainment System 131 pressing the steering wheel controls . A Bluetooth phone with music Pairing a Phone or by touching the volume control on capability can be paired to the 1. Make sure Bluetooth has been the center stack. The adjusted vehicle as a phone and a music enabled on the cell phone volume level remains in memory for player at the same time. before pairing is started. later calls. The volume cannot be . Up to 10 devices can be paired lowered beyond a certain level. 2. Touch the Phone icon on the to the Bluetooth system. Home Page or the phone Bluetooth (Pairing and . The pairing process is disabled shortcut on the applications Using a Phone) when the vehicle is moving. tray at the bottom of the . Pairing only needs to be display. Pairing completed once, unless the 3. Touch Phone at the top of the A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone pairing information on the cell infotainment display. There is must be paired to the Bluetooth phone changes or the cell phone also an Add option in the system and then connected to the is deleted from the system. middle of the Phone screen. vehicle before it can be used. See . If multiple paired cell phones are Touching this Add Phone the cell phone manufacturer's user within range of the system, the option will shortcut to the guide for Bluetooth functions before system connects to the paired Phone List menu. pairing the cell phone. cell phone that is set to First to 4. Touch Add Phone. Connect. If there is no phone set Pairing Information 5. Select the vehicle name shown to First to Connect, it will link to on the infotainment display . If no mobile device has been the device which was used last. from your phone s Bluetooth connected, the Phone main ’ To link to a different paired Settings list. page on the infotainment display phone, see “Linking to a will show the Connect Phone Different Phone” later in this 6. Follow the instructions on the option. Touch this option to section. cell phone to confirm the connect. Another way to connect six-digit code shown on the is to touch the Phones tab at the infotainment display and touch top right of the display and then Pair. The code on the cell touch Add Phone. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

132 Infotainment System phone and infotainment display Accept and Allow. The phone Cell phones and mobile devices can will need to be acknowledged book may not be available if be added, removed, connected, and for a successful pair. not accepted. disconnected. A sub-menu will 7. Start the pairing process on the 10. Repeat Steps 1−8 to pair display whenever a request is made cell phone to be paired to the additional phones. to add or manage cell phones and vehicle. See the cell phone mobile devices. First to Connect Paired Phones manufacturer's user guide for Secondary Phone information on this process. If multiple paired cell phones are Once the cell phone is paired, within the range of the system, the A phone can be enabled as a it will show under Connected. system connects to the paired cell Secondary Phone by touching the phone that is set as First to information icon to the right of the 8. If the vehicle does not appear paired phone name to open the on your phone, there are a few Connect. To enable a paired phone as the First to Connect phone: phone’s settings menu. If a phone is ways to start the pairing enabled as a Secondary Phone, it process over. 1. Make sure the cell phone is can connect simultaneously turned on. . Turn the phone off and then alongside another Bluetooth device. back on. 2. Touch Settings, then touch In doing so, the Secondary Phone System. will be labeled as Incoming Calls. . Go back to the beginning of This means the device can only the Phone menus on the 3. Touch Phones to access all receive calls. The Address Book of infotainment display and paired and all connected cell a Secondary Phone will not be restart the pairing process. phones and mobile devices. available and hands-free outgoing . Reset the phone, but this 4. Touch the information icon to calls cannot be placed using this step should be done as a the right of the cell phone to phone. last-effort. open the cell phone’s If needed, touch the Secondary 9. If the phone prompts to accept settings menu. Phone while in the Devices list, to connection or allow phone 5. Touch the First to Connect swap it into the Outgoing and book download, select Always option, to enable the setting for Incoming role, making it possible to that device. place outgoing calls from the Contacts and Recents list. This Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Infotainment System 133 action of swapping roles will Deleting a Paired Phone Switching to Handset or disconnect what was labeled as 1. Touch the Phone icon on the Handsfree Mode only receiving calls until another Home Page or the phone Secondary Phone is enabled. To switch between handset or shortcut on the applications handsfree mode: Listing All Paired and Connected tray at the bottom of the . While the active call is Phones display. hands-free, touch the Handset 1. Touch the Phone icon on the 2. Select Phones. option to switch to the Home Page or the phone 3. Touch the information icon next handset mode. shortcut on the applications to the connected cell phone to The mute icon will not be tray at the bottom of the display the cell phone’s or available nor functional while display. mobile device’s information Handset mode is active. 2. Select Phones. display. . While the active call is on the Disconnecting a Connected Phone 4. Touch Forget Device. handset, touch the Handset option to switch to the 1. Touch the Phone icon on the Linking to a Different Phone hands-free mode. Home Page. To link to a different phone, the new 2. Select Phones. phone must be in the vehicle and Making a Call Using Contacts paired to the Bluetooth system. and Recent Calls 3. Touch the information icon next to the connected cell phone or 1. Touch the Phone icon on the Calls can be made through the mobile device to show the cell Home Page or the phone Bluetooth system using personal phone’s or mobile device’s shortcut on the applications cell phone contact information for all information display. tray at the bottom of the phones that support the Phone display. Book feature. Become familiar with 4. Touch Disconnect. 2. Select Phones. the phone settings and operation. Verify the cell phone supports this 3. Select the new phone to link to feature. from the not connected phone list. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

134 Infotainment System The Contacts menu accesses the Making a Call Using the Accepting or Declining a Call phone book stored in the cell phone. Keypad When an incoming call is received, The Recents menu accesses the To make a call by dialing the the infotainment system mutes and recent call list(s) from your cell numbers: a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. phone. 1. Touch the Phone icon on the Accepting a Call To make a call using the Home Page. Contacts menu: There are three ways to accept 2. Touch Keypad and enter a a call: 1. Touch the Phone icon on the phone number. Home Page. . Press b / g on the steering 3. Touch # on the infotainment wheel controls. 2. Touch Contacts. display to start dialing the . Touch Answer on the 3. The Contacts list can be number. infotainment display. searched by using the first character. Touch A-Z on the Searching Contacts Using the . Select Answer on the instrument infotainment display to scroll Keypad cluster using the select control. through the list of names. To search for contacts using the Declining a Call Select the name to call. keypad: There are three ways to decline 4. Select the desired contact 1. Touch the Phone icon on the a call: number to call. Home Page. . Press / on the steering 2. Touch Keypad and enter partial $ i To make a call using the Recent wheel controls. Calls menu: phone numbers or contact names using the digits on the . Touch Ignore on the infotainment 1. Touch the Phone icon on the keypad to search. display. Home Page. Results will show on the right . Select Ignore on the instrument 2. Touch Recents. side of the display. Select one cluster using the select control. 3. Select the name or number to place a call. to call. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Infotainment System 135 Call Waiting Switching Between Calls (Call Ending a Call Waiting Calls Only) Call waiting must be supported on . Press $ / i on the steering the Bluetooth phone and enabled by To switch between calls, press the wheel controls. the wireless service carrier to work. Phone icon on the Home Page to display Call View. While in Call . Touch # on the infotainment Accepting a Call View, touch the call information of display, next to a call to end only There are three ways to accept a the call on hold to change calls. that call. call-waiting call: Three-Way Calling . Select End on the instrument cluster using the select control. . Press b / g on the steering Three-way calling must be wheel controls. supported on the Bluetooth phone Dual Tone Multi-Frequency . Touch Switch on the and enabled by the wireless service (DTMF) Tones infotainment display. carrier to work. The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can . Select Switch on the instrument To start a three-way call while in a send numbers during a call. This is cluster using the select control. current call: used when calling a menu-driven phone system. Use the Keypad to Declining a Call 1. In the Call View, touch Add Call to add another call. enter the number. There are three ways to decline a call-waiting call: 2. Initiate the second call by selecting from Recents, Apple CarPlay and . Press $ / i on the steering Contacts, or Keypad. Android Auto wheel controls. 3. When the second call is active, If equipped, Android Auto and/or . Touch Ignore on the infotainment touch the merge icon to Apple CarPlay capability may be display. conference the three-way call available through a compatible together. . If available, the . Select Ignore on the instrument Android Auto and Apple CarPlay cluster using the select control. icons will appear on the Home Page of the infotainment display. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

136 Infotainment System To use Android Auto and/or Apple vehicle Settings menu. www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Apple CarPlay: Other functions may or Google may change or suspend 1. Download the Android Auto still work. availability at any time. Android app to your smartphone from The Android Auto and Apple Auto, Android, Google, Google Play, the Google Play store. There is CarPlay icons on the Home Page and other marks are trademarks of no app required for Apple will illuminate depending on the Google Inc.; Apple CarPlay is a CarPlay. smartphone. Android Auto and/or trademark of Apple Inc. 2. Connect your Android Apple CarPlay may automatically Press { on the center stack to exit smartphone or Apple iPhone launch upon USB connection. If not, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. To by using the compatible phone touch the Android Auto or Apple enter back into Android Auto or USB cable and plugging into a CarPlay icon on the Home Page to Apple CarPlay, press and hold {on USB data port. For best launch. the center stack. performance, use the device’s Press { on the center stack to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto factory-provided USB cable. return to the Home Page. can be disabled from the Aftermarket or third-party Infotainment system. To do this, cables may not work. For further information on how to set up Android Auto and Apple CarPlay touch Home, Settings, and then 3. When the phone is first in the vehicle, see my.chevrolet.com touch the Apps tab along the top of connected to activate Apple or see Customer Assistance Offices the display. Use the On/Off toggled CarPlay or Android Auto, the 0 293. to turn off Apple CarPlay or message “Device Projection Android Auto. Privacy Consent” will appear. Android Auto is provided by Google and is subject to Google’s terms . Touch Continue to launch and privacy policy. Apple CarPlay Apple CarPlay or is provided by Apple and is subject Android Auto. to Apple’s terms and privacy . Touch Disable to remove policy. Data plan rates apply. For Apple CarPlay and Android Android Auto support see https:// Auto capability from the support.google.com/androidauto. For Apple CarPlay support see Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Infotainment System 137 Settings Time / Date Phones Use the following features to set the Touch to connect to a different cell The Settings menu may be clock: phone or mobile device source, organized into three categories. disconnect a cell phone or media Select the desired category by . Automatic Time and Date: Touch device, or delete a cell phone or touching System, Apps, or Vehicle. On to have the time and date automatically set. When this media device. To access the menus: feature is off, the time and date Wi-Fi Networks 1. Touch the Settings icon on the can be manually set. Home Page on the This will show connected and . Set Time: Touch to manually set infotainment display. available Wi-Fi networks. the time using the controls on 2. Touch the desired category to the infotainment display. If a 4G LTE data package is not display a list of available active on the vehicle, the . Set Date: Touch to manually set options. infotainment system can be the date using the controls on connected to an external protected 3. Touch to select the desired the infotainment display. Wi-Fi network, such as a mobile feature setting. . Use 24-hour Format: Touch to device or home hotspot, to utilize connected services. 4. Touch 9 or R to turn off or on a specify the clock format shown. feature. Touch Off or On. Wi-Fi Hotspot 5. Touch z to go to the top level Language Touch and the following may display: of the Settings menu. This will set the display language The menu may contain the used on the infotainment display. . Wi-Fi Services: This allows following: Touch Language and select the devices to use the vehicle appropriate language. hotspot. System Touch the controls on the The menu may contain the infotainment display to disable or following: enable. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

138 Infotainment System . Wi-Fi Name: Touch to change Touch to turn the display off. Touch . Manage Favorites: Touch to the vehicle Wi-Fi name. anywhere on the infotainment display a list of Audio or Mobile . Wi-Fi Password: Touch to display or any infotainment control Devices favorites. change the vehicle Wi-Fi on the center stack again to turn the Favorites can be moved, password. display on. renamed, or deleted. . Connected Devices: Touch to Sounds To move, touch and hold the show connected devices. Touch and the following may favorite, and then drag up or . Share Hotspot Data: Touch display: down to rearrange the position. Enable to allow devices to use . Maximum Startup Volume: This . Set Number of Audio Favorites: the vehicle hotspot and its data, feature adjusts the maximum Touch to select how many or touch Disable to allow devices volume of the infotainment favorites pages can be viewed to only use the vehicle hotspot. system when you start the from the audio application. Select Auto for the system to Privacy vehicle. Use the controls on the infotainment display to set the automatically adjust this number Touch and the following may desired startup volume. based on the number of favorites display: saved. Touch Auto, 5, 10, 15, . Audible Touch Feedback: This 20, 25, 30, 35, or 40. . Location Services: The Off setting determines if a sound setting disables sharing of the plays when you touch the Updates vehicle location. Emergency infotainment display or press If equipped, the infotainment system services will not be affected any infotainment control on the when Off is selected. can download and install select center stack. This feature can be software updates over a wireless Display turned off or on. connection. The system will prompt Touch and Turn Display Off Favorites for certain updates to be displays. downloaded and installed. There is Touch and the following may also an option to check for updates display: manually. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Infotainment System 139 To manually check for updates, On most compatible mobile devices, . Erase Settings and Personal touch Settings on the Home Page, activation of the Wi-Fi hotspot is in Data: Erases app data settings, followed by Software Information, the Settings menu under Mobile user profiles, and personal data and then System Update. Follow the Network Sharing, Personal Hotspot, including mobile device data. on-screen prompts. The steps to Mobile Hotspot or similar. Touch Cancel or Erase. check for, download and install Availability of Over-the-Air software updates may vary by vehicle. updates varies by vehicle and Apps Downloading Over-the-Air vehicle country. For more information on The menu may contain the software updates requires internet this feature, see my.chevrolet.com/ following: connectivity, which can be accessed learn. through the vehicle’s built-in 4G LTE Android Auto Preferences connection, if equipped and active. This feature allows you to interact If required, data plans are provided Touch the controls on the directly with your phone on the by a third party. Optionally, a secure infotainment display to disable or infotainment display. See Apple Wi-Fi hotspot such as a compatible enable the download of new CarPlay and Android Auto 0 135. mobile device hotspot, home updates in the background. Touch Off or On. hotspot or public hotspot can be About used. Applicable data rates may Apple CarPlay apply. Touch to view the infotainment This feature allows you to interact system software information. To connect the infotainment system directly with your phone on the to a secured mobile device hotspot, Return to Factory Settings infotainment display. See Apple home hotspot, or a public hotspot, CarPlay and Android Auto 0 135. Touch and the following may touch Settings on the Home Page, display: Touch Off or On. select the System tab, followed by Wi-Fi Networks. Select the . Reset Vehicle Settings: Resets Audio appropriate Wi-Fi network, and all vehicle settings for the Depending on the current audio follow the on-screen prompts. current user. source, different options will be Download speeds may vary. Touch Cancel or Reset. available. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

140 Infotainment System Touch and the following may number of favorites saved. . Active Call View: Shows active display: Touch Auto, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, call display when answering . Tone Settings: Touch to adjust 30, 35, or 40. a call. Equalizer, Fade/Balance, . RDS: This allows RDS to be Touch Off or On. or Sound Mode. See turned off or on. . Privacy: Only shows call alerts in “Infotainment System Sound Touch Off or On. the instrument cluster. Menu” in AM-FM Radio 0 121. . Explicit Content Filter: This Touch Off or On. . Auto Volume: This feature allows Explicit Content Filter to . Sort Contacts: Touch to sort by adjusts the volume based on the be turned off or on. vehicle speed. first or last name. Touch Off or On. Touch Off, Low, Medium-Low, . Re-sync Device Contacts: Medium, Medium-High, or High. . Manage Phones: Select to This allows the device contacts connect to a different phone . Manage Favorites: Touch to to re-sync if you are having source, disconnect a phone, difficulty accessing all of the display a list of Audio or Mobile or delete a phone. Devices favorites. contacts on your cell phone. . Reset Music Index: This allows . Delete All Vehicle Contacts: Favorites can be moved, the music index to be reset if renamed, or deleted. Touch to delete all vehicle stored you are having difficulty contacts. To move, touch and hold the accessing all of the media favorite, and then drag up or content on your device. . OnStar Phone TTY Mode: This down to rearrange the position. enables OnStar cell phone Touch YES or NO. TTY mode. . Set Number of Audio Favorites: Touch to select how many Phone Touch Disable or Enable. favorites pages can be viewed Touch and the following may Vehicle from the audio application. The display: This menu allows adjustment of Auto setting will automatically . My Number: Displays the cell different vehicle features. See adjust this number based on the phone number of the Bluetooth Vehicle Personalization 0 105. connected device. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Infotainment System 141 Trademarks and Apple is not responsible for the In Canada: Some deterioration of operation of this device or its service may occur in extreme License Agreements compliance with safety and northern latitudes. This is beyond regulatory standards. Please note the control of SiriusXM Satellite FCC Information that the use of this accessory with Radio. See Radio Frequency Statement iPod or iPhone may affect wireless 0 Explicit Language Notice: Channels 301. performance. iPhone, iPod, iPod with frequent explicit language are classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and Bluetooth indicated with an “XL” preceding the iPod touch are trademarks of Apple channel name. Channel blocking is The Bluetooth word mark and logos Inc., registered in the U.S. and other ® available for SiriusXM Satellite are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, countries. Radio receivers by notifying Inc. and any use of such marks by SiriusXM: General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names . USA Customers — See are those of their respective owners. www.siriusxm.com or call 1-888-601–6296. . Canada Customers — See www.siriusxm.ca or call Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, 1-877-438-9677. taxes, one time activation fee, and It is prohibited to copy, decompile, other fees may apply. Subscription disassemble, reverse engineer, fee is consumer only. All fees and hack, manipulate, or otherwise "Made for iPod," and "Made for programming subject to change. make available any technology or iPhone," mean that an electronic Subscriptions subject to Customer software incorporated in receivers accessory has been designed to Agreement available at compatible with the SiriusXM connect specifically to iPod or www.siriusxm.com or Satellite Radio System or that iPhone, respectively, and has been www.siriusxm.ca. SiriusXM service support the SiriusXM website, the certified by the developer to meet only available in the 48 contiguous Online Service or any of its content. Apple performance standards. United States and Canada. Furthermore, the AMBER voice Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

142 Infotainment System compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. General Requirements: 1. A License Agreement from SiriusXM is required for any product that incorporates SiriusXM Technology and/or for use of any of the SiriusXM marks to be manufactured, distributed, or marketed in the SiriusXM Service Area. 2. For products to be distributed, marketed, and/or sold in Canada, a separate agreement is required with Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. (operating as SiriusXM Canada). Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Climate Controls 143 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems These climate control systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . 143 control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle. Air Vents Air Vents ...... 145 Maintenance Air Intake ...... 146 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 146 Air Conditioning Regular Climate Control System with Operation ...... 147 Heater Only Service ...... 147 1. Temperature Control 2. Fan Control 3. Air Delivery Mode Control Climate Control System with 4. Rear Window Defogger Heater and Air Conditioning 5. Recirculation 1. Temperature Control Temperature Control : Turn 2. Fan Control clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the 3. Air Delivery Mode Control temperature. 4. Rear Window Defogger A : Turn clockwise or 5. Recirculation counterclockwise to increase or 6. Air Conditioning decrease the fan speed. Turning the Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

144 Climate Controls fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The In defrost or defog mode, excessive Using these settings together for fan must be turned on to run the air air conditioning use can cause the long periods of time may cause the conditioning compressor. windows to fog. If this happens, air inside the vehicle to become too Air Delivery Mode Control : Turn change the air delivery mode to Y dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has clockwise or counterclockwise to and reduce the fan speed. change the current airflow mode. cooled, turn the recirculation A/C : If equipped with air mode off. Select from the following air delivery conditioning, follow these steps to M modes: : This mode recirculates and use the system. Turn A to the helps to quickly cool the air inside Y : Air is directed to the instrument desired speed. The air conditioning the vehicle. It can be used to reduce panel outlets. does not operate when the fan the entry of outside air and odors. \ : Air is divided between the control knob is in the off position. Press M to turn the recirculation instrument panel and floor outlets. Press A/C to turn the air [ mode on. An indicator light comes : Air is directed to the floor conditioning on and off. When A/C on to show that the recirculation is outlets. is pressed, an indicator light comes on. Press M again to return to W : This mode clears the windows on to show that the air conditioning outside air mode. of fog or moisture. Air is directed to is on. the floor, windshield, and side Using the recirculation mode for window outlets. For quick cool down on hot days: extended periods may cause the 1 : This mode clears the 1. Open the windows to let hot air windows to fog. If this happens, windshield of fog or frost more escape. select the defrost mode. quickly. Air is directed to the 2. Press M. If the air delivery mode is set to W windshield and side window outlets. 3. Press A/C. or , A/C operation and outside air Do not drive the vehicle until all 1 windows are clear. 4. Select the coolest temperature. mode will be fixed to defog or defrost as quickly as possible 5. Select the highest speed. A regardless of indicator status. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Climate Controls 145 Rear Window and Outside Air Vents Mirror Defogger 1 Adjustable air vents are in the : Press to turn the rear window center and on the side of the and outside mirror defogger on or instrument panel. off. An indicator light comes on to show that the feature is on. The rear window defogger can be turned off by pressing 1 again or by turning the ignition off or to ACC/ACCESSORY.

If equipped with heated outside Additional air vents are located mirrors, they turn on with the rear beneath the windshield and the window defogger and help to clear driver and passenger side door fog or frost from the surface of the 0 windows, and in the footwells. mirror. See Heated Mirrors 25. These are fixed and cannot be adjusted. Caution Move the slats to change the direction of the airflow. The center Using a razor blade or sharp air vent does not close completely. object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

146 Climate Controls Operation Tips Maintenance The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. . Clear away any ice, snow, 0 or leaves from air inlets at the Air Intake See Maintenance Schedule 275. base of the windshield that could To find out what type of filter to use, see Maintenance Replacement block the flow of air into the 0 vehicle. Parts 285. . Clear snow off the hood to improve visibility and help decrease moisture drawn 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 deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system. The air intake at the base of the Check with your dealer before windshield under the hood must be adding equipment to the outside kept clear to allow the flow of air 1. Open the glove box completely of the vehicle. into the vehicle. Clear away any ice, and loosen the bolts on the snow, or leaves. outboard side. 2. Push in both sides of the glove Passenger Compartment box and pull to remove. Air Filter The filter reduces the dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Climate Controls 147 a month. The air conditioning will Service not operate if the outside temperature is too low. All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. The refrigerant system Caution should only be serviced by trained Damage caused by improper and certified technicians. The air refrigerant usage could lead to conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by costly repairs and may not be one from a salvage vehicle. covered by the vehicle warranty. It should only be replaced by a new Refrigerant systems should only evaporator to ensure proper and be serviced by qualified safe operation. 3. Open the filter cover by personnel. Always use the correct releasing the tabs on both refrigerant. During service, all refrigerants sides and pulling up the cover. should be with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants 4. Replace the air filter. directly to the atmosphere is harmful 5. Close the air filter cover { Warning to the environment and may also and tabs. create unsafe conditions based on Performing service work to the inhalation, , frostbite, 6. Reinstall the glove box. climate control system could or other health-based concerns. See your dealer if additional cause personal injury or damage The air conditioning system requires assistance is needed. to the vehicle. Climate control periodic maintenance. See systems are serviced by qualified Maintenance Schedule 0 275. Air Conditioning Regular personnel only. Operation To ensure continuous efficient performance, operate the air conditioning for a few minutes once Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

148 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Cruise Control Driving and Power (RAP) ...... 167 Cruise Control ...... 179 Operating Shifting Into Park ...... 167 Shifting out of Park ...... 169 Driver Assistance Systems Parking (Manual Driver Assistance Systems . . . 182 Driving Information Transmission) ...... 169 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . 183 Parking over Things Park Assist ...... 185 Driving for Better Fuel Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Economy ...... 149 That Burn ...... 169 Extended Parking ...... 169 System ...... 186 Distracted Driving ...... 149 Automatic Emergency Defensive Driving ...... 150 Engine Exhaust Braking (AEB) ...... 188 Drunk Driving ...... 150 Engine Exhaust ...... 170 Lane Departure Control of a Vehicle ...... 150 Running the Vehicle While Warning (LDW) ...... 189 Braking ...... 150 Parked ...... 171 Steering ...... 151 Fuel Off-Road Recovery ...... 152 Automatic Transmission Top Tier Fuel ...... 191 Loss of Control ...... 152 Automatic Transmission ...... 171 Recommended Fuel ...... 191 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 153 Prohibited ...... 192 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 153 Manual Transmission Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 192 Winter Driving ...... 154 Manual Transmission ...... 173 Fuel Additives ...... 192 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 155 Brakes Filling the Tank ...... 192 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 156 Antilock Brake Filling a Portable Fuel Starting and Operating System (ABS) ...... 175 Container ...... 194 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 160 Parking Brake ...... 176 Trailer Towing Ignition Positions (Keyless Brake Assist ...... 176 General Towing Access) ...... 160 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 177 Information ...... 195 Ignition Positions (Key Ride Control Systems Access) ...... 162 Conversions and Add-Ons Traction Control/Electronic Add-On Electrical Starting the Engine ...... 164 Stability Control ...... 177 Engine Heater ...... 166 Equipment ...... 195 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 149 Driving Information . Combine several trips into a . Do not use a phone in single trip. demanding driving situations. Driving for Better Fuel . Replace the vehicle's tires with Use a hands-free method to the same TPC Spec number place or receive necessary Economy molded into the tire's sidewall phone calls. Driving habits can affect fuel near the size. . Watch the road. Do not read, mileage. Here are some driving tips . Follow recommended scheduled take notes, or look up to get the best fuel economy maintenance. information on phones or other possible: electronic devices. . Set the climate controls to the Distracted Driving . Designate a front seat desired temperature after the passenger to handle potential engine is started, or turn them Distraction comes in many forms distractions. off when not required. and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good . Become familiar with vehicle . Avoid fast starts and accelerate judgment and do not let other features before driving, such as smoothly. activities divert your attention away programming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate . Brake gradually and avoid from the road. Many local control and seat settings. abrupt stops. governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction. Become Program all trip information into . Avoid idling the engine for long familiar with the local laws in any navigation device prior to periods of time. your area. driving. . When road and weather To avoid distracted driving, keep . Wait until the vehicle is parked conditions are appropriate, use your eyes on the road, keep your to retrieve items that have fallen cruise control. hands on the steering wheel, and to the floor. . Always follow posted speed focus your attention on driving. . Stop or park the vehicle to tend limits or drive more slowly when to children. conditions require. . Keep pets in an appropriate . Keep vehicle tires properly carrier or restraint. inflated. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

150 Driving and Operating . Avoid stressful conversations . Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle while driving, whether with a between you and the driver in passenger or on a cell phone. front of you. Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to . Focus on the task of driving. control a vehicle while driving. { Warning Drunk Driving Taking your eyes off the road too Braking long or too often could cause a Death and injury associated with Braking action involves perception crash resulting in injury or death. drinking and driving is a global time and reaction time. Deciding to Focus your attention on driving. tragedy. push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is Refer to the infotainment section for { Warning reaction time. more information on using that Drinking and then driving is very Average driver reaction time is system and the navigation system, dangerous. Your reflexes, about three-quarters of a second. In if equipped, including pairing and that time, a vehicle moving at perceptions, attentiveness, and using a cell phone. 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m judgment can be affected by even (66 ft), which could be a lot of Defensive Driving a small amount of alcohol. You distance in an emergency. can have a serious — or even Defensive driving means “always fatal — collision if you drive after Helpful braking tips to keep in mind expect the unexpected.” The first drinking. include: step in driving defensively is to wear . Keep enough distance between the seat belt. See Seat Belts 0 36. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. you and the vehicle in front . Assume that other road users Ride home in a cab; or if you are of you. (pedestrians, bicyclists, and with a group, designate a driver . Avoid needless heavy braking. other drivers) are going to be who will not drink. careless and make mistakes. . Keep pace with traffic. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 151 If the engine ever stops while the If the steering assist is used for an vehicle is being driven, brake extended period of time while the normally but do not pump the vehicle is not moving, power assist brakes. Doing so could make the may be reduced. pedal harder to push down. If the Normal use of the power steering engine stops, there will be some assist should return when the power brake assist but it will be system cools down. used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it See your dealer if there is a can take longer to stop and the problem. brake pedal will be harder to push. Curve Tips Steering . Take curves at a reasonable Electric Power Steering speed. Caution The vehicle has electric power . Reduce speed before entering a steering. It does not have power curve. To avoid damage to the steering steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. . Maintain a reasonable steady system, do not drive over curbs, speed through the curve. parking barriers, or similar objects If power steering assist is lost due at speeds greater than 3 km/h to a system malfunction, the vehicle . Wait until the vehicle is out of (1 mph). Use care when driving can be steered, but may require the curve before accelerating over other objects such as lane increased effort. See your dealer if gently into the straightaway. dividers and speed bumps. there is a problem. Steering in Emergencies Damage caused by misuse of the If the steering wheel is turned until it . There are some situations when vehicle is not covered by the reaches the end of its travel and is steering around a problem may vehicle warranty. held against that position for an be more effective than braking. extended period of time, power steering assist may be reduced. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

152 Driving and Operating . Holding both sides of the 1. Ease off the accelerator and Defensive drivers avoid most skids steering wheel allows you to turn then, if there is nothing in the by taking reasonable care suited to 180 degrees without removing way, steer the vehicle so that it existing conditions, and by not a hand. straddles the edge of the overdriving those conditions. But . The Antilock Brake System pavement. skids are always possible. (ABS) allows steering while 2. Turn the steering wheel about If the vehicle starts to slide, follow braking. one-eighth of a turn, until the these suggestions: right front tire contacts the . Ease your foot off the Off-Road Recovery pavement edge. accelerator pedal and steer the 3. Turn the steering wheel to go way you want the vehicle to go. straight down the roadway. The vehicle may straighten out. Be ready for a second skid if it Loss of Control occurs. Skidding . Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather There are three types of skids that conditions. Stopping distance correspond to the vehicle's three can be longer and vehicle control systems: control can be affected when . Braking Skid — wheels are not traction is reduced by water, rolling. snow, ice, gravel, or other material on the road. Learn to . Steering or Cornering Skid — recognize warning clues — such The vehicle's right wheels can drop too much speed or steering in a as enough water, ice, or packed off the edge of a road onto the curve causes tires to slip and snow on the road to make a shoulder while driving. Follow lose cornering force. mirrored surface — and slow these tips: . Acceleration Skid — too much down when you have any doubt. causes the driving wheels to spin. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 153 . Try to avoid sudden steering, There is no hard and fast rule about acceleration, or braking, Warning (Continued) hydroplaning. The best advice is to including reducing vehicle speed slow down when the road is wet. by shifting to a lower gear. Any After driving through a large sudden changes could cause puddle of water or a car/vehicle Other Rainy Weather Tips the tires to slide. wash, lightly apply the brake Besides slowing down, other wet pedal until the brakes work weather driving tips include: Remember: Antilock brakes help normally. avoid only the braking skid. . Allow extra following distance. Flowing or rushing water creates Driving on Wet Roads strong forces. Driving through . Pass with caution. flowing water could cause the . Keep windshield wiping Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle to be carried away. If this equipment in good shape. vehicle traction and affect your happens, you and other vehicle ability to stop and accelerate. . Keep the windshield washer fluid occupants could drown. Do not Always drive slower in these types reservoir filled. ignore police warnings and be of driving conditions and avoid very cautious about trying to drive . Have good tires with proper driving through large puddles and tread depth. See Tires 0 231. deep-standing or flowing water. through flowing water. . Turn off cruise control. { Warning Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Wet brakes can cause crashes. can build up under the vehicle's Driving on steep hills or through They might not work as well in a tires so they actually ride on the mountains is different than driving quick stop and could cause water. This can happen if the road is on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include: pulling to one side. You could wet enough and you are going fast . Keep the vehicle serviced and in lose control of the vehicle. enough. When the vehicle is good shape. (Continued) hydroplaning, it has little or no . Check all fluid levels and brakes, contact with the road. tires, cooling system, and transmission. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

154 Driving and Operating . Shift to a lower gear when going . Drive at speeds that keep the . Turn on Traction Control. See down steep or long hills. vehicle in its own lane. Do not Traction Control/Electronic swing wide or cross the Stability Control 0 177. { Warning center line. . The Antilock Brake System . Be alert on top of hills; (ABS) improves vehicle stability Using the brakes to slow the something could be in your lane during hard stops, but the vehicle on a long downhill slope (e.g., stalled car, crash). brakes should be applied sooner can cause brake overheating, can than when on dry pavement. reduce brake performance, and . Pay attention to special road signs (e.g., falling rocks area, See Antilock Brake System could result in a loss of braking. 0 winding roads, long grades, (ABS) 175. Shift the transmission to a lower passing or no-passing zones) . Allow greater following distance gear to let the engine assist the and take appropriate action. and watch for slippery spots. Icy brakes on a steep downhill slope. patches can occur on otherwise Winter Driving clear roads in shaded areas. The surface of a curve or an Driving on Snow or Ice { Warning overpass can remain icy when Snow or ice between the tires and the surrounding roads are clear. Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) the road creates less traction or Avoid sudden steering or with the ignition off is grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can maneuvers and braking while dangerous. This can cause occur at about 0 °C (32 °F) when on ice. overheating of the brakes and freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid . Turn off cruise control. loss of steering assist. Always driving on wet ice or in freezing rain have the engine running and the until roads can be treated. Blizzard Conditions vehicle in gear. For Slippery Road Driving: Stop the vehicle in a safe place and signal for help. Stay with the vehicle . Accelerate gently. Accelerating unless there is help nearby. too quickly causes the wheels to If possible, use Roadside spin and makes the surface under the tires slick. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 155 Assistance. See Roadside speed. This keeps the battery Assistance Program 0 295. To get Warning (Continued) charged to restart the vehicle and to help and keep everyone in the signal for help with the headlamps. vehicle safe: . Open a window about 5 cm Do this as little as possible, to (2 in) on the vehicle side save fuel. . Turn on the hazard warning that is away from the wind, flashers. to bring in fresh air. If the Vehicle Is Stuck . Tie a red cloth to an outside . Fully open the air outlets on mirror. or under the instrument Slowly and cautiously spin the panel. wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. { Warning . Adjust the climate control system to circulate the air If stuck too severely for the traction Snow can trap engine exhaust inside the vehicle and set system to free the vehicle, turn the under the vehicle. This may the fan speed to the highest traction system off and use the cause exhaust gases to get rocking method. See Traction setting. See “Climate inside. Engine exhaust contains Control Systems.” Control/Electronic Stability Control carbon monoxide (CO), which 0 177. cannot be seen or smelled. It can For more information about CO, 0 cause unconsciousness and even see Engine Exhaust 170. { Warning death. If the vehicle's tires spin at high If the vehicle is stuck in snow: To save fuel, run the engine for short periods to warm the vehicle speed, they can explode, and you . Clear snow from the base of and then shut the engine off and or others could be injured. The the vehicle, especially any partially close the window. Moving vehicle can overheat, causing an blocking the exhaust pipe. about to keep warm also helps. engine compartment fire or other (Continued) If it takes time for help to arrive, damage. Spin the wheels as little when running the engine, push the as possible and avoid going accelerator pedal slightly so the above 56 km/h (35 mph). engine runs faster than the idle Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

156 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get vehicle capacity weight and Tire and Loading Information it Out includes the weight of all Label Turn the steering wheel left and occupants, cargo, and all right to clear the area around the nonfactory-installed options. front wheels. Turn off any traction Two labels on the vehicle may system. Shift back and forth show how much weight it may between R (Reverse) and a low properly carry: the Tire and forward gear, spinning the wheels Loading Information label and as little as possible. To prevent the Certification label. transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator { Warning pedal while shifting, and press Do not load the vehicle any lightly on the accelerator pedal heavier than the Gross when the transmission is in gear. Label Example Slowly spinning the wheels in the Vehicle Weight Rating forward and reverse directions (GVWR), or either the A vehicle-specific Tire and causes a rocking motion that could maximum front or rear Gross Loading Information label is free the vehicle. If that does not get Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). attached to the vehicle's center the vehicle out after a few tries, it This can cause systems to pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and might need to be towed out. If the break and change the way the Loading Information label shows vehicle does need to be towed out, vehicle handles. This could the number of occupant seating 0 see Towing the Vehicle 260. cause loss of control and a positions (1), and the maximum crash. Overloading can also vehicle capacity weight (2) in Vehicle Load Limits reduce stopping distance, kilograms and pounds. It is very important to know how damage the tires, and shorten much weight the vehicle can the life of the vehicle. carry. This weight is called the Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 157 The Tire and Loading 2. Determine the combined 5. Determine the combined Information label also shows the weight of the driver and weight of luggage and cargo tire size of the original passengers that will be being loaded on the vehicle. equipment tires (3) and the riding in your vehicle. That weight may not safely recommended cold tire inflation 3. Subtract the combined exceed the available cargo pressures (4). For more weight of the driver and and luggage load capacity information on tires and inflation passengers from XXX kg or calculated in Step 4. see Tires 0 231 and XXX lbs. 6. If your vehicle will be towing Tire Pressure 0 238. 4. The resulting figure equals a trailer, load from your There is also important loading the available amount of trailer will be transferred to information on the Certification cargo and luggage load your vehicle. Consult this label. It may show the Gross capacity. For example, if the manual to determine how Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) "XXX" amount equals this reduces the available and the Gross Axle Weight 1400 lbs. and there will be cargo and luggage load Rating (GAWR) for the front and five 150 lb passengers in capacity of your vehicle.” rear axle. See Certification “ your vehicle, the amount of This vehicle is neither designed Label later in this section. ” available cargo and luggage nor intended to tow a trailer. “Steps for Determining Correct load capacity is 650 lbs. Load Limit– (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s placard. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

158 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 2. Subtract Occupant 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) Weight @ 91 kg × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg 3. Available Occupant and 3. Available Cargo Weight (1,000 lbs). Cargo Weight = 317 kg = 113 kg (250 lbs). 3. Available Cargo Weight (700 lbs). = 0 kg (0 lbs). Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 159 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Loading Information label for (GVWR). The GVWR includes Warning (Continued) specific information about the the weight of the vehicle, all vehicle's capacity weight and occupants, fuel, and cargo. . Do not leave an seating positions. The combined unsecured child restraint weight of the driver, passengers, { Warning in the vehicle. and cargo should never exceed . Secure loose items in the the vehicle's capacity weight. Things inside the vehicle can vehicle. strike and injure people in a Certification Label sudden stop or turn, or in a . Do not leave a seat crash. folded down unless needed. . Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as far forward as possible. Try to spread the weight evenly. . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that Label Example some of them are above the tops of the seats. A vehicle-specific Certification (Continued) label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). The label may show the gross weight capacity of the vehicle, called Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

160 Driving and Operating Starting and The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Caution (Continued) transmitter must be in the vehicle for Operating the system to operate. If the breaking-in guideline every pushbutton start is not working, the New Vehicle Break-In time you get new brake vehicle may be near a strong radio linings. antenna signal causing interference to the Keyless Access system. See Caution Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) increased. System Operation (Key Access) The vehicle does not need an 0 elaborate break-in. But it will 10 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) perform better in the long run if Ignition Positions System Operation (Keyless Access) you follow these guidelines: (Keyless Access) 0 13. . Do not drive at any one To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle constant speed, fast or slow, must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or for the first 805 km (500 mi). ON/RUN and the brake pedal must Do not make full-throttle be applied. starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. Stopping the Engine/OFF (No Indicator Lights) : When the . Avoid making hard stops for vehicle is stopped, press ENGINE the first 322 km (200 mi) or START/STOP once to turn the so. During this time the new engine off. brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with If the vehicle is in P (Park), the new linings can mean ignition will turn off, and Retained premature wear and earlier Accessory Power (RAP) will remain replacement. Follow this active. See Retained Accessory The vehicle may be equipped with Power (RAP) 0 167. (Continued) an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 161 If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift With the ignition off, pressing the ignition will return to ACC/ to P (Park) with an automatic button one time without the brake ACCESSORY and the Driver transmission, or Neutral with a pedal applied will place the ignition Information Center (DIC) will display manual transmission. Turn the system in ACC/ACCESSORY. the message SHIFT TO PARK. ignition to OFF. The ignition will switch from ACC/ When the vehicle is shifted into 4. Set the parking brake. See ACCESSORY to OFF after P (Park), the ignition system will Parking Brake 0 176. five minutes to prevent battery switch to OFF. rundown. Do not turn the engine off when the { Warning ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator vehicle is moving. This will cause a Light) : This mode is for driving and loss of power assist in the brake Turning off the vehicle while starting. With the ignition off, and and steering systems and disable moving may cause loss of power the brake pedal applied, pressing the airbags. assist in the brake and steering the button once will place the If the vehicle must be shut off in an systems and disable the airbags. ignition system in ON/RUN/START. emergency: While driving, only shut the Once engine cranking begins, vehicle off in an emergency. 1. Brake using a firm and steady release the button. Engine cranking will continue until the engine starts. pressure. Do not pump the 0 brakes repeatedly. This may If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, See Starting the Engine 164. The deplete power assist, requiring and must be shut off while driving, ignition will then remain in ON/RUN. increased brake pedal force. press and hold ENGINE START/ Service Mode 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). STOP for longer than two seconds, or press twice in five seconds. This power mode is available for This can be done while the service and diagnostics, and to vehicle is moving. After shifting ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber verify the proper operation of the to N (Neutral), firmly apply the Indicator Light) : This mode allows malfunction indicator lamp as may brakes and steer the vehicle to you to use some electrical be required for emission inspection a safe location. accessories when the engine is off. purposes. With the vehicle off, and the brake pedal not applied, pressing and holding the button for Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

162 Driving and Operating more than five seconds will place The ignition switch has four 1. Make sure that the vehicle is the vehicle in Service Mode. The positions. stopped. instruments and audio systems will To shift out of P (Park) with an 2. Shift to P (Park) with an operate as they do in ON/RUN, but automatic transmission, the ignition automatic transmission, the vehicle will not be able to be must be in ON/RUN and the brake or Neutral with a manual driven. The engine will not start in pedal must be applied. transmission. Service Mode. Press the button again to turn the vehicle off. 0 (Stopping the Engine/LOCK/ 3. Continue to hold the brake OFF) : This position turns off the pedal, then set the parking Ignition Positions (Key vehicle. It also locks the ignition, the brake. See Parking Brake 0 Access) transmission on an automatic 176. transmission vehicle, and the 4. Push the key all the way in steering column, if equipped with a toward the steering column (1), locking steering column. then turn the key to LOCK/OFF (2). 5. Remove the key. 6. Release the brake pedal. See your dealer if the key can be removed in any other position. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 167. A warning chime will sound when 0. Stopping the Engine/LOCK/OFF the driver door is opened and the 1. ACC/ACCESSORY key is in the ignition. To turn off the vehicle: 2. ON/RUN 3. START Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 163 If equipped with a locking steering 2. Brake using firm and steady column, the steering can bind with pressure. Do not pump the Caution the front wheels turned off center, brakes repeatedly. This may which may prevent key rotation out deplete power assist, requiring Use the correct key, make sure it of LOCK/OFF. If this happens, move increased brake pedal force. is all the way in — or pushed all the steering wheel from right to left the way in toward the steering 3. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). column when turning off the while turning the key to ACC/ This can be done while the ACCESSORY. If this does not work, vehicle — and turn it only with vehicle is moving. Continue your hand. then the vehicle needs service. braking and steer the vehicle to a safe location. { Warning 1 (ACC/ACCESSORY) : This 4. Come to a complete stop. position allows features such as the Turning off the vehicle while 5. Shift to P (Park) with an infotainment system to operate moving may cause loss of power automatic transmission, while the vehicle is off. It also assist in the brake and steering or Neutral with a manual unlocks the steering column, systems and disable the airbags. transmission. if equipped with a locking steering While driving, turn off the vehicle 6. Continue to hold the brake column. Use this position if the only in an emergency. pedal, then set the parking vehicle must be pushed or towed. brake. See Parking Brake See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 167. In an emergency, if the vehicle 0 176. cannot be pulled over and must be 7. Push the key all the way in From ON/RUN, push the key all the turned off while driving: toward the steering column, way in toward the steering column, then turn the key to ACC/ 1. Push the key all the way in then turn the ignition to ACCESSORY. toward the steering column, LOCK/OFF. then turn the key to ACC/ 8. Remove the key. If the key is left in ACC/ ACCESSORY. ACCESSORY with the engine off, 9. Release the brake pedal. the battery could drain and the vehicle may not start. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

164 Driving and Operating A warning chime will sound when Starting the Engine Manual Transmission the driver door is opened and the The shift lever should be in Neutral key is in the ignition. Place the transmission in the proper gear. and the parking brake engaged. 2 (ON/RUN) : This position can be Hold the clutch pedal down to the used to operate the electrical floor, press the brake pedal and accessories and to display some Caution start the engine. instrument cluster warning and If you add electrical parts or Key Access indicator lights. This position can accessories, you could change also be used for service and 1. With your foot off the the way the engine operates. Any diagnostics, and to verify the proper accelerator pedal, turn the operation of the malfunction resulting damage would not be ignition key to START. When indicator lamp as may be required covered by the vehicle warranty. the engine starts, let go of the for emission inspection purposes. See Add-On Electrical Equipment key. The idle speed will go 0 The switch stays in this position 195. down as the engine warms. Do when the engine is running. The not race the engine transmission is also unlocked in this Automatic Transmission immediately after starting it. position on automatic transmission Allow the oil to warm up and vehicles. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or lubricate all moving parts. N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle If the key is left in ON/RUN with the when it is already moving, use engine off, the battery could drain N (Neutral) only. Caution and the vehicle may not start. Cranking the engine for long 3 (START) : This is the position that Caution periods of time, by trying to start starts the engine. When the engine the engine immediately after Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the starts, release the key. The ignition cranking has ended, can overheat vehicle is moving. If you do, you returns to ON/RUN for driving. and damage the cranking motor, could damage the transmission. and drain the battery. Wait at Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 165 and transmission gently until If the RKE transmitter is not in Caution (Continued) the oil warms up and lubricates the vehicle, if there is all moving parts. interference, or if the RKE least 15 seconds between each battery is low, a Driver try, to let the cranking motor Keyless Access Information Center (DIC) cool down. 1. With the Keyless Access message will display. See system, the RKE transmitter Driver Information Center (DIC) 2. If the engine does not start must be in the vehicle. For 0 98 and after five to 10 seconds, vehicles with an automatic Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) especially in very cold weather transmission, press the brake System Operation (Key (below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could pedal, then press ENGINE Access) 0 10 or be flooded with too much START/STOP on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) gasoline. Push the accelerator instrument panel. System Operation (Keyless 0 pedal all the way to the floor For vehicles with a manual Access) 13. and hold it there as you hold transmission, press the clutch the key in START for a pedal and the brake pedal first, Caution maximum of 15 seconds. Wait then press ENGINE at least 15 seconds between START/STOP. Cranking the engine for long each try, to allow the cranking periods of time, by trying to start motor to cool. When the engine The idle speed will go down as the engine immediately after starts, let go of the key and the engine gets warm. Do not cranking has ended, can overheat race the engine immediately accelerator. If the vehicle starts and damage the cranking motor, after starting it. briefly but then stops again, and drain the battery. Wait at repeat the procedure. This least 15 seconds between each clears the extra gasoline from try, to let the cranking motor the engine. Do not race the cool down. engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

166 Driving and Operating 2. If the engine does not start Engine Heater after five to 10 seconds, especially in very cold weather The engine heater can provide (below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could easier starting and better fuel be flooded with too much economy during engine warm-up in gasoline. Try pushing the cold weather conditions at or below accelerator pedal all the way to −18 °C or 0 °F. Vehicles with an the floor and holding it there as engine heater should be plugged in you press ENGINE START/ at least four hours before starting. STOP, for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least { Warning 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to Do not plug in the engine block cool down. When the engine heater while the vehicle is parked 2. Open the hood and unwrap the starts, let go of the button and in a garage or under a carport. electrical cord. The cord is in the accelerator. If the vehicle Property damage or personal the driver side of the engine starts briefly but then stops injury may result. Always park the compartment, near the engine coolant surge tank. It is again, do the same thing. This vehicle in a clear open area away shipped from the factory with a clears the extra gasoline from from buildings or structures. the engine. Do not race the tie holding it in place. Use care engine immediately after in removing the tie so that the starting it. Operate the engine 1. Turn off the engine. cord is not damaged. and transmission gently until Check the heater cord for the oil warms up and lubricates damage. If it is damaged, do all moving parts. not use it. See your dealer for a replacement. Inspect the cord for damage yearly. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 167 The length of time the heater should { Warning Warning (Continued) remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the Improper use of the heater cord it overheat and cause a fire, area where you will be parking the or an extension cord can damage property damage, for the best advice on this. the cord and may result in shock, and injury. overheating and fire. . Do not operate the vehicle Retained Accessory . Plug the cord into a with the heater cord Power (RAP) three-prong electrical utility permanently attached to the receptacle that is protected vehicle. Possible heater Some vehicle accessories may be by a ground fault detection cord and thermostat used after the ignition is turned off. function. An ungrounded damage could occur. The power windows and sunroof, outlet could cause an . While in use, do not let the if equipped, will continue to work for electric shock. heater cord touch vehicle up to 10 minutes or until any door is . Use a weatherproof, parts or sharp edges. Never opened. heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated close the hood on the The infotainment system will extension cord if needed. heater cord. continue to work for 10 minutes, Failure to use the . Before starting the vehicle, until the driver door is opened, recommended extension unplug the cord, reattach or until the ignition is turned on or cord in good operating the cover to the plug, and placed in ACC/ACCESSORY. condition, or using a securely fasten the cord. damaged heater or Keep the cord away from Shifting Into Park extension cord, could make any moving parts. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and (Continued) set the parking brake. See 4. Before starting the engine, be Parking Brake 0 176. sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

168 Driving and Operating 2. Move the shift lever into button on the shift lever. If you can, P (Park) by pressing the button Warning (Continued) it means that the shift lever was not on the shift lever and pushing fully locked into P (Park). the lever all the way toward the It is dangerous to get out of the front of the vehicle. vehicle if the shift lever is not fully Torque Lock (Automatic in P (Park) with the parking brake Transmission) 3. Turn the ignition off. For key firmly set. The vehicle can roll. access vehicles, push the If you are parking on a hill and you ignition key in, toward the Do not leave the vehicle when the do not shift the transmission into steering column and then turn engine is running. If you have left P (Park) properly, the weight of the the ignition off. the engine running, the vehicle vehicle may put too much force on can move suddenly. You or others the parking pawl in the 4. Remove the key and take it could be injured. To be sure the transmission. You may find it difficult with you. If you can leave the to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). vehicle with the ignition key in vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, This is called “torque lock.” your hand, the vehicle is in To prevent torque lock, set the P (Park). always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly before you leave Leaving the Vehicle with the See Shifting Into Park 0 167. Engine Running (Automatic the driver seat. To find out how, see Transmission) “Shifting Into Park” previously in this If you have to leave the vehicle with section. the engine running, be sure the { Warning When you are ready to drive, move vehicle is in P (Park) and the the shift lever out of P (Park) before parking brake is firmly set before you release the parking brake. It can be dangerous to leave the you leave it. After you have moved vehicle with the engine running. the shift lever into P (Park), hold the If torque lock does occur, you may It could overheat and catch fire. brake pedal down. Then see if you need to have another vehicle push (Continued) can move the shift lever away from yours a little uphill to take some of P (Park) without first pressing the the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of P (Park). Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 169 Shifting out of Park 4. Move the shift lever to the desired position. Warning (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a shift lock release system. The shift lock If still unable to shift out of P (Park): shift lever into 1st or R (Reverse), release is designed to: 1. Fully release the shift lever setting the parking brake and turning the ignition off. The . Prevent ignition key removal button. vehicle can roll, which could unless the shift lever is in 2. Hold the brake pedal down and cause serious injury or death. P (Park) with the shift lever press the shift lever button button fully released. again. . Prevent movement of the shift 3. Move the shift lever to the Parking over Things lever out of P (Park) unless the desired position. That Burn ignition is on and the brake pedal is applied. If the shift lever still cannot be moved from P (Park), have the { Warning The shift lock release is always vehicle serviced soon. functional except in the case of an Things that can burn could touch The doors may lock when shifting uncharged or low voltage (less than hot exhaust parts under the 9-volt) battery. from P (Park). See Automatic Door Locks 0 18. vehicle and ignite. Do not park If the vehicle has an uncharged over papers, leaves, dry grass, battery or a battery with low voltage, Parking (Manual or other things that can burn. try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting - North Transmission) America 0 257. Extended Parking { Warning To shift out of P (Park): It is best not to park with the vehicle running. If the vehicle is left running, 1. Apply the brake pedal. If the vehicle has a manual be sure it will not move and there is transmission, never get out of the 2. Start the vehicle. adequate ventilation. See Shifting vehicle without first moving the Into Park 0 167 and 3. Press the shift lever button. (Continued) Engine Exhaust 0 170. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

170 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is left parked and Engine Exhaust running with the Remote Keyless Warning (Continued) Entry (RKE) transmitter outside the vehicle, it will continue to run for up { Warning . There are holes or openings to half an hour. in the vehicle body from Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left parked and monoxide (CO), which cannot be modifications that are not running with the RKE transmitter seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. inside the vehicle, it will continue to can cause unconsciousness and run for up to an hour. If unusual fumes are detected or even death. if it is suspected that exhaust is The vehicle could turn off sooner if it Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle: is parked on a hill, due to lack of available fuel. . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the with poor ventilation windows completely down. Automatic Transmission (parking garages, tunnels, . Have the vehicle repaired The timer will reset if the vehicle is deep snow that may block immediately. taken out of P (Park) while it is underbody airflow or tail running. pipes). Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed Manual Transmission . The exhaust smells or area such as a garage or a sounds strange or different. The timer will reset if vehicle speed building that has no fresh air exceeds 4 km/h (2.5 mph). . The exhaust system leaks ventilation. due to corrosion or damage. . The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 171 Running the Vehicle Automatic { Warning While Parked Transmission It is better not to park with the It is dangerous to get out of the engine running. Continuously Variable vehicle if the shift lever is not fully Transmission (CVT) in P (Park) with the parking brake If the vehicle is left with the engine firmly set. The vehicle can roll. running, follow the proper steps to The CVT is electronically controlled be sure the vehicle will not move. to produce maximum power and Do not leave the vehicle when the See Shifting Into Park 0 167 and smooth operation. A display in the engine is running. If you have left Engine Exhaust 0 170. If the vehicle instrument cluster indicates the the engine running, the vehicle has a manual transmission, see selected range. can move suddenly. You or others Parking (Manual Transmission) could be injured. To be sure the 0 169. vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park 0 167.

Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has a shift lock release control. The brake pedal must be fully applied, and the shift lever button must be pressed before P: This position locks the drive shifting from P (Park) while the wheels. Use P (Park) when starting ignition is on. If the transmission will the engine because the vehicle not shift out of P (Park), ease cannot move easily. pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

172 Driving and Operating P (Park) while maintaining brake N: In this position, the engine does application. Then move the shift not connect with the wheels. To Caution lever into another gear. See Shifting restart the engine when the vehicle out of Park 0 169. is already moving, use Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) only. N (Neutral) with the engine R: Use this gear to back up. running at high speed may { Warning damage the transmission. The Caution repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the Shifting to R (Reverse) while the Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is engine is not running at high vehicle is moving forward could speed when shifting the vehicle. damage the transmission. The dangerous. Unless your foot is repairs would not be covered by firmly on the brake pedal, the the vehicle warranty. Shift to vehicle could move very rapidly. R (Reverse) only after the vehicle You could lose control and hit Caution is stopped. people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine A transmission hot message may is running at high speed. display if the automatic To rock the vehicle back and forth to transmission fluid is too hot. get out of snow, ice, or sand without Driving under this condition can damaging the transmission, see If damage the vehicle. Stop and idle the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 155. the engine to cool the automatic transmission fluid. This message clears when the transmission fluid has cooled sufficiently.

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Driving and Operating 173 This position is for normal driving. Manual Transmission If more power is needed for Caution passing, press the accelerator pedal down. The message MANUAL TRANSMISSION — RELEASE L: This position reduces vehicle CLUTCH PEDAL displays and a speed without using the brakes by chime sounds if the manual using the braking effect of engine transmission clutch pedal is compression. It can help control partially applied for an extended vehicle speed going down steep period of time while the vehicle is hills, on long downhill grades, or on being driven. Driving with the mountain roads, along with using the brakes off and on. This may clutch pedal applied can reduce prolong the life of the brake linings. the life of the clutch and/or damage it. Fully release the In the event of a fault, the clutch pedal after each gear malfunction indicator lamp change. illuminates. See your dealer for Caution repairs. Shifting the vehicle initially into any gear other than 1 (First) or Caution R (Reverse) can damage the clutch. Shift the manual The message REDUCED transmission in the proper PERFORMANCE — REDUCE sequence, and time the gear CLUTCH USE displays and shifting with the accelerator to engine torque is momentarily avoid revving the engine and limited if excessive manual damaging the clutch. transmission clutch slip is detected while the clutch pedal is (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

174 Driving and Operating 2 : Press the clutch pedal as you let Caution (Continued) up on the accelerator pedal and Caution shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly fully released. This could be let up on the clutch pedal as you Shifting to R (Reverse) while the caused by a hot clutch. Apply less press the accelerator pedal. vehicle is moving forward could pressure on the accelerator pedal damage the transmission. The when accelerating from a stop. 3, 4, and 5 : Shift into 3 (Third), repairs would not be covered by Also, fully release the accelerator 4 (Fourth), and 5 (Fifth) the same the vehicle warranty. Shift to pedal during gear changes. This way as for 2 (Second). Slowly let up R (Reverse) only after the vehicle on the clutch pedal as you press the will allow the clutch to cool and is stopped. accelerator pedal. should prevent further clutch slip while the clutch pedal is fully To stop, let up on the accelerator released. If this message displays pedal and press the brake pedal. repeatedly, see your dealer. Just before the vehicle stops, press Caution Repeated clutch slip could cause the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to Neutral. Do not rest your hand on the shift permanent damage. lever while driving. The pressure Neutral : Use this position when could cause premature wear in 1 : Press the clutch pedal and shift you start or idle the engine. the transmission. The repairs into 1 (First). Then, slowly let up on R: To back up, press down the would not be covered by the the clutch pedal as you press the clutch pedal and shift into vehicle warranty. accelerator pedal. R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch If you have come to a complete stop pedal slowly while pressing the and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), accelerator pedal. put the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into 1 (First). Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 175 Shift Speeds Up-Shift Light Brakes { Warning Antilock Brake If you skip a gear when System (ABS) downshifting, you could lose The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control of the vehicle. You could helps prevent a braking skid and injure yourself or others. Do not maintain steering while shift down more than one gear at Vehicles equipped with a manual braking hard. a time when downshifting. transmission may have an up-shift ABS performs a system check when light. This light indicates when to the vehicle is first driven. shift to the next higher gear for A momentary motor or clicking noise better fuel economy. may be heard while this test is going For the best fuel economy, on, and the brake pedal may move accelerate slowly and shift when the slightly. This is normal. light comes on, and if the weather, road, and traffic conditions allow. It is normal for the light to go on and off if the accelerator position changes quickly. Ignore the light during downshifts.

If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light 0 92. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

176 Driving and Operating ABS does not change the time Parking Brake 2. Pull the parking brake handle needed to get a foot on the brake up until you can press the pedal and does not always release button. decrease stopping distance. If you 3. Hold the release button in as get too close to the vehicle ahead, you move the brake handle all there will not be enough time to the way down. apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room ahead to stop, Caution even with ABS. Driving with the parking brake on Using ABS can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly. damage to brake system parts. Hearing or feeling ABS operate is Make sure that the parking brake normal. With the parking brake pedal is fully released and the brake applied, pull up firmly on the parking warning light is off before driving. Braking in Emergencies brake handle without pressing the ABS allows steering and braking at release button. See Shifting Into 0 Driving with the parking brake the same time. In many Park 167 or applied will cause a warning chime emergencies, steering can help Parking (Manual Transmission) 0 to sound and a Driver Information even more than braking. 169. If the ignition is on, the brake Center (DIC) message to display. system warning light will come on. Release the parking brake or stop See Brake System Warning Light the vehicle. 0 91. To release the parking brake: Brake Assist 1. Hold the brake pedal down. Brake Assist detects rapid brake pedal applications due to emergency braking situations and Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 177 provides additional braking to When the vehicle is stopped on a Ride Control Systems activate the Antilock Brake System grade, Hill Start Assist (HSA) (ABS) if the brake pedal is not temporarily prevents the vehicle pushed hard enough to activate from rolling in an unintended Traction Control/ ABS normally. Minor noise, brake direction during the transition from Electronic Stability pedal pulsation, and/or pedal brake pedal release to accelerator Control movement during this time may pedal apply. The brakes release occur. Continue to apply the brake when the accelerator pedal is System Operation pedal as the driving situation applied or automatically release The vehicle has a Traction Control dictates. Brake Assist disengages after a few seconds. The brakes System (TCS) and StabiliTrak/ when the brake pedal is released. may also release under other Electronic Stability Control (ESC), conditions. Do not rely on HSA to an electronic stability control hold the vehicle. Hill Start Assist (HSA) system. These systems help limit HSA is available when the vehicle is wheel slip and assist the driver in { Warning facing uphill in a forward gear, maintaining control, especially on or when facing downhill in slippery road conditions. Do not rely on the HSA feature. R (Reverse). The vehicle must TCS activates if it senses that any HSA does not replace the need to come to a complete stop on a grade of the drive wheels are spinning or pay attention and drive safely. for HSA to activate. beginning to lose traction. When this You may not hear or feel alerts or happens, TCS applies the brakes to warnings provided by this system. the spinning wheels and reduces Failure to use proper care when engine power to limit wheel spin. driving may result in injury, death, or vehicle damage. See StabiliTrak/ESC activates when the Defensive Driving 0 150. vehicle senses a difference between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrak/ESC selectively applies braking pressure to any one of the Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

178 Driving and Operating vehicle wheel brakes to assist the 2. Turn the engine off and wait driver in keeping the vehicle on the 15 seconds. intended path. 3. Start the engine. If cruise control is being used and d traction control or StabiliTrak/ESC Drive the vehicle. If comes on begins to limit wheel spin, cruise and stays on, the vehicle may need control will disengage. Cruise The indicator light for both systems more time to diagnose the problem. control may be turned back on when is in the instrument cluster. This If the condition persists, see your road conditions allow. light will: dealer. Both systems come on . Flash when TCS is limiting Turning the Systems Off automatically when the vehicle is wheel spin. and On started and begins to move. The . Flash when StabiliTrak/ESC is systems may be heard or felt while activated. they are operating or while performing diagnostic checks. This . Turn on and stay on when either is normal and does not mean there system is not working. is a problem with the vehicle. If either system fails to turn on or to It is recommended to leave both activate, a message displays in the systems on for normal driving Driver Information Center (DIC), and conditions, but it may be necessary d comes on and stays on to to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets indicate that the system is inactive stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. and is not assisting the driver in See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 155 maintaining control. The vehicle is and “Turning the Systems Off and safe to drive, but driving should be adjusted accordingly. On” later in this section. The button for TCS and StabiliTrak/ If d comes on and stays on: ESC is on the lower instrument panel to the left of the steering 1. Stop the vehicle. wheel. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 179 To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak/ Caution Cruise Control ESC, press and hold g until the i If the vehicle is equipped with cruise Do not repeatedly brake or Traction Off light and StabiliTrak/ control, a speed of about 40 km/h accelerate heavily when TCS is ESC Off light g come on and stay (25 mph) or more can be maintained off. The vehicle driveline could be on in the instrument cluster. The without keeping your foot on the damaged. appropriate DIC message displays. accelerator. Cruise control does not To turn TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC on work at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph). To turn off only TCS, press and again, press and release g. The i release g. The Traction Off light Traction Off light i and StabiliTrak/ displays in the instrument cluster. { Warning The appropriate DIC message ESC Off light g in the instrument Cruise control can be dangerous displays. cluster turn off. The appropriate DIC message displays. where you cannot drive safely at To turn TCS on again, press and a steady speed. Do not use Adding accessories can affect the i cruise control on winding roads or release g. The Traction Off light vehicle performance. See displayed in the instrument cluster Accessories and Modifications in heavy traffic. will turn off. The appropriate DIC 0 198. Cruise control can be dangerous message displays. on slippery roads. On such roads, If TCS is limiting wheel spin when g fast changes in tire traction can is pressed, the system will not turn cause excessive wheel slip, and off until the wheels stop spinning. you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

180 Driving and Operating If the vehicle's Traction Control * : Press to disengage cruise System (TCS) or StabiliTrak/ control without erasing the set Electronic Stability Control (ESC) speed from memory. system begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise Setting Cruise Control control will automatically disengage. If is on when not in use, SET/- or See Traction Control/Electronic J RES/+ could get bumped and go Stability Control 0 177. If a collision into cruise when not desired. Keep alert occurs when cruise control is off when cruise control is not activated, cruise control is J being used. disengaged. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 186. When To set cruise control: road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the cruise control can 1. Press J to turn the cruise J : Press to turn the cruise control system on. be turned back on. Cruise control system on and off. A white indicator will disengage if either TCS or comes on in the instrument cluster 2. Get to the speed desired. StabiliTrak/ESC is turned off. when cruise is turned on. 3. Move the thumbwheel down to If the brakes are applied, cruise RES/+ : If there is a set speed in SET/- and release it. control disengages. memory, move the thumbwheel up 4. Take your foot off the briefly to resume to that speed or accelerator pedal. hold upward to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to The cruise control indicator on the increase vehicle speed. instrument cluster turns green after cruise control has been set to the SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down desired speed. See Instrument briefly to set the speed and activate Cluster 0 84. cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease speed. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 181 Resuming a Set Speed The speedometer reading can be Passing Another Vehicle While If the cruise control is set at a displayed in either English or metric Using Cruise Control units. See Driver Information Center desired speed and then the brakes 0 Use the accelerator pedal to or clutch for manual transmissions (DIC) 98. The increment value increase the vehicle speed. When * used depends on the units you take your foot off the pedal, the are applied or is pressed, the displayed. cruise control is disengaged without vehicle slows down to the previous erasing the set speed from memory. Reducing Speed While Using set cruise control speed. While Cruise Control pressing the accelerator pedal or Once the vehicle reaches about shortly following the release to 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, move the If the cruise control system is override cruise control, briefly thumbwheel up toward RES/+ already activated: moving the thumbwheel toward briefly. The vehicle returns to the . Move the thumbwheel toward SET/- will result in cruise control set previous set speed. SET/− and hold until the desired to the current vehicle speed. lower speed is reached, then Increasing Speed While Using Using Cruise Control on Hills Cruise Control release it. . To decrease the vehicle speed in How well cruise control works on If the cruise control system is hills depends on the vehicle speed, already activated: smaller increments, move the thumbwheel toward SET/− load, and the steepness of the hills. . Move the thumbwheel up toward briefly. For each press, the When going up steep hills, you RES/+ and hold it until the vehicle goes about 1 km/h might have to step on the desired speed is reached, then (1 mph) slower. accelerator pedal to maintain the release it. vehicle speed. When going The speedometer reading can be downhill, you might have to brake or . To increase the vehicle speed in displayed in either English or metric shift to a lower gear to keep your small increments, move the units. See Driver Information Center speed down. If the brake pedal is thumbwheel up toward RES/+ (DIC) 0 98. The increment value applied, cruise control will briefly and then release it. For used depends on the units disengage. each press, the vehicle goes displayed. about 1 km/h (1 mph) faster. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

182 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) There are four ways to end cruise Systems control: . Detect children, . To disengage cruise control, This vehicle may have features that pedestrians, bicyclists, step lightly on the brake pedal or work together to help avoid crashes or animals. or reduce crash damage while clutch for manual transmission. . Detect vehicles or objects driving, backing, and parking. Read outside the area monitored . Press * on the steering wheel. this entire section before using by the system. these systems. . Shift the transmission to . Work at all driving speeds. N (Neutral). { Warning . Warn you or provide you . To turn off cruise control, press with enough time to avoid a J on the steering wheel. Do not rely on the Driver crash. Erasing Speed Memory Assistance Systems. These systems do not replace the need . Work under poor visibility or bad weather conditions. The cruise control set speed is for paying attention and driving erased from memory if the J safely. You may not hear or see . Work if the detection sensor button is pressed or if the ignition is alerts or warnings provided by is not cleaned or is covered turned off. these systems. Failure to use by ice, snow, mud, or dirt. proper care when driving may . Work if the detection sensor result in injury, death, or vehicle is covered up, such as with damage. See Defensive Driving a sticker, magnet, or metal 0 150. plate. Under many conditions, these . Work if the area surrounding systems will not: the detection sensor is (Continued) damaged or not properly repaired. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 183 . Front camera lens in the front Warning (Continued) grille or near the front emblem Complete attention is always . Front side and rear side panels required while driving, and you . Outside of the windshield in front should be ready to take action of the rearview mirror and apply the brakes and/or steer . Side camera lens on the bottom the vehicle to avoid crashes. of the outside mirrors . Rear side corner bumpers Audible Alert . Rear Vision Camera above the Some driver assistance features license plate alert the driver of obstacles by beeping. To change the volume of Rear Vision the warning chime, see “Comfort and Convenience” under Vehicle Camera (RVC) 0 Personalization 105. If equipped, the RVC system can Cleaning assist the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind Depending on vehicle options, keep the vehicle. these areas of the vehicle clean to ensure the best driver assistance feature performance. Driver { Warning Information Center (DIC) messages The camera(s) do not display may display when the systems are children, pedestrians, bicyclists, unavailable or blocked. . Front and rear bumpers and the crossing traffic, animals, or any area below the bumpers other object outside of the . Front grille and headlamps cameras’ field of view, below the (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

184 Driving and Operating Guidelines Rear Vision Camera Location Warning (Continued) The RVC system may have a bumper, or under the vehicle. guideline overlay that can help the Shown distances may be different driver align the vehicle when from actual distances. Do not backing into a parking spot. drive or park the vehicle using While shifted into R (Reverse), only these camera(s). Always touch v to turn the guidelines on check behind and around the or off. vehicle before driving. Failure to use proper care may result in Rear Vision Camera Error injury, death, or vehicle damage. Messages SERVICE REAR VISION CAMERA How the System Works SYSTEM : If this message appears in the infotainment display, the When the vehicle is shifted into system may need service. The RVC is above the license plate. R (Reverse), the image of the area If any other problem occurs or if a Displayed images may be farther or behind the vehicle appears in the problem persists, see your dealer. closer than they appear. The area radio screen. The previous screen displayed is limited and objects that displays when the vehicle is shifted are close to either corner of the out of R (Reverse) after a short bumper or under the bumper do not delay. display. To see the previous screen sooner, The following illustrations show the do one of the following: field of view that the camera . Press a button on the provides. infotainment system. . Shift into P (Park). Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 185 1. View Displayed by the Park Assist Camera 2. Corner of the Rear Bumper If equipped, the Rear Park Assist (RPA) system assists the driver with When the System Does Not parking and avoiding objects while Seem To Work Properly in R (Reverse). RPA operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). The RVC system may not work The sensors on the rear bumper properly or display a clear image if: detect objects up to 1.7 m (5.5 ft) . It is dark. behind the vehicle, and at least . The sun or the beam of 20 cm (8 in) off the ground. The headlamps is shining directly distance objects can be detected into the camera lens. may be less during warmer or humid 1. View Displayed by the weather. Camera . Ice, snow, mud, or anything else has built up on the camera lens. { Warning Clean the lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it with a soft The Park Assist system does not cloth. detect children, pedestrians, . The back of the vehicle was in a bicyclists, animals, or objects crash. The position and below the bumper or that are too mounting angle of the camera close or too far from the vehicle. can change or the camera can It is not available at speeds be affected. Be sure to have the greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). To camera and its position and prevent injury, death, or vehicle mounting angle checked at your damage, even with Park Assist, dealer. always check the area around the vehicle and check all mirrors before backing. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

186 Driving and Operating How the System Works . The sensors are not clean. Keep If the above conditions do not exist, the vehicle's rear bumper free of take the vehicle to your dealer to RPA comes on automatically when mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. repair the system. the shift lever is moved into For cleaning instructions, see R (Reverse). Exterior Care 0 264. Forward Collision Alert An obstacle is indicated by audible . The sensors are covered by beeps. The interval between the (FCA) System frost or ice. Frost or ice can form beeps becomes shorter as the If equipped, the FCA system may around and behind the sensors vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. help to avoid or reduce the harm and may not always be seen; When the distance is less than caused by front-end crashes. When this can occur after washing the 50 cm (20 in) the beeping is a approaching a vehicle ahead too vehicle in cold weather. The light continuous tone. quickly, FCA provides a red flashing may not clear until the frost or alert on the windshield and rapidly ice has melted. Turning the System On and Off beeps. FCA also lights an amber The RPA system can be turned on . An object was hanging out of the visual alert if following another and off using the infotainment liftgate during the last drive vehicle much too closely. cycle. Once the object is system controls. See Vehicle FCA detects vehicles within a 0 removed, RPA will return to Personalization 105. distance of approximately 60 m normal operation. When the System Does Not (197 ft) and operates at speeds Seem to Work Properly . The bumper is damaged. Take above 8 km/h (5 mph). the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. { Warning . Other conditions, such as vibrations from a jackhammer or FCA is a warning system and the compression of air brakes on does not apply the brakes. When a very large truck, are affecting approaching a slower-moving or system performance. stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, or when following a vehicle too This light may come on for the following reasons: (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 187 the vehicle ahead indicator will Collision Alert Warning (Continued) display green. Vehicles may not be detected on curves, highway exit closely, FCA may not provide a ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility; warning with enough time to help or if a vehicle ahead is partially avoid a crash. It also may not blocked by pedestrians or other provide any warning at all. FCA objects. FCA will not detect another does not warn of pedestrians, vehicle ahead until it is completely animals, signs, guardrails, in the driving lane. When your vehicle approaches bridges, construction barrels, another detected vehicle too rapidly, or other objects. Be ready to take { Warning the red FCA display will flash on the action and apply the brakes. See windshield. Also, eight rapid 0 Defensive Driving 150. FCA does not provide a warning high-pitched beeps will sound from to help avoid a crash, unless it the front. When this Collision Alert FCA can be disabled through detects a vehicle. FCA may not occurs, the brake system may vehicle personalization. See Vehicle detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA prepare for driver braking to occur Personalization 0 105. sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, more rapidly which can cause a or ice, or if the windshield is brief, mild deceleration. Continue to Detecting the Vehicle Ahead damaged. It may also not detect a apply the brake pedal as the driving vehicle on winding or hilly roads, situation dictates. Cruise control or in conditions that can limit may be disengaged when the visibility such as fog, rain, Collision Alert occurs. or snow, or if the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition. Keep the windshield, headlamps, and FCA FCA warnings will not occur unless sensors clean and in good repair. the FCA system detects a vehicle ahead. When a vehicle is detected, Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

188 Driving and Operating Tailgating Alert conditions when selecting the alert Automatic Emergency timing. The range of selectable alert timings may not be appropriate for Braking (AEB) all drivers and driving conditions. If the vehicle has Forward Collision Alert (FCA), it also has AEB. When Unnecessary Alerts the system detects a vehicle ahead FCA may provide unnecessary in your path that is traveling in the alerts to turning vehicles, vehicles in same direction that you may be The vehicle ahead indicator will other lanes, objects that are not about to crash into, it can display amber when you are vehicles, or shadows. These alerts automatically brake the vehicle. This following a detected vehicle ahead are normal operation and the can help avoid or lessen the much too closely. vehicle does not need service. severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear. Depending on the Selecting the Alert Timing Cleaning the System situation, the vehicle may The Collision Alert control is on the If the FCA system does not seem to automatically brake moderately or steering wheel. Press [ to set the operate properly, this may correct hard. This automatic emergency FCA timing to Far, Medium, or Near. the issue: braking can only occur if a vehicle is detected. This is shown by the FCA The first button press shows the . Clean the outside of the current setting on the Driver vehicle ahead indicator being lit. windshield in front of the See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Information Center (DIC). Additional rearview mirror. 0 button presses will change this System 186. setting. The chosen setting will . Clean the entire front of the The system works when driving in a remain until it is changed and will vehicle. forward gear between 8 km/h affect the timing of both the Collision . Clean the headlamps. (5 mph) and 60 km/h (37 mph). Alert and the Tailgating Alert It can detect vehicles up to features. The timing of both alerts approximately 60 m (197 ft). will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the farther away the alert will occur. Consider traffic and weather Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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AEB is an emergency crash Complete attention is always AEB may automatically brake the preparation feature and is not required while driving, and you vehicle suddenly in situations designed to avoid crashes. Do should be ready to take action where it is unexpected and not rely on AEB to brake the and apply the brakes and/or steer undesired. It could respond to a vehicle. AEB will not brake the vehicle to avoid crashes. turning vehicle ahead, guardrails, outside of its operating speed signs, and other non-moving range and only responds to AEB may slow the vehicle to a stop objects. To override AEB, firmly detected vehicles. to try to avoid a potential crash. press the accelerator pedal, if it is safe to do so. AEB may not: A system unavailable message may . Detect a vehicle ahead on display if: winding or hilly roads. AEB can be disabled through . The front of the vehicle or vehicle personalization. See . Detect all vehicles, windshield is not clean. “Collision/Detection Systems” under especially vehicles with a . Heavy rain or snow is interfering Vehicle Personalization 0 105. trailer, tractors, muddy with object detection. vehicles, etc. . There is a problem with the Lane Departure . Detect a vehicle when StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Warning (LDW) weather limits visibility, such Control (ESC) system. as in fog, rain, or snow. If equipped, LDW may help avoid The AEB system does not need crashes due to unintentional lane . Detect a vehicle ahead if it service. departures. LDW uses a camera is partially blocked by sensor to detect the lane markings pedestrians or other objects. at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or (Continued) greater. It may provide an alert if the vehicle is crossing a lane without using a turn signal in that direction. LDW light will not alert if the turn Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

190 Driving and Operating signal is active in the direction of lane departure, or if LDW detects Warning (Continued) that you are accelerating, braking or actively steering. If LDW only detects lane markings on one side of the road, it will only warn you when { Warning departing the lane on the side LDW utilizes camera sensor where it has detected a lane The LDW system does not steer installed on the windshield ahead of marking. Always keep your the vehicle. The LDW system the rearview mirror to detect lane may not: attention on the road and markings. To turn LDW on and off, maintain proper vehicle position @ . Provide enough time to within the lane, or vehicle press on the instrument panel to avoid a crash. damage, injury, or death could the left of the steering wheel. The control indicator will light when LDW . Detect lane markings under occur. Always keep the poor weather or visibility windshield, headlamps, and is on. When LDW is on, @ is green conditions. This can occur if camera sensors clean and in if LDW is available to warn of a lane the windshield or good repair. Do not use LDW in departure. If the vehicle crosses a headlamps are blocked by bad weather conditions. detected lane marking without using dirt, snow, or ice; if they are the turn signal in that direction, @ not in proper condition; or if changes to amber and flashes. the sun shines directly into How the System Works Additionally, there will be three the camera. The LDW camera sensor is on the beeps on the right or left, depending . Detect road edges. windshield ahead of the rearview on the lane departure direction. mirror. LDW will not alert if the turn signal . Detect lanes on winding or is active in the direction of lane hilly roads. To turn LDW on and off, press @ on departure, or if LDW detects that (Continued) the instrument panel to the left of you are accelerating, braking or the steering wheel. The control actively steering. indicator will light when LDW is on. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 191 When the System Does Not Fuel Recommended Fuel Seem To Work Properly The system may not detect lanes as Top Tier Fuel well when there are: GM recommends the use of TOP . Close vehicles ahead. TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep . Sudden lighting changes, such the engine clean, reduce engine as when driving through tunnels. deposits, and maintain optimal vehicle performance. Look for the Use regular unleaded gasoline . Banked roads. TOP TIER Logo or see meeting ASTM specification D4814 www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP If the LDW system is not functioning with a posted octane rating of 87 TIER Detergent Gasoline marketers — properly when lane markings are (R+M)/2 or higher. Do not use and applicable countries. — clearly visible, cleaning the gasoline with a posted octane rating windshield may help. of less than 87, as this may cause LDW alerts may occur due to tar engine knock and will lower fuel marks, shadows, cracks in the road, economy. temporary or construction lane Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or markings, or other road FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with imperfections. This is normal system ethanol levels greater than 15% by operation; the vehicle does not need volume. service. Turn LDW off if these conditions continue. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

192 Driving and Operating Prohibited Fuels System Treatment Plus−Gasoline to Caution (Continued) the vehicle’s gasoline fuel tank at every oil change or 15 000 km Caution (MMT), which can damage (9,000 mi), whichever occurs first. the emissions control Do not use fuels with any of the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline and system and spark plugs. ACDelco Fuel System Treatment following conditions; doing so . Fuel with a posted octane Plus−Gasoline will help keep your may damage the vehicle and void rating of less than the vehicle’s engine fuel deposit free its warranty: recommended fuel. Using and performing optimally. . For vehicles that are not this fuel will lower fuel FlexFuel, fuel labeled economy and performance, Filling the Tank greater than 15% ethanol by and may decrease the life of volume, such as mid-level the emissions catalyst. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates which side of the vehicle ethanol blends (16–50% ethanol), E85, or FlexFuel. the fuel door is on. See Fuel Gauge Fuels in Foreign 0 86. . Fuel with any amount of Countries methanol, methylal, { Warning ferrocene, and aniline. The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post These fuels can corrode fuel octane ratings in anti-knock Fuel vapors and fuel burn metal fuel system parts or index (AKI). For fuel not to use in a violently and can cause injury or damage plastic and rubber foreign country, see Prohibited death. parts. Fuels 0 192. Follow these guidelines to help . Fuel containing metals such avoid injuries to you and others: as methylcyclopentadienyl Fuel Additives manganese tricarbonyl TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is . Read and follow all the (Continued) highly recommended for use with instructions on the fuel your vehicle. If your country does pump island. not have TOP TIER Detergent (Continued) Gasoline, add ACDelco Fuel Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Driving and Operating 193 To open the fuel door, lift the fuel Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) door release lever. The lever is on the floor, on the left front side of the . Turn off the engine when Open the fuel cap slowly driver seat. refueling. and wait for any hiss noise . Keep sparks, flames, and to stop, then unscrew the smoking materials away cap all the way. from fuel. . Do not leave the fuel pump The fuel door unlocks when the unattended. vehicle doors are unlocked. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . Avoid using electronic System Operation (Key Access) devices while refueling. 0 10 or . Do not re-enter the vehicle Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) while pumping fuel. System Operation (Keyless Access) Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise 0 13. to remove. When refueling, hang the . Keep children away from fuel cap from the hook on the fuel the fuel pump and never let door. Fully insert and latch the fill children pump fuel. nozzle, begin fueling. . Before touching the fill nozzle, touch a metallic { Warning object to discharge static electricity from your body. Overfilling the fuel tank by more . Fuel can spray out if the fuel than three clicks of a standard fill cap is opened too quickly. nozzle may cause: This spray can happen if the (Continued) tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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. Vehicle performance issues, If a new fuel cap is needed, get . Dispense fuel only into including engine stalling and the right type of cap from your approved containers. damage to the fuel system. dealer. The wrong type of fuel cap . Do not fill a container while . Fuel spills. may not fit properly, may turn on it is inside a vehicle, in a the malfunction indicator lamp, vehicle's trunk, in a pickup . Under certain conditions, and could damage the fuel fuel fires. bed, or on any surface other system and emissions system. than the ground. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp . Bring the fill nozzle in Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait 0 (Check Engine Light) 89. contact with the inside of five seconds after you have finished the fill opening before pumping before removing the fill operating the nozzle. nozzle. Clean fuel from painted Filling a Portable Fuel Maintain contact until filling surfaces as soon as possible. See Container is complete. Exterior Care 0 264. Reinstall the . Keep sparks, flames, and cap by turning it clockwise until it { Warning clicks. Push the fuel door closed smoking materials away until it latches. Never fill a portable fuel container from fuel. while it is in the vehicle. Static . Do not use electronic { Warning electricity discharge from the devices while pumping fuel. container can ignite the fuel If a fire starts while you are vapor. You or others could be refueling, do not remove the fill badly burned and the vehicle nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by could be damaged. To help avoid shutting off the pump or by injury to you and others: notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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Trailer Towing Conversions and Caution Add-Ons General Towing Some electrical equipment can Information Add-On Electrical damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and Equipment would not be covered by the { Warning vehicle warranty. Always check Never tow a trailer with your { Warning with your dealer before adding vehicle. It was not designed or electrical equipment. The Data Link Connector (DLC) is intended to tow a trailer. used for vehicle service and Emission Inspection/Maintenance Add-on equipment can drain the testing. See Malfunction Indicator vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 89. A device connected to the DLC — The vehicle has an airbag system. such as an aftermarket fleet or Before attempting to add anything driver-behavior tracking device — electrical to the vehicle, see may interfere with vehicle Servicing the Airbag-Equipped 0 systems. This could affect vehicle Vehicle 54 and operation and cause a crash. Adding Equipment to the 0 Such devices may also access Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 54. information stored in the vehicle’s systems. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

196 Vehicle Care Battery - North America ...... 215 Electrical System Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check ...... 216 Electrical System Overload . . . 225 Automatic Transmission Shift Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 226 General Information Lock Control Function Engine Compartment Fuse Check ...... 217 Block ...... 226 General Information ...... 197 Ignition Transmission Lock Instrument Panel Fuse California Proposition Check ...... 217 Block ...... 229 65 Warning ...... 197 Park Brake and P (Park) California Perchlorate Mechanism Check ...... 217 Wheels and Tires Materials Requirements . . . . . 198 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 218 Tires ...... 231 Accessories and Windshield Replacement . . . . . 219 All-Season Tires ...... 232 Modifications ...... 198 Gas Strut(s) ...... 219 Winter Tires ...... 232 Vehicle Checks Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 233 Headlamp Aiming Tire Designations ...... 235 Doing Your Own Headlamp Aiming ...... 220 Tire Terminology and Service Work ...... 198 Definitions ...... 235 Hood ...... 199 Bulb Replacement Tire Pressure ...... 238 Engine Compartment Bulb Replacement ...... 220 Tire Pressure Monitor Overview ...... 201 Halogen Bulbs ...... 220 System ...... 239 Engine Oil ...... 202 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Tire Pressure Monitor Engine Oil Life System ...... 204 Lighting ...... 221 Operation ...... 240 Automatic Transmission LED Lighting ...... 221 Tire Inspection ...... 243 Fluid ...... 205 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Tire Rotation ...... 243 Manual Transmission Fluid . . . 206 Sidemarker, and Parking When It Is Time for New Hydraulic Clutch ...... 206 Lamps ...... 221 Tires ...... 244 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 207 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Buying New Tires ...... 245 Cooling System ...... 208 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Different Size Tires and Engine Overheating ...... 211 Lamps ...... 224 Wheels ...... 247 Washer Fluid ...... 212 License Plate Lamp ...... 224 Wheel Covers ...... 247 Brakes ...... 213 Brake Fluid ...... 213 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 197 Uniform Tire Quality General Information California Proposition Grading ...... 247 Wheel Alignment and Tire For service and parts needs, visit 65 Warning Balance ...... 249 your dealer. You will receive Wheel Replacement ...... 249 genuine GM parts and GM-trained { Warning Tire Chains ...... 250 and supported service people. If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 250 Most motor vehicles, including Genuine GM parts have one of this one, as well as many of its Tire Changing ...... 251 these marks: Compact Spare Tire ...... 256 service parts and fluids, contain and/or emit chemicals known to Jump Starting the State of California to cause Jump Starting - North cancer and birth defects or other America ...... 257 reproductive harm. Engine Towing the Vehicle exhaust, many parts and Towing the Vehicle ...... 260 systems, many fluids, and some Recreational Vehicle component wear by-products Towing ...... 261 contain and/or emit these chemicals. For more information Appearance Care go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ Exterior Care ...... 264 passenger-vehicle. Interior Care ...... 269 Floor Mats ...... 272 See Battery - North America 0 215 and Jump Starting - North America 0 257 and the back cover. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

198 Vehicle Care California Perchlorate Damage to suspension components Vehicle Checks caused by modifying vehicle height Materials Requirements outside of factory settings will not be Certain types of automotive covered by the vehicle warranty. Doing Your Own applications, such as airbag Damage to vehicle components Service Work initiators, seat belt pretensioners, resulting from modifications or the and lithium batteries contained in installation or use of non-GM { Warning electronic keys, may contain certified parts, including control perchlorate materials. Perchlorate module or software modifications, is It can be dangerous to work on Material – special handling may not covered under the terms of the your vehicle if you do not have apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ vehicle warranty and may affect the proper knowledge, service hazardouswaste/perchlorate. remaining warranty coverage for manual, tools, or parts. Always affected parts. follow owner’s manual procedures Accessories and and consult the service manual GM Accessories are designed to Modifications complement and function with other for your vehicle before doing any service work. Adding non-dealer accessories or systems on the vehicle. See your making modifications to the vehicle dealer to accessorize the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and using genuine GM Accessories If doing some of your own service safety, including such things as installed by a dealer technician. work, use the proper service airbags, braking, stability, ride and Also, see Adding Equipment to the manual. It tells you much more handling, emissions systems, Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 54. about how to service the vehicle aerodynamics, durability, and than this manual can. To order the electronic systems like antilock proper service manual, see brakes, traction control, and stability Publication Ordering Information control. These accessories or 0 300. modifications could even cause This vehicle has an airbag system. malfunction or damage not covered Before attempting to do your own by the vehicle warranty. service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 54. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 199 Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of { Warning any service work performed. See Maintenance Records 0 286. Components under the hood can get hot from running the engine. To help avoid the risk of burning Caution unprotected skin, never touch Even small amounts of these components until they have contamination can cause damage cooled, and always use a glove or to vehicle systems. Do not allow towel to avoid direct skin contact. contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or dipsticks. Clear any snow from the hood before opening. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle Hood To open the hood: and locate the secondary release lever under the front 1. Pull the hood release lever with center of the hood. Push the { Warning the i symbol. It is on the secondary hood release lever lower left side of the instrument to the right to release. Turn the vehicle off before panel. opening the hood. If the engine is running with the hood open, you or others could be injured. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

200 Vehicle Care To close the hood: { Warning 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on Do not drive the vehicle if the properly, and all tools are hood is not latched completely. removed. The hood could open fully, block 2. Lift the hood and remove the your vision, and cause a crash. hood prop rod from the You or others could be injured. underside of the hood. Return Always close the hood completely the prop rod to its retainer. The before driving. prop rod must click into place when returning ti to the retainer to prevent hood damage. 3. Lift the hood and release the hood prop rod from its retainer, 3. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in) in the front of the engine above the vehicle and release compartment. Securely insert it. Check to make sure the the rod end into the slot hood is latched completely. marked with an arrow, on the Repeat this process with underside of the hood. additional force if necessary. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 201 Engine Compartment Overview Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

202 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 207. Following these simple, but { Warning 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See important steps will help protect your investment: Engine Oil 0 202. The engine oil dipstick handle 3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See . Use engine oil approved to the may be hot; it could burn you. Engine Oil 0 202. proper specification and of the Use a towel or glove to touch the proper viscosity grade. See dipstick handle. 4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” View). See Cooling System in this section. 0 208. If a low oil Driver Information Center . Check the engine oil level (DIC) message displays, check the 5. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. regularly and maintain the oil level. See Brake Fluid 0 213 and proper oil level. See “Checking Hydraulic Clutch 0 206. Engine Oil” and “When to Add Follow these guidelines: 6. Engine Coolant Surge Tank Engine Oil” in this section. . To get an accurate reading, park and Pressure Cap. See . Change the engine oil at the the vehicle on level ground. Cooling System 0 208. appropriate time. See Engine Oil Check the engine oil level after 0 the engine has been off for at 7. Windshield Washer Fluid Life System 204. least two hours. Checking the Reservoir. See Washer Fluid . Always dispose of engine oil 0 212. engine oil level on steep grades properly. See “What to Do with or too soon after engine shutoff 8. Battery - North America 0 215. Used Oil” in this section. can result in incorrect readings. 9. Engine Compartment Fuse Checking Engine Oil Accuracy improves when Block 0 226. checking a cold engine prior to Check the engine oil level regularly, starting. Remove the dipstick every 650 km (400 mi), especially and check the level. Engine Oil prior to a long trip. The engine oil . If unable to wait two hours, the To ensure proper engine dipstick handle is a loop. See engine must be off for at least performance and long life, careful Engine Compartment Overview 15 minutes if the engine is attention must be paid to engine oil. 0 201 for the location. warm, or at least 30 minutes if Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 203 the engine is not warm. Pull out Selecting the Right Engine Oil the dipstick, wipe it with a clean Caution Selecting the right engine oil paper towel or cloth, then push it depends on both the proper oil back in all the way. Remove it Do not add too much oil. Oil specification and viscosity grade. again, keeping the tip down, and levels above or below the See Recommended Fluids and check the level. acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful Lubricants 0 284. When to Add Engine Oil to the engine. If the oil level is Specification above the operating range (i.e., the engine has so much oil that Use full synthetic engine oils that the oil level gets above the meet the dexos1 specification. cross-hatched area that shows Engine oils that have been the proper operating range), the approved by GM as meeting the engine could be damaged. Drain dexos1 specification are marked the excess oil or limit driving of with the dexos1 approved logo. See the vehicle, and seek a service www.gmdexos.com. professional to remove the excess oil. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick and the engine has been off for at least See Engine Compartment Overview 15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the 0 201 for the location of the engine recommended oil and then recheck oil fill cap. the level. See “Selecting the Right Add enough oil to put the level Engine Oil” later in this section for somewhere in the proper operating an explanation of what kind of oil to range, between the cross-hatched use. For engine oil crankcase areas. Push the dipstick all the way capacity, see Capacities and back in when through. Specifications 0 288. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

204 Vehicle Care What to Do with Used Oil include engine revolutions, engine Caution temperature, and miles driven. Used engine oil contains certain Based on driving conditions, the elements that can be unhealthy for Failure to use the recommended mileage at which an oil change is your skin and could even cause engine oil or equivalent can result indicated can vary considerably. For cancer. Do not let used oil stay on in engine damage not covered by the oil life system to work properly, your skin for very long. Clean your the vehicle warranty. the system must be reset every time skin and nails with soap and water, the oil is changed. or a good hand cleaner. Wash or Viscosity Grade properly dispose of clothing or rags When the system has calculated Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade containing used engine oil. See the that oil life has been diminished, it engine oil. manufacturer's warnings about the indicates that an oil change is use and disposal of oil products. : When selecting an oil of the necessary. A % CHANGE DIC appropriate viscosity grade, it is Used oil can be a threat to the message comes on. Change the oil recommended to select an oil of the environment. If you change your as soon as possible within the next correct specification. See own oil, be sure to drain all the oil 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, “Specification” earlier in this section. from the filter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it in the the oil life system may indicate that Engine Oil Additives/Engine trash or pouring it on the ground, an oil change is not necessary for Oil Flushes into sewers, or into streams or up to a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once Do not add anything to the oil. The bodies of water. Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. a year and, at this time, the system recommended oils meeting the must be reset. Your dealer has dexos1 specification are all that is Engine Oil Life System trained service people who will needed for good performance and perform this work and reset the engine protection. When to Change Engine Oil system. It is also important to check Engine oil system flushes are not the oil regularly over the course of This vehicle has a computer system recommended and could cause an oil drain interval and keep it at that indicates when to change the engine damage not covered by the the proper level. engine oil and filter. This is based vehicle warranty. on a combination of factors which Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 205 If the system is ever reset will be reset to 100%. Be 1. Turn the ignition on with the accidentally, the oil must be careful not to reset the oil life engine off. changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) display accidentally at any time 2. Fully press and release the since the last oil change. other than after the oil is accelerator pedal three times Remember to reset the oil life changed. It cannot be reset within five seconds. system whenever the oil is changed. accurately. The system is reset when the How to Reset the Engine Oil If the : % CHANGE message in CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Life System the DIC comes back on when the message is off and the REMAINING vehicle is started, the engine oil life Reset the system whenever the OIL LIFE 100% message is system has not reset. Repeat the engine oil is changed so that the displayed. If the CHANGE ENGINE procedure. system can calculate the next OIL SOON message comes back on engine oil change. Always reset the Uplevel Cluster when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life to 100% after every oil engine oil life system has not been 1. Turn the ignition on with the change. It will not reset itself. To reset. Repeat the procedure. engine off. reset the system: 2. Press MENU on the turn signal Automatic Transmission Base Level Cluster lever to enter the Vehicle Fluid 1. Press MENU on the turn signal Information Menu. Use the lever to show Remaining Oil thumbwheel to scroll through How to Check Automatic Life on the display. This display the menu items until you reach Transmission Fluid shows an estimate of the oil’s REMAINING OIL LIFE. It is not necessary to check the remaining useful life. If 99% is 3. Press SET/CLR to reset the oil transmission fluid level. displayed, that means that 99% life at 100%. A transmission fluid leak is the only of the current oil life remains. 4. Turn the ignition off. reason for fluid loss. If a leak 2. To reset the engine oil life occurs, take the vehicle to the system, press SET/CLR while The oil life system can also be reset dealer and have it repaired as soon the oil life display is active. as follows: as possible. After a few seconds, the oil life Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

206 Vehicle Care The vehicle is not equipped with a Manual Transmission When to Check and What transmission fluid level dipstick. to Use There is a special procedure for Fluid checking and changing the How to Check Manual transmission fluid. Because this Transmission Fluid procedure is difficult, this should be done at the dealer. Contact the It is not necessary to check the dealer for additional information or manual transmission fluid level. the procedure can be found in the A transmission fluid leak is the only service manual. To purchase a reason for fluid loss. If a leak service manual, see Publication occurs, take the vehicle to your The brake/hydraulic clutch fluid Ordering Information 0 300. dealer and have it repaired as soon reservoir cap has this symbol on it. as possible. The common brake/clutch fluid reservoir is filled with DOT 4 brake Caution Hydraulic Clutch fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Use of the incorrect automatic For vehicles with a manual Overview 0 201 for reservoir transmission fluid may damage transmission, it is not necessary to location. the vehicle, and the damage may regularly check brake/clutch fluid not be covered by the vehicle unless there is a leak suspected. How to Check and Add Fluid warranty. Always use the correct Adding fluid will not correct a leak. Visually check the brake/clutch fluid automatic transmission fluid. See A fluid loss in this system could reservoir to make sure the fluid level Recommended Fluids and indicate a problem. Have the is at the MIN (minimum) line on the Lubricants 0 284. system inspected and repaired. side of the reservoir. The brake/ hydraulic clutch fluid system should Change the fluid and filter at the be closed and sealed. proper intervals. See Maintenance Schedule 0 275. Be sure to use the correct fluid. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 284. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 207 Do not remove the cap to check the cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake 3. Lower the cover and secure fluid level or to top off the fluid level. the engine air cleaner/filter (away with the two screws. Remove the cap only when from the vehicle), to release loose See Maintenance Schedule 0 275 necessary to add the proper fluid dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air for replacement intervals. until the level reaches the MIN line. cleaner/filter for damage, and replace if damaged. Do not clean Engine Air Cleaner/Filter the engine air cleaner/filter or { Warning components with water or Operating the engine with the air The engine air cleaner/filter is in the compressed air. engine compartment on the cleaner/filter off can cause you or passenger side of the vehicle. See To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ others to be burned. Use caution Engine Compartment Overview filter: when working on the engine. Do 0 201. not start the engine or drive the When to Inspect the Engine Air vehicle with the air cleaner/filter off, as flames may be present if Cleaner/Filter the engine backfires. For intervals on changing and inspecting the engine air filter, see Maintenance Schedule 0 275. Caution How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, Do not start the engine or have the which could damage it. Always engine running with the engine air cleaner/filter housing open. Before have the air cleaner/filter in place removing the engine cleaner/filter, 1. Remove the two screws and lift when driving. make sure that the engine air the cover out of the assembly. cleaner/filter housing and nearby 2. Inspect or replace the engine components are free of dirt and air cleaner/filter. debris. Remove the engine air Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

208 Vehicle Care Cooling System The following explains the cooling Warning (Continued) system and how to check and add The cooling system allows the coolant when it is low. If there is a engine to maintain the correct Keep hands, clothing, and tools problem with engine overheating, working temperature. away from any underhood see Engine Overheating 0 211. electric fan. What to Use

{ Warning { Warning Plain water, or other liquids such Do not touch heater or radiator as alcohol, can boil before the hoses, or other engine parts. proper coolant mixture will. With They can be very hot and can plain water or the wrong mixture, burn you. Do not run the engine if the engine could get too hot but there is a leak; all coolant could there would not be an overheat leak out. That could cause an warning. The engine could catch engine fire and can burn you. Fix fire and you or others could be any leak before driving the burned. 1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out vehicle. of View) 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank Use a 50/50 mixture of clean and Pressure Cap Engine Coolant drinkable water and DEX-COOL The cooling system in the vehicle is coolant. This mixture: { Warning filled with DEX-COOL engine . Gives freezing protection down coolant. This coolant is designed to to −37 °C (−34 °F), outside An underhood electric fan can remain in the vehicle for 5 years or temperature start up even when the engine is 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever not running and can cause injury. occurs first. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 209 . Gives boiling protection up to coolant disposal. This will help boiling, do not do anything else until 129 °C (265 °F), engine protect the environment and your it cools down. See Engine temperature health. Overheating 0 211. . Protects against rust and Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is in the corrosion engine compartment on the driver The vehicle must be on a level . Will not damage aluminum parts side of the vehicle. See Engine surface when checking the coolant Compartment Overview 0 201. . Helps keep the proper engine level. temperature It is normal to see coolant moving in How to Add Coolant to the the upper coolant hose return line Coolant Surge Tank Caution when the engine is running. If no problem is found, check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant Do not use anything other than a surge tank. If coolant is visible but mix of DEX-COOL coolant that the coolant level is not at the meets GM Standard indicated level mark, add a 50/ GMW3420 and clean, drinkable 50 mixture of clean, drinkable water water. Anything else can cause and DEX-COOL coolant. Be sure damage to the engine cooling the cooling system, including the system and the vehicle, which coolant surge tank pressure cap, is would not be covered by the cool before you do it. vehicle warranty. { Warning

Never dispose of engine coolant by Spilling coolant on hot engine putting it in the trash, pouring it on parts can burn you. Coolant the ground, or into sewers, streams, Check to see if coolant is visible in contains ethylene glycol and it will or bodies of water. Have the coolant the coolant surge tank. If the coolant changed by an authorized service inside the coolant surge tank is burn if the engine parts are hot center, familiar with legal enough. requirements regarding used Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

210 Vehicle Care stop. This will allow any { Warning Caution pressure still left to be vented out the discharge hose. Steam and scalding liquids from a Failure to follow the specific hot cooling system are under coolant fill procedure could cause 2. Keep turning the pressure cap pressure. Turning the pressure the engine to overheat and could slowly and remove it. cap, even a little, can cause them cause system damage. If coolant 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with to come out at high speed and is not visible in the surge tank, the proper mixture to the you could be burned. Never turn contact your dealer. indicated level mark. the cap when the cooling system, 4. With the coolant surge tank including the pressure cap, is hot. pressure cap off, start the Wait for the cooling system and engine and let it run until you pressure cap to cool. can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. { Warning By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank Plain water, or other liquids such 1. Remove the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is as alcohol, can boil before the pressure cap when the cooling lower, add more of the proper system, including the coolant proper coolant mixture will. With mixture to the coolant surge surge tank pressure cap and plain water or the wrong mixture, tank until the level reaches the upper radiator hose, is no indicated level mark. the engine could get too hot but longer hot. there would not be an overheat 5. Reinstall the pressure cap warning. The engine could catch Turn the pressure cap slowly tightly. fire and you or others could be counterclockwise about burned. one-quarter of a turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 211 6. Verify coolant level after the If the decision is made to lift the engine is shut off and the hood, make sure the vehicle is Warning (Continued) coolant is cold. If necessary, parked on a level surface. cap, even a little, can cause them repeat coolant fill procedure Then check to see if the engine Steps 1–6. to come out at high speed and cooling fan is running. If the engine you could be burned. Never turn If the coolant still is not at the is overheating, the fan should be the cap when the cooling system, proper level when the system running. If it is not, do not continue including the pressure cap, is hot. cools down again, see your to run the engine. Have the vehicle Wait for the cooling system and dealer. serviced. pressure cap to cool. Caution Caution If No Steam Is Coming from If the pressure cap is not tightly Do not run the engine if there is a the Engine Compartment installed, coolant loss and engine leak in the engine cooling system. If an engine overheat warning is damage may occur. Be sure the This can cause a loss of all displayed but no steam can be seen cap is properly and tightly coolant and can damage the or heard, the problem may not be secured. system and vehicle. Have any too serious. Sometimes the engine leaks fixed right away. can get a little too hot when the Engine Overheating vehicle: If Steam Is Coming from the . Climbs a long hill on a hot day The vehicle has an indicator to warn Engine Compartment of the engine overheating. See . Stops after high-speed driving Engine Coolant Temperature . Idles for long periods in traffic Warning Light 0 95. { Warning If the overheat warning is displayed If the decision is made not to lift the Steam and scalding liquids from a with no sign of steam: hood when this warning appears, hot cooling system are under 1. Turn the air conditioning off. get service help right away. See pressure. Turning the pressure Roadside Assistance Program 0 295. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

212 Vehicle Care 2. Turn the heater on to the Washer Fluid highest temperature and to the Caution highest fan speed. Open the What to Use windows as necessary. . Do not use washer fluid that When windshield washer fluid is contains any type of water 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off needed, be sure to read the repellent coating. This can the road, shift to P (Park) or manufacturer's instructions before cause the wiper blades to N (Neutral) for an automatic use. If operating the vehicle in an chatter or skip. transmission or Neutral for a area where the temperature may fall manual transmission, and let below freezing, use a fluid that has . Do not use engine coolant the engine idle. sufficient protection against (antifreeze) in the freezing. windshield washer. It can If the overheat warning no longer damage the windshield displays, the vehicle can be driven. Adding Washer Fluid washer system and paint. Continue to drive the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe . Do not mix water with vehicle distance from the vehicle in ready-to-use washer fluid. front. If the warning does not come Water can cause the back on, continue to drive normally solution to freeze and and have the cooling system damage the washer fluid checked for proper fill and function. tank and other parts of the washer system. If the warning continues, pull over, Open the cap with the washer stop, and park the vehicle . When using concentrated symbol on it. Add washer fluid until washer fluid, follow the right away. the tank is full. See Engine 0 manufacturer instructions for If there is no sign of steam, idle the Compartment Overview 201 for adding water. engine for three minutes while reservoir location. parked. If the warning is still . Fill the washer fluid tank displayed, turn off the engine until it only three-quarters full when cools down. it is very cold. This allows (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 213 Replacing Brake System Parts Caution (Continued) Caution Always replace brake system parts for fluid expansion if Continuing to drive with worn-out with new, approved replacement freezing occurs, which could brake pads could result in costly parts. If this is not done, the brakes damage the tank if it is brake repair. may not work properly. The braking completely full. performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong Some driving conditions or climates replacement brake parts are Brakes can cause a brake squeal when the installed or if parts are improperly brakes are first applied or lightly installed. Disc brake pads have built-in wear applied. This does not mean indicators that make a high-pitched something is wrong with the brakes. warning sound when the brake pads Brake Fluid are worn and new pads are needed. Properly torqued wheel nuts are The sound can come and go or can necessary to help prevent brake be heard all the time when the pulsation. When tires are rotated, vehicle is moving, except when inspect brake pads for wear and applying the brake pedal firmly. evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque { Warning specifications. See Capacities and Specifications 0 288. The brake/clutch master cylinder The brake wear warning sound Brake pads should be replaced as reservoir is filled with GM approved means that soon the brakes will complete sets. DOT 4 brake fluid as indicated on not work well. That could lead to the reservoir cap. See Engine a crash. When the brake wear Brake Pedal Travel Compartment Overview 0 201 for warning sound is heard, have the See your dealer if the brake pedal the location of the reservoir. vehicle serviced. does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service may be required. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

214 Vehicle Care Checking Brake Fluid when new brake linings are What to Add Place the vehicle in P (Park) or installed. Add or remove fluid, as Use only GM approved DOT 4 Neutral with the parking brake necessary, only when work is done brake fluid from a clean, sealed applied if equipped with a manual on the brake/clutch hydraulic container. See Recommended transmission. On a level surface, system. Fluids and Lubricants 0 284. the brake fluid level should be between the minimum and { Warning { Warning maximum marks on the brake fluid reservoir. If too much brake fluid is added, it The wrong or contaminated brake can spill on the engine and burn, There are only two reasons why the fluid could result in damage to the if the engine is hot enough. You brake system. This could result in brake fluid level in the reservoir may or others could be burned, and go down: the loss of braking leading to a the vehicle could be damaged. possible injury. Always use the . Normal brake lining wear. When Add brake fluid only when work is proper GM approved brake fluid. new linings are installed, the done on the brake/clutch fluid level goes back up. hydraulic system. . A fluid leak in the brake/clutch hydraulic system. Have the When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a Caution brake/clutch hydraulic system low level, the brake warning light If brake fluid is spilled on the fixed. With a leak, the brakes will comes on. See Brake System vehicle's painted surfaces, the not work well. Warning Light 0 91. paint finish can be damaged. Always clean the brake fluid Brake fluid absorbs water over time Immediately wash off any painted reservoir cap and the area around which degrades the effectiveness of surface. the cap before removing it. the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. at the specified intervals to prevent Adding fluid does not correct a leak. increased stopping distance. See If fluid is added when the linings are Maintenance Schedule 0 275. worn, there will be too much fluid Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 215 Battery - North America See California Proposition Negative Battery Cable 65 Warning 0 197 and the back Disconnection The original equipment battery is cover. maintenance free. Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid. Vehicle Storage { Warning Refer to the replacement number Before disconnecting the negative shown on the original battery label { Warning battery cable, turn off all features, when a new battery is needed. See Batteries have acid that can burn turn the ignition off, and remove Engine Compartment Overview the key, if equipped, from the 0 201 for battery location. you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are vehicle. If this is not done, you or others could be injured, and the { Warning not careful. See Jump Starting - North America 0 257 for tips on vehicle could be damaged. WARNING: Battery posts, working around a battery without terminals, and related getting hurt. accessories contain lead and lead Caution compounds, chemicals known to Infrequent Usage: Remove the the State of California to cause black, negative (−) cable from the If the battery is disconnected with cancer and birth defects or other battery to keep the battery from the ignition on or the vehicle in reproductive harm. Batteries also running down. Retained Accessory Power (RAP), the OnStar back-up contain other chemicals known to Extended Storage: Remove the the State of California to cause battery will be permanently black, negative (−) cable from the discharged and will need to be cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER battery or use a battery trickle replaced. HANDLING. For more information charger. go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ passenger-vehicle. 1. Make sure the lamps, features, and accessories are turned off. 2. Turn the ignition off and remove the key, if equipped. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

216 Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check Caution (Continued) not use a different nut. { Warning If you need a replacement nut, see your dealer. When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could . Tighten the nut with a hand move suddenly. If the vehicle tool. Do not use an impact wrench or power tools to moves, you or others could be tighten the nut. injured. The vehicle could be damaged if these guidelines are not followed. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room 3. Loosen the negative battery around the vehicle. cable nut (1). 2. Apply both the parking brake 4. Remove the negative battery Caution and the regular brake. cable (2) from the battery. Do not use paints, lubricants, Do not use the accelerator Negative Battery Cable or corrosion inhibitors on the nut pedal, and be ready to turn off Reconnection that secures the negative battery the engine immediately if it cable to the vehicle. This could starts. Caution damage the vehicle. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start When reconnecting the battery: 1. Install the negative battery only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). . Use the original nut from the cable (2) to the battery. If the vehicle starts in any other vehicle to secure the position, contact your dealer for negative battery cable. Do 2. Install the negative battery service. (Continued) cable nut (1) and tighten. 3. Turn the ignition on. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 217 Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever Park Brake and P (Park) moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control your dealer for service. Mechanism Check Function Check Ignition Transmission { Warning { Warning Lock Check When you are doing this check, When you are doing this If equipped with Key Access, while the vehicle could begin to move. inspection, the vehicle could parked, and with the parking brake You or others could be injured move suddenly. If the vehicle set, try to turn the ignition off in and property could be damaged. moves, you or others could be each shift lever position. Make sure there is room in front injured. . For automatic transmission of the vehicle in case it begins to vehicles, the ignition should turn roll. Be ready to apply the regular off only when the shift lever is in brake at once should the vehicle 1. Before starting this check, be begin to move. sure there is enough room P (Park). around the vehicle. It should be . For manual transmission parked on a level surface. vehicles, the ignition should turn Park on a fairly steep hill, with the off only when the shift lever is in vehicle facing downhill. Keeping 2. Apply the parking brake. Be your foot on the regular brake, set ready to apply the regular Neutral. the parking brake. brake immediately if the vehicle On all Key Access vehicles, the begins to move. ignition key should come out only . To check the parking brake's when the ignition is off. holding ability: With the engine 3. With the engine off, turn the running and the transmission in ignition on, but do not start the Contact your dealer if service is N (Neutral), slowly remove foot engine. Without applying the required. pressure from the regular brake regular brake, try to move the pedal. Do this until the vehicle is shift lever out of P (Park) with held by the parking brake only. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

218 Vehicle Care . To check the P (Park) 3. Remove the wiper blade. mechanism's holding ability: Caution (Continued) 4. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper With the engine running, shift to blade replacement. P (Park). Then release the the vehicle warranty. Do not allow parking brake followed by the the wiper arm to touch the Rear Wiper Blade regular brake. windshield. Contact your dealer if service is required. To replace the windshield wiper blade: Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the Windshield Wiper Blades windshield. Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Maintenance 1. Lift the wiper arm away from Replacement Parts 0 285. the rear windshield. 2. Push the wiper blade away Caution from the wiper arm. Allowing the wiper arm to touch 3. Once the blade pin disengages the windshield when no wiper from the wiper arm, remove the blade is installed could damage wiper blade by sliding the blade the windshield. Any damage that 2. Press the release lever in the off the arm. middle of the wiper blade occurs would not be covered by 4. Reverse Steps 1 3 to install a where the wiper blade – (Continued) new wiper blade. attaches. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 219 Windshield Replacement { Warning Driver Assistance Systems If the gas struts that hold open If the windshield needs to be the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail, replaced and the vehicle is you or others could be seriously equipped with a front camera sensor injured. Take the vehicle to your for the Driver Assistance Systems, a dealer for service immediately. GM replacement windshield is Visually inspect the gas struts for recommended. The replacement signs of wear, cracks, or other windshield must be installed according to GM specifications for damage periodically. Check to proper alignment. If it is not, these make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate systems may not work properly, they is held open with enough force. Hood may display messages, or they may If struts are failing to hold the not work at all. See your dealer for hood/trunk/liftgate, do not proper windshield replacement. operate. Have the vehicle serviced. Gas Strut(s) This vehicle is equipped with gas strut(s) to provide assistance in Caution lifting and holding open the hood/ trunk/liftgate system in full open Do not apply tape or hang any position. objects from gas struts. Also do not push down or pull on gas struts. This may cause damage to the vehicle. Trunk

See Maintenance Schedule 0 275. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

220 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, or any bulb changing If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, procedure not listed in this section, the headlamp aim may be affected. contact your dealer. If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary, see your dealer. Caution Do not replace incandescent bulbs with aftermarket LED replacement bulbs. This can Liftgate cause damage to the vehicle electrical system.

Halogen Bulbs

{ Warning

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 221 High Intensity Discharge Headlamps, Front Turn (HID) Lighting Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps { Warning Standard Headlamp The High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured. Have your dealer or a qualified technician 2. Remove the washer funnel by service them. turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out. After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced, the beam might be a slightly different shade than it was originally. This is normal. 1. Sidemarker Lamp LED Lighting 2. Low/High-Beam Headlamp 3. Turn Signal Lamps This vehicle has several LED lamps. For replacement of any LED lighting High/Low-Beam Headlamp assembly, contact your dealer. To replace a headlamp bulb: 1. Open the hood. See Hood 0 199. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

222 Vehicle Care 3. Remove the headlamp bulb Front Turn Signal/Parking socket. Lamps 4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise To replace a front turn signal bulb: and pull straight back. 1. Open the hood. See Hood 5. Disconnect the wiring harness 0 199. connector from the bulb. 6. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise. 7. Reconnect the wiring harness connector. 2. Remove the sidemarker lamp 8. Install the bulb socket into the bulb socket from the headlamp headlamp assembly by turning assembly by turning clockwise. counterclockwise. Sidemarker Lamps 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out. To replace a sidemarker bulb: 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb 1. Open the hood. See Hood 2. Remove the turn signal lamp socket. 0 199. bulb socket from the headlamp 5. Install the bulb socket into the assembly by turning headlamp assembly by turning counterclockwise. clockwise. 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out. 4. Install the new bulb into the socket by pressing it in. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 223 5. Install the bulb socket into the High/Low-Beam Headlamp headlamp assembly by turning To replace a headlamp bulb: clockwise. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Projection Headlamp 0 199.

3. Remove the cover from the back of the headlamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector. 1. Low-Beam Headlamp 2. For the driver side bulb, 2. High-Beam Headlamp remove the washer funnel by 5. Remove the bulb from the lamp turning it counterclockwise and assembly by turning pulling it straight out. counterclockwise. 6. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–5 to reinstall. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

224 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, License Plate Lamp Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps

2. Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly. 3. Turn the bulb socket 1. Attachment Screws counterclockwise and remove 2. License Plate Bulb the socket. 3. Bulb Socket 1. Stoplamp/Taillamp 2. Turn Signal Lamp/Taillamp 4. Press the bulb in and turn To replace a license plate 3. Back-up Lamp counterclockwise to remove it lamp bulb: from the socket. To replace a taillamp, turn signal 1. Remove the two screws (1) lamp, stoplamp, or back-up bulb: 5. Press the new bulb in and turn from the license plate lamp clockwise to install the bulb assembly. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate into the socket. 0 20. 2. Turn and pull the license plate 6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise lamp assembly down. to reinstall. 3. Turn the bulb socket (3) 7. Reinstall the lamp assembly counterclockwise and pull it out and two screws. of the lamp assembly. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 225 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of Electrical System Headlamp Wiring the socket. An electrical overload may cause 5. Push the new bulb into the Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in socket. Overload some cases to remain off. Have the 6. Install the bulb socket (3) by headlamp wiring checked right away turning clockwise into the The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or license plate lamp assembly. breakers to protect against an remain off. electrical system overload. 7. Replace the license plate lamp Windshield Wipers When the current electrical load is assembly by using the two If the wiper motor overheats due to screws to secure. too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit heavy snow or ice, the windshield until the current load returns to wipers will stop until the motor cools normal or the problem is fixed. This and will then restart. greatly reduces the chance of circuit Although the circuit is protected overload and fire caused by from electrical overload, overload electrical problems. due to heavy snow or ice may Fuses and circuit breakers protect cause wiper linkage damage. power devices in the vehicle. Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the Replace a bad fuse with a new one windshield wipers. of the identical size and rating. If the overload is caused by an If there is a problem on the road and electrical problem and not snow or a fuse needs to be replaced, the ice, be sure to get it fixed. 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 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

226 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from Caution Breakers another fuse location, if a fuse goes The wiring circuits in the vehicle are out. Replace the fuse as soon as Spilling liquid on any electrical protected from short circuits by a possible. component on the vehicle may combination of fuses and circuit damage it. Always keep the breakers. This greatly reduces the Engine Compartment covers on any electrical chance of damage caused by Fuse Block component. electrical problems. To access the fuses, press the tab { Danger at the front of the cover, and lift the cover. Fuses and circuit breakers are marked with their ampere rating. Do not exceed the specified amperage rating when replacing fuses and circuit breakers. Use of an oversized fuse or circuit breaker can result in a vehicle fire. You and others could be seriously injured or killed. The engine compartment fuse block is on the driver side of the vehicle, To check a fuse, look at the near the battery. silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage 1 Liftgate latch 14 Engine control 2 Transmission module/ output speed Transmission sensor control module 3 Rear defogger 15 Fuel injection control module/ 4 Outside mirror Starter motor heater 16 Fuel pump motor 5 Sunroof 17 Engine control 6 Continuously module 1 variable transmission 18 Engine control control module module 2 7 Mass airflow 19 Injector/Ignition sensor 20 A/C system 8 – 21 Intelligent battery 9 ABS valve sensor 10 Regulated voltage 22 Electric steering control column lock 11 Rear vision camera 23 Cooling fan – low The vehicle may not be equipped 24 Virtual key pass 12 – with all of the fuses, relays, and system sensor 13 – features shown. 25 Outside mirror motor control Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage 26 Engine control 39 Right RLY3 Fuel pump motor module/ cornering lamp RLY4 Starter 2 Transmission 40 – control module RLY5 A/C system 41 Virtual key pass battery RLY6 – system sensor 27 Canister vent RLY7 Cooling fan – low solenoid 42 Starter 2 RLY8 Run/Crank 28 – 43 In-panel bussed electrical center RLY9 Powertrain 29 Automatic occupant sensing 44 Automated manual RLY10 Starter 1 transmission 30 Headlamp leveling RLY11 Cooling fan – high motor 45 Starter 1 RLY12 Front fog lamps 31 Horn 46 ABS pump 32 Front fog lamps 47 Cooling fan – high 33 Left high-beam 48 Front wiper motor headlamp 49 Accessory/ 34 Right high-beam Retained headlamp accessory power 35 Virtual key pass system module Relays Usage 36 Rear wiper RLY1 Rear defogger 37 Left cornering lamp RLY2 Transmission control module 38 Washer motor Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Block ONSTAR OnStar HVAC HVAC control CNTR/ECC module/ECC IPC Instrument cluster TCM Transmission control module RDO Radio BCM1 Body control (AT S&S) module 1 (CVT stop and start) SBSA/RPA SBSA/Rear park assist The instrument panel fuse block is DLC Data link connector on the underside of the driver side instrument panel. ESCL Electric steering column lock SDM Sensing and diagnostic module TRANSD DC-DC converter AQI Air quality ionizer The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and ETCS Electronic toll features shown. collection system Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage LPM Linear power APO Auxiliary power BCM1 (Non Body control module outlet AT S&S) module 1 (non-CVT PEPS Passive entry/ S/ROOF Sunroof stop and start) Passive start CGM Central gate DLIS Discrete logic DLIS (Non Discrete logic module (AT S&S) ignition switch AT S&S) ignition switch (CVT stop and –– (non-CVT stop and start) start) BCM8 Body control SWC BKLT Steering wheel module 8 FCA Forward collision controls alert BCM7 Body control backlighting module 7 IPC Instrument cluster –– BCM6 Body control TRANS (200/ DC DC converter/ RLAD Reflected LED alert module 6 display 400W)/ Logistics BCM5 Body control LOGISTICS HLLD SW Headlamp leveling module 5 switch EXP Driver express BCM4 Body control PWR WNDW power window FRT Front power module 4 PWR WNDW window BLWR Blower motor BCM3 Body control HTD/SEAT Front heated seats REAR Rear power module 3 PWR WNDW window HVAC CNTR HVAC module BCM2 (Non Body control –– AT S&S) module 2 (non-CVT HTD/STR Heated steering MTA Automated manual stop and start) wheel transmission BCM2 Body control module (AT S&S) module 2 (CVT stop and start) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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Relays Usage Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) RLY1 Logistics Tires . Underinflated tires pose RLY2 Accessory/ Retained Every new GM vehicle has the same danger as accessory power high-quality tires made by a overloaded tires. The resulting crash could RLY3 Interruptible leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for cause serious injury. retained accessory Check all tires frequently power information regarding the tire to maintain the RLY4 Run warranty and where to get service. For additional recommended pressure. information refer to the tire Tire pressure should be manufacturer. checked when the tires are cold. { Warning . Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, . Poorly maintained and punctured, or broken by improperly used tires are a sudden impact — such dangerous. as when hitting a pothole. . Overloading the tires can Keep tires at the cause overheating as a recommended pressure. result of too much . Worn or old tires can flexing. There could be a cause a crash. If the blowout and a serious tread is badly worn, crash. See Vehicle Load replace them. 0 Limits 156. (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

232 Vehicle Care performance on most road surfaces roads is expected. See your dealer Warning (Continued) and weather conditions. Original for details regarding winter tire equipment tires designed to GM's availability and proper tire selection. . Replace any tires that specific tire performance criteria Also, see Buying New Tires 0 245. have been damaged by have a TPC specification code impacts with potholes, With winter tires, there may be molded onto the sidewall. Original decreased dry road traction, curbs, etc. equipment all-season tires can be increased road noise, and shorter identified by the last two characters . Improperly repaired tires tread life. After changing to winter of this TPC code, which will can cause a crash. Only tires, be alert for changes in vehicle be “MS.” the dealer or an handling and braking. authorized tire service Consider installing winter tires on If using winter tires: center should repair, the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice-covered roads is . Use tires of the same brand and replace, dismount, and expected. All-season tires provide tread type on all four wheel mount the tires. adequate performance for most positions. . Do not spin the tires in winter driving conditions, but they . Use only radial ply tires of the excess of 56 km/h may not offer the same level of same size, load range, and (35 mph) on slippery traction or performance as winter speed rating as the original tires on snow or ice-covered roads. equipment tires. surfaces such as snow, See Winter Tires 0 232. mud, ice, etc. Excessive Winter tires with the same speed spinning may cause the Winter Tires rating as the original equipment tires tires to explode. may not be available for H, V, W, Y, This vehicle was not originally and ZR speed rated tires. If winter equipped with winter tires. Winter tires with a lower speed rating are All-Season Tires tires are designed for increased chosen, never exceed the tire's traction on snow and ice-covered This vehicle may come with maximum speed capability. roads. Consider installing winter all-season tires. These tires are tires on the vehicle if frequent designed to provide good overall driving on ice or snow covered Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 233 Tire Sidewall Labeling (2) TPC Spec (Tire week of the year 2010 would Performance Criteria have a four-digit DOT date Useful information about a tire is Specification) : Original of 0310. molded into its sidewall. The equipment tires designed to examples show a typical (4) Tire Identification Number GM's specific tire performance (TIN) : The letters and numbers passenger vehicle tire and a criteria have a TPC specification compact spare tire sidewall. following the DOT (Department code molded onto the sidewall. of Transportation) code are the GM's TPC specifications meet or Tire Identification Number (TIN). exceed all federal safety The TIN shows the guidelines. manufacturer and plant code, (3) DOT (Department of tire size, and date the tire was Transportation) : The manufactured. The TIN is Department of Transportation molded onto both sides of the (DOT) code indicates that the tire, although only one side may tire is in compliance with the have the date of manufacture. U.S. Department of (5) Tire Ply Material : The type Transportation Motor Vehicle of cord and number of plies in Safety Standards. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example the sidewall and under the tread. DOT Tire Date of (1) Tire Size : The tire size is a (6) Uniform Tire Quality Manufacture : The last four Grading (UTQG) : Tire combination of letters and digits of the TIN indicate the tire numbers used to define a manufacturers are required to manufactured date. The first two grade tires based on three particular tire's width, height, digits represent the week aspect ratio, construction type, performance factors: treadwear, (01–52) and the last two digits, traction, and temperature and service description. See the the year. For example, the third “Tire Size” illustration later in this section. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

234 Vehicle Care resistance. For more information (2) Temporary Use Only : The (4) Maximum Cold Inflation see Uniform Tire Quality compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit : Maximum load that Grading 0 247. use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the (7) Maximum Cold Inflation speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). maximum pressure needed to Load Limit : Maximum load that The compact spare tire is for support that load. can be carried and the emergency use when a regular (5) Tire Inflation : The maximum pressure needed to road tire has lost air and gone temporary use tire or compact support that load. flat. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire should be inflated to spare tire, see Compact Spare 420 kPa (60 psi). For more Tire 0 256 and 0 information on tire pressure and If a Tire Goes Flat 250. inflation see Tire Pressure (3) Tire Identification Number 0 238. (TIN) : The letters and numbers (6) Tire Size : A combination of following the DOT (Department letters and numbers define a of Transportation) code are the tire's width, height, aspect ratio, Tire Identification Number (TIN). construction type, and service The TIN shows the description. The letter “T” as the manufacturer and plant code, first character in the tire size tire size, and date the tire was means the tire is for temporary manufactured. The TIN is Compact Spare Tire Example use only. molded onto both sides of the (1) Tire Ply Material : The type tire, although only one side may (7) TPC Spec (Tire of cord and number of plies in have the date of manufacture. Performance Criteria the sidewall and under the tread. Specification) : Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 235 code molded onto the sidewall. (2) Tire Width : The three-digit the load carrying capacity a tire GM's TPC specifications meet or number indicates the tire section is certified to carry. The speed exceed all federal safety width in millimeters from rating is the maximum speed a guidelines. sidewall to sidewall. tire is certified to carry a load. (3) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit Tire Designations number that indicates the tire Tire Terminology and Tire Size height-to-width measurements. Definitions For example, if the tire size The example shows a typical Air Pressure : The amount of aspect ratio is 60, as shown in passenger vehicle tire size. air inside the tire pressing item (3) of the illustration, it outward on each square inch of would mean that the tire's the tire. Air pressure is sidewall is 60 percent as high as expressed in kPa (kilopascal) it is wide. or psi (pounds per square inch). (4) Construction Code : A letter Accessory Weight : The code is used to indicate the type combined weight of optional of ply construction in the tire. accessories. Some examples of (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : The letter “R” means radial ply optional accessories are The United States version of a construction; the letter “D” automatic transmission, power metric tire sizing system. The means diagonal or bias ply windows, power seats, and air letter “P” as the first character in construction. conditioning. the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of Aspect Ratio : The relationship standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. of a tire's height to its width. and Rim Association. (6) Service Description : These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

236 Vehicle Care Belt : A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Intended Outboard Sidewall : cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without The side of an asymmetrical tire tread. Cords may be made from passengers and cargo. that must always face outward or other reinforcing DOT Markings : A code molded when mounted on a vehicle. materials. into the sidewall of a tire Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric Bead : The tire bead contains signifying that the tire is in unit for air pressure. steel wires wrapped by steel compliance with the U.S. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : A cords that hold the tire onto Department of Transportation tire used on light duty trucks and the rim. (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety some multipurpose passenger Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire Standards. The DOT code vehicles. includes the Tire Identification in which the plies are laid at Load Index : An assigned alternate angles less than Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can also number ranging from 1 to 279 90 degrees to the centerline of that corresponds to the load the tread. identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and carrying capacity of a tire. Cold Tire Pressure : The date of production. Maximum Inflation Pressure : amount of air pressure in a tire, GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight The maximum air pressure to measured in kPa (kilopascal) which a cold tire can be inflated. or psi (pounds per square inch) Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 156. The maximum air pressure is before a tire has built up heat molded onto the sidewall. from driving. See Tire Pressure GAWR FRT : Gross Axle Weight 0 238. Rating for the front axle. See Maximum Load Rating : The Vehicle Load Limits 0 156. load rating for a tire at the Curb Weight : The weight of a maximum permissible inflation motor vehicle with standard and GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight pressure for that tire. optional equipment including the Rating for the rear axle. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 156. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 237 Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A Speed Rating : An Weight : The sum of curb tire used on passenger and alphanumeric code assigned to weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and a tire indicating the maximum vehicle capacity weight, and multipurpose vehicles. speed at which a tire can production options weight. Recommended Inflation operate. Normal Occupant Weight : The Pressure : Vehicle Traction : The friction between number of occupants a vehicle manufacturer's recommended the tire and the road surface. is designed to seat multiplied by tire inflation pressure as shown The amount of grip provided. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load on the tire placard. See Tire Tread : The portion of a tire that Limits 0 156. Pressure 0 238 and 0 comes into contact with Occupant Distribution : Vehicle Load Limits 156. the road. Designated seating positions. Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators : Narrow Outward Facing Sidewall : The tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear side of an asymmetrical tire that extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread has a particular side that faces 90 degrees to the centerline of of a tire when only 1.6 mm outward when mounted on a the tread. (1/16 in) of tread remains. See vehicle. The side of the tire that Rim : A metal support for a tire When It Is Time for New Tires contains a whitewall, bears and upon which the tire beads 0 244. white lettering, or bears are seated. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality manufacturer, brand, and/or Sidewall : The portion of a tire Grading Standards) : A tire model name molding that is between the tread and the bead. information system that provides higher or deeper than the same consumers with ratings for a moldings on the other sidewall tire's traction, temperature, and of the tire. treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

238 Vehicle Care government testing procedures. Tire Pressure The ratings are molded into the Warning (Continued) Tires need the correct amount of sidewall of the tire. See Uniform . Poor handling. Tire Quality Grading 0 247. air pressure to operate effectively. . Rough ride. Vehicle Capacity Weight : The . Needless damage from number of designated seating { Warning positions multiplied by road hazards. 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated Neither tire underinflation nor cargo load. See Vehicle Load overinflation is good. The Tire and Loading Limits 0 156. Underinflated tires, or tires Information label on the vehicle Vehicle Maximum Load on the that do not have enough air, indicates the original equipment can result in: Tire : Load on an individual tire tires and the correct cold tire due to curb weight, accessory . Tire overloading and inflation pressures. The weight, occupant weight, and overheating which could recommended pressure is the cargo weight. lead to a blowout. minimum air pressure needed to support the vehicle's maximum Vehicle Placard : A label . Premature or load carrying capacity. See permanently attached to a irregular wear. Vehicle Load Limits 0 156. vehicle showing the vehicle . Poor handling. capacity weight and the original How the vehicle is loaded equipment tire size and . Reduced fuel economy. affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle recommended inflation pressure. Overinflated tires, or tires that with more weight than it was See “Tire and Loading have too much air, can designed to carry. Information Label” under Vehicle result in: Load Limits 0 156. . Unusual wear. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 239 When to Check further adjustment is necessary. the air pressure in your tires and If the inflation pressure is low, transmit tire pressure readings to a Check the pressure of the tires receiver located in the vehicle. once a month or more. Do not add air until the recommended forget the compact spare, if the pressure is reached. If the Each tire, including the spare (if vehicle has one. The cold inflation pressure is high, press provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to compact spare tire pressure on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve to release air. the inflation pressure recommended should be at 420 kPa (60 psi). by the vehicle manufacturer on the See Compact Spare Tire 0 256. Recheck the tire pressure with vehicle placard or tire inflation the tire gauge. How to Check pressure label. (If your vehicle has Put the valve caps back on the tires of a different size than the size Use a good quality pocket-type valve stems to keep out dirt and indicated on the vehicle placard or gauge to check tire pressure. tire inflation pressure label, you moisture and prevent leaks. Use Proper tire inflation cannot be should determine the proper tire only valve caps designed for the determined by looking at the tire. inflation pressure for those tires.) vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors Check the tire inflation pressure could be damaged and would As an added safety feature, your when the tires are cold, meaning vehicle has been equipped with a not be covered by the vehicle the vehicle has not been driven tire pressure monitoring system warranty. for at least three hours or no (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire more than 1.6 km (1 mi). pressure telltale when one or more Tire Pressure Monitor of your tires is significantly Remove the valve cap from the System under-inflated. tire valve stem. Press the tire The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire gauge firmly onto the valve to pressure telltale illuminates, you get a pressure measurement. (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure should stop and check your tires as If the cold tire inflation pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor soon as possible, and inflate them matches the recommended to the proper pressure. Driving on a pressure on the Tire and significantly under-inflated tire Loading Information label, no causes the tire to overheat and can Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

240 Vehicle Care lead to tire failure. Under-inflation pressure as intended. TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in also reduces fuel efficiency and tire malfunctions may occur for a variety the tires and transmit the tire tread life, and may affect the of reasons, including the installation pressure readings to a receiver vehicle's handling and stopping of replacement or alternate tires or located in the vehicle. ability. wheels on the vehicle that prevent Please note that the TPMS is not a the TPMS from functioning properly. substitute for proper tire Always check the TPMS malfunction maintenance, and it is the driver's telltale after replacing one or more responsibility to maintain correct tire tires or wheels on your vehicle to pressure, even if under-inflation has ensure that the replacement or not reached the level to trigger alternate tires and wheels allow the illumination of the TPMS low tire TPMS to continue to function When a low tire pressure condition pressure telltale. properly. is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light Your vehicle has also been See Tire Pressure Monitor 0 located on the instrument cluster. equipped with a TPMS malfunction Operation 240. If the warning light comes on, stop indicator to indicate when the See Radio Frequency Statement as soon as possible and inflate the system is not operating properly. 0 301. tires to the recommended pressure The TPMS malfunction indicator is shown on the Tire and Loading combined with the low tire pressure Tire Pressure Monitor Information label. See Vehicle Load telltale. When the system detects a Operation Limits 0 156. malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then This vehicle may have a Tire A message to check the pressure in remain continuously illuminated. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). a specific tire may display in the This sequence will continue upon The TPMS is designed to warn the Driver Information Center (DIC). The subsequent vehicle start-ups as driver when a low tire pressure low tire pressure warning light and long as the malfunction exists. condition exists. TPMS sensors are the DIC warning message, mounted onto each tire and wheel if equipped, come on at each When the malfunction indicator is assembly, excluding the spare tire ignition cycle until the tires are illuminated, the system may not be and wheel assembly. The TPMS inflated to the correct inflation able to detect or signal low tire Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 241 pressure. Using the DIC, it may be the problem is corrected. Some of possible to view the tire pressure Caution the conditions that can cause these levels. For additional information to come on are: and details about the DIC operation Tire sealant materials are not all the same. A non-approved tire . One of the road tires has been and displays, see Driver Information replaced with the spare tire. The Center (DIC) 0 98. sealant could damage the TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor damage spare tire does not have a The low tire pressure warning light caused by using an incorrect tire TPMS sensor. The malfunction may come on in cool weather when sealant is not covered by the light and the DIC message, the vehicle is first started, and then if equipped, should go off after vehicle warranty. Always use only turn off as the vehicle is driven. This the road tire is replaced and the the GM approved tire sealant could be an early indicator that the sensor matching process is air pressure is getting low and available through your dealer or performed successfully. See needs to be inflated to the proper included in the vehicle. "TPMS Sensor Matching pressure. Process" later in this section. A Tire and Loading Information label TPMS Malfunction Light and . The TPMS sensor matching shows the size of the original Message process was not done or not equipment tires and the correct The TPMS will not function properly completed successfully after inflation pressure for the tires when if one or more of the TPMS sensors rotating the tires. The they are cold. See Vehicle Load are missing or inoperable. When the malfunction light and the DIC 0 Limits 156, for an example of the system detects a malfunction, the message, if equipped, should go Tire and Loading Information label low tire pressure warning light, off after successfully completing and its location. Also see Tire defined above, flashes for about the sensor matching process. 0 Pressure 238. one minute and then stays on for See "TPMS Sensor Matching The TPMS can warn about a low the remainder of the ignition cycle. Process" later in this section. tire pressure condition, but it does A DIC warning message may also . One or more TPMS sensors are not replace normal tire display. The malfunction light and missing or damaged. The maintenance. See Tire Inspection DIC warning message, if equipped, malfunction light and the DIC 0 243, Tire Rotation 0 243, and come on at each ignition cycle until message, if equipped, should go Tires 0 231. off when the TPMS sensors are Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

242 Vehicle Care installed and the sensor vehicle’s tires or replacing one or The TPMS sensor matching matching process is performed more of the TPMS sensors. Also, process is: successfully. See your dealer for the TPMS sensor matching process 1. Set the parking brake. service. should be performed after replacing 2. Turn the ignition on without . Replacement tires or wheels do a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor. The starting the vehicle or place the not the original equipment vehicle in Service Mode. See tires or wheels. Tires and wheels malfunction light and the DIC message, if equipped, should go off Ignition Positions (Keyless other than those recommended Access) 0 160 or could prevent the TPMS from at the next ignition cycle. The sensors are matched to the tire/ Ignition Positions (Key Access) functioning properly. See Buying 0 162. New Tires 0 245. wheel positions, using a TPMS relearn tool, in the following order: 3. Use MENU to select the . Operating electronic devices or driver side front tire, passenger side Vehicle Information Menu being near facilities using radio front tire, passenger side rear tire, (Menu 2) in the Driver wave frequencies similar to the and driver side rear. See your Information Center (DIC). TPMS could cause the TPMS dealer for service or to purchase a sensors to malfunction. relearn tool. A TPMS relearn tool 4. Use the thumbwheel (or up and down arrows) to scroll to the If the TPMS is not functioning can also be purchased. See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation Tire Pressure Learn Menu Item properly, it cannot detect or signal a (Base DIC) or the Tire low tire pressure condition. See Tool at www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or Pressure Menu Item screen your dealer for service if the TPMS (Uplevel DIC). malfunction light and DIC message, call 1-800-GM TOOLS if equipped, come on and stay on. (1-800-468-6657). 5. Press and hold SET/CLR to begin the sensor matching TPMS Sensor Matching There are two minutes to match the first tire/wheel position, and process. Process five minutes overall to match all four A message requesting Each TPMS sensor has a unique tire/wheel positions. If it takes acceptance of the process may identification code. The identification longer, the matching process stops display. code needs to be matched to a new and must be restarted. tire/wheel position after rotating the Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 243 6. If requested, press SET/CLR times to indicate the sensor . There is cord or fabric again to confirm the selection. identification code has been showing through the tire's The horn sounds twice to matched to the driver side rear rubber. signal the receiver is in relearn tire, and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer . The tread or sidewall is mode and the TIRE LEARN or cracked, cut, or snagged TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE active. The TIRE LEARN or message displays on the DIC TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE deep enough to show cord or screen. message on the DIC display fabric. screen goes off. 7. Start with the driver side . The tire has a bump, bulge, front tire. 12. Turn the vehicle off. or split. 13. Set all four tires to the 8. Place the relearn tool against . The tire has a puncture, cut, recommended air pressure the tire sidewall, near the valve or other damage that cannot stem. Then press the button to level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. be repaired well because of activate the TPMS sensor. the size or location of the A horn chirp confirms that the damage. sensor identification code has Tire Inspection been matched to this tire and We recommend that the tires, Tire Rotation wheel position. including the spare tire, if the 9. Proceed to the passenger side vehicle has one, be inspected Tires should be rotated every front tire, and repeat the for signs of wear or damage at 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See procedure in Step 8. least once a month. Maintenance Schedule 0 275. 10. Proceed to the passenger side Replace the tire if: Tires are rotated to achieve a rear tire, and repeat the more uniform wear for all tires. procedure in Step 8. . The indicators at three or The first rotation is the most 11. Proceed to the driver side rear more places around the tire important. tire, and repeat the procedure can be seen. in Step 8. The horn sounds two Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

244 Vehicle Care Anytime unusual wear is Adjust the front and rear tires to noticed, rotate the tires as soon the recommended inflation Warning (Continued) as possible, check for proper tire pressure on the Tire and changing a wheel, remove any inflation pressure, and check for Loading Information label after rust or dirt from places where the damaged tires or wheels. If the the tires have been rotated. See wheel attaches to the vehicle. In unusual wear continues after the Tire Pressure 0 238 and an emergency, a cloth or a paper rotation, check the wheel Vehicle Load Limits 0 156. towel can be used; however, use alignment. See When It Is Time Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor a scraper or wire brush later to for New Tires 0 244 and remove all rust or dirt. 0 System. See Tire Pressure Wheel Replacement 249. Monitor Operation 0 240. Check that all wheel nuts are Lightly coat the inner diameter of the wheel hub opening with properly tightened. See “Wheel wheel bearing grease after a Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications 0 288, and wheel change or tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust “Removing the Flat Tire and buildup. Do not get grease on Installing the Spare Tire” under Tire Changing 0 251. the wheel mounting surface or on the wheel nuts or bolts. { Warning When It Is Time for New Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Tires parts to which it is fastened, can Use this rotation pattern when Factors such as maintenance, make wheel nuts become loose temperatures, driving speeds, rotating the tires. after time. The wheel could come vehicle loading, and road conditions Do not include the compact off and cause a crash. When affect the wear rate of the tires. spare tire in the tire rotation. (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 245 years, regardless of tread wear. To at least a month, remove the tires or identify the age of a tire, use the tire raise the vehicle to reduce the manufacture date which is the last weight from the tires. four digits of the DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) which is Buying New Tires molded into one side of the tire sidewall. The first two digits GM has developed and matched represent the week (01–52) and the specific tires for the vehicle. The last two digits, the year. For original equipment tires installed example, the third week of the year were designed to meet General 2010 would have a four-digit DOT Motors Tire Performance Criteria date of 0310. Specification (TPC Spec) Treadwear indicators are one way to Vehicle Storage system rating. When tell when it is time for new tires. replacement tires are needed, Tires age when stored normally Treadwear indicators appear when GM strongly recommends mounted on a parked vehicle. Park the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) buying tires with the same TPC a vehicle that will be stored for at or less of tread remaining. See Tire least a month in a cool, dry, clean Spec rating. Inspection 0 243 and area away from direct sunlight to Tire Rotation 0 243. GM's exclusive TPC Spec slow aging. This area should be free system considers over a dozen The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other critical specifications that impact This also applies to the spare tire, substances that can deteriorate the overall performance of the if the vehicle has one, even if it is rubber. never used. Multiple factors vehicle, including brake system Parking for an extended period can including temperatures, loading performance, ride and handling, cause flat spots on the tires that conditions, and inflation pressure traction control, and tire may result in vibrations while maintenance affect how fast aging pressure monitoring driving. When storing a vehicle for takes place. GM recommends that performance. GM's TPC Spec tires, including the spare if number is molded onto the tire's equipped, be replaced after six sidewall near the tire size. If the Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

246 Vehicle Care tires have an all-season tread tires. Never exceed the winter { Warning design, the TPC spec number tires’ maximum speed capability will be followed by MS, for mud when using winter tires with a Using bias-ply tires on the and snow. See Tire Sidewall lower speed rating. vehicle may cause the wheel 0 Labeling 233. rim flanges to develop cracks GM recommends replacing worn { Warning after many miles of driving. tires in complete sets of four. Tires could explode during A tire and/or wheel could fail Uniform tread depth on all tires improper service. Attempting suddenly and cause a crash. will help to maintain the to mount or dismount a tire Use only radial-ply tires with performance of the vehicle. could cause injury or death. the wheels on the vehicle. Braking and handling Only your dealer or authorized performance may be adversely tire service center should If the vehicle tires must be affected if all the tires are not mount or dismount the tires. replaced with a tire that does not replaced at the same time. have a TPC Spec number, make If proper rotation and sure they are the same size, maintenance have been done, { load range, speed rating, and all four tires should wear out at Warning construction (radial) as the about the same time. See Tire Mixing tires of different sizes, original tires. Rotation 0 243. However, if it is brands, or types may cause necessary to replace only one Vehicles that have a tire loss of control of the vehicle, axle set of worn tires, place the pressure monitoring system resulting in a crash or other new tires on the rear axle. could give an inaccurate vehicle damage. Use the low-pressure warning if non-TPC Winter tires with the same speed correct size, brand, and type Spec rated tires are installed. rating as the original equipment of tire on all wheels. See Tire Pressure Monitor tires may not be available for H, System 0 239. V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 247 The Tire and Loading Uniform Tire Quality Warning (Continued) Information Label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on the tires not recommended for those The following information relates vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits wheels are selected. This to the system developed by the 0 156. increases the chance of a crash and serious injury. Only use GM United States National Highway Different Size Tires and specific wheel and tire systems Traffic Safety Administration Wheels developed for the vehicle, and (NHTSA), which grades tires by have them properly installed by a treadwear, traction, and If wheels or tires are installed that GM certified technician. temperature performance. This are a different size than the original applies only to vehicles sold in equipment wheels and tires, vehicle the United States. The grades performance, including its braking, See Buying New Tires 0 245 and ride and handling characteristics, Accessories and Modifications are molded on the sidewalls of stability, and resistance to rollover 0 198. most passenger car tires. The may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality Grading electronic systems such as antilock Wheel Covers (UTQG) system does not apply brakes, rollover airbags, traction to deep tread, winter tires, control, electronic stability control, Installation compact spare tires, tires with or All-Wheel Drive, the performance Tighten the wheel nut caps by hand nominal rim diameters of of these systems can also be while pressing on the center of the 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), affected. wheel cover with the other hand. or to some limited-production Then tighten an additional tires. { Warning one-quarter turn with the wheel wrench. While the tires available on If different sized wheels are used, General Motors passenger cars there may not be an acceptable and light trucks may vary with level of performance and safety if respect to these grades, they (Continued) must also conform to federal Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

248 Vehicle Care safety requirements and graded 100. The relative acceleration, cornering, additional General Motors Tire performance of tires depends hydroplaning, or peak traction Performance Criteria (TPC) upon the actual conditions of characteristics. standards. their use, however, and may Temperature Quality grades can be found depart significantly from the The temperature grades are A where applicable on the tire norm due to variations in driving (the highest), B, and C, sidewall between tread shoulder habits, service practices and representing the tire's resistance and maximum section width. For differences in road to the generation of heat and its example: characteristics and climate. ability to dissipate heat when Treadwear 200 Traction AA Traction tested under controlled Temperature A The traction grades, from conditions on a specified indoor All Passenger Car Tires Must highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, laboratory test wheel. Sustained Conform to Federal Safety and C. Those grades represent high temperature can cause the Requirements In Addition To the tire's ability to stop on wet material of the tire to degenerate These Grades. pavement as measured under and reduce tire life, and controlled conditions on excessive temperature can lead Treadwear specified government test to sudden tire failure. The grade The treadwear grade is a surfaces of asphalt and C corresponds to a level of comparative rating based on the concrete. A tire marked C may performance which all wear rate of the tire when tested have poor traction performance. passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on a Warning: The traction grade under the Federal Motor Safety specified government test assigned to this tire is based on Standard No. 109. Grades B and course. For example, a tire straight-ahead braking traction A represent higher levels of graded 150 would wear one and tests, and does not include performance on the laboratory one-half (1½) times as well on test wheel than the minimum the government course as a tire required by law. Warning: The Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 249 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 { Warning for proper diagnosis. properly inflated and not Using the wrong replacement overloaded. Excessive speed, Wheel Replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel underinflation, or excessive nuts can be dangerous. It could loading, either separately or in Replace any wheel that is bent, affect the braking and handling of combination, can cause heat cracked, or badly rusted or the vehicle. Tires can lose air, buildup and possible tire failure. corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming and cause loss of control, causing loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and a crash. Always use the correct Wheel Alignment and Tire wheel nuts should be replaced. wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel If the wheel leaks air, replace it. nuts for replacement. Balance Some aluminum wheels can be The tires and wheels were aligned repaired. See your dealer if any of and balanced at the factory to these conditions exist. provide the longest tire life and best Your dealer will know the kind of Caution overall performance. Adjustments to wheel that is needed. wheel alignment and tire balancing The wrong wheel can also cause are not necessary on a regular Each new wheel should have the problems with bearing life, brake basis. Consider an alignment check same load-carrying capacity, cooling, speedometer or if there is unusual tire wear or the diameter, width, offset, and be odometer calibration, headlamp vehicle is significantly pulling to one mounted the same way as the one it aim, bumper height, vehicle side or the other. Some slight pull to replaces. ground clearance, and tire or tire the left or right, depending on the Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel chain clearance to the body and crown of the road and/or other road nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor chassis. surface variations such as troughs System (TPMS) sensors with new or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is GM original equipment parts. vibrating when driving on a smooth Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

250 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels the accelerator pedal and grip the Warning (Continued) steering wheel firmly. Steer to { Warning maintain lane position, and then Use another type of traction gently brake to a stop, well off the device only if its manufacturer Replacing a wheel with a used road, if possible. recommends it for the vehicle's one is dangerous. How it has tire size combination and road A rear blowout, particularly on a been used or how far it has been conditions. Follow that curve, acts much like a skid and driven may be unknown. It could manufacturer's instructions. To may require the same correction as fail suddenly and cause a crash. used in a skid. Stop pressing the avoid vehicle damage, drive slow When replacing wheels, use a accelerator pedal and steer to and readjust or remove the new GM original equipment straighten the vehicle. It may be traction device if it contacts the wheel. very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. to a stop, well off the road, If traction devices are used, install if possible. Tire Chains them on the front tires. { Warning { Warning If a Tire Goes Flat Driving on a flat tire will cause Do not use tire chains. There is It is unusual for a tire to blow out permanent damage to the tire. not enough clearance. Tire chains while driving, especially if the tires Re-inflating a tire after it has been used on a vehicle without the are maintained properly. See Tires driven on while severely 0 proper amount of clearance can 231. If air goes out of a tire, it is underinflated or flat may cause a cause damage to the brakes, much more likely to leak out slowly. blowout and a serious crash. suspension, or other vehicle But if there ever is a blowout, here Never attempt to re-inflate a tire are a few tips about what to expect parts. The area damaged by the that has been driven on while and what to do: tire chains could cause loss of severely underinflated or flat. control and a crash. If a front tire fails, the flat tire Have your dealer or an authorized creates a drag that pulls the vehicle (Continued) (Continued) toward that side. Take your foot off Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 251 When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Warning (Continued) { Warning use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of tire service center repair or Changing a tire can be the wheel blocks (1), if equipped. replace the flat tire as soon as dangerous. The vehicle can slip possible. off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. To help prevent the vehicle from { Warning moving: Lifting a vehicle and getting under 1. Set the parking brake firmly. it to do maintenance or repairs is 2. Put an automatic dangerous without the transmission in P (Park) or a appropriate safety equipment and manual transmission in training. If a jack is provided with 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped) the vehicle, it is designed only for 2. Flat Tire changing a flat tire. If it is used for 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle The following information explains anything else, you or others could is raised. how to repair or change a tire. be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack 4. Do not allow passengers to Tire Changing is provided with the vehicle, only remain in the vehicle. use it for changing a flat tire. 5. Place wheel blocks, Removing the Spare Tire and if equipped, on both sides of Tools If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire the tire at the opposite The spare tire and tools are located and wheel damage by driving slowly corner of the tire being in the storage compartment in the to a level place, well off the road, changed. rear of the vehicle. if possible. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers 0 112. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

252 Vehicle Care 2. Screwdriver 3. Tow Eye 4. Screwdriver Handle 5. Jack Handle Extension To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate 0 20. 2. Lift the trim cover. 3. Remove the jack, tools, and spare tire. 1. Strap 4. Place them near the tire being 3. Turn the wheel wrench 2. Jack changed. counterclockwise to loosen the Removing the Flat Tire and wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 250. 2. If there is a wheel cover, remove the wheel nut caps to access the wheel nuts.

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Vehicle Care 253 4. Place the jack at the position marked with a half circle. { Warning { Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting a vehicle and getting under lifted on a jack is dangerous. it to do maintenance or repairs is If the vehicle slips off the jack, dangerous without the you could be badly injured or appropriate safety equipment and killed. Never get under a vehicle training. If a jack is provided with when it is supported only by the vehicle, it is designed only for a jack. changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack { Warning is provided with the vehicle, only Raising the vehicle with the jack use it for changing a flat tire. 5. Attach the jack handle improperly positioned can extension to the jack by sliding damage the vehicle and even 7. Turn the wheel wrench the hook through the end of make the vehicle fall. To help clockwise to raise the vehicle the jack. avoid personal injury and vehicle far enough off the ground so 6. Turn the wheel wrench damage, be sure to fit the jack lift there is enough room for the clockwise until the lift head is head into the proper location spare tire to fit underneath the firmly contacting the proper before raising the vehicle. wheel well. lifting point nearest the flat tire. 8. Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to remove them. 9. Remove the flat tire. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

254 Vehicle Care 10. Remove any rust or dirt from { Warning the wheel bolts, mounting { Warning surfaces, and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Wheel nuts that are improperly or parts to which it is fastened, can 11. Place the spare tire on the incorrectly tightened can cause make wheel nuts become loose wheel-mounting surface. the wheels to become loose or after time. The wheel could come come off. The wheel nuts should off and cause a crash. When { Warning be tightened with a torque wrench changing a wheel, remove any to the proper torque specification rust or dirt from places where the Never use oil or grease on bolts after replacing. Follow the torque wheel attaches to the vehicle. In or nuts because the nuts might specification supplied by the an emergency, a cloth or a paper come loose. The vehicle's wheel aftermarket manufacturer when towel can be used; however, use could fall off, causing a crash. using accessory locking wheel a scraper or wire brush later to nuts. See Capacities and remove all rust or dirt. 12. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Turn Specifications 0 288 for original each nut clockwise, by hand, equipment wheel nut torque until the wheel is held against specifications. the hub. 13. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench Caution counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 255 4. Pull the release knob on top of Caution (Continued) Caution the rear seatback to move it forward. torque specification. See Wheel covers will not fit on the Capacities and Specifications vehicle's compact spare. If you try 0 288 for the wheel nut torque to put a wheel cover on the specification. compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged.

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools

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Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could 5. Route the loop end of the strap cause injury. In a sudden stop or through the seatback latch. collision, loose equipment could 6. Route the hook end of the strike someone. Store all these in strap through the loop and the proper place. 14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly securely fasten it to the with the wheel wrench in a seatback latch. crisscross sequence, as 1. Remove the load compartment 7. Pull back the rear seatbacks. shown. cover. 2. Lift the load floor. 3. Place the tool container and the flat tire upright into the tool box spare. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

256 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as convenient and return the spare tire { Warning to the storage area. Driving with more than one When using a compact spare tire, compact spare tire at a time could the AWD (if equipped), ABS, and result in loss of braking and Traction Control systems may handling. This could lead to a engage until the spare tire is crash and you or others could be recognized by the vehicle, injured. Use only one compact especially on slippery roads. Adjust spare tire at a time. driving to reduce possible wheel slip. 8. Attach the hook to the liftgate latch. If this vehicle has a compact spare Caution tire, it was fully inflated when new; 9. Tighten the strap and secure it however, it can lose air over time. When the compact spare is using the buckle. Check the inflation pressure installed, do not take the vehicle The compact spare tire is for regularly. It should be 420 kPa through an automatic car wash (60 psi). temporary use only. Replace the with guide rails. The compact compact spare tire with a full-size Stop as soon as possible and check spare can get caught on the rails tire as soon as you can. See that the spare tire is correctly which can damage the tire, wheel, 0 Compact Spare Tire 256. inflated after being installed on the and other parts of the vehicle. vehicle. The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only. The vehicle will perform differently Do not use the compact spare on with the spare tire installed and it is other vehicles. recommended that the vehicle speed be limited to 80 km/h (50 mph). To conserve the tread of Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 257 Do not mix the compact spare tire or Jump Starting wheel with other wheels or tires. Warning (Continued) They will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel together. Jump Starting - North HANDLING. For more information America go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ passenger-vehicle. Caution For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery - North Tire chains will not fit the compact America 0 215. See California Proposition spare. Using them can damage 65 Warning 0 197 and the back the vehicle and the chains. Do not If the battery has run down, try to cover. use tire chains on the compact use another vehicle and some spare. jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to { Warning do it safely. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: { Warning . They contain acid that can WARNING: Battery posts, burn you. terminals, and related . They contain gas that can accessories contain lead and lead explode or ignite. compounds, chemicals known to . They contain enough the State of California to cause electricity to burn you. cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Batteries also If you do not follow these steps contain other chemicals known to exactly, some or all of these the State of California to cause things can hurt you. cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

258 Vehicle Care 4. Good Battery Negative Post Caution Caution (Continued) The jump start positive post is in the Ignoring these steps could result engine compartment on the driver damaged. Only use a vehicle that in costly damage to the vehicle side of the vehicle. See Engine has a 12-volt system with a 0 that would not be covered by the Compartment Overview 201. negative ground for jump starting. vehicle warranty. Trying to start The jump start negative grounding the vehicle by pushing or pulling it point is in front of the engine cover 2. Position the two vehicles so will not work, and it could damage or an engine mounting bolt. that they are not touching. the vehicle. The jump start positive post and 3. Set the parking brake firmly negative post are on the battery of and put the shift lever in the vehicle providing the jump start. P (Park) with an automatic The positive jump start connection transmission, or Neutral with a for the discharged battery is under a manual transmission. See trim cover. Open the cover to Shifting Into Park 0 167 with an expose the post. automatic transmission, or Parking (Manual These locations are used instead of Transmission) 0 169 with a a direct connection to the battery. manual transmission. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery Caution with a negative ground system. If any accessories are left on or Caution plugged in during the jump 1. Discharged Battery starting procedure, they could be Negative Grounding Point If the other vehicle does not have damaged. The repairs would not 2. Discharged Battery a 12-volt system with a negative be covered by the vehicle ground, both vehicles can be Positive Post (Continued) 3. Good Battery Positive Post (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 259 6. Connect the other end of the Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) post (3) of the good warranty. Whenever possible, turn and some have been blinded. battery. off or unplug all accessories on Use a flashlight if you need more either vehicle when jump starting. light. 7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the Battery fluid contains acid that negative (–) post (4) of the 4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all can burn you. Do not get it on good battery. lights and accessories in both you. If you accidentally get it in 8. Connect the other end of the vehicles, except the hazard your eyes or on your skin, flush black negative ( ) cable to the warning flashers if needed. the place with water and get – negative (–) grounding point (1) medical help immediately. for the discharged battery. { Warning 9. Start the engine in the vehicle An electric fan can start up even with the good battery and run when the engine is not running { Warning the engine at idle speed for at and can injure you. Keep hands, least four minutes. Fans or other moving engine clothing, and tools away from any 10. Try to start the vehicle that had underhood electric fan. parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it parts once the engine is running. probably needs service. { Warning 5. Connect one end of the red Caution Using a match near a battery can positive (+) cable to the positive (+) post (2) on the cause battery gas to explode. If the jumper cables are discharged battery. People have been hurt doing this, connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

260 Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle GM recommends a flatbed tow truck Caution (Continued) to transport a disabled vehicle. Use ramps to help reduce approach may occur and damage the Caution angles, if necessary. A towed vehicle. The repairs would not be vehicle should have its drive wheels covered by the vehicle warranty. Incorrectly towing a disabled off the ground. Contact Roadside Always connect and remove the vehicle may cause damage. The Assistance or a professional towing jumper cables in the correct order, damage would not be covered by service if the disabled vehicle must making sure that the cables do the vehicle warranty. Do not lash be towed. not touch each other or other or hook to suspension metal. components. Use the proper Caution straps around the tires to secure the vehicle. Do not drag a locked Jumper Cable Removal Improper use of the tow eye can wheel/tire. Use tire skates or cause vehicle damage. Use Reverse the sequence exactly when dollies under any locked wheel/ caution and low speeds to removing the jumper cables. tire while loading the vehicle. Do prevent damage to the vehicle. After starting the disabled vehicle not use a sling type lift to tow the and removing the jumper cables, vehicle. This could damage the If the vehicle is equipped with tow vehicle. allow it to idle for several minutes. eye, only use the tow eye to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier from a flat road surface. Do not use Caution the tow eye to pull the vehicle from snow, mud or sand. If the vehicle cannot be shifted The tow eye is in the spare tire and into Neutral (N), do not use the tools kit, in the storage compartment tow eye to tow the vehicle. in the rear of the vehicle. Vehicle damage may occur. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 261 known as dinghy towing and dolly . If the vehicle is ready to be towing. Dinghy towing is towing the towed. Just as preparing the vehicle with all four wheels on the vehicle for a long trip, make sure ground. Dolly towing is towing the the vehicle is prepared to be vehicle with two wheels on the towed. ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly. Caution Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Use of a shield mounted in front towing: of the vehicle grille could restrict airflow and cause damage to the . Before towing the vehicle, transmission. The repairs would become familiar with the local not be covered by the vehicle Carefully open the cover in the laws that apply to recreational warranty. If using a shield, only fascia by using the small notch that vehicle towing. These laws may use one that attaches to the conceals the tow eye socket. vary by region. towing vehicle. Install the tow eye into the socket . The towing capacity of the and turn it until it stops. When the towing vehicle. Be sure to read tow eye is removed, reinstall the the tow vehicle manufacturer's cover with the notch in the original recommendations. position. . How far the vehicle will be Recreational Vehicle towed. Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how Towing long they can tow. Recreational vehicle towing refers to . The proper towing equipment. towing the vehicle behind another See your dealer or trailering vehicle, such as behind a motor professional for additional advice home. The two most common types and equipment of recreational vehicle towing are recommendations. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

262 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing (with Automatic Vehicles with an automatic 3. Shift the transmission to Transmission) transmission should not be towed Neutral. with all four wheels on the ground. 4. Disconnect the negative If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly battery cable at the battery. should be used. See "Dolly Towing" See “Negative Battery Cable following. Disconnection” under Battery - Dinghy Towing (with Manual North America 0 215. Transmission) 5. Cover the negative battery post with a non-conductive material to prevent any contact with the negative battery terminal. 6. Release the parking brake.

Caution Caution If 113 km/h (70 mph) is exceeded while towing the vehicle, it could If the vehicle is towed with all four be damaged. Never exceed 113 wheels on the ground, the km/h (70 mph) while towing the drivetrain components could be vehicle. damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle To dinghy tow the vehicle from the warranty. Do not tow the vehicle front with all four wheels on the with all four wheels on the ground: ground. 1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the tow vehicle. 2. Apply the parking brake. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 263 4. Remove any tape, glue, To tow the vehicle with the two rear or excess material from the wheels on the ground and the front negative battery post. wheels on a dolly: 5. Connect the battery. See 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. “Negative Battery Cable 2. Shift an automatic transmission Reconnection” under Battery - 0 into P (Park) or a manual North America 215. transmission into 1 (First) gear. 6. Disconnect the vehicle from the 3. Set the parking brake. tow vehicle. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a 7. Release the parking brake. straight-ahead position with a Dolly Towing clamping device designed for Caution towing. 5. Turn the ignition off. Towing the vehicle from the rear 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the 7. Release the parking brake. vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear.

To disconnect the towed vehicle: 1. Park on a level surface. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Make sure that the ignition is off. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding Locks correct product usage, necessary Locks are lubricated at the factory. safety precautions, and Use a de-icing agent only when appropriate disposal of any absolutely necessary, and have the vehicle care product. locks greased after using. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 284. Caution Washing the Vehicle Caution Avoid using high-pressure To preserve the vehicle's finish, washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) Towing the vehicle from the rear wash it often and out of direct to the surface of the vehicle. Use could damage it. Also, repairs sunlight. of power washers exceeding would not be covered by the 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result vehicle warranty. Never have the Caution in damage or removal of paint vehicle towed from the rear. Do not use petroleum-based, and decals. acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic Caution parts. If damage occurs, it would not be covered by the vehicle Do not power wash any warranty. Approved cleaning component under the hood that products can be obtained from has this e symbol. (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 265 have the damage assessed and Caution (Continued) repaired. Foreign materials such as Caution calcium chloride and other salts, ice This could cause damage that melting agents, road oil and tar, tree Machine compounding or would not be covered by the sap, bird droppings, chemicals from aggressive polishing on a vehicle warranty. industrial chimneys, etc., can basecoat/clearcoat paint finish damage the vehicle's finish if they may damage it. Use only If using an automatic car wash, remain on painted surfaces. Wash non-abrasive waxes and polishes follow the car wash instructions. The the vehicle as soon as possible. that are made for a basecoat/ windshield wiper and rear window If necessary, use non-abrasive clearcoat paint finish on the wiper, if equipped, must be off. cleaners that are marked safe for vehicle. Remove any accessories that may painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. be damaged or interfere with the car To keep the paint finish looking new, wash equipment. Occasional hand waxing or mild keep the vehicle garaged or Rinse the vehicle well, before polishing should be done to remove covered whenever possible. washing and after, to remove all residue from the paint finish. See your dealer for approved cleaning Protecting Exterior Bright Metal cleaning agents completely. If they Moldings are allowed to dry on the surface, products. they could stain. Do not apply waxes or polishes to Caution Dry the finish with a soft, clean uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, chamois or an all-cotton towel to decals, simulated wood, or flat paint Failure to clean and protect the avoid surface scratches and water as damage can occur. bright metal moldings can result spotting. in a hazy white finish or pitting. Finish Care This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant/wax materials is not recommended. If painted surfaces are damaged, see your dealer to Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

266 Vehicle Care The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ . Aftermarket appearance caps or vehicle are aluminum, chrome, Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and covers while the lamps are or stainless steel. To prevent Stripes illuminated, due to excessive damage always follow these heat generated cleaning instructions: Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap . Be sure the molding is cool to to clean exterior lamps, lenses, Caution the touch before applying any emblems, decals, and stripes. cleaning solution Failure to clean lamps properly Follow instructions under "Washing can cause damage to the lamp the Vehicle" previously in this . Use only approved cleaning cover that would not be covered section. solutions for aluminum, chrome, by the vehicle warranty. or stainless steel. Some Lamp covers are made of plastic, cleaners are highly acidic or and some have a UV protective contain alkaline substances and coating. Do not clean or wipe them can damage the moldings when dry. Caution . Always dilute a concentrated Do not use any of the following on cleaner according to the Using wax on low gloss black lamp covers: finish stripes can increase the manufacturer’s instructions . Abrasive or caustic agents gloss level and create a . Do not use cleaners that are not non-uniform finish. Clean low intended for automotive use . Washer fluids and other cleaning agents in higher concentrations gloss stripes with soap and . Use a nonabrasive wax on the than suggested by the water only. vehicle after washing to protect manufacturer and extend the molding finish . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Air Intakes or other harsh cleaners Clear debris from the air intakes, . Ice scrapers or other hard items between the hood and windshield, when washing the vehicle. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 267 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 0 284. with glass cleaner. Chrome wheels and chrome Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires wheel 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 chloride or thoroughly when cleaning the Caution calcium chloride. These are used blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and on roads for conditions such as a buildup of vehicle wash/wax Using petroleum-based tire dust and ice. Always wash the treatments may cause wiper dressing products on the vehicle chrome with soap and water after streaking. may damage the paint finish and/ 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 on Weatherstrips Wheels and Wheel Trim wheels and wheel trim, do not use strong soaps, chemicals, Apply weatherstrip lubricant on Use a soft, clean cloth with mild abrasive polishes, cleaners, weatherstrips to make them last soap and water to clean the wheels. or brushes. Use only GM longer, seal better, and not stick or After rinsing thoroughly with clean approved cleaners. Do not drive squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at water, dry with a soft, clean towel. the vehicle through an automatic least once a year. Hot, dry climates A wax may then be applied. car wash that uses silicon carbide may require more frequent application. Black marks from tire/wheel cleaning brushes. rubber material on painted surfaces (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

268 Vehicle Care Body Component Lubrication Sheet Metal Damage Caution (Continued) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, If the vehicle is damaged and Damage could occur and the hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the requires sheet metal repair or repairs would not be covered by steel fuel door hinges, unless the replacement, make sure the body the vehicle warranty. components are plastic. Applying repair shop applies anti-corrosion silicone grease on weatherstrips material to parts repaired or with a clean cloth will make them replaced to restore corrosion Brake System last longer, seal better, and not stick protection. Visually inspect brake lines and or squeak. Original manufacturer replacement hoses for proper hook-up, binding, Underbody Maintenance parts will provide the corrosion leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect protection while maintaining the disc brake pads for wear and rotors At least twice a year, spring and fall, vehicle warranty. for surface condition. Inspect drum use plain water to flush any brake linings/shoes for wear or corrosive materials from the Finish Damage cracks. Inspect all other brake parts. underbody. Take care to thoroughly Quickly repair minor chips and clean any areas where mud and scratches with touch-up materials Steering, Suspension, and other debris can collect. Chassis Components available from your dealer to avoid Do not directly power wash the corrosion. Larger areas of finish Visually inspect steering, transfer case and/or front/rear axle damage can be corrected in your suspension, and chassis output seals. High pressure water dealer's body and paint shop. components for damaged, loose, can overcome the seals and or missing parts or signs of wear at contaminate the fluid. Contaminated Chemical Paint Spotting least once a year. fluid will decrease the life of the Airborne pollutants can fall upon Inspect power steering for proper transfer case and/or axles and and attack painted vehicle surfaces attachment, connections, binding, should be replaced. causing blotchy, ring-shaped leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint Visually check constant velocity joint surface. See “Finish Care” boots and axle seals for leaks. previously in this section. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 269 Interior Care To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric To prevent dirt particle abrasions, cleaners or techniques: regularly clean the vehicle's interior. dampened with water. Wipe droplets Immediately remove any soils. . Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth. Newspapers or dark garments can sharp object to remove soil from If necessary, use a commercial transfer color to the vehicle’s any interior surface. glass cleaner after cleaning with interior. . Never use a brush with stiff plain water. Use a soft bristle brush to remove bristles. Caution dust from knobs and crevices on the . Never rub any surface instrument cluster. Using a mild aggressively or with too much To prevent scratching, never use soap solution, immediately remove pressure. abrasive cleaners on automotive hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect repellent from all interior surfaces or . Do not use laundry detergents or glass. Abrasive cleaners or dishwashing soaps with permanent damage may result. aggressive cleaning may damage degreasers. For liquid cleaners, the rear window defogger. Use cleaners specifically designed use approximately 20 drops per for the surfaces being cleaned to 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. prevent permanent damage. Apply A concentrated soap solution will Cleaning the windshield with water all cleaners directly to the cleaning create streaks and attract dirt. during the first three to six months cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any Do not use solutions that contain of ownership will reduce tendency switches or controls. Remove strong or caustic soap. to fog. cleaners quickly. . Do not heavily saturate the Speaker Covers Before using cleaners, read and upholstery when cleaning. Vacuum around a speaker cover follow all safety instructions on the Do not use solvents or cleaners gently, so that the speaker will not label. While cleaning the interior, . containing solvents. be damaged. Clean spots with water open the doors and windows to get and mild soap. proper ventilation. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

270 Vehicle Care Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces gently wringing until water does Coated moldings should be cleaned. and Vehicle Information and not drip from the cleaning cloth. Radio Displays . When lightly soiled, wipe with a 3. Start on the outside edge of the sponge or soft, lint-free cloth Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss soil and gently rub toward the dampened with water. surfaces or vehicle displays. First, center. Fold the cleaning cloth use a soft bristle brush to remove . When heavily soiled, use warm to a clean area frequently to dirt that can scratch the surface. soapy water. prevent forcing the soil in to the Then gently clean by rubbing with a fabric. Fabric/Carpet/Suede microfiber cloth. Never use window 4. Continue gently rubbing the cleaners or solvents. Periodically Start by vacuuming the surface soiled area until there is no hand wash the microfiber cloth using a soft brush attachment. If a longer any color transfer from separately, using mild soap. Do not rotating vacuum brush attachment is the soil to the cleaning cloth. use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse being used, only use it on the floor thoroughly and air dry before 5. If the soil is not completely carpet. Before cleaning, gently next use. remove as much of the soil as removed, use a mild soap possible: solution followed only by plain water. Caution . Gently blot liquids with a paper towel. Continue blotting until no If the soil is not completely Do not attach a device with a more soil can be removed. removed, it may be necessary to suction cup to the display. This use a commercial upholstery may cause damage and would . For solid soils, remove as much cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small as possible prior to vacuuming. not be covered by the vehicle hidden area for colorfastness before warranty. To clean: using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. If ring 1. Saturate a clean, lint-free formation occurs, clean the entire colorfast cloth with water. fabric or carpet. Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint After cleaning, use a paper towel to transfer to the fabric or carpet. blot excess moisture. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Vehicle Care 271 Instrument Panel, Leather, Cargo Cover and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Caution (Continued) Convenience Net Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of If equipped, wash with warm water Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not and mild detergent. Do not use Surfaces recommended. chlorine bleach. Rinse with cold Use a soft microfiber cloth water, and then dry completely. dampened with water to remove Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Seat Belts dust and loose dirt. For a more gloss, especially on the instrument Keep belts clean and dry. thorough cleaning, use a soft panel. Reflected glare can decrease microfiber cloth dampened with a visibility through the windshield mild soap solution. under certain conditions. { Warning

Caution Do not bleach or dye seat belt Caution webbing. It may severely weaken Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause the webbing. In a crash, they especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics might not be able to provide well as other interior surfaces, and painted surfaces. If an air adequate protection. Clean and may cause permanent damage. freshener comes in contact with rinse seat belt webbing only with Wipe excess moisture from these any plastic or painted surface in mild soap and lukewarm water. surfaces after cleaning and allow the vehicle, blot immediately and Allow the webbing to dry. them to dry naturally. Never use clean with a soft cloth dampened heat, steam, or spot removers. Do with a mild soap solution. not use cleaners that contain Damage caused by air fresheners silicone or wax-based products. would not be covered by the Cleaners containing these vehicle warranty. solvents can permanently change (Continued) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

272 Vehicle Care Floor Mats . Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver { Warning side floor. If a floor mat is the wrong size or . Use the floor mat with the is not properly installed, it can correct side up. Do not turn interfere with the pedals. it over. Interference with the pedals can . Do not place anything on top of cause unintended acceleration the driver side floor mat. and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash . Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. and injury. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the . Do not place one floor mat on Reinstall by lining up the floor mat pedals. top of another. retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Removing and Replacing the Use the following guidelines for Floor Mats Make sure the floor mat is properly proper floor mat usage: secured in place. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat Verify the floor mat does not . The original equipment floor to unlock each retainer and remove. mats were designed for your interfere with the pedals. vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals. Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Service and Maintenance 273 General Information for routine maintenance such as oil Service and changes and tire rotations and Maintenance Your vehicle is an important additional maintenance items like investment. This section describes tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper the required maintenance for the blades. General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information ...... 273 protect against major repair Caution expenses resulting from neglect or Maintenance Schedule inadequate maintenance. It may Damage caused by improper Maintenance Schedule ...... 275 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 ...... 280 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 ...... 281 up-to-date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics. Many Do not have chemical flushes that Recommended Fluids, dealers have extended evening and are not approved by GM Lubricants, and Parts Saturday hours, courtesy performed on the vehicle. The Recommended Fluids and transportation, and online use of flushes, solvents, cleaners, Lubricants ...... 284 scheduling to assist with service or lubricants that are not Maintenance Replacement needs. approved by GM could damage Parts ...... 285 the vehicle, requiring expensive Your dealer recognizes the repairs that are not covered by Maintenance Records importance of providing Maintenance Records ...... 286 competitively priced maintenance the vehicle warranty. and repair services. With trained technicians, the dealer is the place Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

274 Service and Maintenance The Tire Rotation and Required Refer to the information in the Refer to the information in the Services are the responsibility of the Maintenance Schedule Additional Maintenance Schedule Additional vehicle owner. It is recommended to Required Services - Normal chart. Required Services - Severe chart. have your dealer perform these The Additional Required Services - services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Severe are for vehicles that are: { Warning Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Performing maintenance work can condition, improves fuel economy, in hot weather. be dangerous and can cause and reduces vehicle emissions. . Mainly driven in hilly or serious injury. Perform Because of the way people use mountainous terrain. maintenance work only if the vehicles, maintenance needs vary. . Frequently towing a trailer. required information, proper tools, There may need to be more and equipment are available. frequent checks and services. The . Used for high speed or If they are not, see your dealer to Additional Required Services - competitive driving. have a trained technician do the Normal are for vehicles that: . Used for taxi, police, or delivery work. See Doing Your Own 0 . Carry passengers and cargo service. Service Work 198. within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 156. . Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. . Use the recommended fuel. See Recommended Fuel 0 191. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Service and Maintenance 275 Maintenance changed at least once a year and . Check engine oil level and oil the oil life system must be reset. life percentage. If needed, Schedule Your trained dealer technician can change engine oil and filter, and perform this work. If the engine oil reset oil life system. See Engine Owner Checks and Services life system is reset accidentally, Oil 0 202 and 0 At Each Fuel Stop service the vehicle within 5 000 km/ Engine Oil Life System 204. 3,000 mi since the last service. . Check engine coolant level. See . Check the engine oil level. See Reset the oil life system when the 0 Cooling System 0 208. Engine Oil 202. oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life 0 Once a Month System 204. . Check windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid 0 212. . Check the tire inflation Air Conditioning Desiccant . Check tire inflation pressures. pressures. See Tire Pressure (Replace Every Seven Years) 0 0 238. See Tire Pressure 238. The air conditioning system requires . Inspect tire wear. See Tire . Inspect the tires for wear. See maintenance every seven years. Inspection 0 243. Tire Inspection 0 243. This service requires replacement of . Check the windshield washer the desiccant to help the longevity . Visually check for fluid leaks. fluid level. See Washer Fluid and efficient operation of the air . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. 0 212. conditioning system. This service See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter can be complex. See your dealer. 0 207. Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required . Inspect brake system. See When the : % CHANGE DIC Services Every 12 000 km/ Exterior Care 0 264. message displays, have the engine 7,500 mi oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the Rotate the tires, if recommended for best conditions, the engine oil life the vehicle, and perform the following services. See Tire system may not indicate the need 0 for vehicle service for up to a year. Rotation 243. The engine oil and filter must be Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

276 Service and Maintenance . Visually inspect steering, . Check restraint system . Check parking brake and suspension, and chassis components. See Safety System automatic transmission park components for damage, Check 0 42. mechanism. See Park Brake and including cracks or tears in the P (Park) Mechanism Check . Visually inspect fuel system for 0 rubber boots, loose or missing damage or leaks. 217. parts, or signs of wear at least . Visually inspect exhaust system . Check accelerator pedal for once a year. See Exterior Care damage, high effort, or binding. 0 264. and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts. Replace if needed. . Inspect power steering for . Visually inspect gas strut for proper attachment, connections, . Lubricate body components. See Exterior Care 0 264. signs of wear, cracks, or other binding, leaks, cracks, damage. Check the hold open chafing, etc. . Check starter switch. See Starter ability of the strut. If the hold . Visually inspect halfshafts and Switch Check 0 216. open is low, service the gas 0 drive shafts for excessive wear, . Check automatic transmission strut. See Gas Strut(s) 219. lubricant leaks, and/or damage shift lock control function. See . Inspect sunroof track and seal, including: tube dents or cracks, Automatic Transmission Shift if equipped. See Sunroof 0 28. constant velocity joint or Lock Control Function Check universal joint looseness, 0 217. cracked or missing boots, loose or missing boot clamps, center . Check ignition transmission lock. bearing excessive looseness, See Ignition Transmission Lock 0 loose or missing fasteners, and Check 217. axle seal leaks. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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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 - Normal 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. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ Change manual transmission fluid, if equipped. @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts (5) @ Replace brake/clutch fluid. (6) Replace windshield wiper blades. (7) @@@@@@@@@@ Replace hood and/or body lift support gas @ @ struts. (8) Replace air conditioning desiccant. (9) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

278 Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance (2) Visually check all fuel and vapor (6) If equipped with automatic Schedule Additional Required lines and hoses for proper transmission, replace brake fluid Services - Normal attachment, connection, routing, and every five years. If equipped with (1) Or every two years, whichever condition. manual transmission, place brake/ clutch fluid every three years. See comes first. More frequent (3) Or every four years, whichever 0 passenger compartment air filter comes first. If driving in dusty Brake Fluid 213. replacement may be needed if conditions, inspect the filter at each (7) Or every 12 months, whichever driving in areas with heavy traffic, oil change or more often as needed. comes first. See Wiper Blade poor air quality, high dust levels, See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 207. Replacement 0 218. or environmental allergens. (4) Or every five years, whichever (8) Or every 10 years, whichever Passenger compartment air filter comes first. See Cooling System comes first. See Gas Strut(s) 0 219. replacement may also be needed if 0 208. there is reduced airflow, window (9) Replace air conditioning fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer (5) Or every ten years, whichever desiccant every seven years. can help determine when to replace comes first. Inspect for fraying, the filter. excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

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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 - Severe 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. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. @ @ @ Change manual transmission fluid, if equipped. @ @ @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @ Replace brake/clutch fluid. (6) Replace windshield wiper blades. (7) @@@@@@@@@@ Replace hood and/or body lift support gas @ @ struts. (8) Replace air conditioning desiccant. (9) Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

280 Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance (5) Or every ten years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Severe excessive cracking, or damage; Services replace, if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever . Severe Commercial Use comes first. More frequent (6) If equipped with automatic Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis passenger compartment air filter transmission, replace brake fluid components every oil change. replacement may be needed if every five years. If equipped with . Have underbody flushing service driving in areas with heavy traffic, manual transmission, place brake/ performed. See "Underbody poor air quality, high dust levels, clutch fluid every three years. See Maintenance" in Exterior Care or environmental allergens. Brake Fluid 0 213. 0 264. Passenger compartment air filter (7) Or every 12 months, whichever replacement may also be needed if comes first. See Wiper Blade there is reduced airflow, window Replacement 0 218. fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can help determine when to replace (8) Or every 10 years, whichever the filter. comes first. See Gas Strut(s) 0 219. (2) Visually check all fuel and vapor (9) Replace air conditioning lines and hoses for proper desiccant every seven years. attachment, connection, routing, and condition. (3) Or every four years, whichever comes first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 207. (4) Or every five years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System 0 208. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Service and Maintenance 281 Additional Battery Brakes The 12-volt battery supplies power Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care to start the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. Your vehicle is an important additional electrical accessories. . Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly . To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing may help to avoid future costly start the vehicle, maintain a noises, or difficulty stopping. repairs. To maintain vehicle battery with full cranking power. performance, additional . Trained dealer technicians have maintenance services may be . Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment required. the diagnostic equipment to test to inspect the brakes and the battery and ensure that the recommend quality parts It is recommended that your dealer connections and cables are engineered for the vehicle. perform these services — their corrosion-free. trained dealer technicians know Fluids your vehicle best. Your dealer can Belts Proper fluid levels and approved also perform a thorough . Belts may need replacing if they fluids protect the vehicle’s systems assessment with a multi-point squeak or show signs of and components. See inspection to recommend when your cracking or splitting. Recommended Fluids and vehicle may need attention. 0 . Trained dealer technicians have Lubricants 284 for GM approved The following list is intended to access to tools and equipment fluids. explain the services and conditions to inspect the belts and . Engine oil and windshield to look for that may indicate recommend adjustment or washer fluid levels should be services are required. replacement when necessary. checked at every fuel fill. . Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

282 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control tread or sidewall; or a bulge or be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. split in the tire. that there are no cracks or leaks. . Signs of wear may include . Trained dealer technicians can With a multi-point inspection, your steering wheel vibration, bounce/ inspect and recommend the right dealer can inspect the hoses and sway while braking, longer tires. Your dealer can also advise if replacement is needed. stopping distance, or uneven provide tire/wheel balancing tire wear. services to ensure smooth Lamps vehicle operation at all speeds. Properly working headlamps, . As part of the multi-point Your dealer sells and services taillamps, and brake lamps are inspection, trained dealer name brand tires. important to see and be seen on technicians can visually inspect the road. the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care of leaking, blown seals, . Signs that the headlamps need To help keep the vehicle looking like or damage, and can advise new, vehicle care products are attention include dimming, failure when service is needed. to light, cracking, or damage. available from your dealer. For The brake lamps need to be Tires information on how to clean and protect the vehicle’s interior and checked periodically to ensure Tires need to be properly inflated, 0 that they light when braking. exterior, see Interior Care 269 and rotated, and balanced. Maintaining Exterior Care 0 264. . With a multi-point inspection, the tires can save money and fuel, your dealer can check the lamps and can reduce the risk of tire and note any concerns. failure. . Signs that the tires need to be replaced include three or more visible treadwear indicators; cord or fabric showing through the Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Service and Maintenance 283 Wheel Alignment Windshield Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. clean and clear. provide a clear view. . Signs that the alignment may . Signs of damage include . Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include scratches, cracks, and chips. skipping across the windshield, pulling, improper vehicle . Trained dealer technicians can and worn or split rubber. handling, or unusual tire wear. inspect the windshield and . Trained dealer technicians can . Your dealer has the required recommend proper replacement check the wiper blades and equipment to ensure proper if needed. replace them when needed. wheel alignment. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

284 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Brake/Clutch Hydraulic System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570, in Canada 19299571). Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System 0 208. Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 202. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hinges Canada 10953474). Transmission - Automatic ACDelco CVT Fluid (Part No. 19260800, in Canada 19299096). Transmission - Manual Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19351859, in Canada 19351860). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or equivalent. Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Service and Maintenance 285 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 95238310 A3227C Engine Oil Filter 12696048 PF64 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 95369731 CF202 Spark Plugs 12637197 41-124 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 60 cm (23.6 in) 95391363 — Passenger Side – 35 cm (13.8 in) 95391365 — Rear 95391371 — Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

286 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 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Technical Data 287 Vehicle Identification parts. See “Engine Specifications” Technical Data under Capacities and Specifications 0 Vehicle Identification 288 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Service Parts Number (VIN) ...... 287 Identification Service Parts Identification . . . 287 There may be a large barcode on Vehicle Data the certification label on the center Capacities and pillar that you can scan for the Specifications ...... 288 following information: Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 290 . Vehicle Identification This legal identifier is in the front Number (VIN) corner of the instrument panel, on . Model designation the driver side of the vehicle. It can be seen through the windshield from . Paint information outside. The Vehicle Identification . Production options Number (VIN) also appears on the If there is not a large barcode on Vehicle Certification and Service this label, then you will find this Parts labels and certificates of title same information on a label inside and registration. of the glove box. Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

288 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 284 for more information. 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. Engine Cooling System* 4.8 L 5.0 qt Engine Oil with Filter 4.0 L 4.2 qt Fuel Tank 35.0 L 9.0 gal Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 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. *Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Technical Data 289 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 1.4L L4 A Automatic and Manual 0.80–0.90 mm (0.031– 0.035 in) Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the spark plug. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

290 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Customer Information 291 Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information Customer Reporting Safety Defects to Information the United States Government ...... 301 Customer Satisfaction Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction Government ...... 302 important to your dealer and to Procedure ...... 291 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ...... 302 Customer Assistance with the sales transaction or the Offices ...... 293 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 294 Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes, Online Owner Center ...... 294 however, despite the best intentions GM Mobility Reimbursement Privacy ...... 303 Cybersecurity ...... 303 of all concerned, misunderstandings Program ...... 295 can occur. If your concern has not Roadside Assistance Event Data Recorders ...... 303 OnStar ...... 304 been resolved to your satisfaction, Program ...... 295 the following steps should be taken: Scheduling Service Appointments ...... 297 STEP ONE : Discuss your concern Courtesy Transportation with a member of dealership Program ...... 297 management. Normally, concerns Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 298 can be quickly resolved at that level. Publication Ordering If the matter has already been Information ...... 300 reviewed with the sales, service, Radio Frequency or parts manager, contact the owner Statement ...... 301 of your dealership or the general manager. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

292 Customer Information STEP TWO : If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, decision given in your case, you member of dealership management, remember that your concern will may reject it and proceed with any it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's other venue for relief available resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest to you. further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. You may contact the BBB Auto Line Chevrolet Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners : Program using the toll-free Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Both General Motors and your telephone number or write them at Canada, call General Motors of dealer are committed to making the following address: Canada Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied BBB Auto Line Program 1-800-263-3777 (English), with your new vehicle. However, or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Council of Better Business Bureaus, if you continue to remain unsatisfied Inc. We encourage you to call the after following the procedure 3033 Wilson Boulevard toll-free number in order to give your outlined in Steps One and Two, you Suite 600 inquiry prompt attention. Have the can file with the Better Business Arlington, VA 22201 following information available to Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program to give the Customer Assistance enforce your rights. Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 representative: http://www.bbb.org/council/ The BBB Auto Line Program is an programs-services/ . Vehicle Identification out-of-court program administered dispute-handling-and-resolution/ Number (VIN). This is available by the Council of Better Business bbb-auto-line from the vehicle registration or Bureaus to settle automotive title, or the plate at the top left of disputes regarding vehicle repairs or This program is available in all the instrument panel and visible the interpretation of the New Vehicle 50 states and the District of through the windshield. Limited Warranty. Although you may Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage, and other . Dealership name and location. be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to factors. General Motors reserves . Vehicle delivery date and filing a court action, use of the the right to change eligibility present mileage. program is free of charge and your limitations and/or discontinue its case will generally be heard within participation in this program. 40 days. If you do not agree with the Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Customer Information 293 STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners : In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Offices 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 Company wants you to be aware of 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, its 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 c/o Customer Care Centre Company has committed to binding General Motors of Canada Chevrolet Motor Division arbitration of owner disputes Company Chevrolet Customer Assistance involving factory-related vehicle Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Center service claims. The program 1908 Colonel Sam Drive P.O. Box 33170 provides for the review of the facts Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 involved by an impartial third party www.Chevrolet.com arbiter, and may include an informal Your inquiry should be accompanied hearing before the arbiter. The by the Vehicle Identification 1-800-222-1020 program is designed so that the Number (VIN). 1-800-833-2438 (For Text entire dispute settlement process, Telephone Devices (TTYs)) from the time you file your complaint Roadside Assistance: to the final decision, should be 1-800-243-8872 completed in about 70 days. We From U.S. Virgin Islands: believe our impartial program offers 1-800-496-9994 advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

294 Customer Information Canada the U.S. can communicate with D : Select a preferred dealer and Chevrolet by dialing: General Motors of Canada view locations, maps, phone 1-800-833-2438. TTY users in Company numbers, and hours. Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: r : Track your vehicle’s warranty CA1-163-005 information. 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Online Owner Center J : View active recalls by Vehicle Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Online Owner Experience www.gm.ca Identification Number (VIN). See (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 1-800-263-3777 (English) 0 The Chevrolet online owner 287. 1-800-263-7854 (French) experience allows access to videos, H 1-800-263-3830 (For Text : Compare and shop for articles, and vehicle health specific Telephone devices (TTYs)) Chevrolet and OnStar plans and to your Chevrolet as well as your Roadside Assistance: Services. View GM Card and OnStar Account information all in 1-800-268-6800 SiriusXM information (if equipped). one place. F : Chat with online help Overseas Membership Benefits representatives. Please contact the local General E : Download owner’s manuals See my.chevrolet.com to register Motors Business Unit. and view vehicle-specific how-to your vehicle. videos. Customer Assistance for Chevrolet Owner Centre G : View maintenance schedules, (Canada) mychevrolet.ca Text Telephone (TTY) alerts, and Vehicle Diagnostic Users Information. Schedule service Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre at appointments. mychevrolet.ca (English) or To assist customers who are deaf, my.chevrolet.ca (French) to access hard of hearing, or speech-impaired I : View and print dealer-recorded similar benefits to the U.S. site. and who use Text Telephones service records and self-recorded (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY service records. equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user in Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Customer Information 295 GM Mobility Roadside Assistance Coverage Reimbursement Program Program Services are provided for the duration of the vehicle s powertrain For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call ’ warranty. 1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438.) In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In Canada, a For Canadian-purchased vehicles, person driving the vehicle without call 1-800-268-6800. permission from the owner is not Service is available 24 hours a day, covered. 365 days a year. This program is available to Roadside Assistance is not a part of qualified applicants for cost Calling for Assistance the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. reimbursement, up to certain limits, General Motors North America and of eligible aftermarket adaptive When calling Roadside Assistance, Chevrolet reserve the right to make equipment required for the vehicle, have the following information any changes or discontinue the such as hand controls or a ready: Roadside Assistance program at wheelchair/scooter lift for the . Your name, home address, and any time without notification. vehicle. home telephone number General Motors North America and To learn about the GM Mobility . Telephone number of your Chevrolet reserve the right to limit program, see www.gmmobility.com location services or payment to an owner or or call the GM Mobility Assistance driver if they decide the claims are . Location of the vehicle Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text made too often, or the same type of Telephone (TTY) users, call . Model, year, color, and license claim is made many times. 1-800-833-9935. plate number of the vehicle Services Provided General Motors of Canada also has . Odometer reading, Vehicle a Mobility program. See www.gm.ca Identification Number (VIN), and . Emergency Fuel Delivery: or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE delivery date of the vehicle Delivery of enough fuel for the (800-463-7483) for details. TTY vehicle to get to the nearest . Description of the problem users call 1-800-263-3830. service station. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

296 Customer Information . Lock-Out Service: Service to event, incidental expenses may Services Specific to unlock the vehicle if you are be reimbursed within the Canadian-Purchased Vehicles locked out. A remote unlock may Powertrain warranty period. be available if you have OnStar. Items considered are reasonable . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement For security reasons, the driver and customary hotel, meals, is up to 7 liters. If available, must present identification rental car, or a vehicle being diesel fuel delivery may be before this service is given. delivered back to the customer, restricted. Propane and other up to 500 miles. fuels are not provided through . Emergency Tow from a Public this service. Road or Highway: Tow to the Services Not Included in . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle nearest Chevrolet dealer for Roadside Assistance warranty service, or if the vehicle registration is required. was in a crash and cannot be . Impound towing caused by . Trip Interruption Benefits and driven. Assistance is not given violation of any laws Assistance: Must be over when the vehicle is stuck in the . Legal fines 150 km from where your trip was sand, mud, or snow. started to qualify. . Mounting, dismounting, . Flat Tire Change: Service to Pre-authorization, original or changing of snow tires, detailed receipts, and a copy of change a flat tire with the spare chains, or other traction devices tire. The spare tire, if equipped, the repair orders are required. must be in good condition and Service is not provided if a vehicle Once authorization has been properly inflated. It is the owner's is in an area that is not accessible received, the Roadside responsibility for the repair or to the service vehicle or is not a Assistance advisor will help to replacement of the tire if it is not regularly traveled or maintained make arrangements and explain covered by the warranty. public road, which includes ice and how to receive payment. winter roads. Off-road use is not . Alternative Service: If . Battery Jump Start: Service to covered. jump start a dead battery. assistance cannot be provided right away, the Roadside . Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance advisor may give Assistance: If your trip is permission to get local interrupted due to a warranty emergency road service. You will Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Customer Information 297 receive payment, up to $100, If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle after sending the original receipt the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage to Roadside Assistance. urged to do so as early in the work information. Mechanical failures may be day as possible to allow for covered, however any cost for same-day repair. Transportation Options parts and labor for repairs not Warranty service can generally be covered by the warranty are the Courtesy Transportation completed while you wait. However, owner responsibility. Program if you are unable to do so, your dealer may offer the following Scheduling Service To enhance your ownership transportation options: experience, we and our participating Appointments dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Shuttle Service When the vehicle requires warranty Transportation, a customer support This includes one-way or round-trip service, contact your dealer and program for vehicles with the shuttle service within reasonable request an appointment. By Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty time and distance parameters of scheduling a service appointment Coverage period in Canada), your dealer's area. and advising the service consultant extended powertrain, and/or of your transportation needs, your hybrid-specific warranties in both Public Transportation or Fuel dealer can help minimize your the U.S. and Canada. Reimbursement inconvenience. Several Courtesy Transportation If overnight warranty repairs are If the vehicle cannot be scheduled options are available to assist in needed, and public transportation is into the service department reducing inconvenience when used, the expense must be immediately, keep driving it until it warranty repairs are required. supported by original receipts and within the maximum amount allowed can be scheduled for service, Courtesy Transportation is not a unless, of course, the problem is by GM. If U.S. customers arrange part of the New Vehicle Limited their own transportation, limited safety related. If it is, please call Warranty. A separate booklet your dealership, let them know this, reimbursement for reasonable fuel entitled “Limited Warranty and and ask for instructions. expenses may be available. Claim Owner Assistance Information” amounts should reflect actual costs Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

298 Customer Information and be supported by original Additional Program Collision Parts receipts. See your dealer for Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new information. All program options, such as shuttle parts made with the same materials Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at and construction methods as the parts with which the vehicle was For an overnight warranty repair, the every dealer. Contact your dealer originally built. Genuine GM dealer may provide an available for specific availability. Collision parts are the best choice to courtesy rental vehicle or provide for General Motors reserves the right to ensure that the vehicle's designed reimbursement of a rental vehicle. unilaterally modify, change, appearance, durability, and safety Reimbursement is limited and must or discontinue Courtesy are preserved. The use of Genuine be supported by original receipts as Transportation at any time and to GM parts can help maintain the GM well as a signed and completed resolve all questions of claim New Vehicle Limited Warranty. rental agreement and meet state/ eligibility pursuant to the terms and provincial, local, and rental vehicle conditions described herein at its Recycled original equipment parts provider requirements. sole discretion. may also be used for repair. These Requirements vary and may include parts are typically removed from minimum age requirements, Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in insurance coverage, credit card, etc. prior crashes. In most cases, the Additional fees such as fuel, rental If the vehicle is involved in a parts being recycled are from vehicle insurance, taxes, levies, collision and it is damaged, have the undamaged sections of the vehicle. usage fees, excessive mileage, damage repaired by a qualified A recycled original equipment GM or rental usage beyond the technician using the proper part may be an acceptable choice to completion of the repair are also equipment and quality replacement maintain the vehicle's originally your responsibility. parts. Poorly performed collision designed appearance and safety repairs diminish the vehicle resale performance; however, the history of It may not be possible to provide a value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts like vehicle as a courtesy rental. be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Customer Information 299 Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of Protect your investment in the GM companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs. vehicle with comprehensive and not have been tested for the vehicle. collision insurance coverage. There As a result, these parts may fit If a Crash Occurs are significant differences in the poorly, exhibit premature durability/ quality of coverage afforded by If there has been an injury, call corrosion problems, and may not various insurance policy terms. emergency services for help. Do not perform properly in subsequent Many insurance policies provide leave the scene of a crash until all collisions. Aftermarket parts are not reduced protection to the GM matters have been taken care of. covered by the GM New Vehicle vehicle by limiting compensation for Move the vehicle only if its position Limited Warranty, and any vehicle damage repairs through the use of puts you in danger, or you are failure related to such parts is not aftermarket collision parts. Some instructed to move it by a police covered by that warranty. insurance companies will not officer. Repair Facility specify aftermarket collision parts. Give only the necessary information When purchasing insurance, we to police and other parties involved GM also recommends that you recommend that you ensure that the in the crash. choose a collision repair facility that vehicle will be repaired with GM For emergency towing see meets your needs before you ever original equipment collision parts. need collision repairs. Your dealer Roadside Assistance Program If such insurance coverage is not 0 295. may have a collision repair center available from your current with GM-trained technicians and insurance carrier, consider switching Gather the following information: state-of-the-art equipment, or be to another insurance carrier. able to recommend a collision repair . Driver name, address, and center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing telephone number technicians and comparable company may require you to have . Driver license number equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment . Owner name, address, and Manufacturer (OEM) parts or telephone number Genuine Manufacturer replacement . Vehicle license plate number Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

300 Customer Information . Vehicle make, model, and original GM parts. Remember, Publication Ordering model year recycled parts will not be covered by Information . Vehicle Identification the GM vehicle warranty. Number (VIN) Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Manuals . Insurance company and policy but you must live with the repair. Service manuals have the diagnosis number Depending on your policy limits, and repair information on the your insurance company may engine, transmission, axle, . General description of the initially value the repair using suspension, brakes, electrical damage to the other vehicle aftermarket parts. Discuss this with system, steering system, body, etc. Choose a reputable repair facility the repair professional, and insist on that uses quality replacement parts. Genuine GM parts. Remember, Customer Literature if the vehicle is leased, you may be See “Collision Parts” earlier in this Owner’s manuals are written section. obligated to have the vehicle specifically for owners and are repaired with Genuine GM parts, If the airbag has inflated, see What intended to provide basic even if your insurance coverage operational information about the Will You See after an Airbag does not pay the full cost. Inflates? 0 48. vehicle. The owner’s manual If another party's insurance includes the Maintenance Schedule Managing the Vehicle Damage company is paying for the repairs, for all models. Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a Customer literature publications repair valuation based on that In the event that the vehicle requires available for purchase include insurance company's collision policy damage repairs, GM recommends owner’s manuals, warranty repair limits, as you have no that you take an active role in its manuals, infotainment manuals, and contractual limits with that company. repair. If you have a pre-determined portfolios. Portfolios include an In such cases, you can have control repair facility of choice, take the owner’s manual, warranty manual, of the repair and parts choices as vehicle there, or have it towed there. infotainment manual, if applicable, long as the cost stays within Specify to the facility that any and zip lock bag or pouch. reasonable limits. required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Customer Information 301 Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Reporting Safety Service manuals and customer Statement Defects literature are available for many This vehicle has systems that current and past model year GM operate on a radio frequency that vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the to the United States To order, call 1-800-551-4123 Federal Communications Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Commission (FCC) rules and with Government eastern time Innovation, Science and Economic If you believe that your vehicle For credit card orders only (VISA, Development (ISED) Canada's has a defect which could cause RSP-100 / ICES-GEN. MasterCard, or Discover), see a crash or could cause injury or Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. Operation is subject to the following death, you should immediately To order by mail, write to: two conditions: inform the National Highway Helm, Incorporated 1. The device may not cause Traffic Safety Administration Attention: Customer Service harmful interference. (NHTSA) in addition to notifying 47911 Halyard Drive 2. The device must accept any General Motors. Plymouth, MI 48170 interference received, including If NHTSA receives similar Make checks payable in U.S. funds. interference that may cause complaints, it may open an undesired operation of the investigation, and if it finds that device. a safety defect exists in a group Changes or modifications to any of of vehicles, it may order a recall these systems by other than an and remedy campaign. authorized service facility could void However, NHTSA cannot authorization to use this equipment. become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

302 Customer Information To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian to General Motors toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (or http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you Transport Canada) in a situation like write to: believe that the vehicle has a this, notify General Motors. Administrator, NHTSA safety defect, notify Transport Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Canada immediately, and notify Chevrolet Motor Division Washington, D.C. 20590 General Motors of Canada Chevrolet Customer Assistance Company. Call Transport Center You can also obtain other Canada at 1-800-333-0510; P.O. Box 33170 information about motor go to: Detroit, MI 48232-5170 vehicle safety from www.tc.gc.ca/recalls (English) In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 http://www.safercar.gov. (English) or 1-800-263-7854 www.tc.gc.ca/rappels (French) (French), or write: or write to: General Motors of Canada Transport Canada Company Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: Defect Investigations and CA1-163-005 Recalls Division 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 80 Noel Street Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Customer Information 303 Vehicle Data Cybersecurity your vehicle to any unknown or untrusted networks (such as Recording and GM collects information about the Bluetooth, WIFI or similar use of your vehicle including technology). In the event you Privacy operational and safety related suspect any security incident The vehicle has a number of information. We collect this impacting your data or the safe computers that record information information to provide, evaluate, operation of your vehicle, please about the vehicle’s performance and improve, and troubleshoot our stop operating your vehicle and how it is driven or used. For products and services and to contact your dealer. example, the vehicle uses computer develop new products and services. modules to monitor and control The protection of vehicle electronics Event Data Recorders engine and transmission systems and customer data from performance, to monitor the unauthorized outside electronic This vehicle is equipped with an conditions for airbag deployment access or control is important to event data recorder (EDR). The and deploy them in a crash, and, GM. GM maintains appropriate main purpose of an EDR is to if equipped, to provide antilock security standards, practices, record, in certain crash or near braking to help the driver control the guidelines and controls aimed at crash-like situations, such as an air vehicle. These modules may store defending the vehicle and the bag deployment or hitting a road data to help the dealer technician vehicle service ecosystem against obstacle, data that will assist in service the vehicle or to help GM unauthorized electronic access, understanding how a vehicle’s improve safety or features. Some detecting possible malicious activity systems performed. The EDR is modules may also store data about in related networks, and responding designed to record data related to how the vehicle is operated, such as to suspected cybersecurity incidents vehicle dynamics and safety rate of fuel consumption or average in a timely, coordinated and effective systems for a short period of time, speed. These modules may retain manner. Security incidents could typically 30 seconds or less. The personal preferences, such as radio impact your safety or compromise EDR in this vehicle is designed to presets, seat positions, and your private data. To minimize record such data as: temperature settings. security risks, please do not connect . How various systems in your your vehicle electronic systems to vehicle were operating; unauthorized devices or connect Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

304 Customer Information . Whether or not the driver and To read data recorded by an EDR, OnStar passenger safety belts were special equipment is required, and buckled/fastened; access to the vehicle or the EDR is If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar and has an active service . How far (if at all) the driver was needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as plan, additional data may be depressing the accelerator and/ collected and transmitted through or brake pedal; and, law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the the OnStar system. This includes . How fast the vehicle was information if they have access to information about the vehicle’s traveling. the vehicle or the EDR. operation; collisions involving the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and These data can help provide a GM will not access these data or its features, including infotainment; better understanding of the share it with others except: with the and the location and approximate circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, GPS speed of the vehicle. Refer to injuries occur. if the vehicle is leased, with the the OnStar Terms and Conditions Note consent of the lessee; in response and Privacy Statement on the EDR data are recorded by your to an official request by police or OnStar website. vehicle only if a non-trivial crash similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through See OnStar Additional Information situation occurs; no data are 0 307. recorded by the EDR under normal the discovery process; or, as driving conditions and no personal required by law. Data that GM data (e.g., name, gender, age, and collects or receives may also be crash location) are recorded. used for GM research needs or may However, other parties, such as law be made available to others for enforcement, could combine the research purposes, where a need is EDR data with the type of shown and the data is not tied to a personally identifying data routinely specific vehicle or vehicle owner. acquired during a crash investigation. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

OnStar 305 OnStar Overview information about you and your OnStar vehicle, including location information. See OnStar User OnStar Overview Terms, Privacy Statement, and Software Terms for more details OnStar Overview ...... 305 including system limitations at OnStar Services www.onstar.com (U.S.) or Emergency ...... 306 www.onstar.ca (Canada). Security ...... 307 The OnStar system status light is = Voice Command Button OnStar Additional Information next to the OnStar buttons. If the OnStar Additional Q Blue OnStar Button status light is: Information ...... 307 > Red Emergency Button . Solid Green: System is ready. This vehicle may be equipped with a . Flashing Green: On a call. comprehensive, in-vehicle system . Red: Indicates a problem. that can connect to an OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, . Off: System is off. Press Q Navigation, Connections, and twice to speak with an OnStar Diagnostics Services. OnStar Advisor. services may require a paid service plan and data plan. OnStar requires Press Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR the vehicle battery and electrical (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an system, cellular service, and GPS Advisor. satellite signals to be available and Functionality of the Voice Command operating. OnStar acts as a link to button may vary by vehicle and existing emergency service region. providers. OnStar may collect Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

306 OnStar Press = to: . Receive a Diagnostic check of OnStar Services the vehicle's key operating . Open the OnStar app on the systems. infotainment display. Emergency . Receive Roadside Assistance. Or Emergency Services require an . Manage Wi-Fi Settings, active safety and security plan. With . Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn if equipped. Navigation voice commands. Automatic Crash Response, built-in Press > to get a priority connection sensors can automatically alert a . Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi specially trained OnStar Advisor hotspot name or SSID and to an OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to: who is immediately connected in to password, if equipped. the vehicle to help. . Get help for an emergency. Press Q to connect to an Press > for a priority connection to Advisor to: . Be a Good Samaritan or an OnStar Advisor who can contact respond to an AMBER Alert. . Verify account information or emergency service providers, direct update contact information. . Get assistance in severe them to your exact location, and weather or other crisis situations relay important information. . Get driving directions. and find evacuation routes. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide a central point of contact, assistance, and information during a crisis. With Roadside Assistance, Advisors can locate a nearby service provider to help with a flat tire, a battery jump, or an empty gas tank. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

OnStar 307 Security OnStar Additional Reactivation for Subsequent Owners If equipped, OnStar provides these Information services: Press Q and follow the prompts to In-Vehicle Audio Messages . With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, speak to an Advisor as soon as OnStar Advisors can use GPS to Audio messages may play important possible. The Advisor will update pinpoint the vehicle and help information at the following times: vehicle records and explain OnStar or connected service options. authorities quickly recover it. . Prior to vehicle purchase. Press . With Remote Ignition Block, Q to set up an account. How OnStar Service Works if equipped, OnStar can block . After change in ownership and Automatic Crash Response, the engine from being restarted. at 90 days. Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, . With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote if equipped, OnStar can work Transferring Service Services, and Roadside Assistance with law enforcement to Press Q to request account transfer are available on most vehicles. Not gradually slow the vehicle down. eligibility information. The Advisor all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles. For Theft Alarm Notification can cancel or change account information. more information, a full description If equipped, if the doors are locked of OnStar services, system and the vehicle alarm sounds, a Selling/Transferring the limitations, and OnStar User Terms, notification by text, e-mail, or phone Vehicle Privacy Statement, and Software call will be sent. If the vehicle is Terms: Call 1-888-4ONSTAR stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work (1-888-466-7827) immediately to . Call 1-888-4ONSTAR with authorities to recover the terminate your OnStar or connected (1-888-466-7827). vehicle. services if the vehicle is disposed . See www.onstar.com (U.S.). of, sold, transferred, or if the lease ends. . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

308 OnStar . Press Q to speak with an to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless access to all OnStar services, Advisor. phone network congestion or except Virtual Advisor and OnStar jamming — may prevent service. Turn-by-Turn Navigation. OnStar or connected services cannot work unless the vehicle is in See Radio Frequency Statement If equipped, TTY mode can be 0 a place where OnStar has an 301. turned on or off by touching agreement with a wireless service Settings, then Apps, and then Services for People with Phone. When TTY mode is on, provider for service in that area. The Disabilities wireless service provider must also phone calls can be made or have coverage, network capacity, Advisors provide services to help received with OnStar using the reception, and technology with physical disabilities and infotainment display. compatible with OnStar or medical conditions. OnStar Personal Identification connected services. Service Q Number (PIN) involving location information about Press to help: the vehicle cannot work unless GPS . Locate a gas station with an A PIN is needed to access some signals are available, unobstructed, attendant to pump gas. OnStar services. The PIN will need and compatible with the OnStar to be changed the first time when . Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., hardware. OnStar or connected speaking with an Advisor. To that meets accessibility needs. services may not work if the OnStar change the OnStar PIN, contact an equipment is not properly installed . Provide directions to the closest OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or or it has not been properly hospital or pharmacy in urgent calling 1-888-4ONSTAR. maintained. If equipment or software situations. is added, connected, or modified, Warranty TTY Users OnStar or connected services may OnStar equipment may be not work. Other problems beyond OnStar has the ability to warranted as part of the vehicle the control of OnStar — such as communicate to deaf, warranty. hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired electrical system design and customers while in the vehicle. The architecture of the vehicle, damage available dealer-installed TTY system can provide in-vehicle Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

OnStar 309 Languages call OnStar. However, OnStar may come on. Press Q to try the could have difficulty identifying The vehicle can be programmed to call again or try again after driving a the exact location. respond in multiple languages. few miles into another cellular area. Press Q and ask for an Advisor. . In emergency situations, OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues Advisors are available in English, can use the last stored GPS Spanish, and French. Available location to send to emergency OnStar services require a vehicle languages may vary by country. responders. electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be A temporary loss of GPS can cause available and operating for features Potential Issues loss of the ability to send a to function properly. These systems OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The may not operate if the battery is Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or discharged or disconnected. Assistance after the vehicle has may ask for a call back after the been off continuously for 10 days vehicle is driven into an open area. Add-on Electrical Equipment without an ignition cycle. If the vehicle has not been started for Cellular and GPS Antennas The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the 10 days, OnStar can contact Cellular reception is required for vehicle. Do not add any electrical Roadside Assistance or a locksmith OnStar to send remote signals to equipment. See Add-On Electrical to help gain access to the vehicle. the vehicle. Do not place items over Equipment 0 195. Added electrical or near the antenna to prevent equipment may interfere with the Global Positioning blocking cellular and GPS signal operation of the OnStar system and System (GPS) reception. cause it to not operate. . Obstruction of the GPS can Unable to Connect to OnStar occur in a large city with tall Vehicle Software Updates buildings; in parking garages; Message OnStar or GM may remotely deliver around airports; in tunnels and If there is limited cellular coverage software updates or changes to the underpasses; or in an area with or the cellular network has reached vehicle without further notice or very dense trees. If GPS signals maximum capacity, this message consent. These updates or changes are not available, the OnStar may enhance or maintain safety, system should still operate to Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

310 OnStar security, or the operation of the Privacy libcurl: vehicle or the vehicle systems. The complete OnStar Privacy COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION Software updates or changes may Statement may be found at NOTICE affect or erase data or settings that www.onstar.com (U.S.), are stored in the vehicle, such as Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We saved navigation destinations or Stenberg, . recommend that you review it. If you pre-set radio stations. Neither have any questions, call All rights reserved. OnStar nor GM is responsible for 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) any affected or erased data or Permission to use, copy, modify, settings. These updates or changes or press Q to speak with an and distribute this software for any may also collect personal Advisor. Users of wireless purpose with or without fee is information. Such collection is communications are cautioned that hereby granted, provided that the described in the OnStar privacy the privacy of any information sent above copyright notice and this statement or separately disclosed at via wireless cellular communications permission notice appear in all the time of installation. These cannot be assured. Third parties copies. updates or changes may also cause may unlawfully intercept or access THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED a system to automatically transmissions and private “AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF communicate with GM servers to communications without consent. ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR collect information about vehicle OnStar - Software IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT system status, identify whether Acknowledgements LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES updates or changes are available, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS or deliver updates or changes. An Certain OnStar components include FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE active OnStar agreement constitutes libcurl and unzip software and other AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF consent to these software updates third party software. Below are the THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO or changes and agreement that notices and licenses associated with EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR either OnStar or GM may remotely libcurl and unzip and for other third COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE deliver them to the vehicle. party software please see http:// LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, opensource.lge.com/index DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, www.onstar.com/us/en/ WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

OnStar 311 OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, Gordon, Ian Gorman, Chris 1. Redistributions of source code OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION Herborth, Dirk Haase, Greg Hartwig, must retain the above copyright WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE Robert Heath, Jonathan Hudson, notice, definition, disclaimer, USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN Paul Kienitz, David Kirschbaum, and this list of conditions. THE SOFTWARE. Johnny Lee, Onno der Linden, 2. Redistributions in binary form Except as contained in this notice, Igor Mandrichenko, Steve P. Miller, (compiled executables) must the name of a copyright holder shall Sergio Monesi, Keith Owens, reproduce the above copyright not be used in advertising or George Petrov, Greg Roelofs, Kai notice, definition, disclaimer, otherwise to promote the sale, use Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, and this list of conditions in or other dealings in this Software Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other without prior written authorization of Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the the copyright holder. Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution. The sole exception Rich Wales, Mike White. to this condition is redistribution unzip: This software is provided “as is,” of a standard UnZipSFX binary This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the without warranty of any kind, (including SFXWiz) as part of a Info-ZIP copyright and license. express or implied. In no event shall self-extracting archive; that is The definitive version of this Info-ZIP or its contributors be held permitted without inclusion of document should be available liable for any direct, indirect, this license, as long as the at ftp://ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/ incidental, special or consequential normal SFX banner has not license.html indefinitely. damages arising out of the use of or been removed from the binary Copyright (c) 1990-2005 Info-ZIP. All inability to use this software. or disabled. rights reserved. Permission is granted to anyone to 3. Altered versions–including, but For the purposes of this copyright use this software for any purpose, not limited to, ports to new including commercial applications, operating systems, existing and license, “Info-ZIP” is defined as the following set of individuals: and to alter it and redistribute it ports with new graphical freely, subject to the following interfaces, and dynamic, Mark Adler, John Bush, Karl Davis, restrictions: shared, or static library Harald Denker, Jean-Michel Dubois, versions–must be plainly Jean-loup Gailly, Hunter Goatley, Ed marked as such and must not Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

312 OnStar be misrepresented as being the original source. Such altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being Info-ZIP releases–including, but not limited to, labeling of the altered versions with the names “Info-ZIP” (or any variation thereof, including, but not limited to, different capitalizations), “Pocket UnZip,”“WiZ” or “MacZip” without the explicit permission of Info-ZIP. Such altered versions are further prohibited from misrepresentative use of the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail addresses or of the Info-ZIP URL(s). 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use the names “Info-ZIP,”“Zip,” “UnZip,”“UnZipSFX,”“WiZ,” “Pocket UnZip,”“Pocket Zip,” and “MacZip” for its own source and binary releases. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Connected Services 313 Connected Connected Services OnStar app on the infotainment display. For other vehicles press = Services Navigation as follows. Navigation requires a specific Cancel Route Connected Services OnStar or connected service plan. 1. Press =. System responds: Navigation ...... 313 Press Q to receive Turn-by-Turn “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Connections ...... 314 Diagnostics ...... 316 directions or have them sent to the 2. Say “Cancel route.” System vehicle’s navigation screen, responds: “Do you want to if equipped. cancel directions?” Turn-by-Turn Navigation 3. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OK, request completed, thank 1. Press Q to connect to an you, goodbye.” Advisor. Route Preview 2. Request directions to be downloaded to the vehicle. 1. Press =. System responds: 3. Follow the voice-guided “OnStar ready,” then a tone. commands. 2. Say “Route preview.” System responds with the next three Using Voice Commands maneuvers. During a Planned Route Repeat Functionality of the Voice Command button, if equipped, may vary by 1. Press =. System responds: vehicle and region. For some “OnStar ready,” then a tone. vehicles, press = to open the Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

314 Connected Services 2. Say “Repeat.” System See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped) responds with the last direction www.onstar.ca (Canada). The vehicle may have a built-in given, then responds with Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Connections to the Internet and web content at Get My Destination The following services help with 4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile staying connected. devices can be connected. A data 1. Press =. System responds: plan is required. Use the in-vehicle “OnStar ready,” then a tone. For coverage maps, see controls only when it is safe to www.onstar.com (U.S.) or do so. 2. Say “Get my destination.” www.onstar.ca (Canada). System responds with the 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot address and distance to the Ensuring Security information, press = to open destination, then responds with . Change the default passwords the OnStar app on the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. for the Wi-Fi hotspot and infotainment display, then Send Destination to Vehicle myChevrolet mobile application. select Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some Make these passwords different vehicles, touch Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Directions can be sent to the from each other and use a Settings on the screen. vehicle’s navigation screen, combination of letters, numbers, 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display if equipped. and symbols to increase the the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), security. Press Q, then ask the Advisor to password, and on some download directions to the vehicle’s . Change the default name of the vehicles, the connection type navigation system, if equipped. After SSID (Service Set Identifier). (no Internet connection, 3G, the call ends, the navigation screen This is your network’s name that 4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality will provide prompts to begin driving is visible to other wireless (poor, good, excellent). directions. Routes that are sent to devices. Choose a unique name the navigation screen can only be and avoid family names or canceled through the navigation vehicle descriptions. system. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Connected Services 315 3. To change the SSID or . Lock/unlock doors, if equipped Features are subject to change. For password, press Q or call with automatic locks. myChevrolet mobile app information 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect . Activate the horn and lamps. and compatibility, see with an Advisor. On some my.chevrolet.com. vehicles, the SSID and . Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil life, or tire pressure, An active OnStar or connected password can be changed in service plan may be required. the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu. if factory-equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. A compatible device, After initial set-up, your vehicle’s factory-installed remote start, and Wi-Fi hotspot will connect . Send destinations to the vehicle. power locks are required. Data rates automatically to your mobile . Locate the vehicle on a map apply. See www.onstar.com for devices. Manage data usage by (U.S. market only). details and system limitations. turning Wi-Fi on or off on your . Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot Remote Services mobile device, using the on/off, manage settings, and myChevrolet mobile app, or by Contact an OnStar Advisor to monitor data consumption, unlock the doors or sound the horn contacting an OnStar Advisor. On if equipped. some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be and flash the lamps. . Locate a dealer and schedule managed from the Wi-Fi Marketplace Hotspot menu. service. . Request roadside assistance. OnStar Advisors can provide offers MyChevrolet Mobile App (If from restaurants and retailers on Available) . Set a parking reminder with pin your route, help locate hotels, Download the myChevrolet mobile drop, take a photo, make a note, or book a room. These services app to compatible Apple and and set a timer. vary by market. Android smartphones. Chevrolet . Connect with Chevrolet on social users can access the following media. services from a smartphone: . Remotely start/stop the vehicle, if factory-equipped. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

316 Connected Services Diagnostics By monitoring and reporting on the vehicle's key systems, OnStar Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped, provides a way to keep up on maintenance. Capabilities vary by model. See www.onstar.com for details and system limitations. Features are subject to change. For updates on feature capabilities, see my.chevrolet.com. Message and data rates may apply. Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Index 317 Index A Airbag System (cont'd) Accessories and When Should an Airbag Modifications ...... 198 Inflate? ...... 46 Accessory Power ...... 167 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 45 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 195 Airbags Additional Information Adding Equipment to the OnStar ...... 307 Vehicle ...... 54 Additional Maintenance Passenger Status Indicator . . . . .88 and Care ...... 281 Readiness Light ...... 87 Agreements Servicing Airbag-Equipped Trademarks and License . . . . . 141 Vehicles ...... 54 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...... 207 System Check ...... 43 Air Conditioning ...... 143 Alarm Air Conditioning Regular Vehicle Security ...... 21 Operation ...... 147 All-Season Tires ...... 232 Air Filter, Passenger AM-FM Radio ...... 121 Compartment ...... 146 Antenna Air Intake ...... 146 Multi-band ...... 124 Air Vents ...... 145 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 175 Airbag System Warning Light ...... 92 Check ...... 55 Appearance Care How Does an Airbag Exterior ...... 264 Restrain? ...... 48 Interior ...... 269 Passenger Sensing System . . . .49 Apple CarPlay and What Makes an Airbag Android Auto ...... 135 Inflate? ...... 47 Armrest What Will You See after an Front Seat ...... 33 Airbag Inflates? ...... 48 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

318 Index Assistance Program, Brake California Roadside ...... 295 System Warning Light ...... 91 Perchlorate Materials Audio Brakes ...... 213 Requirements ...... 198 Bluetooth ...... 127 Antilock ...... 175 California Automatic Assist ...... 176 Proposition Door Locks ...... 18 Fluid ...... 213 65 Warning ...... 197,215, 257, Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . 188 Parking ...... 176 Back Cover Headlamp System ...... 111 Braking ...... 150 Camera Transmission ...... 171 Automatic Rear Vision (RVC) ...... 183 Transmission Fluid ...... 205 Emergency (AEB) ...... 188 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... 2 Automatic Transmission Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 160 Capacities and Shift Lock Control Function Bulb Replacement Specifications ...... 288 Check ...... 217 Halogen Bulbs ...... 220 Carbon Monoxide Auxiliary Jack ...... 127 Headlamp Aiming ...... 220 Engine Exhaust ...... 170 Avoiding Untrusted Media Headlamps ...... 220 Liftgate ...... 20 Devices ...... 124 Headlamps, Front Turn Winter Driving ...... 154 B Signal, Sidemarker, and Cargo Parking Lamps ...... 221 Cover ...... 76 Battery High Intensity Discharge Tie-Downs ...... 77 Exterior Lighting Battery (HID) Lighting ...... 221 Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3 Saver ...... 115 License Plate Lamps ...... 224 Chains, Tire ...... 250 Power Protection ...... 114 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Charging System Light ...... 89 Battery - North America . . . .215, 257 Stoplamps, and Back-up Check Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 218 Lamps ...... 224 Engine Light (Malfunction Bluetooth Buying New Tires ...... 245 Indicator) ...... 89 Overview ...... 130, 131 Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 217 Bluetooth Audio ...... 127 C Child Restraints Calibration ...... 82 Infants and Young Children . . . . .57 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Index 319 Child Restraints (cont'd) Control Cybersecurity ...... 303 Lower Anchors and Tethers Traction and Electronic D for Children ...... 63 Stability ...... 177 Damage Repair, Collision ...... 298 Older Children ...... 56 Control of a Vehicle ...... 150 Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 3 Securing ...... 71, 73 Convex Mirrors ...... 24 Data Collection Systems ...... 60 Coolant OnStar ...... 304 Circuit Breakers ...... 226 Engine Temperature Data Recorders, Event ...... 303 Cleaning Warning Light ...... 95 Daytime Running Exterior Care ...... 264 Cooling ...... 143 Lamps (DRL) ...... 110 Interior Care ...... 269 Cooling System ...... 208 Defensive Driving ...... 150 Climate Control Systems ...... 143 Courtesy Lamps ...... 113 Delayed Locking ...... 18 Air Conditioning ...... 143 Courtesy Transportation Diagnostics Heating ...... 143 Program ...... 297 Connected Services ...... 316 Clock ...... 82 Cover Distracted Driving ...... 149 Cluster, Instrument ...... 84 Cargo ...... 76 Dome Lamps ...... 113 Clutch, Hydraulic ...... 206 Covers Door Collision Damage Repair ...... 298 Wheel ...... 247 Ajar Light ...... 98 Compact Spare Tire ...... 256 Cruise Control ...... 179 Delayed Locking ...... 18 Compartments Light ...... 97 Locks ...... 17 Storage ...... 76 Customer Assistance ...... 294 Power Locks ...... 17 Compass ...... 82 Offices ...... 293 Drive Belt Routing, Engine ...... 290 Connected Services Text Telephone (TTY) Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 182 Connections ...... 314 Users ...... 294 Driver Information Diagnostics ...... 316 Customer Information Center (DIC) ...... 98 Navigation ...... 313 Publications Ordering Driving Connections Information ...... 300 Better Fuel Economy ...... 149 Connected Services ...... 314 Customer Satisfaction Defensive ...... 150 Procedure ...... 291 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

320 Index Driving (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 112 Drunk ...... 150 Coolant Temperature Flat Tire ...... 250 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 153 Warning Light ...... 95 Changing ...... 251 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 155 Cooling System ...... 208 Floor Mats ...... 272 Loss of Control ...... 152 Drive Belt Routing ...... 290 Fluid Off-Road Recovery ...... 152 Exhaust ...... 170 Automatic Transmission ...... 205 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 156 Heater ...... 166 Brakes ...... 213 Wet Roads ...... 153 Oil Life System ...... 204 Washer ...... 212 Winter ...... 154 Oil Pressure Light ...... 96 Fog Lamps ...... 112 E Overheating ...... 211 Folding Mirrors ...... 25 Power Messages ...... 104 Forward Collision Alert Electrical Equipment, Reduced Power Light ...... 97 (FCA) System ...... 186 Add-On ...... 195 Running While Parked ...... 171 Frequency Statement Electrical System Starting ...... 164 Radio ...... 301 Engine Compartment Fuse Entry Lighting ...... 114 Front Fog Lamp Block ...... 226 Event Data Recorders ...... 303 Light ...... 97 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 226 Exit Lighting ...... 114 Front Seat Armrest ...... 33 Instrument Panel Fuse Extended Parking ...... 169 Front Seats Block ...... 229 Extender, Seat Belt ...... 42 Adjustment ...... 31 Overload ...... 225 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 109 Heated ...... 33 Emergency Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 110 Fuel OnStar ...... 306 Exterior Lighting Battery Additives ...... 192 Engine Saver ...... 115 Economy, Driving for Better . . . 149 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 207 Filling a Portable Fuel Check Light (Malfunction F Container ...... 194 Indicator) ...... 89 Filter, Filling the Tank ...... 192 Compartment Overview ...... 201 Engine Air Cleaner ...... 207 Foreign Countries ...... 192 Flash-to-Pass ...... 110 Gauge ...... 86 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Index 321 Fuel (cont'd) GM Mobility Reimbursement Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 153 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 96 Program ...... 295 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 177 Prohibited Fuels ...... 192 H Hood ...... 199 Recommended ...... 191 Hood Ajar Light ...... 98 Halogen Bulbs ...... 220 Top Tier ...... 191 Horn ...... 80 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 112 Fuses How to Wear Seat Belts Head Restraints ...... 30 Engine Compartment Fuse Properly ...... 37 Headlamps Block ...... 226 HVAC ...... 143 Aiming ...... 220 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 226 Hydraulic Clutch ...... 206 Automatic ...... 111 Instrument Panel Fuse Bulb Replacement ...... 220 I Block ...... 229 Daytime Running Ignition Positions ...... 160, 162 G Lamps (DRL) ...... 110 Ignition Transmission Lock Gas Strut(s) ...... 219 Flash-to-Pass ...... 110 Check ...... 217 Gauges Headlamps, Front Turn Immobilizer ...... 22 Fuel ...... 86 Signal, Sidemarker, and Light ...... 96 Odometer ...... 86 Parking Lamps ...... 221 Indicator Speedometer ...... 86 High Intensity Discharge Owner Manual ...... 91 Tachometer ...... 86 (HID) Lighting ...... 221 Vehicle Ahead ...... 93 Trip Odometer ...... 86 High-Beam On Light ...... 97 Infants and Young Children, Warning Lights and High/Low Beam Changer ...... 110 Restraints ...... 57 Indicators ...... 83 Lamps On Reminder ...... 97 Information General Information Heated Front Seats ...... 33 Publication Ordering ...... 300 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 273 Heated Mirrors ...... 25 Instrument Cluster ...... 84 Towing ...... 195 Heater Instrument Panel Overview ...... 5 Vehicle Care ...... 197 Engine ...... 166 Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 25 Glove Box ...... 76 Heating ...... 143 Introduction ...... 2, 116 High-Beam On Light ...... 97 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

322 Index J Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Jack Reading ...... 114 Engine Coolant Temperature Auxiliary ...... 127 Lane Departure Warning ...... 95 Jump Starting - North Warning (LDW) ...... 189 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 96 America ...... 257 Lane Departure Warning Light . . . 93 Flash-to-Pass ...... 110 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 39 Front Fog Lamp ...... 97 K LATCH System High-Beam On ...... 97 Keyless Entry Replacing Parts after a High/Low Beam Changer ...... 110 Remote (RKE) System . . . . . 10, 13 Crash ...... 70 Hood Ajar ...... 98 Keys ...... 7 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Immobilizer ...... 96 L Tethers for Children ...... 63 Lane Departure Warning ...... 93 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 233 LED Lighting ...... 221 Low Fuel Warning ...... 96 Lamps Liftgate ...... 20 Operate Pedal ...... 92 Courtesy ...... 113 Lighting Reduced Engine Power ...... 97 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 110 Entry ...... 114 Seat Belt Reminders ...... 87 Dome ...... 113 Exit ...... 114 Service Vehicle Soon ...... 91 Exterior Controls ...... 109 Illumination Control ...... 113 StabiliTrak OFF ...... 94 Exterior Lamps Off LED ...... 221 Tire Pressure ...... 95 Reminder ...... 110 Lights Traction Control System Exterior Lighting Battery Airbag Readiness ...... 87 (TCS)/StabiliTrak ...... 94 Saver ...... 115 Antilock Brake System Traction Off ...... 94 License Plate ...... 224 (ABS) Warning ...... 92 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor ...... 93 Malfunction Indicator (Check Brake System Warning ...... 91 Up-Shift ...... 92 Engine) ...... 89 Charging System ...... 89 Warning, Power Steering ...... 93 On Reminder ...... 97 Check Engine (Malfunction Locks Indicator) ...... 89 Automatic Door ...... 18 Cruise Control ...... 97 Delayed Locking ...... 18 Door Ajar ...... 98 Door ...... 17 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Index 323 Locks (cont'd) Messages Oil (cont'd) Lockout Protection ...... 18 Engine Power ...... 104 Pressure Light ...... 96 Power Door ...... 17 Vehicle ...... 103, 104 Older Children, Restraints ...... 56 Safety ...... 19 Vehicle Speed ...... 105 Online Owner Center ...... 294 Loss of Control ...... 152 Mirrors OnStar ...... 304 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 96 Convex ...... 24 OnStar Additional Lower Anchors and Tethers Folding ...... 25 Information ...... 307 for Children (LATCH Heated ...... 25 OnStar Emergency ...... 306 System) ...... 63 Manual ...... 24 OnStar Overview ...... 305 M Manual Rearview ...... 25 OnStar Security ...... 307 Power ...... 25 OnStar System ...... 128 Maintenance Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 25 Operate Pedal Light ...... 92 Air Conditioning Regular Monitor System, Tire Operation Operation ...... 147 Pressure ...... 239 Fog Lamps ...... 112 Records ...... 286 Multi-band Antenna ...... 124 Outlets Maintenance and Care Power ...... 82 Additional ...... 281 N Overheating, Engine ...... 211 Maintenance Schedule ...... 275 Navigation Overview ...... 117 Recommended Fluids and Connected Services ...... 313 Instrument Panel ...... 5 Lubricants ...... 284 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 160 Owner Manual Indicator ...... 91 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...... 89 O Manual Mirrors ...... 24 P Odometer ...... 86 Manual Transmission ...... 173 Park Trip ...... 86 Fluid ...... 206 Shifting Out of ...... 169 Off-Road Manual Windows ...... 26 Park Assist ...... 185 Recovery ...... 152 Media Parking ...... 169 Oil Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . 124 Brake ...... 176 Engine ...... 202 Engine Oil Life System ...... 204 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

324 Index Parking (cont'd) Power (cont'd) Reclining Seatbacks ...... 32 Brake and P (Park) Windows ...... 26 Recommended Mechanism Check ...... 217 Power Steering Warning Fuel ...... 191 Extended ...... 169 Lights ...... 93 Recommended Fluids and Over Things That Burn ...... 169 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 41 Lubricants ...... 284 Ultrasonic Sensor Light ...... 93 Privacy Records Passenger Airbag Status Vehicle Data Recording ...... 303 Maintenance ...... 286 Indicator ...... 88 Program Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 261 Passenger Compartment Air Courtesy Transportation ...... 297 Reduced Engine Power Light . . . . 97 Filter ...... 146 Prohibited Fuels ...... 192 Reimbursement Program, Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 49 Proposition GM Mobility ...... 295 Perchlorate Materials 65 Warning, Remote Keyless Entry Requirements, California ...... 198 California ...... 197,215, 257, (RKE) System ...... 10, 13 Personalization Back Cover Replacement Parts Vehicle ...... 105 Publication Ordering Airbags ...... 55 Phone Information ...... 300 Maintenance ...... 285 Apple CarPlay and R Replacing Airbag System ...... 55 Android Auto ...... 135 Replacing LATCH System Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 301 Bluetooth ...... 130, 131 Parts after a Crash ...... 70 Radio Reception ...... 123 Port Replacing Seat Belt System Radios USB ...... 124 Parts after a Crash ...... 43 AM-FM Radio ...... 121 Power Reporting Safety Defects Satellite ...... 123 Door Locks ...... 17 Canadian Government ...... 302 Reading Lamps ...... 114 Mirrors ...... 25 General Motors ...... 302 Rear Seats ...... 34 Outlets ...... 82 U.S. Government ...... 301 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 183 Protection, Battery ...... 114 Restraints Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . 81 Reduced Engine Light ...... 97 Where to Put ...... 61 Rearview Mirrors ...... 25 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 167 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Index 325 Retained Accessory Seat Belts (cont'd) Services Power (RAP) ...... 167 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 39 Special Application ...... 280 Roads Reminders ...... 87 Servicing the Airbag ...... 54 Driving, Wet ...... 153 Replacing after a Crash ...... 43 Settings ...... 137 Roadside Assistance Use During Pregnancy ...... 41 Shift Lock Control Function Program ...... 295 Seats Check, Automatic Roof Adjustment, Front ...... 31 Transmission ...... 217 Sunroof ...... 28 Head Restraints ...... 30 Shifting Roof Rack System ...... 77 Heated Front ...... 33 Into Park ...... 167 Rotation, Tires ...... 243 Rear ...... 34 Out of Park ...... 169 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...... 290 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 32 Signals, Turn and Running the Vehicle While Securing Child Restraints . . . . 71, 73 Lane-Change ...... 112 Parked ...... 171 Security Spare Tire OnStar ...... 307 S Compact ...... 256 Vehicle ...... 21 Special Application Services . . . . 280 Safety Defects Reporting Vehicle Alarm ...... 21 Specifications and Canadian Government ...... 302 Service ...... 147 Capacities ...... 288 General Motors ...... 302 Accessories and Speedometer ...... 86 U.S. Government ...... 301 Modifications ...... 198 StabiliTrak Safety Locks ...... 19 Climate Control System ...... 143 OFF Light ...... 94 Safety System Check ...... 42 Doing Your Own Work ...... 198 Start Assist, Hill ...... 177 Satellite Radio ...... 123 Maintenance Records ...... 286 Starter Switch Check ...... 216 Scheduling Appointments ...... 297 Maintenance, General Starting the Engine ...... 164 Seat Belts ...... 36 Information ...... 273 Steering ...... 151 Care ...... 42 Parts Identification ...... 287 Power, Warning Lights ...... 93 Extender ...... 42 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 297 Wheel Adjustment ...... 80 How to Wear Seat Belts Vehicle Soon Light ...... 91 Wheel Controls ...... 80 Properly ...... 37 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

326 Index Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Tires ...... 231 Towing (cont'd) Bulb Replacement ...... 224 All-Season ...... 232 Recreational Vehicle ...... 261 Storage Areas Buying New Tires ...... 245 Vehicle ...... 260 Cargo Cover ...... 76 Chains ...... 250 Traction Glove Box ...... 76 Changing ...... 251 Control System Roof Rack System ...... 77 Compact Spare ...... 256 (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light ...... 94 Storage Compartments ...... 76 Designations ...... 235 Off Light ...... 94 Struts Different Size ...... 247 Traction Control/Electronic Gas ...... 219 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 250 Stability Control ...... 177 Stuck Vehicle ...... 155 Inspection ...... 243 Trademarks and License Sun Visors ...... 27 Pressure ...... 238 Agreements ...... 141 Sunroof ...... 28 Pressure Light ...... 95 Transmission Symbols ...... 3 Pressure Monitor Operation . . 240 Automatic ...... 171 System Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 239 Fluid, Automatic ...... 205 Forward Collision Rotation ...... 243 Fluid, Manual ...... 206 Alert (FCA) ...... 186 Sidewall Labeling ...... 233 Transportation Program, Roof Rack ...... 77 Terminology and Definitions . . 235 Courtesy ...... 297 Systems Uniform Tire Quality Trip Odometer ...... 86 Driver Assistance ...... 182 Grading ...... 247 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 112 T Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 249 Turn Signal Tachometer ...... 86 Wheel Replacement ...... 249 Bulb Replacement ...... 224 Taillamps When It Is Time for New Bulb Replacement ...... 224 U Tires ...... 244 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 294 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Winter ...... 232 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . 22, 23 Light ...... 93 Top Tier Fuel ...... 191 Immobilizer ...... 22 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 247 Towing Time ...... 82 Up-Shift Light ...... 92 General Information ...... 195 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13556236) - 2020 - CRC - 4/23/19

Index 327 USB Port ...... 124 Warning (cont'd) Using the System ...... 119 Lane Departure (LDW) ...... 189 Using This Manual ...... 2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...... 83 V Warnings Vehicle Hazard Flashers ...... 112 Alarm System ...... 21 Washer Fluid ...... 212 Canadian Owners ...... 2 Wheel Covers ...... 247 Control ...... 150 Wheels Identification Number (VIN) . . . 287 Alignment and Tire Balance . . 249 Load Limits ...... 156 Different Size ...... 247 Messages ...... 103, 104 Replacement ...... 249 Personalization ...... 105 When It Is Time for New Security ...... 21 Tires ...... 244 Service Soon Light ...... 91 Where to Put the Restraint ...... 61 Speed Messages ...... 105 Windows ...... 26 Towing ...... 260 Manual ...... 26 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 93 Power ...... 26 Vehicle Care Windshield Tire Pressure ...... 238 Replacement ...... 219 Vehicle Data Recording and Wiper/Washer ...... 80 Privacy ...... 303 Winter Ventilation, Air ...... 145 Driving ...... 154 Visors ...... 27 Winter Tires ...... 232 W Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 218 Warning Wipers Brake System Light ...... 91 Rear Washer ...... 81 Caution and Danger ...... 3 20_CHEV_Spark_COV_en_US_84321087B_2019SEP25.ai 1 8/26/2019 2:43:54 PM

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