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Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14622955) -

2021 - CRC - 8/17/20

Vehicle Care

161

Vehicle Care

General Information

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . 162
California Perchlorate Materials

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 162

Vehicle Checks

Control Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . 178

Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Headlamp Aiming

Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Bulb Replacement

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
High Intensity Discharge (HID)

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,

Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 182

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and

Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Electrical System

Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . 186
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Wheels and Tires

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Jump Starting

Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . 211

Towing the Vehicle

Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Appearance Care

Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Summary of Contents for Spark 2021

Page 1: ...C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 21_CHEV_Spark_COV_en_US_84732004B_2020SEPT3 pdf 1 8 11 2020 9 50 00 AM ...

Page 2: ...stitute the name General Motors of Canada Company for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle model variants country specifications features applications that may not be available in your region or changes subsequent to the printing of this ow...

Page 3: ...o not let this happen Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gauge or indicator M Shown when the owner s manual has additional instructions or information Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information 0 Sho...

Page 4: ...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 Seat 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 ...

Page 5: ...Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 14622955 2021 CRC 8 17 20 4 Introduction Instrument Panel Overview ...

Page 6: ...0 97 9 Power Outlets 0 70 10 Climate Control Systems 0 119 11 Heated Front Seats 0 28 If Equipped 12 Shift Lever See Automatic Transmission 0 143 If Equipped or Manual Transmission 0 144 If Equipped 13 Parking Brake 0 146 14 Auxiliary Jack 0 106 15 Ignition Positions Keyless Access 0 136 or Ignition Positions Key Access 0 134 16 Steering Wheel Controls 0 68 If Equipped 17 Horn 0 68 18 Steering Whe...

Page 7: ...Key Access 19 Immobilizer Operation Keyless Access 19 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 20 Manual Mirrors 20 Power Mirrors 21 Folding Mirrors 21 Heated Mirrors 21 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 21 Manual Rearview Mirror 21 Windows Windows 21 Manual Windows 22 Power Windows 22 Sun Visors 23 Roof Sunroof 23 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is ...

Page 8: ... and RKE transmitter if equipped are designed to work together as a system to reduce the risk of unintentionally moving the key out of the RUN position The ignition key has a small hole to allow attachment of the provided key ring It is important that any replacement ignition keys have a small hole See your dealer if a replacement key is required The combination and size of the rings that came wit...

Page 9: ...r dealer if a new key is needed If it becomes difficult to turn the key inspect the key blade for debris Periodically clean with a brush or pick If you are locked out of the vehicle see Roadside Assistance Program 0 243 With an active OnStar or connected service plan an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle See OnStar Overview 0 251 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Stat...

Page 10: ...ee Vehicle Personalization 0 88 Pressing K may also disarm the theft deterrent system See Vehicle Alarm System 0 18 7 Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for 30 seconds or until 7 is pressed again or the key is p...

Page 11: ... Repeat Steps 2 4 two more times After the third time turn the ignition on without starting the vehicle the key is learned and all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle 6 To program the second key turn the ignition off and insert the second key to be learned and turn the ignition on without starting the vehicle After the two keys are learned remaining keys can be learned by fo...

Page 12: ...nlock the driver door and the fuel door Press again within five seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate The turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred See Vehicle Personalization 0 88 Pressing K may also disarm the theft deterrent system See Vehicle Alarm System 0 18 7 Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps thre...

Page 13: ...equipped keyless unlocking of the exterior door handles and liftgate can be disabled and enabled Disabling Keyless Unlocking With the vehicle off press and hold Q and K on the RKE transmitter at the same time for approximately three seconds The turn signal lamps will flash four times quickly to indicate access is disabled Using any exterior handle to unlock the doors or open the liftgate will caus...

Page 14: ...ss a vehicle with a weak transmitter battery see Door Locks 0 14 Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work Any remaining transmitters will need to be reprogramm...

Page 15: ... of battery explosion Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local laws Do not attempt to burn crush or cut the used battery and avoid exposing the battery to environments with extremely low air pressures or high temperatures To replace the battery 1 Remove the key from the RKE transmitter 2 Insert a flat thin object in the center of the transmitter to separate and remove the back...

Page 16: ...eyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access 0 9 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Access 0 11 Power Door Locks To lock and unlock the doors from inside the vehicle Press Q or K if equipped Use the lock knob on the top of the door panel Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed Delayed locking can only be turned on...

Page 17: ...ors will lock and then the driver door will unlock If the vehicle is off and locking is requested while a door is open when all doors are closed the vehicle will check for RKE transmitters inside If an RKE transmitter is detected and the number of RKE transmitters inside has not reduced the driver door will unlock and the horn will sound three times This can be manually overridden by pressing and ...

Page 18: ...haust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate hatch trunk open or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the hatch trunk or liftgate Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or hatch trunk open Close all of the windows Fully o...

Page 19: ...the liftgate is open Slow Flash Alarm system is armed Arming the Alarm System 1 Turn off the vehicle 2 Lock the vehicle with one of the following Use the RKE transmitter With a door open press Q on the interior 3 After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm and the indicator light will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm system is operating Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time will...

Page 20: ...tically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the correct key The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms the system Only an authorized key starts the vehicle The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged The security light in the instrument clust...

Page 21: ...pocket in the center console See Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access 0 9 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Access 0 11 If the engine does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is in the pocket in the center console your vehicle needs service See your dealer who can service the theft...

Page 22: ...so heats the outside mirrors 1 Press to heat the outside mirrors See Rear Window Defogger under Climate Control Systems 0 119 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle If equipped with OnStar the vehicle may have three control buttons at the bottom of the mirror See OnStar Overview 0 251 To avoid accidental OnStar calls c...

Page 23: ... press to open or pull to close the window The windows may be temporarily disabled if they are used repeatedly within a short time Window Lockout This feature stops the rear door passenger window switches from working Press Z to engage the rear window lockout feature Press Z again to disengage Window Express Movement All windows can be opened without holding the window switch Press the switch down...

Page 24: ...w has fully opened Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block out glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount and swing it to the side Visor Vanity Mirror The vehicle may have vanity mirrors and card holders on the back of the sun visors Swing down the sun visor to expose the vanity mirror Roof Sunroof If equipped the ignition must be on or in ACC ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP mu...

Page 25: ...trical failure Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise It could also plug the water drainage system Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth mild soap and water Do not remove grease from the sunroof ...

Page 26: ...the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 45 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 45 Airbag System Check 46 Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash 46 Child Restraints Older Children 47 Infants and Young Children 48 Child Restraint Systems 50 Where to Put the Restraint 52 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 53 Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash 59 Securing Child Restraints...

Page 27: ...have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions The height of the head restraint can be adjusted Pull the head restraint up to raise it Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to...

Page 28: ...d position and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place To return the seatback to the upright position 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Warning Sitting in a reclined position whe...

Page 29: ...ns To reduce the risk of burns use care when using the seat heater especially for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket cushion cover or similar item This may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat If equipped the buttons are on the center console To operate the engine must b...

Page 30: ... is nothing in the rear seat for example if a child entered the vehicle through the rear door and left the vehicle without the vehicle being shut off The feature can be turned on or off See Vehicle Personalization 0 88 Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving Caution Folding a rear seat with the sea...

Page 31: ...Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly To return the rear seats to the normal seating position 1 Move the seat belt out of the way by putting the seat belts into the belt guide on the trim The seat belt should not cross the seatback locking mechanism when raising the seatback 2 Lift the seatback up slightly and reinstall the head restraint See ...

Page 32: ...tops suddenly you keep going until something stops you It could be the windshield the instrument panel or the seat belts When you wear a seat belt you and the vehicle slow down together There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and when worn properly your strongest bones take the forces from the seat belts That is why wearing seat belts makes such good sense Questions and ...

Page 33: ... possible Always use the correct buckle for your seating position Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash 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 ...

Page 34: ...rotection Never allow seat belts to be routed under plastic trim pieces Lap Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap shoulder belt The following instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Adjust the seat if the seat is adjustable so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 2 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let i...

Page 35: ...ses Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System 0 42 If the webbing locks in the latch plate before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate to flat to unlock 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 lon...

Page 36: ...the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle s seat belt system will need to be replaced See Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash 0 36 Do not sit on the outboard seat belt while entering or exiting the vehicle or at any time while sitting in the seat Sitting on the seat belt can damage the webbing and hardware Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides Rear seat belt comfort guides may p...

Page 37: ...aler to fix it Make sure the seat belt reminder light is working See Seat Belt Reminders 0 73 Keep seat belts clean and dry See Seat Belt Care 0 36 Seat Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry Seat belts should be properly cared for and maintained Seat belt hardware should be kept dry and free of dust or debris As necessary exterior hard surfaces and seat belt webbing may be lightly cleaned with mild s...

Page 38: ...nt panel for the front outboard passenger For knee airbags the word AIRBAG is on the lower part of the instrument panel For seat mounted side impact airbags the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback or side of the seat closest to the door For roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by seat belts Even though today s...

Page 39: ...dows in seating positions with seat mounted side impact airbags and or roof rail airbags Warning Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Always secure children properly in the vehicle To read how see Older Children 0 47 or Infants and Young Children 0 48 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster which shows the ...

Page 40: ...e kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and Continued Warning Continued 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 seat mounted side impact airbag Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through an...

Page 41: ...on the side of the vehicle that is struck Roof rail airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact In addition these roof rail airbags are designed to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact Roof rail airbags are not designed to inflate in rear impacts Both roof rail airbags will inflate when either side of the vehicle is ...

Page 42: ...ehicle after an airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment you should seek medical attention The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate The feature may also activate without air...

Page 43: ...bag and knee airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat and seat belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag should be allowed to inflat...

Page 44: ...oard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front outboard passenger seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbags to be enabled the ON indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are active For some children including children in child restraints and for very small adults the p...

Page 45: ...adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat but the OFF indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat or that the child restraint locking feature is engaged Use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Remove any additional mater...

Page 46: ... desired remove the object from the seat Warning Stowing articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle Your dealer and the serv...

Page 47: ...rollover roof rail airbags see Different Size Tires and Wheels 0 203 for additional important information If the vehicle must be modified because you have a disability and have questions about whether the modifications will affect the vehicle s airbag system or if you have questions about whether the airbag system will be affected if the vehicle is modified for any other reason call Customer Assis...

Page 48: ... booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Can proper seat belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear seat belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide T...

Page 49: ...ct 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 Warning Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck The shoulder belt can Continued Warning Continued tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way o...

Page 50: ...n the front outboard seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go Child restraints are devices used to restrain seat or position children in the vehicle and are sometimes called child seats or car seats There are three basic types of child restraints Forward facing child restraints Rear facing child restraints Belt positioning booster seats The proper child restraint for you...

Page 51: ...und the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in an appropriate child restraint Child Restraint Systems Rear Facing Infant Restraint A rear facing child restraint provides res...

Page 52: ...ortion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 53 for more information Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the following 1 Instruction labels provided on the child restraint 2 Instruction manual provided with the child rest...

Page 53: ... safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Sens...

Page 54: ...anchorage system to secure a rear facing or forward facing child seat Booster seats use the vehicle s seat belts to secure the child in the booster seat If the manufacturer recommends that the booster seat be secured with the LATCH system this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no interference with the proper positioning of the lap shoulder belt on the ...

Page 55: ...ater than 29 5 kg 65 lb X See Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat 0 60 or Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat 0 62 Child restraints built after March 2014 will be labeled with the specific child weight up to which the LATCH system can be used to install the restraint The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments i...

Page 56: ... 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 the 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 te...

Page 57: ...hild restraint say that the top tether must be attached According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position See Where to Put the Restraint 0 52 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Warning A child could be seriously injured or...

Page 58: ...osition before folding the seat If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat see Where to Put the Restraint 0 52 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the seat belt Refer to the child ...

Page 59: ...ng has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts If the rear outboard seating position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restraint and around the head restraint p...

Page 60: ...d adjusted properly To reinstall the head restraint 1 Insert the head restraint posts into the holes in the top of the seatback The notches on the posts must face the driver side of the vehicle 2 Push the head restraint down If necessary press the height adjustment release button to further lower the head restraint See Head Restraints 0 25 3 Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is l...

Page 61: ...her must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached If the child restraint or vehicle seat position does not have the LATCH system you will be using the seat belt to secure the child restraint Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint If more than one child restraint needs to be installed...

Page 62: ...nd 5 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 53 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 Wh...

Page 63: ...nder some unusual circumstance even though the airbag s are off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag s are off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the front outboard passenger seat always move the seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Sensing System 0 42 for additional information If the...

Page 64: ...raint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle away from the child restraint so that the seat belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tig...

Page 65: ...r is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 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 indicator in the passenger airbag...

Page 66: ... glove box lever to open it Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover Warning An unsecured cargo cover could strike people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Store the cargo cover securely or remove it from the vehicle 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 c...

Page 67: ...chased as an accessory See your dealer Caution Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 50 kg 110 lb or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle Do not load cargo 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 car...

Page 68: ...Brake System Warning Light 77 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 78 Operate Pedal Light 78 Up Shift Light 78 Power Steering Warning Light 78 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 78 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 79 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light 79 Traction Off Light 79 StabiliTrak OFF Light 79 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 80 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 80 Tire Pressure Li...

Page 69: ...nStar press to interact with those systems See Bluetooth Overview 0 108 or Bluetooth Pairing and Using a Phone 0 109 or OnStar Overview 0 251 i Press to silence the vehicle speakers only Press again to turn the sound on For vehicles with Bluetooth or OnStar systems press to reject an incoming call or to end a current call _ SRC Press to select a source or toggle to change favorite stations x Press...

Page 70: ...of the windshield If the ignition is turned off while the wipers are performing wipes due to windshield washing the wipers continue to run until they reach the base of the windshield b Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers The wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached When the windshield wiper ...

Page 71: ...in number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites When the compass display shows CAL drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal The compass system will automatically determine when a GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again Clock Set the time and date using the infotainment system See Time Date under Settin...

Page 72: ...and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving or when one of th...

Page 73: ...e odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers or miles Trip Odometer The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center DIC See Driver Information Center DIC 0 83 Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm C...

Page 74: ...xample the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gauge moves a little while turning a corner speeding up or braking The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off Seat Belt Reminders Driver Seat Belt Reminder Ligh...

Page 75: ... on the airbag system see Airbag System 0 37 The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started If the light does not come on then have it fixed immediately Warning If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving it means the airbag system might not be working properly The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a c...

Page 76: ...to show the light is working It should go out when the engine is started If the light stays on or comes on while driving there may be a problem with the electrical charging system Have it checked by your dealer Driving while this light is on could drain the battery When this light comes on or is flashing the Driver Information Center DIC also displays a message If a short distance must be driven w...

Page 77: ...is still flashing follow the previous guidelines and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is on steady A malfunction has been detected Diagnosis and service may be required Check the following A loose or missing fuel cap may cause the light to come on See Filling the Tank 0 158 A few driving trips with the cap properly installed may turn the light off Poor fuel quality can ...

Page 78: ...ctions or information Brake System Warning Light Metric English This light should come on briefly when the vehicle is turned on If it does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem When the vehicle is on the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set The light stays on if the parking brake does not fully release If it stays on ...

Page 79: ...BS is not functioning If both the ABS warning light and the brake system warning light are on ABS is not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes See your dealer for service See Brake System Warning Light 0 77 Operate Pedal Light This light comes on when the clutch or brake pedal needs to be applied to start the vehicle Up Shift Light The vehicle may have an up shift light When t...

Page 80: ...es not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light then turns off The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System TCS has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS StabiliTrak ESC button This light and the StabiliTrak ESC OFF light come on when StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control ESC is turned off If the TCS is off wh...

Page 81: ...arting the vehicle If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off Caution The engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the vehicle has overheated Driving with this light on can damage the engine and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty See Engine Overheating 0 173 The engine coolant temperature warning ...

Page 82: ...ngine oil This light should come on briefly as the engine is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the light comes on and stays on it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem See your dealer Low Fuel Warning Light A Low Fuel Warning Light near the fuel gauge comes on brief...

Page 83: ...ys on see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair High Beam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 92 Front Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps 0 95 for more information Lamps On Reminder This light comes on when...

Page 84: ...CLR Press to set or clear the menu item displayed 2 w x Turn the band to scroll through the menus 3 MENU Press to display the Trip Fuel menu and the Vehicle Information menu This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC Vehicle Information Menu Items Base Level DIC Press MENU to view the DIC menu Some items display in the upper display area some in the lower di...

Page 85: ...ess MENU until the Trip Fuel menu is displayed Use w x to scroll through the menu items On some models use the trip odometer reset stem to scroll through the menu Not all items are available on every vehicle The following is a list of possible menu items Trip Odometer Fuel Range Average Vehicle Speed Instantaneous Fuel Economy Average Fuel Economy Timer Trip Odometer This display shows the current...

Page 86: ...s displayed To reset the timer to zero press and hold SET CLR Trip Fuel Menu Items Uplevel DIC Press MENU until the Trip Fuel menu is displayed Use w x to scroll through the menu items Not all items are available on every vehicle The following is a list of possible menu items Digital Speedometer Trip 1 Trip 2 Fuel Range Instantaneous Fuel Economy Average Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed Timer Di...

Page 87: ...ro To stop the timer press SET CLR briefly while Timer is displayed To reset the timer to zero press and hold SET CLR Vehicle Information Menu Items Uplevel DIC Press MENU on the turn signal lever until Vehicle Information menu is displayed Use w x to scroll through the following possible menu items Display Units Tire Pressure Remaining Oil Life Display Units Move w x to switch between metric or U...

Page 88: ...ake Lamps 17 Headlamp Leveling Malfunction Contact Service 18 Left Low Beam Failure 20 Right Low Beam Failure 21 Check Left Position Lamp 22 Check Right Position Lamp 23 Reversing Lamp Failure 24 License Plate Lamp Failure 25 Left Front Turn Indicator Failure 26 Left Rear Turn Indicator Failure 27 Right Front Turn Indicator Failure 28 Right Rear Turn Indicator Failure 35 Replace Battery In Remote ...

Page 89: ...ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the vehicle s propulsion power is reduced A reduction in propulsion power can affect the vehicle s ability to accelerate If this message is on but there is no observed reduction in performance proceed to your destination Under certain conditions the performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven The vehicle may be driven while this...

Page 90: ... both FCA and AEB are available The Alert setting disables AEB See Automatic Emergency Braking AEB 0 155 Touch Off Alert or Alert and Brake Comfort and Convenience Touch and the following may display Chime Volume Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level Touch the controls on the infotainment display to adjust the volume Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Wh...

Page 91: ...k Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter Touch Off Lights and Horn Lights Only or Horn Only Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter Touch All Doors or Driver Door Passive Door Unlock This allows the selection of what doors will unlock when using the button ...

Page 92: ...Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 14622955 2021 CRC 8 17 20 Instruments and Controls 91 Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or unlock the system Touch Back to go back to the previous menu ...

Page 93: ...s the AUTO mode Turn to O again to reactivate the AUTO mode In Canada the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P Park AUTO If equipped turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on outside lighting Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the headlamps 5 Turns the headlamps on together with the parking lamps and instrument panel l...

Page 94: ...or lamp control is turned to the parking lamp or headlamp position The DRL system turns off when one of the following conditions is met The ignition is off The vehicle is parked The high beam headlamps are on The low beam headlamps are on The light sensor determines it is nighttime For vehicles first sold in Canada the DRL can only be turned off when the vehicle is parked The regular headlamp syst...

Page 95: ... or to disable this feature Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flasher button is on the center stack Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off This warns others that you are having trouble Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on the turn signals will not work Turn and Lane Change Signals Move the lever all the way up...

Page 96: ...ck on again Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 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 D Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the instrument...

Page 97: ...lization 0 88 Exit Lighting Some exterior lamps and interior lights come on at night or in areas with limited lighting when the driver door is opened after the ignition is turned off The dome lamp comes on after the ignition is turned off The exterior lamps and dome lamp remain on for a set amount of time then automatically turn off The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior l...

Page 98: ...Introduction Read the following pages to become familiar with the features Warning Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using any infotainment feature can cause a crash You or others could be injured or killed Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving Limit your glances at the vehicle displays and focus your attention on driving Use voice commands ...

Page 99: ... if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability See Defensive Driving 0 125 To play the infotainment system with the ignition off see Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 140 Overview Customer Assistance Assistance is available to help with Bluetooth pairing other mobile device interface and operation support of the infotainment system See Customer Assistance Offices 0 242 Infotainment System The infotainm...

Page 100: ...ns are accessed Some features are disabled when the vehicle is moving Slide a finger left right across the screen to access the pages of icons Managing Home Page Icons 1 Touch and hold any of the Home Page icons to edit that icon 2 Drag the icon to a new location on the Home Page Using the System Infotainment Display Icons Infotainment display icons show when available When a function is unavailab...

Page 101: ...ws up to four applications Infotainment Gestures Use the following finger gestures to control the infotainment system Touch Tap Touch Tap is used to select an icon or option or activate an application Touch and Hold Touch and hold can be used to start another gesture or to move or delete an application Drag Drag is used to move applications on the Home Page To drag the item it must be held and mov...

Page 102: ...he Home Page touch the Audio icon to display the active audio source page Choose from a list of the three most recently used sources listed at the left side of the screen Choose More to display a list of available resources Examples of available sources are AM FM SXM MyMedia USB AUX and Bluetooth Infotainment System Sound Menu From any of the audio source main pages touch Sound to display the foll...

Page 103: ...the Direct Tune display tune through the complete station list one station step at a time per touch A touch and hold advances through stations quickly FM and SXM Categories From the FM or SXM display touch Categories at the top of the Browse menu to access the categories list The list contains names associated with the FM stations or SXM channels Touch a category name to display a list of stations...

Page 104: ... and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on the radio SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service If equipped SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service provides digital radio reception Tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals causing the sound to fade in and out In addition traveling or standing under heavy foliage bridges garages or tunnels m...

Page 105: ...USB device 1 Connect the USB 2 Touch Audio from the Home Page 3 Touch More and select the USB device Use the following when playing an active USB source p Touch to play the current media source j Touch to pause playback of the current media source 7 Touch to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track Touch and hold to reverse quickly through playback Release to return to playing speed ...

Page 106: ... to get a list of stations Compilations Touch to view the Compilations on the USB Composers 1 Touch to view the composers on the USB 2 Select a Composer to view a list of albums by that composer 3 Select an album or all songs to view a list of songs 4 Select a song from the list to begin playback Folders 1 Touch to view the directories on the USB 2 Select a folder to view a list of all files 3 Sel...

Page 107: ...k and Mute USB playback will be paused if the system is muted If the steering wheel mute control is pressed again playback will resume If the source is changed while in mute playback resumes and audio will unmute Auxiliary Jack This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack in the center stack Possible auxiliary audio sources include Laptop computer Audio music player This jack is not an audio output Do...

Page 108: ...vrolet com learn OnStar System 4G LTE If equipped with 4G LTE up to seven devices such as smartphones tablets and laptops can be connected to high speed Internet through the vehicle s built in Wi Fi hotspot Call 1 888 4ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 to connect to an OnStar Advisor for assistance See www onstar com for vehicle availability details and system limitations Service and connectivity may vary by ...

Page 109: ... s address book or contact list with the vehicle To minimize driver distraction before driving and with the vehicle parked Become familiar with the features of the cell phone Organize the phone book and contact lists clearly and delete duplicate or rarely used entries If possible program speed dial or other shortcuts Review the controls and operation of the infotainment system Pair cell phone s to...

Page 110: ...ime Up to 10 devices can be paired to the Bluetooth system The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving Pairing only needs to be completed once unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system the system connects to the paired cell phone that is set to First to Connect I...

Page 111: ...ved connected and disconnected A sub menu will display whenever a request is made to add or manage cell phones and mobile devices Secondary Phone A phone can be enabled as a Secondary Phone by touching the information icon to the right of the paired phone name to open the phone s settings menu If a phone is enabled as a Secondary Phone it can connect simultaneously alongside another Bluetooth devi...

Page 112: ... Book feature Become familiar with the phone settings and operation Verify the cell phone supports this feature The Contacts menu accesses the phone book stored in the cell phone The Recents menu accesses the recent call list s from your cell phone To make a call using the Contacts menu 1 Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page 2 Touch Contacts 3 The Contacts list can be searched by using the first ...

Page 113: ...ect control Switching Between Calls Call Waiting Calls Only To switch between calls press the Phone icon on the Home Page to display Call View While in Call View touch the call information of the call on hold to change calls Three Way Calling Three way calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work To start a three way call while in a current c...

Page 114: ... CarPlay in the vehicle see my chevrolet com or see Customer Assistance Offices 0 242 Android Auto is provided by Google and is subject to Google s terms and privacy policy Apple CarPlay is provided by Apple and is subject to Apple s terms and privacy policy Data plan rates apply For Android Auto support see https support google com androidauto For Apple CarPlay support see www apple com ios carpl...

Page 115: ...can be connected to an external protected Wi Fi network such as a mobile device or home hotspot to utilize connected services Wi Fi Hotspot Touch and the following may display Wi Fi Services This allows devices to use the vehicle hotspot Touch the controls on the infotainment display to disable or enable Wi Fi Name Touch to change the vehicle Wi Fi name Wi Fi Password Touch to change the vehicle W...

Page 116: ...n and then System Update Follow the on screen prompts The steps to check for download and install updates may vary by vehicle Downloading Over the Air vehicle software updates requires internet connectivity which can be accessed through the vehicle s built in 4G LTE connection if equipped and active If required data plans are provided by a third party Optionally a secure Wi Fi hotspot such as a co...

Page 117: ...ge Favorites Touch to display a list of Audio or Mobile Devices favorites Favorites can be moved renamed or deleted To move touch and hold the favorite and then drag up or down to rearrange the position Set Number of Audio Favorites Touch to select how many favorites pages can be viewed from the audio application The Auto setting will automatically adjust this number based on the number of favorit...

Page 118: ...e with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance iPhone iPod iPod classic iPod nano iPod shuffle and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Fees and Taxes Subscription fee taxes one time activation fee and other fees may apply Subscription fee is consumer only All fees and...

Page 119: ...s 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 ag...

Page 120: ...the vehicle Climate Control System with Heater and Air Conditioning 1 Temperature Control 2 Fan Control 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 Rear Window Defogger 5 Recirculation 6 Air Conditioning Climate Control System with Heater Only 1 Temperature Control 2 Fan Control 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 Rear Window Defogger 5 Recirculation Temperature Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase ...

Page 121: ... M 3 Press A C 4 Select the coolest temperature 5 Select the highest A speed Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside the vehicle to become too dry To prevent this from happening after the air in the vehicle has cooled turn the recirculation mode off M This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle It can be used to reduce the ent...

Page 122: ...are fixed and cannot be adjusted Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle 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 n...

Page 123: ... Air Conditioning Regular Operation To ensure continuous efficient performance operate the air conditioning for a few minutes once a month The air conditioning will not operate if the outside temperature is too low Caution Damage caused by improper refrigerant usage could lead to costly repairs and may not be covered by the vehicle warranty Refrigerant systems should only be serviced by qualified ...

Page 124: ...igerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation combustion frostbite or other health based concerns The air conditioning system requires periodic maintenance See Maintenance Schedule 0 226 ...

Page 125: ...ual Transmission 141 Parking over Things That Burn 142 Extended Parking 142 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 142 Running the Vehicle While Parked 142 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 143 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission 144 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 146 Parking Brake 146 Brake Assist 147 Hill Start Assist HSA 147 Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stability Co...

Page 126: ...he local laws in your area To avoid distracted driving keep your eyes on the road keep your hands on the steering wheel and focus your attention on driving Do not use a phone in demanding driving situations Use a hands free method to place or receive necessary phone calls Watch the road Do not read take notes or look up information on phones or other electronic devices Designate a front seat passe...

Page 127: ...portant factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time Actually doing it is reaction time Average driver reaction time is about three quarters of a second In that time a vehicle moving at 100 km h 60 mph travels 20 m 66 ft which could be a lot of distance in an emergency Hel...

Page 128: ...ed through the curve Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand The Antilock Brake System ABS allows steering while braking Off Road Recove...

Page 129: ...lerate Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep standing or flowing water Warning Wet brakes can cause crashes They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car vehicle wash lightly apply the brake pedal until th...

Page 130: ...es passing or no passing zones and take appropriate action Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Snow or ice between the tires and the road creates less traction or grip so drive carefully Wet ice can occur at about 0 C 32 F when freezing rain begins to fall Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated For Slippery Road Driving Accelerate gently Accelerating too quickly ...

Page 131: ...for help with the headlamps Do this as little as possible to save fuel If the Vehicle Is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle turn the traction system off and use the rocking method See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 147 Warning If the vehicle s tires spi...

Page 132: ...ation label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions 1 and the maximum vehicle capacity weight 2 in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires 3 and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures 4 For more information on tires an...

Page 133: ...pacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle This vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer Example 1 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 6...

Page 134: ... A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar The label may show the gross weight capacity of the vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Warning Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area ...

Page 135: ...llow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Ignition Positions Key Access 0 Stopping the Engine LOCK OFF 1 ACC ACCESSORY 2 ON RUN 3 START The ignition switch has four positions To shift out of P Park with an automatic transmission the ignition must be in ON RUN and the brake pedal must be applied 0 Stoppin...

Page 136: ... 1 Push the key all the way in toward the steering column then turn the key to ACC ACCESSORY 2 Brake using firm and steady pressure Do not pump the brakes repeatedly This may deplete power assist requiring increased brake pedal force 3 Shift the vehicle to N Neutral This can be done while the vehicle is moving Continue braking and steer the vehicle to a safe location 4 Come to a complete stop 5 Sh...

Page 137: ...hbutton start The Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate If the pushbutton start is not working the vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference to the Keyless Access system See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access 0 9 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Access 0 11 To shift out of P Park the ...

Page 138: ... driving and starting With the ignition off and the brake pedal applied pressing the button once will place the ignition system in ON RUN START Once engine cranking begins release the button Engine cranking will continue until the engine starts See Starting the Engine 0 137 The ignition will then remain in ON RUN Service Mode This power mode is available for service and diagnostics and to verify t...

Page 139: ...d transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts Keyless Access 1 With the Keyless Access system the RKE transmitter must be in the vehicle For vehicles with an automatic transmission press the brake pedal then press ENGINE START STOP on the instrument panel For vehicles with a manual transmission press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal first then press ENGINE START ...

Page 140: ...ructures 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is in the driver side of the engine compartment near the engine coolant surge tank It is shipped from the factory with a tie holding it in place Use care in removing the tie so that the cord is not damaged Check the heater cord for damage If it is damaged do not use it See your dealer for a replacement Inspect t...

Page 141: ...r ACC ACCESSORY Infotainment System Power Windows during RAP this functionality will be lost when any door is opened Sunroof during RAP this functionality will be lost when any door is opened Auxiliary Power Outlet Audio System OnStar System Shifting Into Park 1 Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake See Parking Brake 0 146 2 Move the shift lever into P Park by pressing the button on ...

Page 142: ...the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of P Park Shifting out of Park This vehicle is equipped with a shift lock release system The shift lock release is designed to Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P Park with the shift lever button fully released Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P Park unless the ignition is on and the brake pedal is applied The s...

Page 143: ...eset if vehicle speed exceeds 4 km h 2 5 mph Engine Exhaust Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death Exhaust may enter the vehicle if The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation parking garages tunnels deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes The exhaust smells or sounds strange o...

Page 144: ...efore 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 shifting from P Park while the ignition is on If the transmission will not shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P Park while maintaining brake application Then move the shift lever in...

Page 145: ... with using the brakes off and on This may prolong the life of the brake linings In the event of a fault the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates See your dealer for repairs Manual Transmission Caution Shifting the vehicle initially into any gear other than 1 First or R Reverse can damage the clutch Shift the manual transmission in the proper sequence and Continued Caution Continued time the gea...

Page 146: ...Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to Neutral Neutral Use this position when you start or idle the engine R To back up press down the clutch pedal and shift into R Reverse Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal Caution Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs w...

Page 147: ...r feeling ABS operate is normal Braking in Emergencies ABS allows steering and braking at the same time In many emergencies steering can help even more than braking Parking Brake To set the parking brake 1 Hold the regular brake pedal down 2 Pull up firmly on the parking brake handle without pressing the release button 3 The brake system warning light will come on if the ignition is on See Brake S...

Page 148: ...come to a complete stop on a grade for HSA to activate Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stability Control System Operation The vehicle has a Traction Control System TCS and StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control ESC an electronic stability control system These systems help limit wheel slip and assist the driver in maintaining control especially on slippery road conditions TCS act...

Page 149: ... The button for TCS and StabiliTrak ESC is on the lower instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel Caution Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off The vehicle driveline could be damaged To turn off only TCS press and release g The Traction Off light i displays in the instrument cluster The appropriate DIC message displays To turn TCS on again press and release g The T...

Page 150: ...ystem 0 154 When road conditions allow you to safely use it again the cruise control can be turned back on Cruise control will disengage if either TCS or StabiliTrak ESC is turned off If the brakes are applied cruise control disengages J Press to turn the cruise control system on and off A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on RES If there is a set speed in me...

Page 151: ...heel toward SET briefly For each press the vehicle goes about 1 km h 1 mph slower The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units See Driver Information Center DIC 0 83 The increment value used depends on the units displayed Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed When you take your foot off the pedal the...

Page 152: ...ork at all driving speeds Warn you or provide you with enough time to avoid a crash Continued Warning Continued Work under poor visibility or bad weather conditions Work if the detection sensor is not cleaned or is covered by ice snow mud or dirt Work if the detection sensor is covered up such as with a sticker magnet or metal plate Work if the area surrounding the detection sensor is damaged or n...

Page 153: ...n image of the area behind the vehicle in the infotainment display The previous screen displays when the vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse after a short delay To return to the previous screen sooner press Home or Back on the infotainment system shift into P Park or reach a vehicle speed of approximately 12 km h 8 mph while in D Drive 1 View Displayed by the Camera 1 View Displayed by the Camera ...

Page 154: ... at speeds greater than 8 km h 5 mph To prevent injury death or vehicle damage even with Park Assist always check the area around the vehicle and check all mirrors before backing How the System Works RPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R Reverse An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps The interval between the beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to the obsta...

Page 155: ...oid a crash It also may not provide any warning at all FCA does not warn of pedestrians animals signs guardrails bridges construction barrels or other objects Be ready to take action and apply the brakes See Defensive Driving 0 125 FCA can be disabled through vehicle personalization See Vehicle Personalization 0 88 Detecting the Vehicle Ahead FCA warnings will not occur unless the FCA system detec...

Page 156: ...ditions when selecting the alert timing The range of selectable alert timings may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions Unnecessary Alerts FCA may provide unnecessary alerts to turning vehicles vehicles in other lanes objects that are not vehicles or shadows These alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service Cleaning the System If the FCA system does not se...

Page 157: ...ns and other non moving objects To override AEB firmly press the accelerator pedal if it is safe to do so AEB can be disabled through vehicle personalization See Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 88 Lane Departure Warning LDW If equipped LDW may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings at speeds of 56 km ...

Page 158: ...ane departure direction LDW will not alert if the turn signal is active in the direction of lane departure or if LDW detects that you are accelerating braking or actively steering Fuel Top Tier Fuel GM recommends the use of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine clean reduce engine deposits and maintain optimal vehicle performance Look for the TOP TIER Logo or see www toptiergas com for a ...

Page 159: ...System Treatment Plus Gasoline to the vehicle s gasoline fuel tank at every oil change or 15 000 km 9 000 mi whichever occurs first TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline and ACDelco Fuel System Treatment Plus Gasoline will help keep your vehicle s engine fuel deposit free and performing optimally Filling the Tank An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel door is on See Fuel Gau...

Page 160: ...erformance issues including engine stalling and damage to the fuel system Fuel spills Under certain conditions fuel fires Be careful not to spill fuel Wait five seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the fill nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Exterior Care 0 217 Reinstall the cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks Push the fuel door closed until ...

Page 161: ...Warning Never tow a trailer with your vehicle It was not designed or intended to tow a trailer Conversions and Add Ons Add On Electrical Equipment Warning The Data Link Connector DLC is used for vehicle service and Emission Inspection Maintenance testing See Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 0 75 A device connected to the DLC such as an aftermarket fleet or driver behavior tracking dev...

Page 162: ...nt Bulb Replacement 181 Halogen Bulbs 181 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 181 LED Lighting 182 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 182 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 184 License Plate Lamp 184 Electrical System Electrical System Overload 185 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 185 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 186 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 188 Wheels and Tire...

Page 163: ...ined in electronic keys may contain perchlorate materials Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Accessories and Modifications Adding non dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and safety including such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durabi...

Page 164: ... 0 45 Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed See Maintenance Records 0 236 Caution Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids reservoir caps or dipsticks Hood Warning Turn the vehicle off before opening the hood If the engine is running with the hood open you ...

Page 165: ...are removed 2 Lift the hood and remove the hood prop rod from the underside of the hood Return the prop rod to its retainer The prop rod must click into place when returning ti to the retainer to prevent hood damage 3 Lower the hood 20 cm 8 in above the vehicle and release it Check to make sure the hood is latched completely Repeat this process with additional force if necessary Warning Do not dri...

Page 166: ...Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 14622955 2021 CRC 8 17 20 Vehicle Care 165 Engine Compartment Overview ...

Page 167: ...is section Checking Engine Oil Check the engine oil level regularly every 650 km 400 mi especially prior to a long trip The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop See Engine Compartment Overview 0 165 for the location Warning The engine oil dipstick handle may be hot it could burn you Use a towel or glove to touch the dipstick handle If a low oil Driver Information Center DIC message displays check ...

Page 168: ...are marked with the dexos1 approved logo See www gmdexos com Caution Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Viscosity Grade Use SAE 0W 20 viscosity grade engine oil When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade it is recommended to select an oil of the correct specification See Specification earlier in this...

Page 169: ...l Life System Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change Always reset the engine oil life to 100 after every oil change It will not reset itself To reset the system Base Level Cluster 1 Press MENU on the turn signal lever to show Remaining Oil Life on the display This display shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life I...

Page 170: ...mission Fluid How to Check Manual Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the manual transmission fluid level A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible Hydraulic Clutch For vehicles with a manual transmission it is not necessary to regularly check brake clutch fluid unless there is a...

Page 171: ...r To inspect or replace the air cleaner filter 1 Remove the two screws and lift the cover out of the assembly Warning If part replacement is necessary the part must be replaced with one of the same part number or with an equivalent part Use of a replacement part without the same fit form and function may result in personal injury or damage to the vehicle 2 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner...

Page 172: ...explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low If there is a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating 0 173 What to Use Warning Plain water or other liquids such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will With plain water or Continued Warning Continued the wrong mixture the engine could get too hot but there would not be an overheat warnin...

Page 173: ...5 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If no problem is found check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the indicated level mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it Warning Spilling coolant o...

Page 174: ... add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the indicated level mark 5 Reinstall the pressure cap tightly 6 Verify coolant level after the engine is shut off and the coolant is cold If necessary repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 6 If the coolant still is not at the proper level when the system cools down again see your dealer Caution If the pressure cap is...

Page 175: ...on or Neutral for a manual transmission and let the engine idle If the overheat warning no longer displays the vehicle can be driven Continue to drive the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes Keep a safe vehicle distance from the vehicle in front If the warning does not come back on continue to drive normally and have the cooling system checked for proper fill and function If the warning continues ...

Page 176: ...e with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper ...

Page 177: ...vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake clutch hydraulic system When the brake clutch fluid falls to a low level the brake warning light comes on See Brake System Warning Light 0 77 Brake fluid absorbs water over time which degrades the effectiveness of the brake fluid Replace brake fluid at the specified intervals to prevent increased stopping distance See Mai...

Page 178: ...egative cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger Negative Battery Cable Disconnection Warning Before disconnecting the negative battery cable turn off all features turn the ignition off and remove the key if equipped from the vehicle If this is not done you or others could be injured and the vehicle could be damaged Caution If the battery is disconnected with the ignition on or the ...

Page 179: ...eutral If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check Warning When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Apply the parki...

Page 180: ...ke only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to P Park Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact your dealer if service is required Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield Wiper Blades Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For prope...

Page 181: ...ay not work properly they may display messages or they may not work at all See your dealer for proper windshield replacement Gas Strut s This vehicle is equipped with gas strut s to provide assistance in lifting and holding open the hood trunk liftgate system in full open position Warning If the gas struts that hold open the hood trunk and or liftgate fail you or others could be seriously injured ...

Page 182: ...incandescent bulbs with aftermarket LED replacement bulbs This can 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 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting Warning The High Intensity Discharge HID lig...

Page 183: ...e hood See Hood 0 163 2 Remove the washer funnel by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out 3 Remove the headlamp bulb socket 4 Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull straight back 5 Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the bulb 6 Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise 7 Reconnect the wiring harness connector 8 Install the bulb socket into the h...

Page 184: ...od See Hood 0 163 2 Remove the turn signal lamp bulb socket from the headlamp assembly by turning counterclockwise 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 5 Install the bulb socket into the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise Projection Headlamp 1 Low Beam Headlamp 2 High Beam Headlamp High Low Beam Headlamp To r...

Page 185: ...or back up bulb 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate 0 17 2 Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the socket 4 Press the bulb in and turn counterclockwise to remove it from the socket 5 Press the new bulb in and turn clockwise to install the bulb into the socket 6 Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall 7 Reinstall the lamp assembly and two ...

Page 186: ...amp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overlo...

Page 187: ... a new one of the identical size and rating Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location if a fuse goes out Replace the fuse as soon as possible Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is on the driver side of the vehicle near the battery Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the cov...

Page 188: ... 1 18 Engine control module 2 19 Injector Ignition 20 A C system 21 Intelligent battery sensor 22 Electric steering column lock 23 Cooling fan low 24 Virtual key pass system sensor 25 Outside mirror motor control 26 Engine control module Transmission control module battery 27 Canister vent solenoid 28 29 Automatic occupant sensing 30 Headlamp leveling motor Fuses Usage 31 Horn 32 Front fog lamps 3...

Page 189: ...RLY2 Transmission control module RLY3 Fuel pump motor RLY4 Starter 2 RLY5 A C system RLY6 RLY7 Cooling fan low RLY8 Run Crank RLY9 Powertrain RLY10 Starter 1 RLY11 Cooling fan high RLY12 Front fog lamps Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is on the underside of the driver side instrument panel The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown F...

Page 190: ...t IPC Instrument cluster RLAD Reflected LED alert display HLLD SW Headlamp leveling switch FRT PWR WNDW Front power window REAR PWR WNDW Rear power window MTA Automated manual transmission module APO Auxiliary power outlet S ROOF Sunroof CGM Central gate module BCM8 Body control module 8 BCM7 Body control module 7 BCM6 Body control module 6 Fuses Usage BCM5 Body control module 5 BCM4 Body control ...

Page 191: ...mended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when hitting a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn or old tires can cause a crash If the tread is badly worn replace them Continued Warning Continued Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with potholes curb...

Page 192: ...ng as the original equipment tires Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H V W Y and ZR speed rated tires If winter tires with a lower speed rating are chosen never exceed the tire s maximum speed capability Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall The examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire...

Page 193: ...mpact Spare Tire Example 1 Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread 2 Temporary Use Only The compact spare tire or temporary use tire should not be driven at speeds over 80 km h 50 mph The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat If the vehicle has a compact spare tire see Compact Spare Tire 0 210 ...

Page 194: ...wn in item 3 of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide 4 Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction 5 Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches 6 Service Description These characters represent the l...

Page 195: ...d Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The ma...

Page 196: ... information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading 0 203 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 68 kg 150 lb plus the rated cargo load Se...

Page 197: ...e stem Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until the recommended pressure is reached If the inflation pressure is high press on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve t...

Page 198: ... tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to cont...

Page 199: ... and DIC warning message if equipped come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected Some of the conditions that can cause these to come on are One of the road tires has been replaced with the spare tire The spare tire does not have a TPMS sensor The malfunction light and the DIC message if equipped should go off after the road tire is replaced and the sensor matching process is perf...

Page 200: ...ion Center DIC 4 Use the thumbwheel or up and down arrows to scroll to the Tire Pressure Learn Menu Item Base DIC or the Tire Pressure Menu Item screen Uplevel DIC 5 Press and hold SET CLR to begin the sensor matching process A message requesting acceptance of the process may display 6 If requested press SET CLR again to confirm the selection The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in rele...

Page 201: ... rotation check the wheel alignment See When It Is Time for New Tires 0 201 and Wheel Replacement 0 204 Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated See Tire Pressure 0 195 and Vehicle Load ...

Page 202: ...ncluding temperatures loading conditions and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes place GM recommends that tires including the spare if equipped be replaced after six years regardless of tread wear To identify the age of a tire use the tire manufacture date which is the last four digits of the DOT Tire Identification Number TIN molded into one side of the tire sidewall The la...

Page 203: ...e same time If proper rotation and maintenance have been done all four tires should wear out at about the same time See Tire Rotation 0 200 However if it is necessary to replace only one axle set of worn tires place the new tires on the rear axle Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H V W Y and ZR speed rated tires Never exceed the winter...

Page 204: ...nd have them properly installed by a GM certified technician See Buying New Tires 0 202 and Accessories and Modifications 0 162 Wheel Covers Installation Tighten the wheel nut caps by hand while pressing on the center of the wheel cover with the other hand Then tighten an additional one quarter turn with the wheel wrench Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system ...

Page 205: ...oor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel...

Page 206: ...it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown It could fail suddenly and cause a crash When replacing wheels use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains Warning Do not use tire chains There is not enough clearance Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the Continued Warning Continued brakes suspension or other vehicle parts Th...

Page 207: ...ack is provided with the vehicle it is designed only for 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 is provided with the vehicle only use it for changing a flat tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place well off the road if possible Turn on the ...

Page 208: ...h 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 17 2 Lift the trim cover 3 Remove the jack tools and spare tire 4 Place them near the tire being changed Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 205 2 If there is a wheel cover remov...

Page 209: ...nal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Warning Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training If a jack is provided with the vehicle it is designed only for changing a flat tire If it is used for anything else you or others could be ba...

Page 210: ...inst the hub 13 Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely Warning Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer wh...

Page 211: ...ft the load floor 3 Place the tool container and the flat tire upright into the tool box spare 4 Pull the release knob on top of the rear seatback to move it forward 5 Route the loop end of the strap through the seatback latch 6 Route the hook end of the strap through the loop and securely fasten it to the seatback latch 7 Pull back the rear seatbacks 8 Attach the hook to the liftgate latch 9 Tigh...

Page 212: ...n automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails which can damage the tire wheel and other parts of the vehicle Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They will not fit Keep the spare tire and its wheel together Caution Tire chains will not fit the compact spare Using them can damage th...

Page 213: ...battery of the vehicle providing the jump start The positive jump start connection for the discharged battery is under a trim cover Open the cover to expose the post These locations are used instead of a direct connection to the battery 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Caution If the other vehicle does not have a 12 volt system with a negative ...

Page 214: ...f the good battery 7 Connect one end of the black negative cable to the negative post 4 of the good battery 8 Connect the other end of the black negative cable to the negative grounding point 1 for the discharged battery 9 Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes 10 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will...

Page 215: ...he spare tire and tools kit in the storage compartment in the rear of the vehicle Carefully open the cover in the fascia by using the small notch that conceals the tow eye socket Install the tow eye into the socket and turn it until it stops When the tow eye is removed reinstall the cover with the notch in the original position Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing refers to towi...

Page 216: ...t tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Vehicles with an automatic transmission should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground If the vehicle must be towed a dolly should be used See Dolly Towing following Dinghy Towing with Manual Transmission To dinghy tow the vehicle from the front with all four wheels on the ground 1 Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the to...

Page 217: ...ection under Battery North America 0 176 6 Disconnect the vehicle from the tow vehicle 7 Release the parking brake Dolly Towing To tow the vehicle with the two rear wheels on the ground and the front wheels on a dolly 1 Put the front wheels on a dolly 2 Shift an automatic transmission into P Park or a manual transmission into 1 First gear 3 Set the parking brake 4 Clamp the steering wheel in a str...

Page 218: ...ponent under the hood that has this e symbol This could cause damage that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty If using an automatic car wash follow the car wash instructions The windshield wiper and rear window wiper if equipped must be off Remove any accessories that may be damaged or interfere with the car wash equipment Rinse the vehicle well before washing and after to remove all clea...

Page 219: ...otecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings Caution Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy white finish or pitting This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty The bright metal moldings on the vehicle are aluminum chrome or stainless steel To prevent damage always follow these cleaning instructions Be sure the molding is cool to the touch before applyin...

Page 220: ...Weatherstrips Apply weatherstrip lubricant on weatherstrips to make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Lubricate weatherstrips at least once a year Hot dry climates may require more frequent application Black marks from rubber material on painted surfaces can be removed by rubbing with a clean cloth See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 234 Tires Use a stiff brush with tire cle...

Page 221: ...sh any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to thoroughly clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Do not directly power wash the transfer case and or front rear axle output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and or axles and should be replaced Sheet Metal Damage If the ...

Page 222: ...solvents Interior Glass To clean use a terry cloth fabric dampened with water Wipe droplets left behind with a clean dry cloth If necessary use a commercial glass cleaner after cleaning with plain water Caution To prevent scratching never use abrasive cleaners on automotive glass Abrasive cleaners or aggressive cleaning may damage the rear window defogger Cleaning the windshield with water during ...

Page 223: ...thoroughly and air dry before next use Caution Do not attach a device with a suction cup to the display This may cause damage and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Instrument Panel Leather Vinyl Other Plastic Surfaces Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and Natural Open Pore Wood Surfaces Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt For a more thorough cleaning use...

Page 224: ...loor mat does not interfere with the pedals Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage The original equipment floor mats were designed for your 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 Do ...

Page 225: ...eaners that increase gloss on rubber floor mats liners These cleaners can permanently change the appearance and feel of the rubber and can make the floor mats liners slippery Your foot could slip while operating the vehicle and you could lose control resulting in a crash You or others could be injured Use a soft cloth and or a brush dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt For more thorou...

Page 226: ... accurate diagnostics Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours courtesy transportation and online scheduling to assist with service needs Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services With trained technicians the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items ...

Page 227: ...n proper tools and equipment are available If they are not see your dealer to have a trained technician do the work See Doing Your Own Service Work 0 163 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services Check the engine oil level See Engine Oil 0 166 Once a Month Check the tire inflation pressures See Tire Pressure 0 195 Inspect the tires for wear See Tire Inspection 0 199 Check the windshield washe...

Page 228: ...ding leaks cracks chafing etc Visually inspect halfshafts and drive shafts for excessive wear lubricant leaks and or damage including tube dents or cracks constant velocity joint or universal joint looseness cracked or missing boots loose or missing boot clamps center bearing excessive looseness loose or missing fasteners and axle seal leaks Check restraint system components See Safety System Chec...

Page 229: ...92 000 km 1 2 0 000 m i 2 04 000 km 1 2 7 500 m i 2 1 6 000 km 1 35 000 m i 2 2 8 000 km 1 4 2 500 m i 2 4 0 000 km 1 50 000 m i 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 Inspec...

Page 230: ...or lines and hoses for proper 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 0 169 4 Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System 0 170 5 Or every ten years whichever comes first Inspect for fraying excessive cracking or...

Page 231: ... 2 04 000 km 1 2 7 500 m i 2 1 6 000 km 1 35 000 m i 2 2 8 000 km 1 4 2 500 m i 2 4 0 000 km 1 50 000 m i 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 and ...

Page 232: ... 0 179 8 Or every 10 years whichever comes first See Gas Strut s 0 180 9 Replace air conditioning desiccant every seven years Special Application Services Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only Lubricate chassis components every oil change Have underbody flushing service performed See Underbody Maintenance in Exterior Care 0 217 Additional Maintenance and Care Your vehicle is an important investment ...

Page 233: ... light when braking With a multi point inspection your dealer can check the lamps and note any concerns Shocks and Struts Shocks and struts help aid in control for a smoother ride Signs of wear may include steering wheel vibration bounce sway while braking longer stopping distance or uneven tire wear As part of the multi point inspection trained dealer technicians can visually inspect the shocks a...

Page 234: ...shield For safety appearance and the best viewing keep the windshield clean and clear Signs of damage include scratches cracks and chips Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view Signs of wear include streaking skipping across the windshield and wor...

Page 235: ...ixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Cooling System 0 170 Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended See Engine Oil 0 166 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB...

Page 236: ... 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 IDriver Side 60 cm 23 6 in 95391363 IPassenger Side 35 cm 13 8 in 95391365 IRear 95391371 ...

Page 237: ...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 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 238: ...tion Number VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification label and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications 0 238 for the vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification There may be a...

Page 239: ...itioning 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 thi...

Page 240: ...nical Data 239 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 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...

Page 241: ...management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of your dealership or the general manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help in the U S call the Chevrolet Customer Assistan...

Page 242: ...EP THREE Canadian Owners In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two General Motors of Canada Company wants you to be aware of its participation in a no charge Mediation Arbitration Program General Motors of Canada Company has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory related vehicle serv...

Page 243: ...local General Motors Business Unit Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user in the U S can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing 1 800 833 2438 TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Online Owner Cente...

Page 244: ...800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program For U S purchased vehicles call 1 800 243 8872 Text Telephone TTY 1 888 889 2438 For Canadian purchased vehicles call 1 800 268 6800 Service is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance have the following information ready Your name home address and home telephone number Telephone number of your locatio...

Page 245: ...ng caused by violation of any laws Legal fines Mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Service is not provided if a vehicle is in an area that is not accessible to the service vehicle or is not a regularly traveled or maintained public road which includes ice and winter roads Off road use is not covered Services Specific to Canadian Purchased Vehicles Fuel D...

Page 246: ...p shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of your dealer s area Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If overnight warranty repairs are needed and public transportation is used the expense must be supported by original receipts and within the maximum amount allowed by GM If U S customers arrange their own transportation limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expense...

Page 247: ...een tested for the vehicle As a result these parts may fit poorly exhibit premature durability corrosion problems and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions Aftermarket parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any vehicle failure related to such parts is not covered by that warranty Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility th...

Page 248: ...he vehicle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by the GM vehicle warranty Insurance pays the bill for the repair but you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may i...

Page 249: ...harmful interference 2 The device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle ...

Page 250: ...ions for airbag deployment and deploy them in a crash and if equipped to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle These modules may store data to help the dealer technician service the vehicle or to help GM improve safety or features Some modules may also store data about how the vehicle is operated such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed These modules may retain p...

Page 251: ... name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcemen...

Page 252: ...collect information about you and your vehicle including location information See OnStar User Terms Privacy Statement and Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons If the status light is Solid Green System is ready Flashing Green On a call Red Indicates a problem Off System...

Page 253: ...e Advisors can locate a nearby service provider to help with a flat tire a battery jump or an empty gas tank Security If equipped OnStar provides these services With Stolen Vehicle Assistance OnStar Advisors can use GPS to pinpoint the vehicle and help authorities quickly recover it With Remote Ignition Block if equipped OnStar can block the engine from being restarted With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown...

Page 254: ...ly installed or it has not been properly maintained If equipment or software is added connected or modified OnStar or connected services may not work Other problems beyond the control of OnStar such as hills tall buildings tunnels weather electrical system design and architecture of the vehicle damage to the vehicle in a crash or wireless phone network congestion or jamming may prevent service See...

Page 255: ... signal reception Unable to Connect to OnStar Message If there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity this message may come on Press Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system wireless service and GPS satellite technologies to be ava...

Page 256: ...communications are cautioned that the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications cannot be assured Third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions and private communications without consent OnStar Software Acknowledgements To obtain the source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that is contained in this product please visit http opensour...

Page 257: ...icles press to open the OnStar app on the infotainment display For other vehicles press as follows Cancel Route 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Cancel route System responds Do you want to cancel directions 3 Say Yes System responds OK request completed thank you goodbye Route Preview 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Route preview System responds with th...

Page 258: ...ent display then select Wi Fi Hotspot On some vehicles touch Wi Fi or Wi Fi Settings on the screen 2 The Wi Fi settings will display the Wi Fi hotspot name SSID password and on some vehicles the connection type no Internet connection 3G 4G 4G LTE and signal quality poor good excellent The LTE icon shows connection to Wi Fi It is possible that the icon may not illuminate even though the vehicle has...

Page 259: ...e required Data rates apply See www onstar com for details and system limitations Remote Services Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock the doors or sound the horn and flash the lamps Marketplace OnStar Advisors can provide offers from restaurants and retailers on your route help locate hotels or book a room These services vary by market Diagnostics By monitoring and reporting on the vehicle s key s...

Page 260: ...es an Airbag Inflate 40 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 41 When Should an Airbag Inflate 39 Where Are the Airbags 38 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 45 Passenger Status Indicator 74 Readiness Light 74 Airbags cont d Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 45 System Check 37 Alarm Vehicle Security 18 All Season Tires 190 AM FM Radio 101 Antenna Multi band 103 Antilock Brake System ABS...

Page 261: ...nd Back up Lamps 184 Buying New Tires 202 C Calibration 70 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 162 California Proposition 65 Warning 162 176 211 Back Cover Camera Rear Vision RVC 152 Canadian Vehicle Owners 1 Capacities and Specifications 238 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust 142 Liftgate 17 Winter Driving 129 Cargo Cover 65 Tie Downs 66 Caution Danger and Warning 2 Chains Tire 205 Charging...

Page 262: ...unning Lamps DRL 93 Defensive Driving 125 Delayed Locking 15 Diagnostics Connected Services 258 Distracted Driving 125 Dome Lamps 95 Door Ajar Light 83 Delayed Locking 15 Locks 14 Power Locks 15 Drive Belt Routing Engine 239 Driver Assistance Systems 151 Driver Information Center DIC 83 Driving Better Fuel Economy 125 Defensive 125 Hill and Mountain Roads 129 If the Vehicle is Stuck 130 Impaired 1...

Page 263: ...nt Seats Adjustment 26 Heated 28 Fuel Additives 158 Economy Driving for Better 125 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 160 Filling the Tank 158 Foreign Countries 158 Gauge 73 Low Fuel Warning Light 81 Prohibited Fuels 157 Recommended 157 Top Tier 157 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 186 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 185 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 188 G Gas Strut s 180 Gauges Fuel 73 Gauges cont d O...

Page 264: ...earview Mirrors 21 Introduction 1 97 J Jack Auxiliary 106 Jump Starting North America 211 K Keyless Entry Remote RKE System 9 11 Keys 6 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 191 Lamps Courtesy 95 Daytime Running DRL 93 Dome 95 Exterior Controls 92 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder 92 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 96 License Plate 184 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 75 On Reminder 82 Lamps cont d Reading 96 Lane...

Page 265: ...hers for Children LATCH System 53 M Maintenance Air Conditioning Regular Operation 122 Records 236 Maintenance and Care Additional 231 Maintenance Schedule 226 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 234 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 75 Manual Mirrors 20 Manual Transmission 144 Fluid 169 Manual Windows 22 Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices 103 Messages Engine Power 88 Vehicle 87 88 Vehicle Speed 88 Mirrors C...

Page 266: ...Port USB 103 Power Door Locks 15 Mirrors 21 Outlets 70 Protection Battery 96 Reduced Engine Light 82 Retained Accessory RAP 140 Windows 22 Power Steering Warning Lights 78 Pregnancy Using Seat Belts 35 Privacy Vehicle Data Recording 249 Program Courtesy Transportation 245 Prohibited Fuels 157 Proposition 65 Warning California 162 176 211 Back Cover Publication Ordering Information 247 R Radio Freq...

Page 267: ...How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 31 Lap Shoulder Belt 33 Reminders 73 Replacing after a Crash 36 Use During Pregnancy 35 Seats Adjustment Front 26 Head Restraints 25 Heated Front 28 Rear 29 Reclining Seatbacks 27 Securing Child Restraints 60 62 Security OnStar 252 Vehicle 18 Vehicle Alarm 18 Service 122 Accessories and Modifications 162 Climate Control System 119 Service cont d Doing Your Own Work ...

Page 268: ...ifferent Size 203 If a Tire Goes Flat 205 Inspection 199 Pressure 195 Pressure Light 80 Pressure Monitor Operation 197 Pressure Monitor System 196 Rotation 200 Sidewall Labeling 191 Terminology and Definitions 193 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 203 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 204 Wheel Replacement 204 When It Is Time for New Tires 201 Winter 191 Top Tier Fuel 157 Towing General Information 160 ...

Page 269: ... Pressure 195 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 249 Ventilation Air 121 Visors 23 W Warning Brake System Light 77 Caution and Danger 2 Lane Departure LDW 156 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 71 Warnings Hazard Flashers 94 Washer Fluid 174 Wheel Covers 203 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 204 Different Size 203 Replacement 204 When It Is Time for New Tires 201 Where to Put the Restraint 52 Wi...

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