Black plate (19,1)
Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
5853485) - 2014 - CRC - 4/2/13
In Brief
1-19
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Check the electrical outlet/plug
while charging and discontinue
use if the electrical outlet/plug is
hot, then have the electrical
outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician.
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When outdoors, plug into an
electrical outlet that is
weather-proof while in use.
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Mount the charging cord to
reduce strain on the electrical
outlet/plug.
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Warning
Improper use of portable electric
vehicle charge cords may cause
a fire, electrical shock, or burns,
and may result in damage to
property, serious injury, or death.
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Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips,
splitters, grounding adaptors,
surge protectors, or similar
devices.
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Warning (Continued)
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Do not use an electrical outlet
that is worn or damaged,
or one that will not hold the
plug firmly in place.
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Do not use an electrical outlet
that is not properly grounded.
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Do not use an electrical outlet
that is on a circuit with other
electrical loads.
See the charge cord user guide.
Charge Cord Status Indicators
See
“
Charge Cord Status Indicators
”
in the charge cord user guide.
Charge Level Selection
Charge level selection can be made
using the Select Charge Level
Preference screen on the center
stack. See
“
Charge Level Selection
”
under
Charging on page 5-21
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Warning
Using a charge level that exceeds
the electrical circuit or electrical
outlet capacity may start a fire or
damage the electrical circuit. Use
the lowest charge level until a
qualified electrician inspects your
electrical circuit capacity. Use the
lowest charge level if the
electrical circuit or electrical outlet
capacity is not known.
DC Charging
Start Charge
1. Make sure the vehicle is parked
and turned off.
2. Push the rearward edge of the
charge port door in and release
to open the door.
In cold weather conditions, ice
may form around the charge port
door. The charge port door may
not open on the first attempt.
