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Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
5853485) - 2014 - CRC - 4/2/13
Driving and Operating
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Additionally, to stop the charge
when inside the vehicle, you may
use the stop charging button on the
radiohead Battery Information
Screen.
Stop Charge
—
Automatic
When the vehicle no longer needs
to use power from the charging
station, it will stop charging and the
DC vehicle plug will be unlocked
from the DC charge port.
Energy can still be consumed from
the charging station when the
vehicle
’
s displays and indicators
show that the battery is fully
charged. This is to ensure the
battery is in optimal temperature
operating range to maximize vehicle
range. See
Charging on page 5-21
.
The process can be stopped by
using the procedure to stop
charging manually.
End Charge
1. Upon stopping the charging
process, wait until the Charge
Status Indicator is no longer
solid or flashing green.
2. Unplug the vehicle plug of the
charge cord from the vehicle.
3. Close the DC charging dust
cover.
You can confirm the charge cord
is connected by looking at
the DIC.
4. Close the charge port door by
pressing firmly to latch properly.
5. The electronic park brake must
be manually disengaged before
driving the vehicle.
6. To start another DC charge,
remove the DC vehicle plug and
reconnect.
DC Charging Station Hardware
Typically, DC charging stations will
be found in public locations and are
not planned for residential
home use.
The vehicle is designed to take full
advantage of a 50kW DC charger to
obtain optimal charging times. When
the vehicle is connected to a
charger larger than 50kW, the
vehicle will not charge any quicker.
The DC vehicle plug is relatively
large and can cause damage to
personal property if not used
correctly. Use caution when
connecting to the DC charge port.
Follow the steps listed on the
charging station to perform a DC
vehicle charge.
Delayed Charging
Override
To temporarily override a delayed
charge event, unplug the charge
cord from the charge port and then
plug it back in within five seconds.
A single horn chirp will sound and
charging will begin immediately.
To cancel a temporary override,
unplug the charge cord, wait for
10 seconds, and then plug the