Black plate (8,1)
Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
5853485) - 2014 - CRC - 4/2/13
2-8
Keys, Doors, and Windows
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear defog may
come on during remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light does not
come on during remote start.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote
start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
If the vehicle is low on electricity, do
not use the remote start feature.
The vehicle may run out of
electricity.
The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System on page 2-3
.
Activating the Remote Start
To start the vehicle using the remote
start feature:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle.
2. Press and release
Q
.
3. Immediately press and hold
U
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
4. The vehicle will shut off after
20 minutes unless a time
extension is done or the
O
POWER button is pressed.
After entering the vehicle during a
remote start, press the
O
POWER
on the center stack with the brake
pedal applied to operate as normal.
Extending Vehicle Run Time
The vehicle run time can also be
extended by another 20 minutes,
if during the first 20 minutes
Steps 1
–
3 are repeated while the
vehicle is running. This provides a
total of 40 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a single start with an extension,
are allowed between ignition cycles.
For additional remote starts, press
the
O
POWER first.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and hold
U
until the parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Press the POWER on the center
stack with the brake pedal
applied, then press the
O
POWER again to turn the
vehicle off.
