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5-2 Instruments and Controls 5-35 5-35 5-36 5-36 5-36 Service Vehicle Messages ...Starting the Vehicle Messages ...Tire Messages ...Vehicle Reminder Messages ...Vehicle Speed Messages ... Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment Steering Wheel Controls Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...5-37 To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. If equipped with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. ¦ SEEK or SEEK ¥ (Next/ Previous): Press to go to the next or previous radio station, song on an iPod®, or file on a USB device (if equipped). 5 / g (Push to Talk): If equipped with Bluetooth or OnStar, press to interact with those systems. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-14

Section	Page
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	3
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Start	10
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Second Row Seats	13
Head Restraint Adjustment	13
Safety Belts	14
Passenger Sensing System	14
Mirror Adjustment	14
Steering Wheel Adjustment	15
Interior Lighting	15
Exterior Lighting	16
Windshield Wiper/Washer	16
Climate Controls	17
Vehicle Features	17
Radio(s)	17
Satellite Radio	18
Portable Audio Devices	18
Bluetooth®	18
Steering Wheel Controls	18
Cruise Control	19
Driver Information Center (DIC)	19
Power Outlets	20
Battery and Efficiency	20
High Voltage Safety Information	20
Charging	21
Regenerative Braking	26
Service	26
Performance and Maintenance	27
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	27
Tire Pressure Monitor	27
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency	28
Roadside Assistance Program	29
OnStar®	29
Keys, Doors, and Windows	31
Keys and Locks	31
Keys	31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	33
Remote Start	37
Door Locks	38
Central Locking System	39
Door Ajar Reminder	39
Delayed Locking	39
Automatic Door Locks	40
Lockout Protection	40
Safety Locks	40
Doors	41
Liftgate	41
Vehicle Security	42
Vehicle Alarm System	42
Immobilizer	43
Immobilizer Operation	43
Exterior Mirrors	44
Convex Mirrors	44
Power Mirrors	45
Folding Mirrors	45
Interior Mirrors	45
Interior Rearview Mirrors	45
Manual Rearview Mirror	45
Windows	46
Power Windows	46
Sun Visors	47
Seats and Restraints	49
Head Restraints	50
Front Seats	51
Seat Adjustment	51
Reclining Seatbacks	52
Front Seat Armrest	53
Heated Front Seats	54
Rear Seats	54
Safety Belts	56
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	57
Lap-Shoulder Belt	58
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	63
Safety Belt Extender	63
Safety System Check	63
Safety Belt Care	63
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	64
Airbag System	64
Where Are the Airbags?	66
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	68
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	69
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	69
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	70
Passenger Sensing System	71
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	75
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	75
Airbag System Check	76
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	77
Child Restraints	77
Older Children	77
Infants and Young Children	79
Child Restraint Systems	82
Where to Put the Restraint	83
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	85
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	91
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	92
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	95
Storage	99
Storage Compartments	99
Glove Box	99
Additional Storage Features	99
Cargo Cover	99
Shopping Bag Hooks	100
Cargo Net	100
Instruments and Controls	101
Controls	102
Steering Wheel Adjustment	102
Steering Wheel Controls	102
Horn	103
Pedestrian Safety Signal	103
Windshield Wiper/Washer	103
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	104
Clock	105
Power Outlets	105
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	106
Instrument Cluster	107
Speedometer	110
Odometer	110
Trip Odometer	110
Compass	110
Battery Gauge (High Voltage)	110
Driver Efficiency Gauge	111
Power Indicator Gauge	111
Safety Belt Reminders	111
Airbag Readiness Light	112
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	113
Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery)	114
Service Vehicle Soon Light	114
Brake System Warning Light	114
Electric Parking Brake Light	115
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	115
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	115
Sport Mode Light	116
Traction Off Light	116
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	116
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	117
Tire Pressure Light	117
Security Light	117
Vehicle Ready Light	118
High-Beam On Light	118
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	118
Lamps On Reminder	118
Cruise Control Light	118
Door Ajar Light	119
Information Displays	119
Center Stack Display	119
Power Flows	119
Programmable Charging	120
Energy Information	129
Driver Information Center (DIC)	129
Vehicle Messages	131
Battery and Charging Messages	131
Brake System Messages	132
Cruise Control Messages	133
Door Ajar Messages	133
Electric Drive Unit Messages	133
Key and Lock Messages	133
Lamp Messages	134
Propulsion Power Messages	134
Ride Control System Messages	134
Airbag System Messages	135
Security Messages	135
Service Vehicle Messages	135
Starting the Vehicle Messages	135
Tire Messages	136
Vehicle Reminder Messages	136
Vehicle Speed Messages	136
Vehicle Personalization	137
Lighting	143
Exterior Lighting	143
Exterior Lamp Controls	143
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	143
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	143
Flash-to-Pass	144
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	144
Automatic Headlamp System	144
Hazard Warning Flashers	145
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	145
Interior Lighting	146
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	146
Courtesy Lamps	146
Dome Lamps	146
Lighting Features	147
Exit Lighting	147
Battery Power Protection	147
Infotainment System	149
Introduction	149
Infotainment	149
Theft-Deterrent Feature	150
Overview	151
Home Page	151
Operation	152
Radio	153
AM-FM Radio	153
Satellite Radio	155
Radio Reception	157
Multi-Band Antenna	158
Audio Players	158
USB Port	158
Auxiliary Devices	159
Navigation	160
OnStar® System	160
Phone	162
Bluetooth (Overview)	162
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	164
Hands-Free Phone	169
Downloadable Applications	172
Smartphone Link (Overview)	172
Smartphone Link (Pandora)	174
Smartphone Link (Stitcher)	175
Bluetooth Phone/Devices	176
Pictures and Movies (Audio System)	176
Pictures and Movies (Picture System)	181
Pictures and Movies (Movie System)	183
Trademarks and License Agreements	185
Climate Controls	187
Climate Control Systems	187
Automatic Climate Control System	187
Air Vents	190
Maintenance	191
Air Intake	191
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	192
Service	192
Driving and Operating	193
Driving Information	194
Driving for Better Energy Efficiency	194
Distracted Driving	195
Defensive Driving	196
Drunk Driving	196
Control of a Vehicle	196
Braking	196
Steering	197
Off-Road Recovery	198
Loss of Control	198
Driving on Wet Roads	199
Highway Hypnosis	199
Hill and Mountain Roads	200
Winter Driving	200
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	201
Vehicle Load Limits	202
Starting and Operating	206
New Vehicle Break-In	206
Power Button	206
Starting and Stopping the Vehicle	208
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	209
Shifting Into Park	209
Shifting out of Park	210
Electric Vehicle Operating Modes	211
Driver Selected Operating Modes	211
Electric Drive Unit	211
Brakes	213
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	213
Electric Parking Brake	214
Brake Assist	216
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	216
Regenerative Braking	216
Ride Control Systems	217
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	217
Cruise Control	219
Driver Assistance Systems	221
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	221
Charging	223
When to Charge	223
Plug-In Charging	224
Delayed Charging Override	228
Charging Status Feedback	228
Charge Cord	232
Utility Interruption of Charging	233
Electrical Requirements for Battery Charging	233
Trailer Towing	234
General Towing Information	234
Conversions and Add-Ons	234
Add-On Electrical Equipment	234
Vehicle Care	237
General Information	238
California Proposition 65 Warning	238
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	238
Accessories and Modifications	238
Vehicle Checks	239
Doing Your Own Service Work	239
Hood	240
Underhood Compartment Overview	242
Cooling System (High Voltage Battery)	243
Cooling System (TPIM, APM, and Charger Modules)	244
Cabin Heating Coolant System	245
Washer Fluid	245
Brakes	246
Brake Fluid	247
Battery	248
Wiper Blade Replacement	250
Headlamp Aiming	252
Bulb Replacement	252
Halogen Bulbs	252
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	252
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	253
License Plate Lamp	254
Replacement Bulbs	255
Electrical System	255
Electrical System Overload	255
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	256
Underhood Compartment Fuse Block	256
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	260
Wheels and Tires	262
Tires	262
Winter Tires	263
Summer Tires	264
Tire Sidewall Labeling	264
Tire Designations	265
Tire Terminology and Definitions	266
Tire Pressure	268
Tire Pressure Monitor System	270
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	271
Tire Inspection	274
Tire Rotation	274
When It Is Time for New Tires	276
Buying New Tires	276
Different Size Tires and Wheels	278
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	279
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	280
Wheel Replacement	280
Tire Chains	281
If a Tire Goes Flat	282
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	283
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	290
Jump Starting	291
Towing the Vehicle	293
Recreational Vehicle Towing	294
Appearance Care	296
Exterior Care	296
Interior Care	300
Floor Mats	304
Service and Maintenance	305
General Information	305
Maintenance Schedule	306
Special Application Services	308
Additional Maintenance and Care	309
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	312
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	312
Maintenance Replacement Parts	313
Maintenance Records	314
Technical Data	317
Vehicle Identification	317
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	317
Service Parts Identification Label	317
Vehicle Data	318
Capacities and Specifications	318
Customer Information	319
Customer Information	319
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	319
Customer Assistance Offices	321
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	322
Online Owner Center	322
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	323
Roadside Assistance Program	323
Scheduling Service Appointments	325
Courtesy Transportation Program	325
Collision Damage Repair	327
Service Publications Ordering Information	329
Reporting Safety Defects	330
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	330
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	331
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	331
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	331
Event Data Recorders	332
OnStar®	332
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	333
Radio Frequency Statement	333
OnStar	335
OnStar Overview	335
OnStar Services	336
Emergency	336
Security	336
Navigation	336
Connections	337
Diagnostics	339
OnStar Additional Information	339
Index	345
Index_A	345
Index_B	345
Index_C	346
Index_D	347
Index_E	348
Index_F	348
Index_G	348
Index_H	348
Index_I	349
Index_J	349
Index_K	349
Index_L	349
Index_M	350
Index_N	351
Index_O	351
Index_P	351
Index_R	352
Index_S	352
Index_T	354
Index_U	354
Index_V	354