2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual - Page 103

Instruments and Controls or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-16 or OnStar Overview on page 14-1. The automatic sound is generated to indicate the vehicle presence to pedestrians. The sound changes if the vehicle is speeding up or slowing down. It is activated when the vehicle is shifted into a forward gear or R (Reverse), up to 30 km/h (19 mph). An alert can also be sounded manually while driving, such as in parking lots. Use this feature to alert people who may not hear your vehicle approaching. To manually sound the pedestrian safety signal: 1. Pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you momentarily. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 and Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer on page 6-1. The high-beam headlamps and indicator light will turn on, and a soft-note alert will momentarily sound. When the turn signal lever is released, the high-beam headlamps and indicator light will turn off. 5-3 2. Repeat for additional activations of the pedestrian safety signal. > / R (Mute/End Call): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. If equipped with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to decline an incoming call, to end speech recognition, or to end a current call. Windshield Wiper/Washer x + or x − (Volume): Press + or − to increase or decrease the volume. Horn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. The pedestrian safety signal provides a momentary soft-note horn sound. See Pedestrian Safety Signal on page 5-3. The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the lever to one of the following positions: HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes. Pedestrian Safety Signal Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic sound generation and a manual alert.