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DC CHARGING (IF EQUIPPED WITH DC CHARGING CAPABILITY)F DC charging stations are typically found in public locations. Charging Time Using a DC charging station, it will take approximately 20 minutes to recharge a depleted battery to 80%. Charge times will vary with outside temperature. Charging will continue to 100%, but at a slower rate. At 100% state of charge, the vehicle may continue to draw power to condition the battery if needed. Once battery conditioning is complete, the vehicle will stop the charge session. Start DC Charging 1. With the vehicle parked and turned off, push and release the rear edge of the charge port door, located just in front of the driver's door, to open the door. 2. Unlatch and lower the DC charging dust cover on the charge port. 3. Plug the charge cord into the vehicle's charge port. 4. Follow the steps on the charging ­ station to start charging. The DC plug will be locked and cannot be disconnected while charging is active. 5. The Charge Status Indicator on top of the instrument panel will illuminate green and the horn will chirp when ­ properly connected. Note: To change the horn chirp setting, go to Charging Alerts in the Vehicle Settings menu. If the vehicle is locked with the RKE transmitter, the charge cord theft alert is armed automatically after 30 seconds. End DC Charging 1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the charge cord theft alert. 2. When the vehicle is fully charged, it will stop charging and the plug will be unlocked. To stop charging at any time, use the controls on the charging station, press and hold the OFF DC Stop Charge button on the RKE transmitter, or touch the Stop button on the Battery Information screen displayed on the vehicle touch screen. 3. When the Charge Status Indicator is no longer solid or flashing green, unplug the charge cord from the vehicle. 4. Close the DC charging dust cover and close the charge port door. See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual. CUSTOMER SUPPORT 1-855-477-2754 (1-855-4-SPARKINFO) Chevrolet has a team of dedicated Spark EV experts ready to help owners. Contact the team if you have any questions or would like more information about your Spark EV. 15

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DC CHARGING
(IF EQUIPPED WITH DC CHARGING CAPABILITY)
F
DC charging stations are typically found in public locations.
Charging Time
Using a DC charging station, it will take approximately 20 minutes to recharge a depleted
battery to 80%. Charge times will vary with outside temperature. Charging will continue
to 100%, but at a slower rate. At 100% state of charge, the vehicle may continue to draw
power to condition the battery if needed. Once battery conditioning is complete, the vehicle
will stop the charge session.
Start DC Charging
End DC Charging
1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the charge cord theft alert.
2. When the vehicle is fully charged, it will stop charging and the plug will be unlocked.
To stop charging at any time, use the controls on the charging station, press and hold
the
OFF
DC Stop Charge
button on the RKE transmitter, or touch the
Stop
button on the
Battery Information screen displayed on the vehicle touch screen.
3. When the Charge Status Indicator is no longer solid or fashing green, unplug the
charge cord from the vehicle.
4. Close the DC charging dust cover and close the charge port door.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
1-855-477-2754 (1-855-4-SPARKINFO)
Chevrolet has a team of dedicated Spark EV experts ready to help owners. Contact the
team if you have any questions or would like more information about your Spark EV.
1. With the vehicle parked and turned off, push
and release the rear edge of the charge port
door, located just in front of the driver’s door,
to open the door.
2. Unlatch and lower the DC charging dust
cover on the charge port.
3. Plug the charge cord into the vehicle’s
charge port.
4. Follow the steps on the charging
station to start charging. The DC plug will be locked
and cannot be disconnected while charging is active.
5. The Charge Status Indicator on top of the instrument panel will illuminate green and the
horn will chirp when
properly connected.
Note:
To change the horn chirp setting, go to Charging Alerts in the Vehicle Settings menu.
If the vehicle is locked with the RKE transmitter, the charge cord theft alert is armed auto-
matically after 30 seconds.