Chevrolet Spark EV 2014 User Manual

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Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
5853485) - 2014 - crc - 8/23/13
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Battery and Efficiency. . . . . . . . 1-14
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-37
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Downloadable Applications . . . 7-24
Bluetooth Phone/Devices . . . . . 7-28
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Electric Vehicle Operating
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-25
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-29
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-42

Chevrolet Spark EV 2014 Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	Spark EV 2014
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on keys, remote keyless entry system, remote start, and door lock operations.

Vehicle Security

Covers vehicle security, alarm systems, and immobilizer operation for theft deterrence.

Seats and Restraints

Front Seats

Manual seat adjustment, including seatback reclining and armrest operation.

Safety Belts

Proper use, care, and system checks for safety belts, including lap-shoulder belts.

Airbag System

Details on airbag locations, inflation, operation, and passenger sensing system.

Child Restraints

Guidance on securing older children and infants, including LATCH system and placement.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Operation of steering wheel adjustment, controls, horn, and wipers.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gauges, and indicators for vehicle status.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Controls for exterior lamps, including headlamps, parking lamps, and automatic lighting.

Infotainment System

Infotainment

Overview of the infotainment system's capabilities and basic operation.

Operation

How to operate the infotainment system using pushbuttons, display menus, and steering wheel controls.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Description of automatic climate control system operation and its components.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Tips for energy efficiency, driving style, acceleration, braking, and drive modes.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for new vehicle break-in, power button operation, and starting/stopping the vehicle.

Electric Vehicle Operating Modes

Explanation of driver-selected modes like Sport Mode and their effect on performance.

Electric Drive Unit

Description of the electric drive unit and its operating positions like Park, Neutral, Drive, and Low.

Ride Control Systems

Information on Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak electronic stability control.

Cruise Control

How to use cruise control, including setting, resuming, and reducing speed safely.

Driver Assistance Systems

Details on systems like the Rear Vision Camera (RVC) for enhanced driver awareness.

Charging

Guidance on when to charge, plug-in charging, programmable charging, and charge cord status.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing DIY service, warnings about high voltage components, and proper procedures.

Cooling System (High Voltage Battery)

Cooling System (TPIM, APM, and Charger Modules)

Brakes

Information on disc brakes, wear indicators, brake pedal travel, and automatic brake adjustment.

Battery

Electrical System

Wheels and Tires

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Importance of dealer service, genuine GM parts, and proper maintenance for vehicle value.

Maintenance Schedule

Schedule of required services, owner checks, and tire rotation recommendations.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services