CHEVROLET SPARK 2021 Owner's Manual

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Rear Wiper Blade
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the rearwindshield.
2. Push the wiper blade away from the wiper arm.
3. Once the blade pin disengages from the wiper arm, remove the wiper blade by
sliding the blade off the arm.
4. Reverse Steps 1–3 to install a new wiper blade.
Windshield Replacement
Driver Assistance Systems
If the windshield needs to be replaced and
the vehicle is equipped with a front camera
sensor for the Driver Assistance Systems, a
GM replacement windshield is
recommended. The replacement windshield
must be installed according to GM
specifications for proper alignment. If it is
not, these systems may not work properly,
they may display messages, or they may
not work at all. See your dealer for proper
windshield replacement.
Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas strut(s) to
provide assistance in lifting and holding
open the hood/trunk/liftgate system in full
open position.
{Warning
If the gas struts that hold open the hood,
trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you or others
could be seriously injured. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service
immediately. Visually inspect the gas
struts for signs of wear, cracks, or other
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damage periodically. Check to make sure
the hood/trunk/liftgate is held open with
enough force. If struts are failing to hold
the hood/trunk/liftgate, do not operate.
Have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any objects
from gas struts. Also do not push down
or pull on gas struts. This may cause
damage to the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0226.
Hood

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Trunk
Liftgate
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and should
need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the
headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary,
see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs,
or any bulb changing procedure not listed in
this section, contact your dealer.
Caution
Do not replace incandescent bulbs with
aftermarket LED replacement bulbs. This
can cause damage to the vehicle electrical
system.
Halogen Bulbs
{Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the
bulb. You or others could be injured. Be
sure to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting
{Warning
The High Intensity Discharge (HID)
lighting system operates at a very high
voltage. If you try to service any of the
system components, you could be
seriously injured. Have your dealer or a
qualified technician service them.
After an HID headlamp bulb has been
replaced, the beam might be a slightly
different shade than it was originally. This is
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LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps. For
replacement of any LED lighting assembly,
contact your dealer.
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
Standard Headlamp
1. Sidemarker Lamp
2. Low/High-Beam Headlamp
3. Turn Signal Lamps
High/Low-Beam Headlamp
To replace a headlamp bulb:1. Open the hood. See Hood0163.
2. Remove the washer funnel by turning it
counterclockwise and pulling it
straight out.
3. Remove the headlamp bulb socket. 4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull
straight back.
5. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the bulb.
6. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise.
7. Reconnect the wiring harness connector.
8. Install the bulb socket into the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise.
Sidemarker Lamps
To replace a sidemarker bulb:
1. Open the hood. See Hood0163.
2. Remove the sidemarker lamp bulb socket
from the headlamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise.

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3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socketby pulling it straight out.
4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket.
5. Install the bulb socket into the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise.
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps
To replace a front turn signal bulb:
1. Open the hood. See Hood0163.
2. Remove the turn signal lamp bulb socket
from the headlamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out. 4. Install the new bulb into the socket by
pressing it in.
5. Install the bulb socket into the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise.
Projection Headlamp
1. Low-Beam Headlamp
2. High-Beam Headlamp
High/Low-Beam Headlamp
To replace a headlamp bulb: 1. Open the hood. See Hood0163.
2. For the driver side bulb, remove the
washer funnel by turning it
counterclockwise and pulling it
straight out.

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3. Remove the cover from the back of theheadlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the bulb from the lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise.
6. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–5 to reinstall.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps
1. Stoplamp/Taillamp
2. Turn Signal Lamp/Taillamp
3. Back-up Lamp
To replace a taillamp, turn signal lamp,
stoplamp, or back-up bulb:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate017.
2. Remove the two screws and the lamp
assembly.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the socket.
4. Press the bulb in and turn counterclockwise to remove it from the
socket.
5. Press the new bulb in and turn clockwise to install the bulb into the socket.
6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall. 7. Reinstall the lamp assembly and two
screws.
License Plate Lamp
1. Attachment Screws
2. License Plate Bulb
3. Bulb Socket
To replace a license plate lamp bulb:
1. Remove the two screws (1) from the license plate lamp assembly.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp assembly down.
3. Turn the bulb socket (3) counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp assembly.

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4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of thesocket.
5. Push the new bulb into the socket.
6. Install the bulb socket (3) by turning clockwise into the license plate lamp
assembly.
7. Replace the license plate lamp assembly by using the two screws to secure.
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to
protect against an electrical system
overload.
When the current electrical load is too
heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the current load
returns to normal or the problem is fixed.
This greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by electrical
problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect power
devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating. If there is a problem on the road and a fuse
needs to be replaced, the same amperage
fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature
of the vehicle that is not needed to use and
replace it as soon as possible.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause the lamps
to go on and off, or in some cases to
remain off. Have the headlamp wiring
checked right away if the lamps go on and
off or remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy
snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop
until the motor cools and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected from
electrical overload, overload due to heavy
snow or ice may cause wiper linkage
damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an electrical
problem and not snow or ice, be sure to get
it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit breakers.
This greatly reduces the chance of damage
caused by electrical problems.
{Danger
Fuses and circuit breakers are marked
with their ampere rating. Do not exceed
the specified amperage rating when
replacing fuses and circuit breakers. Use
of an oversized fuse or circuit breaker can
result in a vehicle fire. You and others
could be seriously injured or killed.
{Warning
Installation or use of fuses that do not
meet GM’s original fuse specifications is
dangerous. The fuses could fail, and result
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in a fire. You or others could be injured
or killed, and the vehicle could be
damaged.
See Accessories and Modifications 0162 and
General Information 0162.
To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored
band inside the fuse. If the band is broken
or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.
Fuses of the same amperage can be
temporarily borrowed from another fuse
location, if a fuse goes out. Replace the fuse
as soon as possible.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is on
the driver side of the vehicle, near the
battery.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may damage
it. Always keep the covers on any
electrical component.
To access the fuses, press the tab at the
front of the cover, and lift the cover.
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage
1 Liftgate latch

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FusesUsage
2 Transmission output speed sensor
3 Rear defogger
4 Outside mirror heater 5 Sunroof
6 Continuously variable transmission control
module
7 Mass airflow sensor
8 –
9 ABS valve
10 Regulated voltage control
11 Rear vision camera
12 –
13 –
14 Engine control module/ Transmission control
module
15 Fuel injection control module/Starter motor
16 Fuel pump motor Fuses
Usage
17 Engine control module 1
18 Engine control module 2
19 Injector/Ignition
20 A/C system 21 Intelligent battery sensor
22 Electric steering column lock
23 Cooling fan –low
24 Virtual key pass system sensor
25 Outside mirror motor control
26 Engine control module/ Transmission control
module battery
27 Canister vent solenoid
28 –
29 Automatic occupant sensing
30 Headlamp leveling motor Fuses
Usage
31 Horn
32 Front fog lamps
33 Left high-beam headlamp
34 Right high-beam headlamp
35 Air quality ionizer
36 Rear wiper 37 Left cornering lamp
38 Washer motor
39 Right cornering lamp
40 –
41 Virtual key pass system sensor
42 Starter 2
43 In-panel bussed electrical center
44 Automated manual transmission
45 Starter 1
46 ABS pump

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FusesUsage
47 Cooling fan –high
48 Front wiper motor
49 Accessory/Retained accessory power
Relays Usage
RLY1 Rear defogger
RLY2 Transmission control module
RLY3 Fuel pump motor
RLY4 Starter 2 RLY5 A/C system
RLY6 –
RLY7 Cooling fan –low
RLY8 Run/Crank
RLY9 Powertrain
RLY10 Starter 1 RLY11 Cooling fan –high
RLY12 Front fog lampsInstrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is on the
underside of the driver side instrument
panel.
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage
ONSTAR OnStar

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FusesUsage
HVAC CNTR/ECC HVAC control module/ECC
IPC Instrument cluster
TCM Transmission control module
RDO Radio
BCM1 (AT S&S) Body control module 1 (CVT stop and start)
SBSA/RPA SBSA/Rear park assist DLC Data link connector
ESCL Electric steering column lock
SDM Sensing and diagnostic module
TRANSD DC-DC converter AQI Virtual key pass system module
ETCS Electronic toll collection system
LPM Linear power module
PEPS Passive entry/Passive start Fuses
Usage
DLIS (Non AT S&S) Discrete logic ignition
switch (non-CVT stop
and start)
FCA Forward collision alert IPC Instrument cluster
RLAD Reflected LED alert display
HLLD SW Headlamp leveling switch
FRT PWR WNDW Front power window REAR
PWR WNDW Rear power window
– –
MTA Automated manual transmission module
APO Auxiliary power outlet
S/ROOF Sunroof CGM Central gate module – –
BCM8 Body control module 8 BCM7 Body control module 7
BCM6 Body control module 6 Fuses
Usage
BCM5 Body control module 5
BCM4 Body control module 4 BCM3 Body control module 3
BCM2 (Non AT S&S) Body control module 2
(non-CVT stop and start)
BCM1 (Non AT S&S) Body control module 1
(non-CVT stop and start)
DLIS (AT S&S) Discrete logic ignition switch (CVT stop and
start)
SWC BKLT Steering wheel controls backlighting
– –
TRANS (200/ 400W)/
LOGISTICS DC DC converter/
Logistics
EXP PWR WNDW Driver express power window
BLWR Blower motor
HTD/SEAT Front heated seats
HVAC CNTR HVAC module HTD/STR Heated steering wheel