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Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/11/12
2013 Chevrolet Spark Owner ManualM
In Brief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Storage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-1
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-25
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21 Downloadable Applications . . . 7-31
Bluetooth Phone/Devices . . . . . 7-36
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-13
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-21
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-27
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-37

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In Brief 1-1
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-8
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-9
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-10
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-12
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-12
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
StabiliTrak
®System . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-14
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-15
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

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1-12 In Brief
Refer to:
.www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).
.www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio on page 7‑13.
Portable Audio Devices
Some vehicles may have a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB
port in the center stack. External
devices such as iPods
®, laptop
computers, MP3 players, CD
changers, and USB drives may be
connected, depending on the audio
system.
See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑17.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth®system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle audio system
and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system before it can be
used in the vehicle. Not all phones
will support all functions.
See
Bluetooth (Overview) on
page 7‑21 orBluetooth
(Infotainment Controls) on
page 7‑23.
Steering Wheel Controls
For vehicles with audio steering
wheel controls, some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
¦SEEK or SEEK¥: Press to go
to the next or previous radio station,
song on an iPod
®or file on a USB
device (if equipped).
5/g: For vehicles with a
Bluetooth or OnStar, press to
interact with those systems. See
Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑21
or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
on page 7‑23 orOnStar Overview
on page 14‑1.
>/R: Press to silence the
vehicle speakers only. Press again
to turn the sound on. For vehicles
with OnStar or Bluetooth systems,
press to reject an incoming call,
or end a current call.
x+ orx− : Press + or −to
increase or decrease the volume.

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5-2 Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel upor down.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
For vehicles 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): Vehicles with
a Bluetooth or OnStar, press to
interact with those systems. See
Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑21 or
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
on page 7‑23 orOnStar Overview
on page 14‑1.
>/R(Mute/End Call): Press to
silence the vehicle speakers only.
Press again to turn the sound on.
For vehicles with OnStar or
Bluetooth systems, press to reject
an incoming call, or end a
current call.
x+ orx− (Volume): Press + or−
to increase or decrease the volume.
Horn
Pressaon the steering wheel pad
to sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer

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5-30 Instruments and Controls
Set Time Format
Select to set the 12/24 hour format.
Press 12h or 24h.
Set Date Format
Select to set the month and day
format.
Press
SorTto select the DD/MM/
YYYY (day/month/year), MM/DD/
YYYY (month/day/year), or YYYY/
MM/DD (year/month/day) format.
Set Time and Date
Select to manually set the time
and date.
1. Press
yorzto adjust the
value.
2. Press OK.
Automatic Clock Sync
Select to display the real or user
time on the radio.
Select On to display the real time or
Off to display the time set by
the user.
Radio Settings
Select the Radio Settings menu and
the following may be displayed:
.Auto Volume
.Radio Tune Bar
.Radio Text
.XM Categories
.Radio Factory Settings
Auto Volume
This feature adjusts the radio
volume to compensate for road and
wind noise as the vehicle speeds up
or slows down, so that the volume
level is consistent.
Press
SorTto select Off, Low,
Medium, or High.
Radio Tune Bar
Select to display the radio station
tune bar.
Select On or Off. Radio Text
Select to display the radio broadcast
information.
Select On or Off.
XM Categories
Select to set the selection of XM
categories.
Radio Factory Settings
Select to restore the radio to the
factory settings.
Connection Settings
Select the Connection Settings
menu and the following may be
displayed:
.Bluetooth Settings
.Change Ringtone
.Ringtone Volume
Bluetooth Settings
Select this feature to:
.Connect, disconnect, or delete a
device

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Instruments and Controls 5-31
.Change or set a Personal
Identification Number (PIN)
.Turn on or off the Bluetooth
connection
.Check the device information
Change Ringtone
Select to set different ringtones.
Ringtone Volume
Select to set the ringtone volume.
Press
SorT.
Vehicle Settings
Select the Vehicle Settings menu
and the following may be displayed:
.Comfort and Convenience
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Lock, Unlock Settings
.Vehicle Factory Settings
Comfort and Convenience
Select the Comfort and
Convenience menu and the
following may be displayed:
.Chime Volume
.Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
Select to set the chime volume
level.
Select Normal or High. Press
4.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Select to set the Auto Wipe in
Reverse Gear feature on or off.
When on, and the front wipers are
on, the rear window wiper will turn
on automatically when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse).
Select On or Off. Press
4.
Lighting
Select the Lighting menu and the
following may be displayed:
.Exit Lighting Exit Lighting
Select to set how long the exterior
lamps stay on when leaving the
vehicle and it is dark outside.
Select Off, 30 Sec, 60 Sec, or 120
Sec. Press
4.
Power Door Locks
Select Power Door Locks and the
following may be displayed:
.Auto Door Unlock
.Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
.Delayed Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
Select to set which of the doors will
automatically unlock when the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off.
Press
4.
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking when the
door is open. If Off is selected, the

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Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Home Page (Radio withTouchscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Audio Players
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Navigation
OnStar®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-21
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Downloadable Applications
Smartphone Link (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Smartphone Link (Pandora) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Smartphone Link (Stitcher) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Bluetooth Phone/Devices
Pictures and Movies (AudioSystem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Pictures and Movies (Picture System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Pictures and Movies (Movie System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Introduction
Infotainment
Determine which radio the vehicle
has and read the following pages to
become familiar with its features.
{WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road for
extended periods could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death
to you or others. Do not give
extended attention to infotainment
tasks while driving.
This system provides access to
many audio and non-audio listings.

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7-2 Infotainment System
To minimize taking your eyes off the
road while driving, do the following
while the vehicle is parked:
.Become familiar with the
operation and controls of the
audio system.
.Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset radio
stations.
See Defensive Driving on page 9‑2.
Notice: Contact your dealer
before adding any equipment.
Adding audio or communication
equipment could interfere with
the operation of the engine, radio,
or other systems, and could
damage them. Follow federal
rules covering mobile radio and
telephone equipment.
Customer Assistance
Assistance is available to help with
Bluetooth pairing, application
downloading and installation, other
mobile device interface, and
operation support of the
infotainment system. Specialists are
available when calling this
Customer Assistance number: U.S.
(855) 4 SUPPORT (478-7767).
Theft-Deterrent Feature
The infotainment system has an
electronic security system installed
to prevent theft.
The infotainment system only works
in the vehicle in which it was first
installed, and cannot be used in
another vehicle.

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Infotainment System 7-5
Radio with Touchscreen
1.zVOLy(Volume)
.Press to decrease or
increase the volume.
2.
O(Power)
.Press and hold to turn the
power on or off. 3.
D(Home Page)
.Press to go to the Home
Page. See
Home Page
(Radio with Touchscreen)
on page 7‑5.
Home Page (Radio with
Touchscreen)
Touchscreen Buttons
Touchscreen buttons show on the
screen when available. When a
function is unavailable, the button
may gray out. When a function is
selected, the button may highlight.
Home Page Features
PressFto go to the Home Page.
eaudio: Press to select AM, FM,
SiriusXM (if equipped), USB/iPod/
Bluetooth Audio, or AUX.
Gpicture & movie: Press to view
a picture, movie, or auxiliary video.

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7-6 Infotainment System
7telephone:Press to activate the
phone features (if equipped). See
Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑21
or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
on page 7‑23.
^smartphone link: Press to listen
to Pandora or Stitcher. See
Smartphone Link (Overview) on
page 7‑31 orSmartphone Link
(Pandora) on page 7‑33 or
Smartphone Link (Stitcher) on
page 7‑34.
8settings: Press to access the
Personalization menu. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑25.
Operation
Radio Controls without
Touchscreen
The infotainment system is operated
by using the pushbuttons,
multifunction knobs, and menus
shown on the display.
Turning the System On or Off
O/VOL (Power/Volume): Press to
turn the radio on and off.
Automatic Switch-Off
If the infotainment system has been
turned on after the ignition is turned
off, the system will turn off
automatically after 10 minutes.
Volume Control
O/VOL (Power/Volume): Turn to
adjust the volume.
5/>(Phone/Mute): Press to
activate OnStar. See OnStar®
System on page 7‑19. Press and hold to mute the
infotainment system. Press again or
turn the
O/VOL knob to
cancel mute.
Menu System
Controls
The MENU/TUNE knob and
/
BACK button are used to navigate
the menu system.
MENU/TUNE Knob:
Turn to:
.Highlight a menu option.
.Select a value.
Press to:
.Enter the menu system.
.Select or activate the highlighted
menu option.
.Confirm a set value.
.Turn a system setting on or off.