USB CHEVROLET SPARK 2014 3.G Owners Manual
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In Brief 1-3
1.Air Vents on page 8-3.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6-1.
3. Horn on page 5-2.
4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-8.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-3.
6. Infotainment on page 7-1.
7. Information Display.
8. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6-3.
9. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6-5.
Power Mirrors on page 2-12 (If
Equipped).
10. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10-4.
11. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5-12.
12. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
on page 10-33. 13.
Cruise Control on page 9-29 (If
Equipped).
14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5-2.
15. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-2 (If Equipped).
16. Heated Front Seats on
page 3-6 (If Equipped).
17. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9-21 (If
Equipped) or Manual
Transmission on page 9-23 (If
Equipped).
18. USB Port (If Equipped). See Auxiliary Devices on
page 7-17.
19. Climate Control Systems on
page 8-1.
20. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-27.Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
For vehicles with the RKE
transmitter, it may work up to 60 m
(195 ft) away from the vehicle.
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1-12 In Brief
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
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 7-19 orBluetooth
(Infotainment Controls) on
page 7-21.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped 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).
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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
If equipped 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): If equipped
with Bluetooth or OnStar, press to
interact with those systems. See
Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-19
or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
on page 7-21 orOnStar Overview
on page 14-1.
>/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.
x+ orx− (Volume): Press + or−
to increase or decrease the volume.
Horn
Pressaon the steering wheel pad
to sound the horn.
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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
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-19
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Downloadable Applications
Smartphone Link (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Smartphone Link (Pandora) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Smartphone Link
(Stitcher) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Bluetooth Phone/Devices
Pictures and Movies (AudioSystem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Pictures and Movies (Picture System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Pictures and Movies (Movie System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
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.
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.
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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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7-16 Infotainment System
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and
out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges,
garages, or tunnels may cause loss
of the SiriusXM signal for a period
of time.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage can cause
interference with the vehicle's radio.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is on the
roof of the vehicle. The antenna is
used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar,
the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
System, and GPS (Global
Positioning System), if the vehicle
has these features. Keep the
antenna clear of obstructions for
clear reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, the
performance of the features listed
above may be affected if the
sunroof is open.
Audio Players
USB Port
Using the USB Port
The infotainment system can play
music or movies by connecting an
auxiliary device to the USB port.
USB Support
If equipped, the USB connector is in
the center stack, and uses the
USB 2.0 standard.
USB Supported Devices
.USB Flash Drives
.Portable USB Hard Drives
.2G–5G iPod nano®
.1G–3G iPod touch®
.120GB/160GB iPod classic®
.3G/3GS/4/4S iPhone®
Not all iPods and USB drives are
compatible with the USB port.Make sure the iPod has the latest
firmware from Apple
®for proper
operation. iPod firmware can be
updated using the latest iTunes
®
application. See www.apple.com/
itunes.
For help with identifying your iPod,
go to www.apple.com/support.
The USB port can play both lower
and upper case .mp3, .wma, .ogg,
and .wav files stored on a USB
storage device.
USB Supported File and Folder
Structure
The Infotainment system supports:
.Up to 2,500 folders.
.Up to 10 folders in depth.
.Up to 2,500 music files.
.Up to 2,500 photo files.
.Up to 250 movie files.
.ID3 Tag (versions 1.0/1.1/2.2/
2.3/2.4).
.FAT16.
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.FAT32.
.exFAT.
Connecting a USB Storage
Device or iPod/iPhone
To connect a USB storage device,
connect the device to the USB port.
To connect an iPod/iPhone, connect
one end of the device’s cable to the
iPod/iPhone and the other end to
the USB port.
The iPod/iPhone charges while it is
connected to the vehicle if the
vehicle is in ACC/ACCESSORY,
ON/RUN. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9-18. When
the vehicle is turned off, the iPod/
iPhone automatically powers off and
will not charge or draw power from
the vehicle's battery. For more information on USB
usage, see
“Audio System
Information” underPictures and
Movies (Audio System) on
page 7-33 orPictures and Movies
(Picture System) on page 7-38 or
Pictures and Movies (Movie
System) on page 7-40.
Auxiliary Devices
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
Settings menus and functions may
vary depending on vehicle options.
If equipped, the auxiliary input jack
in the center stack can be used to
connect external audio devices such
as an iPod
®, iPhone®, MP3 player,
CD player, and other supported
devices for use as another source
for audio listening. This input jack is
not an audio output; do not plug
headphones into the front auxiliary
input jack.
Radio without Touchscreen
To use a portable device, connect
the device with a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
cable to the auxiliary input jack. The
radio will automatically switch to the
device if the radio is on.
When a device is already
connected, press the AUX button to
begin playing the device.
Use the
O/VOL knob to adjust the
volume.
Radio with Touchscreen
The infotainment system can play
music or movies connected by the
auxiliary device.
Play will begin when the system has
finished reading the information on
the device.
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Playing Music
To play the music from the device,
if the device is already connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press audio.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press AUX/USB.
To adjust the tone settings, see
“Tone Settings” under“Radio
Controls with Touchscreen” in
Operation on page 7-6. Playing Movies
Movies are not available while
driving.
If the USB storage device is already
connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press picture & movie.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press USB (Movie).
For iPod/iPhone, connect the iPod/
iPhone to the AUX input terminal by
using the AUX cable for iPod/
iPhone to play movie files.
iPhone 5 cell phones have a
connector which no longer supports
AUX connections to the radio. This
feature is limited to older versions of
iPhone. Using the AUX Movie Menu
1. Press MENU from the AUX
movie screen. The AUX menu is
displayed.
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7-20 Infotainment System
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system
can use a Bluetooth-capable cell
phone with a Hands-Free Profile to
make and receive phone calls. The
infotainment system is used to
control the system. The system can
be used while in ACC/
ACCESSORY, ON/RUN. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 9-18. Not all phones
support all functions and not all
phones work with the Bluetooth
system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth
for more information about
compatible phones.
There may be restrictions on using
Bluetooth wireless technology in
some locations.
Due to the variety of Bluetooth
devices and their firmware versions,
the device may respond differently
when performing over Bluetooth.
Refer to the cell phone
manufacturer’s user guide for
questions about the phone's
Bluetooth functionality.Bluetooth Controls
For vehicles equipped with
Bluetooth capability, use the buttons
on the infotainment system and the
steering wheel to operate the
system.
Steering Wheel Controls
¦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): Press to
interact with Bluetooth or OnStar,
if equipped. See Bluetooth
(Overview) on page 7-19 or
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on
page 7-21 orOnStar Overview on
page 14-1.
>/R(Mute/End Call): Press to
silence the vehicle speakers only.
Press again to turn the sound on.
Press to reject an incoming call,
or end a current call.
x+ orx− (Volume): Press to
increase or decrease the volume.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth system,
sound comes through the vehicle's
front audio system speakers and
overrides the audio system. Use the
volume bar during a call to change
the volume level. The adjusted
volume level remains in memory for
later calls. The system maintains a
minimum volume level.
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Downloadable
Applications
Smartphone Link
(Overview)
Before Using Smartphone Link
If equipped, the vehicle can connect
to Pandora
®, Stitcher
SmartRadio™, or other available
applications through the
infotainment system. The
applications must be downloaded to
the device first, then connect the
device to the infotainment system.
Pandora is a free Internet radio
service that streams personalized
radio stations based on artists,
songs, genres, and comedians.
Create stations using the Pandora
website or smartphone application,
then use
-(thumbs up) or,
(thumbs down) to personalize
stations. To set up an account, or for
more information, go to www.pandora.com. Pandora may
not be available in Canada or
Mexico.
Stitcher SmartRadio is an Internet
radio service that streams news,
sports, and entertainment shows
through the audio system. Create
personalized, on-demand stations or
discover new shows through
Stitcher's preset stations. To set up
an account, download the
application from the Android Market
or iTunes Store, or go to
www.stitcher.com.
A phone or tablet with Internet
connection and the application
installed is required. Personal cell
phone data plans are used. Make
sure the latest version is installed
on the device and the volume is
turned up.
Smartphone Supported by
Application
To use Applications:
.Connect an iPod/iPhone using
the USB port.
.Connect Andriod™
phones
through Bluetooth.
iPod/iPhone Error Messages and
Solution
If the system fails to activate the
application on the iPod/iPhone
connected, an error message is
displayed as, “Unable to start
application, possible reasons.”
.Your iPhone is locked. To
resolve, unlock the iPhone.
.You have another active
application open. To resolve,
close the other active
application.
.You have not installed the
application on your iPhone. To
resolve, install the application on
the iPhone.
iOS Version Error
If the iOS version of the iPhone is
less than 4.0, the error message is
displayed as, “Your iPhone does
not allow this application to be
opened on a USB connection.
Please refer to owner ’s manual.”